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South Korea's suspended president defies Christmas summons

South Korea's suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol refused a summons to appear for questioning on Christmas Day, the second time he has defied investigators' demands in a week. Investigators probing Yoon had ordered him to appear for questioning at 10am (GMT

South Korea opposition leader hospitalised after hunger strike

South Korea's main opposition leader Lee Jae-myung was hospitalised Monday after 19 days on hunger strike to protest against government policies, his party said. Hours after he was transferred to hospital, prosecutors issued an arrest warrant for him over

Putin, N/Korea's Kim sign strategic partnership treaty

Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un signed a "strategic partnership treaty" following their talks in Pyongyang on Wednesday, Russian state media reported. Putin signalled earlier the two nations had prepared a document that

North Korea announces launch of nuclear capable submarines

North Korea said it has launched its new submarine capable of nuclear attack, after years of development. The North's official Korean Central News Agency said the vessel, named "Hero Kim Kun Ok," is designed to launch tactical nuclear weapons from underwater

Donald Trump's Visit to South Korea Threatened

Hundreds of people have gathered in the center of Seoul to protest against U.S. President Donald Trump's two-day visit to the country, local media reported on Tuesday. Earlier in the day, Trump landed at the Osan Air Base in South Korea's city of Pyeongtaek

North Korea Leader Suspends Guam Missile Plan

North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un said Tuesday he would hold off on a planned missile strike near Guam, but warned the highly provocative move would go ahead in the event of further "reckless actions" by Washington. Some analysts suggested Kim's comments opened

North Korea condemns US strikes against Yemen

North Korea on Tuesday described recent US strikes on Yemen as an act violating international law and a country's sovereignty, stating that such a move could never be justified in any way. Recall that the large-scale US strikes were reportedly launched last

South Korea court ousts impeached president Yoon

South Korea's top court on Friday unanimously ruled to remove impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol from office over his disastrous martial law declaration, triggering fresh elections after months of political turmoil. Yoon, 64, was suspended by lawmakers over

South Korea: Arrest Yoon now - Investigators tell police

South Korean anti-graft investigators on Monday asked police to arrest impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol after he fended off their week-long efforts to bring him into custody over his failed martial law bid. The ex-star prosecutor declined interrogation and

North Korea Reportedly Prepares for Another Nuclear Weapon Test

South Korea has detected signs that the North is preparing another missile launch, the defence ministry said Monday, adding it could involve an intercontinental ballistic missile. The ministry said signs that North Korea was "preparing for another ballistic

North Korea leader orders mass production of attack drones

North Korean leader, Kim Jong Un has ordered the "mass production" of attack drones. The state media, KCNA, reports that the development comes amid concerns over the country's deepening military cooperation with Russia. Pyongyang first unveiled its attack

South Korea's Parliament files motion to impeach acting president

South Korea's opposition lawmakers have filed a motion to impeach the country's prime minister and acting leader Han Duck-soo, less than two weeks after parliament voted to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol. This comes after Han refused to appoint constitutional

North Korea expands list of crimes punishable by death

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea, popularly known as North Korea, is expanding its list of crimes punishable by death, according to reports. According to Fox News, citing Yonhap News Agency, Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un's regime expanded the list of

North Korea reaffirms commitment to defence treaty with Russia

North Korea on Thursday reaffirmed its commitment to a mutual defence treaty with Russia, marking the first anniversary of its signing amid growing military cooperation between the two nations. North Korea on Thursday reaffirmed its commitment to a mutual

North Korea Fires Short-range Missile Despite Warnings

North Korea fired three short-range ballistic missiles Saturday, the US military said, reviving tensions with Washington after President Donald Trump had said Pyongyang was starting to show some "respect". The launches come as tens of thousands of South Korean

More Missile Flights Coming - North Korea Leader

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has promised more missile flights over Japan, insisting his nuclear-armed nation's provocative launch was a mere "curtain-raiser", in the face of UN condemnation and US warnings of severe repercussions. The Hwasong-12 intermediate-range
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