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South Korea to recall its ambassador to Ukraine over North Korean POW dispute
The Associated Press | Oct 8, 2026, 12:13 PM UTC
The South Korean announcement on Thursday came days after its President Lee Jae Myung threatened unspecified punitive steps if Ukraine refuses to apologize over the revelation.
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South Korea test-flies its first domestically developed hypersonic weaponThe Associated Press | Oct 8, 2026, 12:01 PM UTC
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I didn't think 'Pachinko' could be topped. Then I read 'American Hagwon'Maureen Corrigan | Sep 28, 2026, 6:03 PM UTC
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U.S., South Korea and Japan to hold drill as North Korea ramps up pressure on U.S.The Associated Press | Aug 28, 2026, 5:46 AM UTC
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North Korea fires a suspected missile toward the sea, Japan saysThe Associated Press | Aug 20, 2026, 9:24 AM UTC
S. Korea stresses US alliance amid confusion over Trump drill cut
Lee's comments Tuesday come as many South Koreans remain baffled and concerned about U.S. President Donald Trump's abrupt order to "substantially reduce" military exercises with South Korea.
The Associated Press | Aug 18, 2026, 3:19 PM UTC
Trump orders Pentagon to scale back joint exercises with South Korea
President Trump explained the decision by saying South Korea had declined to help with the "denuclearization" of Iran and he cited his good relationship with North Korea's leader.
The Associated Press | Aug 17, 2026, 5:21 AM UTC
South Korean ex-first lady sentenced to 7 years for bribery scandal
The former first lady had previously been sentenced to four years in a separate case involving the Unification Church.
The Associated Press | Jun 26, 2026, 1:03 PM UTC
Mexico becomes first country to reach knockout stage of World Cup
Mexico took advantage of a defensive blunder by South Korea to win 1-0 and become the first team to advance to the knockout stage of the World Cup.
The Associated Press | Jun 19, 2026, 7:08 AM UTC
Ousted South Korean President Yoon given prison term for drone flights over Pyongyang
South Korea's ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol and his former defense minister were sentenced to 30 years in prison Friday in a case alleging Yoon ordered drone flights over Pyongyang in 2024 to heighten tensions with North Korea and justify declaring martial law at home.
The Associated Press | Jun 12, 2026, 5:21 AM UTC