US releases 300 detained South Koreans at Hyundai plant
In a major development, US immigration officials have released 300 South Korean technicians detained at a Hyundai plant in Alabama. The resolution follows intense diplomatic efforts from Seoul.
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Hiker dies in fall on Alaska's receding Byron Glacier
A hiker has died in a tragic fall on Alaska's rapidly receding Byron Glacier. The incident highlights the increasing dangers of hiking on unstable, melting glacial terrain as climate change accelerates.
Hiker survives 60ft fall saving dog on mountain
A British Columbia man miraculously survived a 60-foot fall down a mountain after slipping while trying to save his dog. Read the incredible rescue story from Stawamus Chief Mountain.
Kim Jong-un arrives in Beijing for military parade
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has made a significant diplomatic journey to Beijing aboard his specialised armoured train, expected to attend China's major military parade commemorating the end of World War II.
Kim Jong Un Inspects North Korean Missile Factory Expansion
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has personally inspected a key weapons factory, signalling a major expansion of the country's missile production capabilities as military cooperation with Russia deepens and tensions with the US and South Korea escalate.
British Hiker, 28, Dies in Blue Mountains Fall
In a heartbreaking turn of events, Samuel Segal, a young British hiker from London, has died after a catastrophic 100-metre fall in Australia's Blue Mountains. His family has been notified as authorities investigate the tragic accident.
SKorean President's Fear of Trump Meeting Revealed
A startling new memoir by South Korea's former National Security Chief discloses President Yoon Suk Yeol's deep apprehension about engaging with Donald Trump, fearing diplomatic missteps and policy upheaval should the former US President return to power.
Kim Jong Un Oversees New North Korean Missile Tests
North Korea has conducted a series of ballistic missile tests, overseen by Kim Jong Un, showcasing new weaponry and tactics designed to evade defence systems, raising alarm in the international community.
Kim Jong Un Vows to Send Troops to Aid Russia in Ukraine
In a major escalation, North Korea's Kim Jong Un has vowed to send military forces to support Russia's invasion of Ukraine, following a new defence pact signed with Vladimir Putin during his historic visit to Pyongyang.
Kim Jong Un Orders Live Fire Drills in Major Escalation
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has overseen live artillery drills, simulating the destruction of a South Korean base. The provocative move comes amid a sharp escalation in rhetoric and military posturing from Pyongyang.
NK Accuses SK of 'Deliberate Provocation' After DMZ Shots
A tense military standoff erupts on the Korean Demilitarized Zone as North Korea alleges a 'premeditated' act of aggression by South Korean forces, raising fears of renewed conflict.
Jeju Island cracks down on tourists with hiking ban
In a radical move to combat overtourism, the popular holiday island of Jeju bans independent travellers from its iconic Olle trails. New permits now required for access.
Jeju Island Launches Tourist Police to Crack Down on Bad Behaviour
South Korea's popular Jeju Island deploys a new tourist police unit to combat unruly behaviour, from illegal camping to traffic offences, aiming to protect its UNESCO status and local residents.
95-year-old North Korean defector pleads to return home
A 95-year-old former North Korean soldier, who defected to South Korea decades ago, has made a desperate plea to be sent back to the North, citing a lifetime of loneliness and a yearning to see his homeland one last time.
North Korea fires missile after US-S.Korea nuclear talks
North Korea has launched a ballistic missile in a provocative response to high-level US-South Korea nuclear planning talks, escalating tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
Kim Jong Un Backs Russia's Ukraine War in Putin Summit
In a major geopolitical shift, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has pledged full support for Russia's war in Ukraine during a rare summit with Vladimir Putin, raising global security alarms.
Kim Jong Un boosts war readiness amid US-SK drills
North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un has commanded his military to intensify war preparations in response to joint US-South Korea military exercises, raising fears of renewed conflict on the Korean Peninsula.
Kim Jong Un threatens to destroy South Korea
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has issued a chilling warning, declaring that Pyongyang will 'completely destroy' South Korea if provoked, escalating tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
Two hikers die in 1,000ft fall near Mont Blanc
Two experienced hikers tragically lost their lives after a devastating 1,000ft fall near Mont Blanc. The incident has shocked the mountaineering community.
North Korea threatens 'annihilation' of South Korea
North Korea has issued a chilling warning, vowing to reduce South Korea to 'ruins' if provoked, as tensions escalate on the Korean Peninsula.
Kim Jong Un orders military to 'accelerate war preparations'
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has instructed his military to intensify war readiness, citing 'unprecedented' US-led confrontations, as tensions escalate on the Korean Peninsula.
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North Korea fires missiles during US-South Korea drills
Tensions escalate as North Korea launches ballistic missiles in response to joint military exercises by South Korea and the US.
NK removes border loudspeakers amid tension easing
North Korea has begun dismantling propaganda loudspeakers along its border with South Korea, signalling a potential thaw in relations between the two nations.
North Korea fires missile amid tensions with South Korea
North Korea has launched a ballistic missile towards the Sea of Japan, escalating tensions with South Korea. The missile test comes amid heightened military activity in the region.
NKorea fires missile ahead of US-SKorea drills
North Korea has launched a ballistic missile just days before planned US-South Korea military exercises, escalating tensions in the region.
SKorea: NKorea sent missiles to Russia for Ukraine war
Seoul claims Pyongyang has supplied Moscow with short-range missiles, escalating tensions amid the Ukraine conflict.
NK removes border loudspeakers amid tensions
In an unexpected move, North Korea has dismantled its border loudspeakers, marking a potential shift in relations with South Korea. Experts weigh in on what this means for regional stability.
Kim Jong Un threatens to 'annihilate' South Korea
North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un has escalated rhetoric, vowing to destroy South Korea if provoked, as military tensions surge on the Korean Peninsula.
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