International
South Korea has recorded a sharp increase in heat-related illnesses over the past decade as increasingly intense heatwaves put pressure on public health. Government data analyzed by a research institute under the Ministry of the Interior and Safety showed that the average annual number of reported cases......
South Korea and the United States will conduct major joint military exercises from August 17 to 27, with this year’s drills placing greater emphasis on emerging threats including drones, GPS disruption and cyberattacks. The annual Ulchi Freedom Shield (UFS) exercise will also test the ability......
South Korea has reached a historic milestone as the number of employed people aged 55 to 79 has exceeded 10 million for the first time, reflecting the country's rapidly aging population and the changing nature of its labor market. According to the latest official statistics, the senior population......
South Korea is experiencing one of the most severe heatwaves in its recent history, with record-breaking temperatures placing millions of people at risk and prompting authorities to strengthen emergency response measures across the country. Government officials have confirmed that at least 16 people......
The International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) has issued a stern warning that mounting calls within non-nuclear nations to acquire atomic arsenals are severely threatening the global non-proliferation framework and fueling international alarm. Speaking to international media, ICAN policy......
South Korea is expanding its presence in the global defense market by promoting its latest military technologies to strategic partners, with Morocco identified as one of the priority countries for the export of its advanced KSS-III Batch-II submarines. The proposal is part of Hanwha Ocean’s broader......
The South Korean government has advised its citizens living or traveling in the Middle East to leave the region as soon as possible due to growing security concerns linked to renewed tensions between the United States and Iran. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued the warning after holding a security......
The Spanish think tank Instituto IDHUS, specializing in geopolitics, economics, and social sciences, has thoroughly examined South Korea's explicit support for Morocco's autonomy plan for Moroccan Sahara. This diplomatic shift signals Seoul’s intent to deepen cooperation with Rabat based......
Oil prices rose sharply following reports that Israel might be preparing to target Iranian nuclear facilities, sparking renewed geopolitical concerns. Crude benchmarks climbed over 1% after CNN cited US intelligence indicating Israel's intentions, heightening fears of broader conflict in the already......
The United States is preparing to finalize a significant arms deal with Saudi Arabia, valued at over $100 billion, according to a Reuters report citing six informed sources. This move comes in anticipation of former President Donald Trump's upcoming trip to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab......
Russian President Vladimir Putin has suggested that North Korea and other Moscow-aligned nations, including BRICS members, should participate in negotiations for a ceasefire in Ukraine. According to Russian state media, he also proposed placing Ukraine under a "temporary administration" as......
Diplomats from Iran, Russia, and China have gathered in Beijing to discuss Tehran's nuclear program, aiming to revive negotiations after years of stagnation. According to Chinese state media, the three nations seek a diplomatic resolution to the issue. Ahead of the meeting, Chinese Foreign Ministry......
North Korea has conducted a strategic cruise missile test in the Yellow Sea, a drill that, according to Pyongyang, showcases its ability to retaliate against threats. The test, carried out on Wednesday, was observed by leader Kim Jong Un, as reported by the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA). The missiles......
