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    NK leader's sister slams G7 call for denuclearization, defends nuclear arms as 'means of self-defense'

    The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on Thursday denounced international calls for denuclearization, describing the country's nuclear weapons as its "core interests" and denuclearization as a "line of no retreat that can never be crossed," Pyongyang's state media reported. In a statement carried by the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), Kim Yo-jong criticized the United States and its allies for making what she called "anachronistic" demands for North Korea's denuclearization. Kim's remarks came in response to a joint statement issued by leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) nations at their summit in Paris on Wednesday, which reaffirmed their commitment to the "complete denuclearization" of North Korea in line with U.N. Security Council resolutions. Dismissing the G7's demand outright, she said denuclearization was "an irreversibly finalized agenda" that "can never be realized." "Nuclear weapons are powerful means of defending sovereignty and cornerstone for ensuring peace, defined by the law of the DPRK," she said, claiming its nuclear arsenal is "a means for self-defens

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    NK leader's sister slams G7 call for denuclearization, defends nuclear arms as 'means of self-defense'
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    N. Korea vows deeper ties with Russia on 2nd anniv. of signing key treaty

    1 MIN READBy Yonhap
    N. Korea vows deeper ties with Russia on 2nd anniv. of signing key treaty
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    Senate defense bill includes provision calling for quarterly Pentagon report on OPCON transfer

    2 MIN READBy Yonhap
    Senate defense bill includes provision calling for quarterly Pentagon report on OPCON transfer
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    No formal request made to Korea for participation in Iran reconstruction fund: sources

    2 MIN READBy Yonhap
    No formal request made to Korea for participation in Iran reconstruction fund: sources
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    Thai startups pitch to Korean investors at Seoul-Thailand Startup Innovation Space

    3 MIN READBy Anna J. Park
    Thai startups pitch to Korean investors at Seoul-Thailand Startup Innovation Space
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N. Korea amends socialist constitution at parliamentary meeting without disclosing details

North Korea has convened a key parliamentary meeting to revise the constitution, state media reported Wednesday, without disclosing details about whether it removed unification-related clauses or stipulated territorial boundaries in line with an order by leader Kim Jong-un.

Oct 9, 2024By Yonhap
N. Korea amends socialist constitution at parliamentary meeting without disclosing details
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Israeli embassy marks 1-year anniversary of Hamas attack

The newly appointed Israeli Ambassador to Korea Rafael Harpaz hosted an event in Seoul, Monday, marking the first anniversary of Hamas' devastating attack on Israel. Addressing a diverse audience, including Korea-Israel Friendship Association Chairman Hwang Woo-yea, former Foreign Minister Park Jin, diplomats and members of the Jewish community, Harpaz recounted the harrowing events and honored the victims.

Oct 8, 2024By Kim Hyun-bin
Israeli embassy marks 1-year anniversary of Hamas attack
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Yoon visits Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center in Singapore

SINGAPORE — During his state visit to Singapore, President Yoon Suk Yeol visited the Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center on Tuesday, aiming to globally showcase Korea's cutting-edge AI-driven manufacturing technology.

Oct 8, 2024By Anna J. Park
Yoon visits Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center in Singapore
  • Unified Korea will contribute to peace, prosperity in Indo-Pacific: Yoon
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South Korea, Singapore form supply chain partnership

SINGAPORE — South Korea and Singapore agreed to bolster supply chain collaboration and expand cooperation in high-tech sectors, including artificial intelligence (AI), digital technologies, and startup investments, the presidential office said, Tuesday.

Oct 8, 2024By Anna J. Park
South Korea, Singapore form supply chain partnership
  • President to visit 3 Southeast Asian countries to deepen economic, security ties
  • Yoon visits Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center in Singapore
  • Unified Korea will contribute to peace, prosperity in Indo-Pacific: Yoon
Foreign Affairs

Yoon vows to complete medical reform despite prolonged standoff

President Yoon Suk Yeol reaffirmed his commitment to complete medical reform aimed at increasing the number of doctors to deal with growing healthcare demand driven by an aging population, according to an interview published Tuesday.

Oct 8, 2024By Yonhap
Yoon vows to complete medical reform despite prolonged standoff
North Korea

N. Korea likely to send troops to Ukraine in support of Russia: S. Korea's defense chief

North Korea is likely to deploy members of its regular armed forces to Ukraine in support of Russia, South Korea's defense chief said Tuesday, in the latest sign of deepening military cooperation between Pyongyang and Moscow.

Oct 8, 2024By Yonhap
N. Korea likely to send troops to Ukraine in support of Russia: S. Korea's defense chief
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N. Korea appears to focus on restoring ties with China: unification ministry

North Korea appears to be shifting its foreign policy focus toward restoring relations with its long-time ally, China, after designating this year to mark the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties, South Korea's unification ministry said Tuesday.

Oct 8, 2024By Yonhap
N. Korea appears to focus on restoring ties with China: unification ministry
North Korea

Military detects apparent signs of NK building possible nuclear-powered submarine: lawmaker

The military has detected apparent signs that North Korea has started to build a possible nuclear-powered submarine, a lawmaker said Tuesday, amid concerns over Pyongyang's push to acquire advanced weapons.

Oct 8, 2024By Yonhap
Military detects apparent signs of NK building possible nuclear-powered submarine: lawmaker
North Korea

N. Korea's state media keeps mum on key parliamentary meeting

North Korea's state media on Tuesday remained silent about whether it convened a key parliamentary meeting the previous day amid the possibility that the session could run for at least two days.

Oct 8, 2024By Yonhap
N. Korea's state media keeps mum on key parliamentary meeting
North Korea

N. Korean leader threatens to use nuclear weapons against enemies' possible attacks

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has threatened to use nuclear weapons if the country's enemies attempt to use armed force against it, state media reported Tuesday.

Oct 8, 2024By Yonhap
N. Korean leader threatens to use nuclear weapons against enemies' possible attacks
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