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Every relevant headline on North Korea – South Korea Tensions, one of the 9 conflicts this tracker follows. This is the news its daily report is written from: the same sources, filtered the same way.
- 10 Oct · 03:00 UTC
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US prison term counts toward Korean military exemption, court rules
Recruits undergo firearms training at the Army Training Center in Nonsan, South Chungcheong Province in this undated photo. Courtesy of Republic of Korea Army A Korean-born man who spent 14 years in a U.S. prison for armed robbery does not have to serve in…
- 9 Oct · 10:00 UTC
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Over 70% of Americans approve defending South Korea in war against North: Poll
More than 70% of Americans support the U.S. military defending South Korea in the event of a North Korean attack, according to an annual think tank survey published Thursday. Seventy-seven percent of Republicans and 73% of Democrats back U.S. military support…
- 08:00 UTC
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South Korea tests hypersonic missile for first time, weeks after North
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung observed the first “successful” test launch of a domestically developed hypersonic glide vehicle (HGV) on Thursday, a capability experts say could keep Seoul’s missiles ahead of North Korean air defenses. The Blue House…
- 06:00 UTC
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Two Koreas clash at UN over DMZ mine blasts
South and North Korea clashed at the United Nations on Thursday over recent land mine explosions in the Demilitarized Zone, with Seoul accusing Pyongyang of violating the Armistice Agreement and demanding an apology while the North denies responsibility.…
- 8 Oct · 19:00 UTC
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(2nd LD) JCS chief describes DMZ mine blast as 'provocation'; vows to review response measures
By Kim Hyun-soo and Kim Seung-yeon SEOUL, Oct. 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's top military commander said Thursday he had not thought of the recent mine blast near the inter-Korean border as anything other than a "provocation" by North Korea, while vowing to…
- 15:00 UTC
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(LEAD) JCS chief describes DMZ mine blast as 'provocation'; vows to review response measures
By Kim Hyun-soo SEOUL, Oct. 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's top military commander said Thursday he had not thought of the recent mine blast near the inter-Korean border as anything other than a "provocation" by North Korea, while vowing to review response…
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S. Korean military detonates suspected N. Korean land mine washed ashore on west coast
SEOUL, Oct. 8 (Yonhap) -- The military safely detonated a suspected North Korean land mine washed up on a western border island, with no casualties or property damage reported, the Marine Corps said Thursday. A worker discovered the mine near a beach on…
- 12:00 UTC
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South Korea to recall Ukraine envoy in diplomatic row over POWs
South Korea and Ukraine embroiled in a diplomatic row after President Zelenskyy revealed alleged transfer of two North Korean soldiers. Save Share South Korea says it will recall its ambassador to Kyiv following a recent revelation by Ukraine of a transfer of…
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South Korea recalls envoy to Ukraine amid growing friction
South Korea has decided to recall its ambassador to Ukraine, the Foreign Ministry said Thursday, in an unusually strong diplomatic move as tension continues to mount between Seoul and Kyiv. "The government has decided to recall the South Korean ambassador to…
- 09:00 UTC
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South Korea recalls Ukraine envoy over prisoner-of-war row
South Korea has said it will recall its ambassador to Ukraine, the latest escalation in a diplomatic spat between both countries. It started last month when Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that his government had transferred two captured…
- 08:00 UTC
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ROK military chief condemns North Korean mine blasts as a ‘clear provocation’
South Korea’s top military officer criticized North Korean mine laying on the ROK side of the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) as a “clear provocation” on Thursday, pledging “appropriate” measures in response to last month’s explosions that injured three soldiers.…
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South Korea test-flies its first domestically developed hypersonic weapon
The test follows North Korea's recent hypersonic missile test. Tensions between the Koreas have increased after land mine explosions injured three South Korean soldiers near the border. North Korea denies responsibility.
- 07:00 UTC
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Seoul’s plan to send medical aid to North Korea is a ‘provocation’: Kim Yo Jong
The North Korean leader’s sister denounced Seoul’s plan to send medical equipment to the North as an “insult” and a “provocation” on Thursday, after reports that the U.N. has granted a sanctions exemption for a shipment. “This is an insult to our state, a…
- 06:00 UTC
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JCS chief describes DMZ mine blast as 'provocation'; vows to review response measures
By Kim Hyun-soo SEOUL, Oct. 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's top military commander said Thursday he had not thought of the recent mine blast near the inter-Korean border as anything other than a "provocation" by North Korea, while vowing to review response…
- 03:00 UTC
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North Korea likely buried ‘hundreds’ of mines south of border, ROK lawmaker says
South Korean intelligence indicates that North Korea has likely buried hundreds of land mines near the area where explosions injured three ROK soldiers in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) last month, according to an opposition lawmaker. In an interview at the…
- 01:00 UTC
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Could ‘Apron Dad’ on North Korean TV pave the way for Kim Jong Un’s daughter to rule?
In a scene from a North Korean TV show, a man wears a floral apron and serves a meal to his family. Analysts told Radio Free Asia that this striking reversal in gender roles could be a propaganda effort to get the people to accept North Korean leader Kim Jong…
- 7 Oct · 19:00 UTC
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(3rd LD) N. Korea appears 'flustered' by S. Korea's DMZ blast findings, mine-clearing: defense minister
By Kim Seung-yeon SEOUL, Oct. 7 (Yonhap) -- North Korea appears to be taken aback by South Korea's investigation results blaming Pyongyang for a recent mine blast near the inter-Korean border and its subsequent mine-clearing operation in the area, Defense…
- 16:00 UTC
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(2nd LD) N. Korea appears 'flustered' by S. Korea's DMZ blast findings, mine-clearing: defense minister
By Kim Seung-yeon SEOUL, Oct. 7 (Yonhap) -- North Korea appears to be taken aback by South Korea's investigation results blaming Pyongyang for a recent mine blast near the inter-Korean border and its subsequent mine-clearing operation in the area, Defense…
- 15:00 UTC
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(LEAD) 'Fundamental peace' becomes 'more crucial' following DMZ blast: unification minister
SEOUL, Oct. 7 (Yonhap) -- Unification Minister Chung Dong-young said Wednesday that the land mine blast in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) last month has made the need for "fundamental peace" on the Korean Peninsula "ever more crucial." He made the remarks at a…
- 13:00 UTC
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South Korea signals military exemption cuts for athletes after Asian Games
South Korea signals cuts to military exemptions for gold medallists after backlash over athletes’ Asian Games comments. Save Share South Korea’s sports minister says the government will review the military service exemption for gold-medal-winning athletes…
- 12:00 UTC
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South Korea’s military service exemption could be cut for athletes
South Korea’s military service exemption could be cut for athletes after backlash South Korea’s government has signalled that the current military service exemption reserved for gold-medal winning athletes could be abolished, after controversial comments made…
- 10:00 UTC
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Unification minister opposed North Korea cyber sanctions over mine incident
South Korea’s unification minister says he opposed a foreign ministry proposal to sanction North Korean cyber operatives in response to the Sept. 21 mine blast in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), arguing that the two issues are unrelated. “What does a cyber…
- 09:00 UTC
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Military knew of suspected NK mine-laying a year before DMZ blast
Defense Minister Kang Shin-chul answers lawmakers’ questions during a parliamentary audit of the defense ministry at its headquarters in Yongsan District, Seoul, Wednesday. Joint Press Corps South Korea’s military identified suspected North Korean mine-laying…
- 06:00 UTC
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(LEAD) N. Korea appears 'flustered' by S. Korea's DMZ blast findings, mine-clearing: defense minister
By Kim Seung-yeon SEOUL, Oct. 7 (Yonhap) -- North Korea appears to be taken aback by South Korea's investigation results blaming Pyongyang for a recent mine blast near the inter-Korean border and its subsequent mine-clearing operation in the area, Defense…
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Audit grills unification, defense ministers over North Korean mine explosions in DMZ
South Korea's unification and defense ministers faced interrogations at National Assembly audits Wednesday over North Korean mines found south of the inter-Korean border. Lawmakers questioned the government's assessment of Pyongyang's intent and the…
- 03:00 UTC
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'Fundamental peace' becomes 'more crucial' following DMZ blast: unification minister
SEOUL, Oct. 7 (Yonhap) -- Unification Minister Chung Dong-young said Wednesday that the land mine blast in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) last month has made the need for "fundamental peace" on the Korean Peninsula "ever more crucial." He made the remarks at a…
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S. Korea seeks to formally cite N. Korea for armistice violation following DMZ blast: defense ministry
By Kim Seung-yeon SEOUL, Oct. 7 (Yonhap) -- South Korea is seeking to formally declare North Korea's recent border activities as a violation of the Armistice Agreement following a joint investigation with the U.N. Command (UNC), the defense ministry said…
- 02:00 UTC
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North Korean mine blast, disputed intent and the risk of escalation at the DMZ
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- 00:00 UTC
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North Korea warns US over Taiwan while Kim pledges support for Russia
North Korea criticised the United States over its arms sales and military support for Taiwan, accusing Washington of fuelling tensions in the Taiwan Strait, state media KCNA said on Wednesday. A KCNA commentary citing North Korean international affairs…
- 6 Oct · 17:00 UTC
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(LEAD) FM Cho says S. Korea reviewing diplomatic responses to N.K. mine blast inside DMZ
By Oh Seok-min SEOUL, Oct. 6 (Yonhap) -- Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said Tuesday that South Korea is reviewing various diplomatic measures in response to recent mine explosions inside the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), while seeking to prevent the situation from…
- 11:00 UTC
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North Korea rejects Seoul’s land mine probe, warns against DMZ demining efforts
North Korea on Tuesday condemned South Korea’s final investigation into a land mine explosion near the inter-Korean border that injured three soldiers and warned that its forces would respond to any South Korean demining activity that crosses into the North’s…
- 09:00 UTC
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[Exclusive] Seoul readied forces to return fire after Sept. 21 DMZ mine explosions: sources
South Korea's military kept front-line Army units ready to open fire at short notice following two Sept. 21 mine explosions in the Demilitarized Zone, as a precaution against any unexpected North Korean military action, sources said Tuesday. According to…
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Parties clash over Ukraine, North Korea and Supreme Court nominee as annual audit kicks off
South Korea's annual parliamentary audit opened Tuesday with sharp partisan clashes over the government's handling of North Korea and Ukraine, as well as the deepening confrontation between the presidential office and the judiciary over a Supreme Court…
- 08:00 UTC
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South Korea considers steps to force North Korea apology for DMZ mine blast
Seoul has urged the North to remove any other mines planted on the southern side of the military demarcation line. Save Share South Korea is weighing measures to force an apology from North Korea over a recent landmine blast that wounded three soldiers in the…
- 06:00 UTC
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FM Cho says S. Korea reviewing diplomatic responses to N.K. mine blast inside DMZ
SEOUL, Oct. 6 (Yonhap) -- Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said Tuesday that South Korea is reviewing various diplomatic measures in response to recent mine explosions inside the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), while seeking to prevent the situation from escalating…
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North Korea turning to knock-off parts for missiles used in Ukraine: Report
North Korea has relied heavily on counterfeit U.S. and European parts to produce missiles and drones used in the war against Ukraine, a new report has found, suggesting that sanctions are limiting Pyongyang’s ability to source original components. The…
- 03:00 UTC
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Unification ministry vows dialogue over hard-line response to DMZ blast
SEOUL, Oct. 6 (Yonhap) -- The unification ministry said Tuesday it will keep seeking peaceful solutions to inter-Korean issues, reiterating its commitment to seeking dialogue following the recent explosions of North Korea-planted land mines inside the…
- 5 Oct · 23:00 UTC
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Oil from South Korea being shipped to Russia as Ukraine war grinds on
Exclusive: Guardian analysis finds more than 150,000 tonnes of fuel was shipped to Russian ports in July and August, some using sanctioned tankers Oil is being shipped from South Korea to Russia via sanctioned tankers as Moscow scrambles for supplies amid the…
- 18:00 UTC
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(2nd LD) S. Korean military concludes N.K.-planted mines caused DMZ blast
By Oh Seok-min and Kim Seung-yeon SEOUL, Oct. 5 (Yonhap) -- North Korea-planted land mines exploded and injured three South Korean soldiers inside the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) last month, South Korea's military concluded Monday, saying it conducted a…
- 10:00 UTC
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Trump reaffirms ‘great’ relation with Kim Jong Un and nuclear-armed states
President Donald Trump on Saturday touted his relations with nuclear-armed nations, specifically North Korea, as the U.S. State Department reaffirmed his willingness to diplomatically engage with the DPRK. Speaking at a 2026 midterm election campaign rally in…
- 09:00 UTC
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(LEAD) S. Korean military says N. Korean mines in DMZ blast 'planted' south of border
SEOUL, Oct. 5 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's military has concluded that North Korea had deliberately "planted" the two mines that exploded inside the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) last month, the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said Monday, adding that a joint operation…
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North Korea appears to have installed fences south of MDL: lawmaker
North Korea appears to have recently installed fences and structures south of the Military Demarcation Line in areas other than the site of recent twin land mine blasts that injured three military personnel, a lawmaker said Monday, suggesting that the…
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Seoul concludes North Korea responsible for DMZ mine explosions
Lt. Gen. Kwon Dae-won, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, announces the final findings of a task force investigating a Sept. 21 land mine explosion in the Demilitarized Zone at the Ministry of National Defense in Seoul, Monday. Yonhap South Korea…
- 07:00 UTC
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North Korea slams UN report on human rights abuses as ‘propaganda’
North Korea’s Foreign Ministry has denounced a new U.N. report on human rights abuses in the country, accusing U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres of following “hostile forces” that distort the facts about its record. In a statement released by the…
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North Korean, Taliban military officials hold talks at Russian war games
A North Korean military official met a Taliban counterpart on the sidelines of a Russian military exercise and weapons expo last week, where the DPRK joined Afghanistan and dozens of other countries as an observer. The Russian Defense Ministry announced…
- 4 Oct · 12:00 UTC
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South Korea captain 'deeply sorry' for gloating about military exemption
South Korea's Lee Ki-hyuk passes the ball during the men's football quarterfinal match between South Korea and Vietnam at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, Mizuho Park Rugby Stadium, Nagoya, Japan, Oct. 25. Yonhap South Korea's Asian Games football captain…
- 02:00 UTC
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North Korea says hypersonic missile flew 1,000km, exceeding Seoul, Tokyo reports
North Korea launched a missile toward waters off its eastern coast on Saturday, with the weapon striking a designated target about 1,000 kilometers (620 miles) away in the East Sea (Sea of Japan), according to the country’s state media Sunday. The state-run…
- 3 Oct · 15:00 UTC
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North Korea mocks Seoul, Tokyo over alleged failure to track missile
Kim Yo Jong, the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, said North Korea conducted an intermediate-range strategic missile drill Saturday, claiming its maneuvering flight prevented South Korean and Japanese militaries from tracking its full…
- 2 Oct · 21:00 UTC
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(2nd LD) Kim Yo-jong again rejects blame for DMZ blast, mocks Seoul's call to ease tensions
SEOUL, Oct. 2 (Yonhap) -- Kim Yo-jong, the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, on Friday again rejected blame for the recent mine blast inside the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) and derided Seoul's call to reduce tensions. In a statement carried by…