North Korea
US, Canada sanction eight money service firms over links to Iran
The sanctions effectively cut the firms off from the dollar-based financial system, blocking any assets that the firms may have in the United States.
Trump could woo North Korea after midterm setback, but Kim may not respond - analysis
North Korea's army of world-class hackers is secret weapon that took down Binance
South Korean sergeant killed on border with external wounds, as tensions with North escalate
South Korea's Lee backs stronger self-defense, says drills not aimed at North Korea
South Korea had no intention of using the exercises to attack North Korea or raise tensions on the Korean Peninsula, Lee said.
Trump says US military to reduce military exercises with South Korea, cites North Korea relations
"These exercises are not only costly... but send a signal that is totally inappropriate and hostile," he wrote in a Truth Social post.
South Korea fired warning shots after North Korean soldiers crossed demarcation line, Yonhap says
Yonhap said multiple North Korean soldiers crossed the MDL in the eastern area of the demilitarized zone, in the first reported MDL violation by the North Korean military this year.
North Korea, Russia reaffirm ties on Korean Liberation Day, as Kim sends Putin more troops
The North Korean leader expressed hope for the future of ties that had "carried forward the history of common struggle for justice and precious traditions of friendship."
North Korea fired a ballistic missile ahead of major US-South Korean military exercise, army says
North Korea has conducted a series of tests this year, including short-range ballistic missiles, artillery rockets and other tactical weapons.
At least 50,000 North Korean troops headed to Russia, Zelensky says
"A decision has been made for 30,000 to 50,000 North Koreans to be deployed on the territory of Russia,” Zelensky announced on Sunday. He did not say where he got the estimate.
Record Korean peninsula heatwave sets 122-year high temperature of 42.5°C
South Korea's weather agency warned temperatures could rise further in western regions this week.
Russia seeks additional 30,000 North Korean soldiers to fight in Ukraine, Zelensky claims
Ukrainian President Zelensky also said that Russia was teaching North Korea "how to wage war, improve its weapons, and gain real combat experience."
Chinese-American seismologist detained in China after North Korea nuclear test study publication
The case of Youlin Chen, reported here for the first time, adds an irritant to the tense relationship between the nuclear-armed rivals as Trump seeks to keep the relationship steady.
South Korean navy recovers body of seaman missing near North Korean border
The South Korean navy did not provide any details about the circumstances surrounding his disappearance.
