Latest "south-korea" stories

Seoul believes North Korea sent Russia over a million artillery shells

South Korea's top spy agency said the amount would last Moscow's forces about two months in Ukraine, according to a lawmaker briefed on the assessment.

5 weeks ago

South Korean army K-9 self-propelled howitzers and K-55A1 self-propelled howitzers fire during the military drills at a training field in Cheorwon, South Korea, Friday, Oct. 27, 2023.

US and South Korean forces stage drills

South Korean and U.S. troops have been conducting live-fire exercises.

5 weeks ago

US, South Korea and Japan hold first-ever trilateral aerial exercise

South Korea's air force says the drill involved a B-52 bomber from the United States and fighter jets from South Korea and Japan.

6 weeks ago

American soldier who crossed into North Korea has returned to the US

Pvt. Travis King ran into North Korea while on a civilian tour of a border village on July 18.

By Eric Gay and Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

2 months ago

Soldier who crossed into North Korea 2 months ago is back in US hands

The announcement of Pvt. Travis King’s release surprised some observers who had expected North Korea to drag out his detention.

2 months ago

North Korea fires cruise missiles into the sea

The launches come two days after the United States and South Korean militaries wrapped up their 11-day training exercises.

3 months ago