North Korea said this month that it will retaliate with a nuclear strike if ‘a single bullet is fired’ in confrontations with American and South Korean forces. The statement, issued on March 8 by the DPRK’s Foreign Ministry, blames America for rising nuclear tensions in the Korean peninsula – describing American actions as an ‘undisguised nuclear war racket’. The statement said, ‘The... 

South Korea’s special prosecutors are seeking to arrest the head of Samsung Group Jay Y. Lee over allegations of bribery involving President Park Geun-hye and her secret confidante Choi Soon-Sil. Jay Y. Lee is suspected of paying up to $36.42 million (43 billion won) in bribes to Choi Soon-sil in return for governmental approval of controversial mergers. Choi Soon-Sil s at the center of the... 

The South Korean parliament has voted to impeach its scandal-hit president amid mass protests in Seoul. Park Geun-Hye faces being the first democratically-elected leader of the country to be kicked out of office following the vote. The impeachment motion had accused Park of constitutional and criminal violations ranging from a failure to protect people’s lives to bribery and abuse of power. The... 

Shaken by a corruption scandal that involves its President, South Korea might elect its own ‘Donald Trump’ in an overwhelming voter dissatisfaction with inequality, inefficiency and nepotism prominent in the nation’s social reality. In the aftermath of Brexit in the UK, the likely election of a right-wing candidate for President of Austria, and the stunning ascent of Donald Trump to... 

The demonstrators in Seoul chanted “Arrest Park Geun-hye!” “’Step down, criminal!” and “We can’t take this any longer.” They also held lit candles and banners, reading “Park Geun-hye out!” and “Treason by a secret government.” Hundreds of thousands are gathering in the center of the capital of South Korea to take part in a large-scale demonstration, demanding President... 

The threat of World War 3 is over! We can now breathe relaxed people! World War 3 will have to wait for another era! It is time for peace and prosperity. RUSSIA Russia is ready and looks forward to restoring bilateral relations with the United States, Russian President Vladimir Putin said, commenting on the news of Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential election. “We heard [Trump’s]... 

A South Korean military source told the national outlet Yonhap that his government is ready to reduce Pyongyang “to ashes” after the latest North Korean nuclear test, with “every Pyongyang district… completely destroyed.” While not an official statement from Seoul, these are the sternest words to come out of South Korea’s government against the belligerent north in recent memory and a... 

The government of South Korea will push for a free trade agreement with the UK after Britain leaves the European Union, according to the national broadcaster KBS. The decision was made during Friday’s meeting of ministers chaired by Finance Minister Yoo Il-ho, the broadcaster reported. It also said the “government will maintain a stable level of foreign exchange reserves to prepare against financial... 

The US will deploy a high-tech antiballistic-missile system to South Korea “as soon as possible” now that the allies have reached an agreement. The advanced air defense shield will beef up Seoul’s arsenal amid growing nuclear and missile threats from the North. “South Korea and the US have made the joint decision to deploy the THAAD system with US Forces Korea as part of a defensive action... 

A member of the ruling party of South Korea, Lee Cheol-woo, shared information about Kim Jong-un’s physical and mental state with reporters. According to Lee Cheol-woo, the North Korean leader has gained quite a lot of weight. Over the past two years, Kim Jong-un has gained about 40 kilos. In 2014, he weighed 90 kilos, then his weight exceeded 100, and now he weighs 130 kilograms, intelligence... 

Japan is putting its military on high alert, said to be ready to shoot down any missile heading for its territory. It comes amid rumors North Korea is preparing to launch an intermediate-range missile from its east coast. According to a Seoul military source speaking to Yonhap news agency, South Korea is “closely watching after detecting signs that the North is moving toward the launch of what appears... 

A South Korean researcher, who was once declared a “supreme scientist” has assumed the task of bringing Ice Age lions back to life, by using DNA from two 12,000 year old cubs which have been found phenomenally well-preserved in Siberia. The frozen animals, nicknamed Uyan and Dina after the river where they were uncovered, date back thousands of years. They were located by a group of researchers... 

North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un (c.) gives field guidance during his visit to the Chonma Electrical Machine Plant in this undated photo released by North Korea’s Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) in Pyongyang May 25, 2014. The US House of Representatives has passed legislation which would impose tougher sanctions on North Korea for conducting nuclear tests and launching missiles considered by... 

China’s foreign minister on Friday reiterated Beijing’s opposition to the US deployment of an advanced missile defense system to South Korea, saying the sophisticated technology could be used to target China. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, speaking in Munich, said Beijing has urged the United States to abandon plans to deploy the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) to South... 

North Korea’s controversial satellite is “tumbling in orbit,” CBS News reports, citing US officials. Meanwhile, South Korea confirmed that the satellite has been successfully launched into orbit, but could not verify if it is functioning. Experts are yet to validate any signals from the newly launched satellite, but CBS News correspondent David Martin quoted US officials as saying that the satellite...