Tag: South Korea

Australian and Philippine forces launch largest military exercises near disputed South China Sea

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Australia on Friday launched its largest military exercises with Philippine forces, involving more than…

South Korea president vows to build ‘military trust’ with North

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung vowed Friday to "respect" North Korea's political system and build "military trust",…

Asian Politics Headlines at 4:31 a.m. GMT

Asian Politics Headlines at 4:31 a.m. GMT

Japan minister joins crowds at controversial shrine to mark 80 years since world war defeat

(Corrects paragraph 2 spelling of Koizumi's first name)TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan marked the 80th anniversary of its World War…

As South Korea’s population falls, its military is shrinking rapidly. Is that a problem as North Korea ramps up its forces?

The writing has been on the wall for a long time: South Korea’s birth rate has dropped throughout…

Top Asian News 4:34 a.m. GMT

Top Asian News 4:34 a.m. GMT

Powerful sister of North Korean leader denies removal of front-line speakers

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Thursday dismissed…

North Korea says South Korea’s peace overtures a ‘pipedream’

SEOUL (Reuters) -The North Korean leader's powerful sister said on Thursday that the country has never taken down…

Solitary cell with mattress on the floor for South Korea’s once powerful ex-first lady

(Corrects paragraph 2 to specify the detention facility opened in 2011, not 11 years ago)By Ju-min Park and…

Asian Politics Headlines at 4:09 a.m. GMT

Asian Politics Headlines at 4:09 a.m. GMT

North Korean and Russian leaders reaffirm their alignment over Ukraine

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a…

S. Korea’s ex-first lady Kim arrested: prosecutors

South Korea's former first lady Kim Keon Hee was arrested late Tuesday over a range of charges including…