North Korea should be denuclearised by sanctions, dialogue: Seoul
Kang Kyung-wha, the country`s first female Foreign Minister, made the comments on Monday in her inaugural address here, reports Xinhua news agency.
Jun 19, 2017, 23:44 PM IST
Seoul says North Korean soldier defects across DMZ
The soldier, who has not been publicly identified, approached a South Korean border guard post and expressed a wish to defect, the ministry said in a statement.
Jun 13, 2017, 19:53 PM IST
South Korea names new unification minister to handle North Korea ties
South Korean President Moon Jae-in on Tuesday nominated a veteran government official with long experience in handling ties with North Korea as his new unification minister.
Jun 13, 2017, 11:21 AM IST
North Korea says launch tested 'new type' of cruise missile
Pyongyang on Friday hailed the successful test of a new type of surface-to-ship cruise missile, which it said was designed to hit "any enemy group of battleships" that threatened North Korea.
Jun 09, 2017, 08:56 AM IST
Two rescued North Koreans ask to defect to South: South Korea
South Korea`s navy and coastguard rescued four people from two vessels on Friday and Saturday, and the four were then questioned by South Korean authorities
Jun 08, 2017, 16:50 PM IST
Former S. Korea health minister convicted over corruption scandal
South Korea`s former health minister was convicted Thursday of abuse of power over a controversial Samsung merger, a verdict analysts warned could deepen the legal woes of impeached ex-president Park Geun-Hye.
Jun 08, 2017, 15:39 PM IST
North Korea accuses US of provocation by sending B-1B bombers to Seoul
North Korea on Tuesday accused the US of making a grave military provocation by sending a formation of B-1B nuclear strategic bombers to the Korean peninsula for a second time in weeks.
May 30, 2017, 14:21 PM IST
Pyongyang urges Seoul to cancel THAAD deployment
People from South Korea were increasingly demanding the cancellation of THAAD deployment.
May 28, 2017, 11:37 AM IST
South Korea fishing vessel `hijacked` off Somalia
There have been at least eight attacks by Somali pirates in recent months and three successful hijackings.
May 27, 2017, 13:34 PM IST
North Korea accuses South of violating airspace
Pyongyang also accused Seoul of escalating tensions and warned of a "merciless retaliatory response".
May 27, 2017, 13:15 PM IST
Is it a drone? Is it a balloon? No, it`s a bird, says North Korea
Seoul has repeatedly accused the North of flying suspected spy drones across the border.
May 25, 2017, 12:26 PM IST
North Korea sends condolences to Britain over Manchester terror attack: State media
North Korea has joined scores of other countries in sending condolences to Britain over the Manchester terror attack, state media said Wednesday.
May 24, 2017, 17:34 PM IST
South Korea military fires warning shots at object flying near border with North Korea
South Korea has repeatedly accused the North of flying suspected spy drones across the tense border.
May 23, 2017, 15:03 PM IST
Donald Trump willing to try engagement with North Korea, on conditions: Seoul
U.S. President Donald Trump told South Korea`s presidential envoy that Washington was willing to try to resolve the North Korean nuclear crisis through engagement, but under the right conditions, South Korea`s foreign ministry said on Thursday.
May 18, 2017, 19:49 PM IST
South Koreans begin early voting to replace ousted President Park Geun-hye
South Koreans began early voting today in the election to replace ousted President Park Geun-hye.
May 04, 2017, 16:24 PM IST
South Korea completes land provision process for Thaad
The land was formerly owned by a Lotte Group affiliate and used as a golf course.
Apr 20, 2017, 19:38 PM IST
North Korea says to 'ruthlessly ravage' the U.S. if it chooses to attack: KCNA
North Korea's military said on Friday it would "ruthlessly ravage" the United States if Washington chose to attack, as a U.S. aircraft carrier group headed for the region amid fears the North may conduct a sixth nuclear weapons test.
Apr 14, 2017, 18:51 PM IST
South Korean presidential frontrunner holds top spot: Poll
South Korea`s presidential frontrunner Moon Jae-in on Thursday continued to hold the top spot for the 15th straight week, a poll has revealed.
Apr 13, 2017, 14:54 PM IST
North Korea leader oversees special forces op as tensions soar
North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un has overseen a special forces commando operation, state media said on Thursday, as tensions soar with Washington over Pyongyang`s nuclear programme.
Apr 13, 2017, 09:44 AM IST
China's nuclear envoy in South Korea amid talk of Trump action against North Korea
A Chinese envoy held talks in South Korea on Monday on North Korea`s increasingly defiant weapons programme as a U.S. Navy strike group headed to the region amid concerns that Pyongyang may be preparing a fresh nuclear test.
Apr 10, 2017, 14:38 PM IST
