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South Korea wildfires kill at least 24 people, force tens of thousands to evacuate
Another heritage site, the Byeongsan Seowon Confucian Academy, was also at risk. Many of South Korea's historic buildings are made of wood and clay, which is highly flammable. The blaze has also ...
Al Jazeera English26d
South Korea says military jet misdropped bombs, injuring civilians
South Korea’s air force has said that one of its fighter jets accidentally dropped eight bombs in the wrong place during a training exercise, resulting in civilian injuries. “Eight MK-82 ...
Reuters3d
South Korea contains main blazes in week-old wildfires
Light rain aids firefighters in South Korea's worst wildfires Main fires of five regions contained, minister says Experts link fire spread to climate change, warn of future risks Mostly elderly ...
CBS News21d
North Korea fires ballistic missiles after U.S. and South start annual joint drills, Seoul says
Seoul, South Korea — North Korea fired several ballistic missiles into the sea on Monday, South Korea's military said, hours after South Korean and U.S. troops kicked off their large annual ...
The New York Times6d
World’s Largest ‘Baby Exporter’ Admits to Adoption Fraud
By Choe Sang-Hun Reporting from Seoul South Korea on Wednesday admitted for the first time that in its rush to send children to American and European homes decades ago, its adoption agencies ...
Channel NewsAsia Singapore21d
Commentary: South Korea is in Trump’s crosshairs - again
BUSAN: President Donald Trump last week singled out South Korea as an example of countries taking advantage of the United States, warning of higher tariffs and signalling that he may push for ...
New York Post6d
At least 16 dead and 19 injured as wildfires ravage South Korea’s southern regions
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — At least 16 people died and another 19 were injured as wildfires ravaged South Korea’s southern regions amid dry weather and strong winds, government officials said ...
ABC News22d
North Korea test-fires 'multiple' ballistic missiles as US-South Korea war games begin
Annual U.S.-South Korea joint exercises began on Monday, the U.S. Army said. SEOUL and LONDON -- North Korea fired "multiple" ballistic missiles on Monday, according to South Korea's Joint Chiefs ...
Navy Times28d
US carrier arrives in South Korea after North Korea missile test
The aircraft carrier Carl Vinson is escorted into a port in Busan, South Korea, on Sunday. (Son Hyung-ju/Yonhap via AP) SEOUL, South Korea — A U.S. aircraft carrier arrived in South Korea on ...
Defense News22d
North Korea fires missiles after US, South Korea military drills
U.S. Army soldiers prepare to cross the Hantan River at a training field in Yeoncheon, South Korea, near the border with North Korea on Monday. (Ahn Young-joon/AP) SEOUL, South Korea — North ...
The Straits Times12d
South Korea industry minister to visit US to discuss tariffs, sensitive country status
FILE PHOTO: The South Korean and American flags fly next to each other at Yongin, South Korea, August 23, 2016. Courtesy Ken Scar/U.S. Army/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo UPDATED Mar 19, 2025, 05: ...
Channel NewsAsia Singapore6d
South Korea battles worst ever wildfires as death toll hits 27
ANDONG: Wildfires raging in South Korea doubled in size on Thursday (Feb ... sites of Hahoe Village and the Byeongsan Confucian Academy in the city of Andong, if a blaze jumps the stream that ...