The South asked nearby islanders to seek shelter before it launched a military exercise in the disputed waters and chided the North for “threatening peace.”
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Attack on Opposition Leader Raises Alarms in Divided South Korea
The attack on Lee Jae-myung, who narrowly lost the 2022 presidential vote, came amid a deepening political divide and increasingly extreme discourse in South Korea.
Lee Jae-myung, South Korea Opposition Leader, Is Stabbed
Lee Jae-myung, the Democratic Party head, was attacked by a 66-year-old man in the city of Busan, the police said. Mr. Lee is now recovering from surgery.
Death of ‘Parasite’ Star Highlights South Korea’s Crackdown on Drugs
The actor, Lee Sun-kyun, had been questioned on suspicion of drug use in a country that has long drawn a hard line against anything other than total abstinence.
In South Korea, Hard Line on Drugs Strains Suspected Users
The recent death of a “Parasite” star whom the police were investigating has spotlighted the country’s latest crackdown.
‘Parasite’ Actor Lee Sun-kyun Found Dead at 48
Mr. Lee, a familiar face on Korean television and movie screens, rose to international fame after starring in the Oscar-winning film.
North Korea Missile Was an ICBM, South Says
South Korea’s military said the ICBM, launched from near Pyongyang, flew high into space before landing in waters between the Korean Peninsula and Japan.
All 7 BTS Members Are Now Doing Military Service
The last two members, Jimin and Jungkook, began their 18-month military duty in South Korea on Tuesday. Some fans say they should have been exempt.
Why Some Korean Basketball Players Love the Bank Shot
Banked free throws, an unorthodox technique, have a cult following in the Korean Basketball League.
Saudi Arabia Wins Bid to Host World Expo 2030
Winning the rights to host the major global event is a coup for Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s efforts to remake the kingdom’s international image.