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(LEAD) N. Korea says it ordered front-line artillery units to fully ...
Oct 14, 2024 · North Korea's military has ordered artillery units along the border with South Korea to be fully ready to open fire, after the North warned of a "horrible disaster" over the alleged flight of drones over its capital. South Korea's defense ministry warned that the North will face "the end of its regime" if it causes any harm to South Korean people.
BLACKPINK's Jennie releases new solo single 'Mantra'
Oct 11, 2024 · Jennie of K-pop girl group BLACKPINK returns as a solo artist with a powerful and energetic track "Mantra" that encourages self-love and mutual support. The song is released by Columbia Records, a major U.S. label that represents global pop stars like Beyonce and Adele.
(4th LD) N. Korea to cut off roads, railways connected to S. Korea
Oct 9, 2024 · (ATTN: UPDATES with UNC's statement in paras 6-8; ADDS photo, byline) By Lee Haye-ah and Lee Minji SEOUL, Oct. 9 (Yonhap) -- North Korea's military said it will cut off all roads and railways connected to South Korea starting Wednesday and build "strong defense structures" in the areas in response to South Korea-U.S. military maneuvers.
S. Korea's military power 5th in world; N. Korea ranks 36th: index
Jan 19, 2024 · A web page from Yonhap News Agency reports on the Global Firepower 2024 index that ranks countries' military strength based on various factors. It shows that South Korea improved its position by one notch, while North Korea dropped one notch from the previous year.
S. Korean author Han Kang wins Nobel Prize for literature
Oct 10, 2024 · The Swedish Academy honors the South Korean author for her poetic prose that confronts historical traumas and exposes the fragility of human life. Han is the first Asian female winner in literature and the second South Korean Nobel laureate after Kim Dae-jung.
Russian ambassador to N. Korea hosts reception to mark …
SEOUL, Oct. 12 (Yonhap) -- The Russian ambassador to North Korea has hosted a reception to reaffirm bilateral ties ahead of the 76th anniversary of diplomatic relations, Pyongyang's state media reported Saturday. The event, hosted by Russian Ambassador Alexandr Matsegora, was held in Pyongyang on ...
(News Focus) Korean literature breaks into global mainstream with …
Oct 10, 2024 · The momentum Han helped spark has been bolstered by Korean authors making the Booker shortlist for three consecutive years since 2022. Chung Bora's "Cursed Bunny," a collection of 10 science-fiction short stories on curses and revenge, was shortlisted in 2022, followed by Cheon Myeong-kwan's novel "Whale" in 2023.