North Korea strategically launched two short-range ballistic missiles into the sea off its east coast on Monday, in response to the recent arrival of a U.S. nuclear-powered submarine in South Korea. This development occurs at a time of heightened tensions between Washington and Pyongyang. The submarine that arrived on Monday is the second significant U.S. …
North Korea Fires Cruise Missiles in Protest of U.S. Submarine Docking North Korea launched multiple cruise missiles towards the western sea in a show of protest against the presence of a nuclear-armed U.S. submarine in South Korea. This marks the second missile launch event this week. The South Korean military reported the launches but did …
The Group of Seven, European Union, and three other countries are planning to appeal to China for help in stopping North Korea from evading United Nations sanctions through the use of Chinese territorial waters. This request is outlined in a letter, seen by Reuters on Friday, which is addressed to China’s U.N. Ambassador Zhang Jun. …
The Treasury, under Secretary Janet Yellen, has taken action by imposing sanctions on numerous individuals and entities in an effort by the Biden administration to limit Russia’s capacity for war. This move is part of ongoing efforts to curb Russia’s aggression. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI July 21 (UPI) — The Biden administration has implemented a …
North Korea has remained silent regarding the recent entry of an American soldier across the heavily fortified border between the two Koreas. Many observers believe that North Korea is unlikely to repatriate him soon due to the heightened tensions between the two countries. Private 2nd Class Travis King is the first known American to be …
The U.S. military in Korea is currently investigating the potential premeditated defection of Private 2nd Class Travis King to North Korea. This revelation could pose a problem for Kim Jong Un’s regime. Thae Yong-ho, a former North Korean diplomat who defected to South Korea, expressed his view on Facebook, stating that U.S. soldiers who defect …
The family of Pvt. 2nd Class Travis King, the 23-year-old American soldier who entered North Korea on Tuesday, is sharing insights into his recent mental state. According to his uncle, King, who had spent two months in a South Korean prison for assault charges and was returning to the US for potential further discipline when …
This week, American soldier Travis King made an unauthorized crossing into North Korea through the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), a strip of land that spans 148 miles and separates North and South Korea. Situated about 35 miles from Seoul, the capital of South Korea, the DMZ runs along the 38th parallel, the dividing line between the …
North Korea, the highly secluded and authoritarian nation in Asia, possesses some extraordinary records. However, for many living within its borders, a life of luxury is far from attainable. The future that awaits Travis King, the 23-year-old US soldier who defected to North Korea, remains uncertain, but it is undoubtedly devoid of glamour. Among North …
The United States has been diligently attempting to engage with North Korea in discussions regarding denuclearization. However, Pyongyang has displayed no interest in participating, according to Victor Cha, the Senior Vice President for Asia and Korea Chair at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. During an interview with CNBC’s “Squawk Box Asia,” Cha emphasized …