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S Korea demands Ukraine apology over disclosure of N Korea’s POW transfer
South Korean presidential office ‘expresses strong regret over Ukraine’s unilateral disclosure’.
Published On 27 Sep 2026
China swimmer makes Asian Games history as Thai sprinter wins track 100m
Published On 25 Sep 2026
Zelenskyy says Ukraine sent two North Korean POWs to South Korea
Published On 24 Sep 2026
Three South Korean military officers wounded in explosion near border
Published On 21 Sep 2026
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East Asia: How AI is changing the way we bid farewell to loved ones
Published On 19 Sep 2026
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North Korea dismisses UN nuclear watchdog resolution
Published On 19 Sep 2026
North Korea anthem played at South’s Bangladesh hockey match at Asian Games
Published On 18 Sep 2026
South Korea says US-North Korea talks possible, rules out Hormuz deployment
Published On 18 Sep 2026
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What’s the Asian Games accommodation crisis, and where will athletes stay?
Published On 17 Sep 2026

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Seoul court orders North Korea to pay $32.5m for blowing up office

Pyongyang blew up the Inter-Korean Liaison Office building in June 2020 after days of rising tensions.

South Korea embraces Central Asian leaders, looking to boost regional clout

Seoul is set to host its first presidential meeting with five Russia-allied states positioning themselves as a bloc.

‘Fake news’: South Korea’s manager Moreno dismisses AI coaching allegations

The Spanish manager has been appointed South Korea’s interim head coach following a disastrous World Cup campaign.

North Korea fires ballistic missiles off eastern coast, Seoul says

South Korea said it was closely exchanging information on the launches with the US and Japan.

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Video: Dozens protest potential Strait of Hormuz deployment

Almost 100 anti-war activists protested on Wednesday outside the Sejong Centre in Seoul.

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How South Korea finds itself trapped in the US-Iran war

Washington is pressuring a reluctant Seoul to support its naval blockade of Iran; Tehran is threatening consequences.

Philippines warns China may reassert itself amid US-South Korea drill cuts

Manila defence chief says Washington gave ‘definite assurances’ that its commitments to the Philippines remain.

North Korea deploys warship ‘capable of annihilating retaliatory strikes’

Leader Kim Jong Un says vessel will form part of Pyongyang’s nuclear response system, strengthen naval forces.

South Korea mulls ‘contributions’ in Strait of Hormuz

Seoul heavily affected by closure of strategic waterway and under heavy US pressure for participation against Iran.

Asia looks to store oil, gas closer to home after Strait of Hormuz crisis

Asian economies are racing to build up storage capacity to reduce their exposure to conflict in the Middle East.

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