Japan, South Korea leaders play K-pop after diplomatic talks
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi shared a unique cultural moment, playing K-pop hits on drums after official talks in Nara, Japan, on January 13, 2026.
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S. Korea probes civilian over alleged drone flights to North
South Korean authorities have summoned a civilian for questioning over alleged unauthorized drone flights toward North Korea. The incident highlights ongoing tensions on the Korean peninsula.
South Korean Court Jails Ex-President Yoon for 5 Years
A Seoul court sentences former President Yoon Suk Yeol to five years in prison on charges linked to a martial law decree. Get the full details on this major political development.
Ex-South Korean President Yoon Sentenced to 5 Years
A Seoul court sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to five years in prison. This is the first verdict from eight criminal trials stemming from his 2024 martial law decree. Read the full details.
Japan, South Korea Leaders Agree to Boost Cooperation
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung met in Nara, agreeing to improve bilateral ties. This marks a significant step in regional diplomacy.
Drugs, sword seized in South Mountain OPP investigation
Ontario Provincial Police seized illicit drugs and a sword during a trafficking investigation in South Mountain. Details on the January 12, 2026, bust.
Death penalty sought for ex-South Korean president Yoon
A South Korean prosecutor has requested the death sentence for former President Yoon Suk Yeol, charged with orchestrating a rebellion through a martial law decree. Read the latest on this historic trial.
Death Sentence Sought for Ex-South Korea Leader Yoon
South Korean prosecutors demand the death penalty for former President Yoon Suk Yeol, charged with orchestrating a rebellion by declaring martial law in December 2025. Read the latest on this historic trial.
Zoo workers pretend to be pandas after China recall
A Japanese zoo has launched a unique 'Panda Love Club' where staff dress as pandas for visitors after the last real bears were returned to China amid diplomatic tensions. Discover this creative response.
Zoo workers in Japan pretend to be pandas after China recall
A Japanese zoo has launched a 'Panda Love Club' where staff wear panda hats and visitors can feed them apples, after the last giant pandas were sent back to China amid diplomatic tensions.
North Korea's Kim Yo Jong urges South to investigate drones
Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, calls for a South Korean investigation into recent drone incidents. The statement escalates tensions on the Korean peninsula.
North Korea Vows Response to Alleged South Korean Drone Flights
North Korea accuses South Korea of flying drones across the border and vows a response. Tensions escalate on the Korean Peninsula. Get the latest details.
N. Korea Alleges S. Korean Drone Intrusion on Jan 4
North Korea claims a South Korean drone violated its airspace on January 4, 2026, escalating tensions. Read the latest details on this developing international security incident.
Leavitt's Outfit Compared to North Korean Anchor
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt faced social media mockery for an outfit resembling a North Korean news anchor's. Critics highlight parallels in messaging style. Read the full story.
North Korea tests hypersonic weapons system, state media says
North Korea announces a successful test of a hypersonic weapons system, with leader Kim Jong Un personally observing the launch. The event, reported on January 4, 2026, marks a continued escalation in the regime's missile program.
N. Korea Launches Missiles During Key Regional Diplomacy
North Korea launched ballistic missiles, its first in two months, as South Korea's president began a state visit to China. The move heightens global tensions following U.S. action in Venezuela.
North Korea Fires Ballistic Missiles Before S. Korea-China Talks
North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles toward the sea, coinciding with a state visit by South Korea's president to China where peninsula peace is on the agenda. Details and analysis inside.
North Korea fires ballistic missiles, South Korea says
South Korea's military reports North Korea fired ballistic missiles toward the sea. The launch escalates regional tensions and underscores ongoing security challenges.
Trump invites Japanese PM to US as China ties strain
U.S. President Donald Trump has invited Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi for a visit in 2026, a diplomatic move occurring as Japan's relations with China face tension. Get the full details.
Kim Jong Un's Daughter Visits Ancestral Mausoleum
Kim Jong Un's daughter, Kim Ju Ae, visited the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun, solidifying her position as the likely successor to lead North Korea. Analysis from experts included.
North Korean Leader's Daughter Makes First Mausoleum Visit
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's daughter made her first public visit to a symbolic mausoleum, a move analysts see as reinforcing the ruling family's legacy. Explore the implications.
China's Xi meets South Korea's Lee amid Japan tensions
Chinese President Xi Jinping hosts South Korean President Lee Jae Myung for New Year talks, a key diplomatic move as regional tensions with Japan simmer. Get the latest analysis.
South Korea to end bear bile farming and breeding
South Korea announces a historic ban on bear breeding and bile extraction, marking a major victory for animal welfare and ending a decades-old controversial industry.
Trump's Back-Channel Diplomacy in Washington
Foreign governments are bypassing traditional U.S. policy channels, engaging directly with a small circle of Trump's personal envoys and confidants. Discover how this shift is reshaping American diplomacy.
North Korea's Kim touts new rocket launchers' power
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected new rocket launchers, claiming they can 'annihilate the enemy.' The state media release comes amid ongoing regional tensions. Read the latest details.
South Korea's L&F slashes value of Tesla battery material deal
South Korean firm L&F has significantly reduced the value of its battery material supply contract with Tesla. Explore the details and potential impacts on the EV supply chain.
Hyundai Unable to Buy Back Russian Factory: Reuters
A Reuters source confirms Hyundai Motor cannot repurchase its former Russian plant, citing the ongoing war in Ukraine. Explore the implications for the automaker's global strategy.
S. Korea's Climate Pledge Clashes with U.S. LNG Push
South Korea's commitment to phase out coal and slash emissions faces a diplomatic challenge as the United States pressures allies to buy more liquefied natural gas. The conflict highlights the complex geopolitics of global energy transitions.
Chinese Military Drills Near Taiwan After Japan Tensions
China's military will conduct exercises around Taiwan, warning 'external forces' following recent tensions with Japan. Get the latest on the regional security implications.
North Korea Test-Fires Long-Range Cruise Missiles
North Korea has conducted a test launch of long-range cruise missiles, according to state media reports. The test underscores ongoing regional tensions and weapons development.
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