Korea

Trump: Getting along with Kim Jong Un is 'a good thing' because North Korea has 57 nukes

Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Trump also claimed that the United States currently has "complete control" of the Strait of Hormuz.

US President Donald Trump boards Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, August 7, 2026
A South Korean flag flutters on the top of a 100-metre tower as soldiers stand guard at the Tae Sung freedom village near the Military Demarcation Line (MDL), inside the demilitarised zone separating the two Koreas, in Paju, South Korea, September 30, 2019.

South Korea's Lee backs stronger self-defense, says drills not aimed at North Korea

A boy cools off in a fountain during a heatwave in Seoul, South Korea, July 31, 2026.

Record Korean peninsula heatwave sets 122-year high temperature of 42.5°C

The Azerbaijan National Agency for Mine Action (ANAMA) detonates an unexploded ordnance, as it was impossible to be transported, in Sahlabad village on November 4, 2020 near Tartar, Azerbaijan. ANAMA representatives alleged the ordnance was a type of artillery shell containing white phosphorus.

White phosphorus leak reported inside US airbase in South Korea, safety ministry says


Gold rush in Korea’s graves: Eunsun-ri & Dogye-ri tombs yield ornaments and pottery

The tomb groups span about 2 square kilometers in Yeongwon-myeon and include more than 270 tombs.

Gold jewelry excavated from the ancient tombs of Eunseon-ri and Dogye-ri.

Sea power in the 21st century: Built in Korea, backed by Israel

America’s maritime future may depend on Korean shipyards, Japanese craftsmanship, and Israeli innovation.

 Israel's second Saar-6 corvette, a warship dubbed "Oz", sails before a welcoming ceremony by the Israeli Navy to mark its arrival, in the Mediterranean Sea, off the coast of Haifa, northern Israel June 9, 2021

Dreaming of being part of history? North Korea invites you to the country

North Korea is preparing to open a new tourist complex on its eastern coast that promises to change the face of tourism in the country. When will foreign tourists be allowed in?

 The new tourist complex in North Korea

Korean researchers recreate ancient Sea Silk

The research team unraveled the secret behind how sea silk maintains its unchanging golden hue over time, discovering that this is due to a phenomenon called 'structural color.'

 Korean researchers recreate ancient Sea Silk.

Expanding into the sun care category: SO.KO skincare brand launches facial sunscreen

The SO.KO skincare brand by Super-Pharm is entering the sun protection category for the first time with a new facial cream made in Korea, which is also suitable as a makeup base.

 The SO.KO skincare brand by Super-Pharm

Korean national tries to swim to Israel after being denied entry

Investigations revealed the man, who tried to infiltrate Israel through the Taba crossing, had been denied entry to Israel in April 2025 as a tourist. 

EGYPTIAN AND ISRAELI flags flutter next to each other at the Taba border crossing.

Christian Zionists in South Korea open country’s first Holocaust museum

“The growing extremism cannot go unanswered,” Song said, according to Ynet. “This museum is our response—it is a shield of knowledge, of values and of empathy.”

 Israel's ambassador to Korea, Rafi Harpaz, at the opening ceremony for the Holocaust Museum Korea.

Life of Jesus Korean animation film 'King of Kings' is a box office success

It is unusual for a religious-based animation made by non-Hollywood production companies to lead the North American market.

 King of Kings.

2,000-year-old Korean wooden dishes discovered--present astonishing technique

Heritage officials announce excavation breakthroughs confirming royal capitals of Aragaya and Geumgwan Gaya at Ham-an Gaya-ri and Bonghwang-dong.

 2,000-year-old Korean wooden dishes discovered--present astonishing technique.

Super-Pharm launches Israel’s first K-beauty department

Super-Pharm is launching a K-Beauty department at the Super-Pharm GALLERY branch in the BIG Glilot complex.

 Super-Pharm launches Israel’s first K-beauty department