South Korea’s military has shrunk by nearly 20% over the past six years, largely due to a dramatic decline in the number of men eligible for mandatory military service, according to a new report by the country’s defence ministry. The report highlights the growing impact of South Korea’s plunging birthrate the lowest in the world […]
On July 27, North Korea marked the anniversary of the Korean War armistice known domestically as Victory Day with a defiant message from Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un. During a visit to a war museum, Kim proclaimed that North Korea would emerge victorious in what he referred to as the “anti‑imperialist, anti‑U.S.” showdown. He declared […]
In a message marking Russia Day, North Korea’s leader underscores growing alignment with Moscow amid global tensions. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un sent a message of unwavering support to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday, reaffirming Pyongyang’s strategic alignment with Moscow. The message, delivered on the occasion of Russia Day, highlighting the countries’ deepening […]
In their first official conversation since South Korean President Lee Jae-myung took office last week, President Lee and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening economic cooperation and promoting stability on the Korean Peninsula, according to a statement from the South Korean presidential office. President Lee expressed his desire to foster […]