North Korea likely to launch ICBM within 48 to 96 hours: US official
While the official did not provide specific details on the latest satellite imagery they observed, he said that the launch site is located near Pyongyang.
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South Korean research ship sailed within Japan’s EEZ: Foreign ministry
Under international law, foreign vessels are free to sail through EEZs, but permission from the coastal state is required to conduct marine surveys and other activities.
Pyongyang criticizes Yoon for rehashing old-school North Korea policy
The North Korean propaganda website added that Lee’s North Korea policy was “thrown into a cesspit for being unscientific and hollow.”
South Korea’s Yoon Suk-yeol calls for bipartisanship in economy, security
Introducing the 59.4 trillion won ($46.2 billion) supplementary budget plan, Yoon requested lawmakers to pass the bill as early as possible to stabilise peoples’ livelihoods.
Unification minister nominee willing to visit Pyongyang as special envoy
He also said he would handle North Korea’s missile provocations with strict and stern measures, but would also open the door for dialogue and negotiation.
North Korea, economic alliance set to dominate Korea-US summit agenda
The Korea-US summit is a key diplomatic event for President Yoon, who has emphasized strengthening the alliance since his election campaign.
South Korea should seek for balance between US, China: Experts
China is South Korea’s biggest trading partner, while the US is South Korea’s key military ally.
South Korea new President calls on North to trade nukes for aid
Analysts say, however, North Korea has long made it clear it will not trade nukes for aid.
US slammed for changing Taiwan wording on government website
A fact sheet on the website of the US Department of State removed wording both on not supporting Taiwan independence and on acknowledging China's position that Taiwan is part of…
Chinese drills sound alarms in Japan, Taiwan
The Chinese military’s official newspaper reported that the military’s Eastern Theater Command conducted exercises in waters east and southwest of Taiwan on May 6-8.