S. Korean football federation apologizes over missing out on Olympic qualification

The South Korean football governing body apologized Friday for the country's failure to qualify for the men's tournament at this year's Paris Olympics. The Korea Football Association (KFA) posted the ... Read More

North Korea Throws Down Gauntlet to US and Allies

Kim Jong Un could attempt a limited conflict to extract concessions from the U.S. in a presidential election year, experts believe. Read More

Stronger Alliance or Nuclear Weapons? North Korea’s Military Might Means Tough Choices for South Korea

Summary: North Korea's recent escalation in rhetoric, declaring South Korea as its "principal enemy," may not signal an imminent military threat but does indicate a strategic shift with significant ... Read More

North Korea tests rocket launcher system in threat to Seoul and possible show for Russia

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the test-firing of new 240mm shells for a multiple rocket launcher system, state-run media reported Friday, in a growing threat to Seoul and a possible ... Read More

South Korea election issues: Green onions, striking doctors, an alleged sexist jab at a candidate

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Soaring prices for green ... staying away from traditionally popular agendas like North Korean nuclear threats and the U.S. security commitment. Read More

North Korea fires missile into ocean in its latest weapons launch, South Korea says

North Korea has test-fired suspected short-range ballistic missiles into the sea as speculation swirled that it could soon launch a banned satellite into orbit ... Read More

North Korea warns of forceful response if U.S. tightens sanctions monitoring

North Korea on Thursday condemned new efforts to monitor sanctions enforcement against it and warned the United States of an "upward readjustment of force" in response. Read More

North Korean Media Takes Stab at South's President on Eve of Elections

North Korean Media Takes Stab at ... Reports carried by North Korea's official KCNA news agency described the South as being "engulfed" in protests, adding that "popular resistance to impeach ... Read More

Summary of inter-Korean news this week

SEOUL, March 29 (Yonhap) -- The following is a summary of inter-Korean news this ... has defined South Korea as its "primary foe," Seoul's unification ministry said Thursday. North Korea could ... Read More

North Korea leader Kim Jong Un inspects test-firing of multiple launch rockets, KCNA says

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Thursday inspected the test-firing of 240 mm multiple launch rockets manufactured by a newly established defence industry unit, the North's KCNA news agency reported ... Read More

Here's What South Koreans Are Concerned About as They Vote for Parliament This Week

staying away from traditional topics such as North Korean nuclear threats and U.S. security commitment for South Korea. “I feel drawn to someone who talks about things that can be truly helpful ... Read More

North Korean official lambasts US over sanctions, state media says

North Korea will take more action to maintain its military power despite U.S. sanctions pressure that has only made the country stronger, a North Korean foreign ministry official said on Thursday. Read More