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US F-16 Fighter Jet Crashes off South Korea, Pilot Rescued

A US F-16 fighter jet has crashed into the waters off the western coast of South Korea, as per local media report. Reportedly, the pilot ejected from the aircraft and is believed to be rescued. The incident happened near Gunsan of North Jeolla province, as reported by Yonhap news agency. The American troops in South […]

South Korea Passes Bill Banning Consumption Of Dog Meat

On Tuesday, South Korea’s parliament passed a bill banning eating and selling of dog meat. The move will end the centuries long practice in Korea amid the increasing support for animal welfare. Koreans believe dog meat would help in increasing stamina during the infamous summer humid in the region. But the practice of become largely […]

North Korea Fires Artilleries Towards South Korean Border Island: Report

South Korea’s military said North Korea has fired more than 200 rounds of artillery shells from its west coast towards Seoul’s Yeonpyeong island. South Korea condemned the act and called it “provocative”. The incident was reported to happen at January 5, Friday, between local time 9:00 to 11:00. However, the artilleries did not land in […]

South Korean Students Files Lawsuit After Exam Ends 90 Second Earlier

A group of students from South Korea is suing the government because their college exam ended 90 seconds earlier than the actual schedule. The students are asking for the cost of an year’s study which is needed to retake the exam, demanding 20 million won ($15,400) each. The error has impacted the other students’ exams, […]

18 Sentenced To Death In Vietnam Including Two South Koreans For Drug Trafficking

The Family and Juvenile Court under the Ho Chi City people’s court has awarded death sentence to 18 individuals on November 12. The accused were caught in a high-profile drug trafficking case which involved 168 kg of narcotics. Those convicted included former South Korean policeman Kim Soon Sik, his compatriot Kang Seon Hok, Vietnamese Le […]

North Korea Fires Suspected Ballistic Missiles Towards Sea: Japan PMO

North Korea fired a suspected ballistic missile On Sunday, the country’s neighbouring nation Japan’s prime minister’s office announced in a post on X (formerly Twitter). The new action from North Korea comes amid its leader Kim Jong Un’s pledge to enhance the nuclear strike capabilities of the nation to confront potential threats. [Emergency alert] North […]