South Korea

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South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea (ROK), is a country in East Asia. It constitutes the southern part of the Korean Peninsula and borders North Korea along the Korean Demilitarized Zone; though it also claims the land border with China and Russia. The country's western border is formed by the Yellow Sea, while its eastern border is defined by the Sea of Japan. South Korea claims to be the sole legitimate government of the entire peninsula and adjacent islands. It has a population of 51.96 million, of which half live in the Seoul Capital Area, the ninth most populous metropolitan area in the world. Other major cities include Busan, Daegu, and Incheon.

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Japan, South Korea, Australia, and New Zealand Bolster Ties with NATO Amid China-Russia Cooperation China-Russia cooperation prompts Japan, South Korea, Australia, and New Zealand to strengthen ties with NATO. #OIDW #DWVideos #Japan #SouthKorea #Australia #NewZealand #NATO #ChinaRussiaCooperation.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:57Published 5 days ago

Sweden’s Arctic spaceport is gearing up to launch the first satellites from mainland Europe The Swedish Space Corporation (SSC) is partnering with US and South Korean rocket providers with a focus on sustainability and national security. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:13Published 2 weeks ago

South Korea sends warning to Russia over North Korea partnership The warning comes as Russia forces 10,000 recent citizens to fight in the war in Ukraine, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visits the battered eastern Donetsk region. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:09Published 3 weeks ago

South Korea Factory Fire: 20 Dead Bodies Found At Burned Battery Plant In Seoul \| Watch In a devastating incident on Monday, a fire broke out at a lithium battery factory in Hwaseong, South Korea, resulting in the deaths of 22 workers. The blaze, triggered by multiple battery explosions,.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:02Published 3 weeks ago

Deadly fire at South Korean lithium battery factory claims at least 16 lives The incident has raised concerns about the safety of lithium batteries, which are known to pose fire risks under certain conditions. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:59Published 3 weeks ago

South Korea summons Russian ambassador to protest pact between Moscow and Pyongyang Seoul protested Russia's new defense pact with North Korea on Friday, amid rising border tensions, vague threats, and seemingly accidental incursions by North Korean troops. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:36Published on June 21, 2024

Russia escalates drone attacks on Ukraine's frontline cities From Brussels' new sanctions against the Kremlin to South Korea considering sending weapons to Ukraine, these are the latest developments on the war in Ukraine this Thursday. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:25Published on June 20, 2024

Putin Visits North Korea for First Time in 24 Years Putin Visits North Korea , for First Time in 24 Years. Putin is set to arrive in Pyongyang on June 18, 'Time' reports. . The North Korean city has been plastered with Russian flags and pictures of.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:30Published on June 18, 2024

WATCH: Thousands of doctors strike in South Korea The physicians taking part belong to the Korean Medical Association, the country's largest doctor's group with around 140,000 members. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on June 18, 2024

South Korea Fires Warning Shots After North Korean Troops Cross The Demarcation Line Again In a tense development along the Korean Peninsula, South Korean soldiers fired warning shots to repel North Korean soldiers who briefly crossed the land border on Tuesday, marking the second such.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:01Published on June 18, 2024

Scooter Braun Announces Retirement from Music Management After 23 Years \| THR News Video Scooter Braun is retiring from artist management after more than two decades. Braun, known for managing major music stars like Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande, says he will now focus instead on his.. Credit: The Hollywood Reporter Duration: 01:34Published on June 18, 2024

Jin Finishes Army Service in South Korea Jin Finishes Army Service , in South Korea. Jin, the oldest BTS member, completed his army service in South Korea on June 12. Jin, the oldest BTS member, completed his army service in South Korea on.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:30Published on June 12, 2024

South Korea Fires 'Warning Shots' After Kim Jong's Soldiers Cross Border \| Oneindia News In a dramatic escalation of tensions, South Korean troops fired warning shots after North Korean soldiers briefly crossed the border into the southern portion of the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). The.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:46Published on June 11, 2024

South Korea resumes loudspeaker propaganda against North Korea Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:36Published on June 9, 2024

Samsung workers in South Korea stage company's first-ever strike Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:55Published on June 7, 2024

Korea-Africa summit: Plans to ramp up rice production Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:01Published on June 6, 2024

South Korea, Africa leaders pledge deeper ties, critical mineral development Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:40Published on June 4, 2024

Monday Asia View: South Korea to suspend military pact with North over trash balloons Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 05:48Published on June 3, 2024

South Korea to suspend peace deal with Pyongyang over trash-carrying balloons Seoul announced Monday it would suspend a rapprochement deal with North Korea to punish it over its launches of trash-carrying balloons, even after Pyongyang said it would halt its balloon campaign. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:35Published on June 3, 2024

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Warning shots fired after North Korean soldiers cross border South Korea's military fired warning shots after about 20 North Korean soldiers briefly crossed the border over the weekend, officials said. Sky News - Published on June 11, 2024
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South Korea

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