South Korea crisis: A fleet of tanks, armoured vehicles and South Korea's martial command forces were seen making a short-lived attempt to enter the Parliament after protests broke out in Seoul.
South Korea President Yoon made the announcement during a televised briefing, vowing to “eradicate pro-North Korean forces and protect the constitutional democratic order.” However, it wasn't immediately clear how the steps would affect the country's governance and democracy.
The outcome of the renewed diplomatic effort remains uncertain. According to reports, Trump’s initial objective would be to restore basic communication, though specific policy goals or a detailed timeline have yet to be established.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un guided a test of suicide drones and ordered mass production of the aerial weapon, saying the introduction of such drones around the world requires an urgent update of military theory.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has also signed the treaty into law, which stipulates that the two countries should "immediately provide military and other assistance using all available means" if either side is in a state of war.
North Korea has disrupted GPS signals along its western border, affecting South Korean aircraft and ships near Kaesong and Haeju. The provocations, which threaten aviation safety, have raised concerns over the vulnerability of commercial air traffic.
North Korea Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui's visit to Moscow and her meeting with Russia's counterpart came on the heels of the Pentagon's statement that North Korea has deployed about 10,000 troops to Russia to fight against Ukraine within “the next several weeks.”
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ordered the missile test and was at the launch site, calling the launch “an appropriate military action” to show North Korea’s resolve to respond to its enemies’ moves that have threatened the North’s safety, according to its Defense Ministry.
President Joe Biden called for Ukraine to respond decisively if North Korean troops enter its territory, following reports of North Korean military presence in Russia’s Kursk region. Biden emphasised the US’s support for Ukraine amid rising tensions and potential foreign intervention.
South Korea had previously warned that the North would blow up the roads after Pyongyang accused Seoul of flying drones over the capital city. Tensions between the two Koreas have peaked over the North's over Pyongyang's continuation of missile tests and disclosure of a nuclear facility.
Kim Yo Jong called South Korea "childish" and "ignorant" and accused it of evading responsibility for flying drones over Pyongyang. This came after North Korea's foreign ministry on Friday accused South Korea of sending drones into Pyongyang at night this week and the last.
Kim said North Korea's nuclear response posture must be fully enhanced because South Korea and the United States are pushing to beef up their military alliance based on joint nuclear and strategic planning.
Kim used derisive language, calling South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol "an abnormal man" and threatened to use all available offensive measures. This came after Yoon Suk Yeol said the North Korean regime would fall if Kim attempted to use nuclear arms.
North Korea had last fired ballistic missiles on Thursday last week, the latest in deteriorating relations between the two Koreas. The US, Ukraine and other allies have accused Pyongyang of supplying rockets and missiles to Russia to be used against Ukraine.
Satellite images in recent years have indicated North Korea was expanding a uranium enrichment plant at its Yongbyon nuclear complex. Nuclear weapons can be built using either highly enriched uranium or plutonium, and North Korea has facilities to produce both at Yongbyon.
South Korea's military said it detected multiple short-range ballistic missiles launched from Pyongyang and denounced it as a 'provocation'. This came days after North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called for 'exponentially' boosting the country's nuclear arsenal.
Kim Jong Un had reportedly warned of "strict punishment" for the "unacceptable casualties" caused by the floods and had executed the government officials late last month. The officials were also charged with corruption and dereliction of duty.
The soldier crossed into Goseong county on the east coast which borders North Korea and was taken into custody by South Korean guards who had been monitoring his movements.
North Korea closed off their borders in 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic, which cut off imports of essential goods and led to food shortages. The country allowed some international flights and some Russian tourists, but has not opened its borders for international tourism yet.
While India marks its independence on August 15, five other nations also celebrate their freedom on this significant date. These include South Korea, North Korea, Bahrain, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Liechtenstein.
Top News
Latest News
