Kim Continuing His Missile Site Scmp June 27
Yoon's foul-mouthed criticism of US goes viral in South Korea
- The leader made crude comments referring to Joe Biden's drive to increase US funding to the Global Fund, which would require congressional approval
- A YouTube video of Yoon's comments racked up over 2 million views just hours after it was posted
Murder at sea: Mystery of South Korea official found floating in North's waters
Was he a would-be defector fleeing gambling debts, as the administration of then-president Moon Jae-in said, or is that a smear campaign and cover-up, as Yoon Suk-yeol's government now claims?
Was he a would-be defector fleeing gambling debts, as the administration of then-president Moon Jae-in said, or is that a smear campaign and cover-up, as Yoon Suk-yeol's government now claims?
China, North Korea on agenda at long-awaited Seoul-Tokyo defence talks
As South Korea and Japan prepare to hold their first defence talks in six years, Seoul and Tokyo are under pressure to pursue a mutual understanding as they face common concerns over China's assertiveness.
As South Korea and Japan prepare to hold their first defence talks in six years, Seoul and Tokyo are under pressure to pursue a mutual understanding as they face common concerns over China's assertiveness.
US-Japan-South Korea joint defence drills held amid China, Pyongyang threats
South Korea's new president has moved to step up joint exercises with the US as his government takes a tougher line with China and the North. Washington, Tokyo and Seoul agreed at a June meeting in Singapore to hold the drills.
South Korea's new president has moved to step up joint exercises with the US as his government takes a tougher line with China and the North. Washington, Tokyo and Seoul agreed at a June meeting in Singapore to hold the drills.
South Korea, Japan must confront 'common threats' together: Yoon Suk-yeol
The South Korean president called for ties to 'swiftly and properly improve' as the 'mission of our times align'. It came as Fumio Kishida sent an offering to a controversial shrine – and pledged that Japan would never again wage war.
The South Korean president called for ties to 'swiftly and properly improve' as the 'mission of our times align'. It came as Fumio Kishida sent an offering to a controversial shrine – and pledged that Japan would never again wage war.
Seoul's 'Kill Chain' plans to counter nuclear North may raise eyebrows in China
South Korea's "Kill Chain" calls for pre-emptive strikes against the North's missiles and possibly its senior leadership if an imminent attack is detected – but it's a strategy some experts say may lead to regional instability.
South Korea's "Kill Chain" calls for pre-emptive strikes against the North's missiles and possibly its senior leadership if an imminent attack is detected – but it's a strategy some experts say may lead to regional instability.
Will history keep Korea-Japan information-sharing deal from moving forward?
South Korea's Foreign Minister Park Jin wants to settle old disputes and revive a military information agreement thought to have lost steam under Seoul's previous government.
South Korea's Foreign Minister Park Jin wants to settle old disputes and revive a military information agreement thought to have lost steam under Seoul's previous government.
'Guarantee our right to live': residents in Moon's village hit back at protests
Pyeongsan in nation's south is home to about 100 people, including recently retired liberal president Moon Jae-in; conservative protesters have upset him and other elderly locals, with several taken to hospital suffering from stress and insomnia.
Pyeongsan in nation's south is home to about 100 people, including recently retired liberal president Moon Jae-in; conservative protesters have upset him and other elderly locals, with several taken to hospital suffering from stress and insomnia.
'Appeasement is over': are Yoon's policies risking talks with North Korea?
One analyst says South Korea's repeated demand that the North should abandon nuclear programmes first before being rewarded is part of the reason there has been no progress in talks between the neighbours.
One analyst says South Korea's repeated demand that the North should abandon nuclear programmes first before being rewarded is part of the reason there has been no progress in talks between the neighbours.
Bye-bye Blue House: South Koreans peek inside for first time in 74 years
South Korea's new president Yoon Suk-yeol has opened the Blue House to the public as part of his pledge to abandon the presidential palace and establish his offices at a Defence Ministry compound.
South Korea's new president Yoon Suk-yeol has opened the Blue House to the public as part of his pledge to abandon the presidential palace and establish his offices at a Defence Ministry compound.
Will South Korea change laws in time for BTS' Jin to skip military enlistment?
A survey conducted last month found a majority of Koreans support an alternative to compulsory military service for BTS. Some opponents say it just highlights preferential treatment for the wealthy, powerful and connected.
A survey conducted last month found a majority of Koreans support an alternative to compulsory military service for BTS. Some opponents say it just highlights preferential treatment for the wealthy, powerful and connected.
Japan foreign minister to attend Korean president's swearing-in to thaw ties
Yoshimasa Hayashi's presence next week at Yoon Suk Yeol's oath-taking ceremony a sign of Tokyo's will to set a new course in relations that had worsened under Moon Jae-in.
Yoshimasa Hayashi's presence next week at Yoon Suk Yeol's oath-taking ceremony a sign of Tokyo's will to set a new course in relations that had worsened under Moon Jae-in.
As South Korea's Yoon reaches out to Japan, hopes are high for a reset in ties
Both sides want to improve ties that have deteriorated under Moon Jae-in, amid challenges including Ukraine and threats from China and North Korea.
Both sides want to improve ties that have deteriorated under Moon Jae-in, amid challenges including Ukraine and threats from China and North Korea.
Korean leaders Kim and Moon exchange letters even as tensions rise
State media said Kim appreciated the outgoing president's efforts to improve inter-Korean relations while Moon expressed hope for a restart of the US-North nuclear talks.
State media said Kim appreciated the outgoing president's efforts to improve inter-Korean relations while Moon expressed hope for a restart of the US-North nuclear talks.
South Korea's president-elect beats a path to K-pop's door
South Korean president-elect Yoon Suk-yeol is reportedly planning to use K-pop to liven up his administration after a contentious election, with potential BTS performance at his inauguration.
South Korean president-elect Yoon Suk-yeol is reportedly planning to use K-pop to liven up his administration after a contentious election, with potential BTS performance at his inauguration.
South Korea turns to US amid warnings of Kim Jong-un's nuclear test plan
Incoming leader Yoon Suk-yeol wants Washington to redeploy nuclear bombers and submarines to the Korean peninsula as Kim Jong-un's missile tests continue and China seems to have stopped 'leaning on the North to behave'.
Incoming leader Yoon Suk-yeol wants Washington to redeploy nuclear bombers and submarines to the Korean peninsula as Kim Jong-un's missile tests continue and China seems to have stopped 'leaning on the North to behave'.
Kim oversees new 'monster missile' test as crisis brews on Korean peninsula
The Hwasong-17 fell in waters off Japan but showed a capability to carry a payload that could reach Washington, New York or Chicago, said a rocket science expert.
The Hwasong-17 fell in waters off Japan but showed a capability to carry a payload that could reach Washington, New York or Chicago, said a rocket science expert.
'No signs' South Korea ditching China market, despite new 'pro-US' president
South Korean president-elect Yoon Suk-yeol has made it clear he plans to strengthen economic and security ties with Washington, but the country's dependence on China for trade means it will remain an important partner.
South Korean president-elect Yoon Suk-yeol has made it clear he plans to strengthen economic and security ties with Washington, but the country's dependence on China for trade means it will remain an important partner.
South Korea's Yoon Suk-yeol to 'keep a distance' from China
South Korean president-elect Yoon Suk-yeol is looking to reset relations with China, the country's most important trading partner, while deepening ties with the United States.
South Korean president-elect Yoon Suk-yeol is looking to reset relations with China, the country's most important trading partner, while deepening ties with the United States.
Relief in Japan as South Korea elects Yoon Suk-yeol as president
Yoon's conservative leanings mean he has common ground with Japan's PM Fumio Kishida and the LDP. While hurdles to better ties remain, a convergence in positions on North Korea and China could help overcome animosities.
Yoon's conservative leanings mean he has common ground with Japan's PM Fumio Kishida and the LDP. While hurdles to better ties remain, a convergence in positions on North Korea and China could help overcome animosities.
Yoon wins South Korea election marked by inequality woes, anti-China views
The conservative People Power Party candidate declared a 'great victory by the people' after winning the country's bitterly contested presidential poll.
The conservative People Power Party candidate declared a 'great victory by the people' after winning the country's bitterly contested presidential poll.
South Korea's ruling party leader attacked ahead of presidential election
Song Young-gil assaulted by man who reportedly struck him on head with hammer; campaign manager for presidential hopeful Lee Jae-myung in stable condition, suspect in custody.
Song Young-gil assaulted by man who reportedly struck him on head with hammer; campaign manager for presidential hopeful Lee Jae-myung in stable condition, suspect in custody.
How Ukraine could sway South Korea's election of 'the lesser of two evils'
Soaring house prices, inflation and Covid have been high on the campaign agenda, but Russia's invasion has concentrated minds on the threat from Pyongyang.
Soaring house prices, inflation and Covid have been high on the campaign agenda, but Russia's invasion has concentrated minds on the threat from Pyongyang.
The winner of the March 9 presidential polls could reshape Seoul's US-China balancing act, amid escalating rivalry between Washington and Beijing.
The winner of the March 9 presidential polls could reshape Seoul's US-China balancing act, amid escalating rivalry between Washington and Beijing.
Is South Korean the world's first official deepfake candidate?
A team has created a AI Yoon, a digital avatar of South Korean presidential candidate Yoon Suk-yeol, from the main opposition party. AI Yoon's pronouncements have made headlines in South Korean media.
A team has created a AI Yoon, a digital avatar of South Korean presidential candidate Yoon Suk-yeol, from the main opposition party. AI Yoon's pronouncements have made headlines in South Korean media.
South Korea's ugly election campaign hasn't spared outgoing leader Moon
Antipathy towards China, gender equality and soaring house prices are defining issues of the election – along with what President Moon Jae-in calls the 'cycle of political revenge'
Antipathy towards China, gender equality and soaring house prices are defining issues of the election – along with what President Moon Jae-in calls the 'cycle of political revenge'
'Instant crisis' if North Korea restarts nuclear missile tests: South's Moon
The outgoing president also said a summit between Kim Jong-un and Joe Biden 'is just a matter of time' if all sides wish to avoid a crisis.
The outgoing president also said a summit between Kim Jong-un and Joe Biden 'is just a matter of time' if all sides wish to avoid a crisis.
South Koreans side with US over China, especially on Covid-19, poll suggests
Only 4 per cent back China overall, while 99 per cent prefer the US on Covid-19 cooperation and majorities oppose Beijing on tech, trade and South China Sea.
Only 4 per cent back China overall, while 99 per cent prefer the US on Covid-19 cooperation and majorities oppose Beijing on tech, trade and South China Sea.
South Korean worker buried in collapsed building site for 3 days rescued
One of six workers who went missing after the partial collapse of a 39-storey apartment building under construction in Gwangju was located on Thursday.
One of six workers who went missing after the partial collapse of a 39-storey apartment building under construction in Gwangju was located on Thursday.
North Korea fires suspected missile as Seoul breaks ground for 'peace' railway
South Korean President Moon calls for dialogue at groundbreaking ceremony for rail line he hopes will connect divided Korean peninsula: US also urges Pyongyang sit down for talks.
South Korean President Moon calls for dialogue at groundbreaking ceremony for rail line he hopes will connect divided Korean peninsula: US also urges Pyongyang sit down for talks.
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