IRGC Says Iran, Not US, Will Determine The War’s End
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has declared that Tehran, not Washington, will decide the end of the war, dismissing President Trump’s timeline as false. Spokesperson Brigadier General Ali Mohammad Naeini accused Trump of fabricating military successes after US setbacks. Naeini said Iran’s armed forces have destroyed US military infrastructure in the Persian Gulf region […]
South Korean prosecutors seek 10-year prison sentence for former president Yoon
South Korean prosecutors have requested a 10-year prison sentence for former President Yoon over allegations related to corruption and abuse of power during his tenure. The legal action marks a significant development in the country’s ongoing fight against political corruption. The prosecutors argued that Yoon engaged in unlawful activities that undermined public trust and violated […]
Korean women sue US military over ‘forced pr0stitution’
Over 100 South Korean women have filed a major lawsuit against the United States military, saying they were forced into prostitution while US troops were stationed in South Korea, their lawyers confirmed on September 9. Historians and activists say that from the 1950s to the 1980s, tens of thousands of South Korean women were forced […]
Google to obey South Korean order to blur satellite images on maps
Google has agreed to follow South Korea’s order to blur sensitive areas on its satellite maps. This move could help Google compete more effectively with local navigation apps. South Korea is one of the few countries where Google Maps is limited because of strict rules that require companies to keep geospatial data inside the country. […]
South Korea bans mobile phones in classrooms
South Korea has decided to stop students from using mobile phones in classrooms. The country joins other nations trying to reduce social media use among children and teenagers. The National Assembly passed the bill on Wednesday, and it will begin in March next year. Students will not be allowed to use smartphones or similar devices […]
Trump signals willingness to meet Kim Jong Un this year during summit with South Korean President
U.S. President Donald Trump said he is open to meeting North Korean leader Kim Jong Un this year during a White House meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Monday, August 25. The leaders focused on reducing tensions on the Korean Peninsula and addressing North Korea’s expanding nuclear program. Lee, who took office […]
Wife of South Korean ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol jailed on corruption charges
Kim Keon Hee, the former first lady of South Korea and wife of ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol, has been arrested as part of a wide investigation into bribery, stock manipulation, and political interference. The Seoul Central District Court approved her detention late Tuesday, saying there was a risk she might destroy evidence. Kim arrived at […]
Ousted South Korean President Yoon set to vacate official residence
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol will leave his official residence on Friday and move back to his private apartment in Seoul. His departure comes a week after the Constitutional Court confirmed his impeachment, following his controversial move to impose martial law in December. This decision caused political unrest in South Korea. A large […]
North Korea leader Kim Jong Un visits military training base
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un recently visited a military training base where special forces were practicing. He watched their tactical training and a shooting contest using small arms. The state news agency reported that Kim observed the training from a viewing post and praised the soldiers’ performance. He said that improving the special operation […]
South Korea: Finally, court removes President Yoon
South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol has been officially removed from office by the Constitutional Court. This decision came after the court supported the parliament’s vote to impeach him. The main reason for his removal was his decision to briefly impose martial law last year, which led to South Korea’s biggest political crisis in many […]