South Korea's massive U.S. investments feared to hurt its economy

The South Korean government and its companies were pressed to invest hundreds of billions of dollars in the U.S. to avoid high tariffs, raising concerns.

North Korea holds state funeral for longtime ceremonial head of state

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un led a state funeral for the country’s longtime ceremonial head of state, Kim Yong Nam, who died this week at age 97.

Trump and Kim Jong Un will likely hold a summit next year, South Korea's spy agency says

The North Korean leader has previously shown little interest in renewed diplomacy with President Donald Trump, who met with him three times during his first term.

Hegseth applauds South Korea's plan to take larger role in defense against North Korean aggression

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth praises South Korea's plan to boost defense spending as the allies look to strengthen deterrence against North Korea.

N. Korea slams U.S. sanctions on Pyongyang, vows proper response

North Korea on Thursday denounced the latest U.S. sanctions on Pyongyang as a demonstration of Washington's hostile policy, vowing to take proper measures.

At Least One Dead After Boiler Tower at Power Plant in South Korea Collapses

The structure was being demolished when it collapsed. One person was killed, two were rescued, and several more were believed to still be buried.
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Air defense soldiers return to South Korea after ‘consequential’ Middle East mission

A U.S. Patriot missile battalion that may have taken part in one of the largest air defense battles in American military history has returned to South Korea after a six-month deployment to the Middle East.

Korea Zinc nearly doubles profit in third quarter

Non-ferrous metal giant Korea Zinc said it nearly doubled profit in the third quarter of 2025 overa year ago, driven by strong demand across its product lines.
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