President calls for dialogue with N. Korea, more summit diplomacy

President Lee Jae Myung emphasized the need to improve inter-Korean relations through dialogue and close cooperation with the United States, warning that a complete severance of communication with North Korea would be a “foolish act.” Speaking at a press …

North Korean Hackers Infiltrating Crypto Jobs: A Growing Insider Threat

North Korea–backed cyber operatives are quietly embedding themselves within the cryptocurrency industry by securing legitimate IT roles at blockchain and crypto firms. On June 2, on-chain investigator ZachXBT revealed that since January 2025, North Korean- …

North Korea preparing to triple number of troops fighting for Russia, Ukrainian intelligence says — CNN

North Korea plans to triple the number of troops it has fighting alongside Russia against Ukraine, CNN reported Wednesday. Ukrainian intelligence estimates cited by the network suggest Pyongyang will send between 25,000 and 30,000 soldiers to join the war …

South Korea president says 'doing utmost' for trade deal with US

SEOUL: South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung said on Thursday (Jul 3) his administration was doing its "utmost" to secure a trade deal with the United States ahead of President Donald Trump's deadline next week for imposing fresh country …

North Korea to Reinforce Moscow With 30,000 Troops, Officials Say

North Korea is reportedly tripling its troop deployment to aid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, according to Ukrainian officials on Tuesday. The assessment in part mirrors recent reports by South Korea, which said Pyongyang could send more troops to Russia as …

Joy Reid Podcast guest Elie Mystal says US is a 'rogue state' like North Korea or China

6 Americans caught sending rice, dollar bills, Bibles to N. Korea by sea

A plastic bottle floats on the ocean surface. (123rf) SEOUL — Six American nationals were caught last Friday in Ganghwa-gun, Incheon, while attempting to send plastic bottles filled with rice, $1 bills and Bibles to North Korea. The group, ranging in age …

North Korea to send up to 30,000 more troops to aid Russia's war against Ukraine, CNN reports

North Korea is preparing to set an additional 25,000-30,000 soldiers to join Russian forces fighting against Ukraine, almost thrice as many as were dispatched last year, CNN reported on July 2, citing undisclosed Ukrainian officials. The fresh units may …

South Korea’s stock market is having a moment

SEOUL – Even as the K-pop heartthrobs of BTS plot their return to arenas worldwide after their military service, the hottest thing in South Korea lately has been its stock market. Global investors poured almost US$3 billion (S$3.8 billion) into Korean …

Monsoon shifts north, leaving Korea sweltering under intense summer heat

An early retreat of the monsoon front has left Korea with one of its shortest rainy seasons in recent memory, exposing much of the country to sustained heat and oppressive nighttime temperatures. The Korea Meteorological Administration said Thursday that …