(LEAD) N. Korea's Kim oversees missile test, emphasizes combat readiness of nuclear forces

(ATTN: ADDS details, photos) By Park Boram SEOUL, May 9 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has overseen a joint strike drill involving long-range artillery and a short-range tactical ballistic missile while emphasizing the combat readiness of its …

North Korea holds missile-launch drills supervised by leader Kim Jong-un

TOKYO, May 9. /TASS/. The North Korean army conducted combined military drills to deliver strikes with long-range guns and missile systems, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported on Friday. "The joint striking drill was conducted on …

South Koreans Cut Back on Essentials but Spend Freely on Travel

A person purchasing convenient food items at a convenience store (Image courtesy of CU) SEOUL, May 9 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean consumers reined in spending on everyday items and luxury goods in the first quarter of 2025, while showing a notable …

North Korea fires flurry of ballistic rockets

SEOUL: North Korea fired multiple types of short-range ballistic missiles on Thursday, South Korea's military said, around a week after leader Kim Jong Un tested a new weapons system for his latest warship. Seoul's military said it had " …

South Korea says North Korea has fired at least one ballistic missile toward sea

South Korea's imported vehicle sales drop slightly, eco-friendly cars surge to 81% market share

According to the Korea Automobile Importers and Distributors Association (KAIDA), a total of 21,495 imported cars were newly registered in April, down 0.3 per cent from a year ago.The number of imported vehicles sold in South Korea last month dropped …

Illegal Wildlife Trade in North Korea Poses Threat to Endangered Species

A groundbreaking new study published by University College London (UCL) researchers reveals the extensive and troubling impact of North Korea’s illegal and unsustainable wildlife trade, a practice that not only violates the country’s own protective …

South Korea’s Global Vision: Opportunities for UK–South Korea Partnership

South Korea is a middle power in the Indo-Pacific region that has been seeking to articulate a global role through partnerships with like-minded countries, including the UK. In November 2023, South Korea and the UK signed the Downing Street Accord (DSA) …

North Korea says leader Kim supervised missile tests simulating nuclear strikes against rivals

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised tests of short-range ballistic missile systems that simulated… SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised tests of short-range ballistic missile systems that …

North Korea fires missiles off east coast, South Korea says

Seoul’s military says launches may have been to test weapons intended for export. North Korea has fired a flurry of short-range ballistic missiles into the sea off its east coast, South Korea’s military has said, in what Seoul called a possible test of …