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Urgent: Explosion heard from region near inter-Korean industrial complex: Yonhap

Explosion was heard from region near the inter-Korean industrial complex in the border town of Kaesong in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), South Korea's Yonhap news agency reported T

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Kim Yo Jong says DPRK to 'soon take a next action' against 'enemy' ROK

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) will "soon take a next action" against the Republic of Korea (ROK), DPRK leader Kim Jong Un's sister Kim Yo Jong warned on Saturday, labeling the ROK

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DPRK tells S. Korea to stop 'nonsensical' talk about denuclearization

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) said Saturday that South Korea should stop "nonsensical" talk about denuclearization, saying Seoul is not qualified to

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South Korea court upholds jail term of ex-president's confidante

South Korea's Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a previous court decision on Choi Soon-sil, a longtime friend of jailed former President Park Geun-hye, in an influence-peddling and corruption case,

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Seoul committed to inter-Korean agreement despite Pyongyang's warning

The Republic of Korea (ROK) is committed to the agreements reached between President Moon Jae-in and leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) Kim Jong Un, the ROK's Unification Mini

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Trump's G7 invitation: South Korea agrees, Russia in consideration

U.S. President Donald Trump attends a joint press conference with French President Emmanuel Macron (not pictured) at the end of the G7 summit in Biarritz, France, August 26, 2019. /Reuters U.S

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Korean Air to impose face mask requirements on all passengers

South Korea's flag carrier Korean Air said Friday it will require all passengers on domestic routes to wear face masks during travel starting next Monday in an effort to curb the spread of the nov

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Moon: S. Korea to lead post-corona era with 'pace-setting' economy

President Moon Jae-in presented an ambitious vision on Sunday for South Korea to take the initiative in the post-coronavirus global economy on the basis of its prowess in the sectors of information a

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South Korea to further relax social distancing rules starting May 6

00:40 South Korea will further relax its social distancing rules starting May 6, allowing a phased re-opening of businesses, as the country has largely been able to bring the coronavir

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South Korea's April exports plunge most since global financial crisis

South Korea's exports slumped 24.3 percent in April from a year earlier under the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, which also disrupted the global supply chains. This is the biggest plunge since t

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38 workers killed in South Korea construction site fire: Yonhap

02:25 At least 38 workers were killed and 10 others injured in a fire that broke out at a warehouse construction site in Icheon, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea on Wednesday, Yonhap New

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At least 25 killed in S. Korea's blaze at warehouse construction site

At least 25 people were killed in a blaze that broke out at a warehouse construction site in Gyeonggi province, South Korea, local media cited fire authorities on Wedn

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ROK officials: No confirmation yet on Kim Jong Un's health

Several Republic of Korea (ROK) government officials said on Tuesday morning that they have not confirmed any of the information regarding the health of Kim Jong Un, le

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Bundesliga could restart on May 9, Arsenal first EPL club to slash pay

The last top-level football game in Germany, March 11, 2020. /VCG Germany's top-flight could be the first of the world's elite football leagues to emerge from the COVID-19 crisis as regional g

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U.S. claims DPRK's missiles activities 'malicious' threats

The U.S. State Department, Treasury, and Department of Homeland Security Issues, along with the FBI, issued an advisory on Wednesday about the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) cyber threa

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How is COVID-19 affecting South Korea's parliamentary election?

Some 44 million South Koreans are expected to go to polls on Wednesday wearing masks and sporting plastic gloves to elect the National Assembly for the next four years amid the COVID-19 pandemic.Ther

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DPRK has maintained 'stable' situation amid outbreak: KCNA

DPRK leader Kim Jong Un speaks as he takes part in a meeting of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) in this image released by the Korean Central New