The breach at the Demilitarized Zone went unnoticed for hours, the South Korean military said. There was no immediate response from North Korea.
Tag: North Korea
Kim Jong-un’s New Year Resolution: More Food for North Korea
At a party meeting, Mr. Kim made little mention of the United States or South Korea. Instead, he promised to “completely solve the food problem.”
North Korea Executes People for Watching K-Pop, Rights Group Says
At least seven people have been put to death in the past decade for watching or distributing K-pop videos, as the North cracks down on what its leader calls a “vicious cancer.”
South Korea Has Long Wanted Nuclear Subs. A New Reactor Could Open a Door.
The country plans to build a small modular reactor for marine propulsion, raising questions of whether it eventually intends to develop a nuclear submarine despite a U.S. treaty.
South Korea Has Long Wanted Nuclear Subs. A New Reactor Could Open a Door.
The country plans to build a small modular reactor for marine propulsion, raising questions of whether it eventually intends to develop a nuclear submarine despite a U.S. treaty.
She Fled North Korea for Freedom. Then She Was Arrested.
The case of “Chrysanthemum” offers a rare look at the covert battle the rival Koreas are waging over North Korean defectors living in the South.
What’s in a Name? For the Koreans of Sakhalin, an Anguished History
Stranded for decades on the island in Russia’s Far East, some bear three names, Japanese, Russian and Korean, representing different historical chapters. Now, many are planning their return.
South Korea’s First Homemade Rocket Lifts Off but Is ‘One Step Short’
The country aspires to be a leader in space technology, with plans to land an uncrewed craft on the moon by 2030. President Moon Jae-in said the initial launch was excellent “for a first try.”
North Korea Tests First Submarine-Launched Missile in Two Years
The launch came after special envoys gathered to discuss how to deal with Pyongyang’s growing nuclear capabilities.
North Korean Soldiers Lie Shirtless on Broken Glass
The country has never been known for its subtlety, and martial-art stunts have long been a mainstay of its propaganda, designed to stoke national pride and instill fear in enemies.