North Korea tested a new cruise missile system this weekend, marking its third weapons display of the year. The test came just days after President Donald Trump expressed his intent to reach out to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. The missiles, described as "strategic, " reportedly hit targets after
Climate change is shaking up the way we grow our food, and Korea is feeling the heat. As a country that relies heavily on imports, any changes in the global climate can have a big impact on what they eat and how much it costs. International trade is usually a safety net, but not when other countries
Ever wondered what influence menopause age might have on health risks later in life? A study in Korea looked into this very question, focusing on the link between age at menopause and the onset of type 2 diabetes (T2D). While previous studies have hinted at a connection, scientists still find themse
In a dramatic turn of events, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was taken into custody by anti-corruption investigators on Wednesday. This wasn't just any arrest; it was the first time a sitting president faced such action in South Korea, marking a historic moment in the country’s political histo
In South Korea, arresting a sitting president is a tough job. President Yoon Suk Yeol is under investigation by a bunch of law enforcement agencies. The Corruption Investigation Office (CIO) is leading the charge. They're the only ones with the power to detain him. But they're new and small. The sta
On Wednesday, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol found himself in a precarious situation. The Corruption Investigation Office for High Ranking Officials (CIO) arrested him, marking a historic event as the first sitting president to face such charges. This wasn't the CIO's first attempt; a previous
In 2024, North Korea scored big in the crypto world, raking in over $659 million from hacking major exchanges like WazirX from India and DMM Bitcoin from Japan. The Lazarus Group, North Korea's hacking squad, didn't just use high-tech tricks. They also sent people posing as job seekers to become ins
Two North Korean soldiers, fighting alongside Russia in Ukraine, haven't shown interest in seeking asylum in South Korea, according to Seoul's spy agency. Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, said one soldier wants to stay in Ukraine, while the other wants to return home. Zelenskyy is ready to
Two North Korean soldiers captured in Ukraine while fighting with Russian forces haven’t shown any interest in defecting to South Korea, according to South Korea's spy agency. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has offered to return the soldiers to North Korea if their leader, Kim Jong Un, agre
Ukraine has caught two North Korean soldiers fighting with Russian forces in the Kursk region. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shared this news on Telegram. These soldiers were injured but survived and are now talking to Ukrainian security services. This is a significant development as it's the first
