World
Trump Cuts Short Military Drills with South Korea
The joint 'Ulchi Freedom Shield' exercises will end on August 21 instead of August 27, and the second phase has been canceled. The decision was made at the request of the U.S. side.
World
Trump Announces Reduction of Military Exercises with South Korea, Cites Relationship with Kim
The American president announced a significant reduction in joint maneuvers, citing a good relationship with Kim Jong Un and high costs for the U.S.
World
Record Heat in East Asia Boils Potatoes in the Ground
In South Korea, temperatures hit 42.5°C, devastating crops and killing over 900,000 livestock. Japan and Hong Kong also set temperature records, with scientists warning that such extremes are no longer exceptions.
World
New Provocation: North Korea Launches Missile Toward the Sea of Japan
Japan's Defense Ministry announced that Pyongyang fired a possible ballistic missile on Wednesday, marking the second such launch in less than a week. Tensions on the Korean Peninsula are rising ahead of major military exercises by South Korea and the U.S.
World
Zelensky: For the First Time, Russia Cannot Wage War Without North Korea
Ukrainian president warns Moscow depends on Pyongyang, and the battlefield in Ukraine is becoming a training ground for the North Korean military. The consequences could be felt in Japan, South Korea, and the Philippines.
Politics
Zelensky: Between 30,000 and 50,000 North Korean Troops Could Be Deployed to Russia
World
Zelensky Satisfied with Strikes on Russia
World
Russia Plans to Deploy Up to 50,000 North Korean Troops
Local
74-Year-Old South Korean Tourist Missing in Sesvete: If You See Him, Call 192 Immediately
Football
Police Raid South Korean Football Association: Investigation into Coach Appointment
Following World Cup elimination and Hong Myung-bo's departure, authorities investigate suspicious circumstances surrounding his hiring in 2024.
Football
Sexual Services for Referees: Scandal Rocks South Korean Football Association
A decade-old report reveals that the KFA paid for 'happy ending massages' for referees from multiple countries to officiate Olympic and World Cup qualifiers.
Gadgets
Samsung Breaks Record: Z 8 Series Most Wanted in History
New generation of foldable phones surpasses all predecessors in just six days, including the legendary Note 10 series from 2019.
Culture
MSU Unveils Fall Program
The Museum of Contemporary Art in Zagreb has announced a series of new exhibitions and festivals, including a poignant herbarium by Ismar Čirkinagić and a Device Art Festival focused on the Korean scene.
World
Fire Apocalypse: The World Battles Record Heat and Wildfires
As firefighters battle a blaze in Megara west of Athens for a third day and arrest arson suspects, South Korea records its highest temperature ever, and tens of thousands flee flames in Washington state.
World
El Niño Threatens Record Heat, Shark Migrations, and $10 Trillion in Losses
Scientists warn that this year's El Niño could be the strongest ever recorded, already bringing a heatwave to South Korea and increased shark sightings along US coasts.
AI
South Korean Navy Tests Humanoid Robot as Ship Helmsman
The Pibot robot, developed at KAIST, took on helmsman duties for the first time in a combat experiment, successfully navigating narrow waters, bad weather, and nighttime conditions.
Economy
SK Group Chairman Ordered to Pay 944 Billion Won in 'Divorce of the Century'
Seoul High Court awarded billionaire Chey Tae-won's ex-wife approximately $640 million, lower than a previous overturned ruling.