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From Hormuz to Beijing: How war is recasting China’s green energy strategy - opinion
The Iran war is making China’s green energy strategy more strategic at precisely the moment China’s solar sector is hitting the limits of overcapacity.
South Korea names Han Seongsook as first female PM pick in decades
North Korea flaunts nuclear growth ahead of high-stakes Xi-Kim meeting
Five dead, two injured after blast at Hanwha Aerospace plant in South Korea
South Korean ship attacked near Strait of Hormuz, South Korea's government confirms
The Iranian embassy in Seoul has issued a statement denying any involvement by Iranian armed forces in the incident.
From ally to critic: Rahm Emanuel rethinks US-Israel ties - opinion
In the current political climate, a Jew with even phony or former Zionist leanings has about the same chance of being nominated by the Democratic Party as Putin receiving the Nobel Peace Prize.
Korean fighter jet pilot fined five years after damaging plane while filming during flight
A South Korean Major pilot was fined approximately $60,000 after causing a mid-air collision during a 2021 flight while attempting to take pictures.
UK condemns North Korean missile launches testing warheads containing cluster munitions
"Ballistic missile launches on 19 April are another breach of UN Security Council resolutions (UNSCRs), destabilizing regional peace and security," UK officials said in a statement.
North Korea fires missiles ahead of possible US, South Korea talks
"The missile launches may be a way of showing that - unlike Iran - we have self-defense capabilities," said South Korean former presidential security adviser Kim Ki-jung.
Israel and South Korea 'resolve dispute' over President Lee’s controversial Holocaust comments
South Korea's Foreign Minister confirms Israel accepted the explanation on President Lee's controversial Holocaust remarks, resolving the diplomatic row sparked by his social media post.
South Korea’s President sparks diplomatic row with Israel over Holocaust comparison remarks
South Korean President Jaemyung Lee shared a video from an X/Twitter user well known for spreading anti-Israeli disinformation.
South Korea envoy to visit Kazakhstan, Oman, Saudi Arabia to secure oil supplies
South Korea is also working with international partners to ensure the safe passage of 26 South Korean-flagged vessels currently waiting inside the Strait of Hormuz, the envoy said.
North Korea distancing itself from Iran to leave door open for US talks, Seoul says
Seoul's National Intelligence Service (NIS) said North Korea had not sent weapons or supplies so far to Iran since the conflict started on February 28.
US considering moving additional THAAD and Patriot air defense systems to Middle East, experts say
The additional systems, currently based in South Korea, would be relocated amid Operation Epic Fury to better protect US and allied forces in the region.
