The new base, Camp Humphreys, lies 50 miles south of Seoul. To escape urban congestion and North Korean artillery, in 2004 the Pentagon brokered a deal with the South Korean gover ... ( read original story ...)
UN experts say North Korea still modernizing nuclear arsenal
The panel of experts monitoring sanctions on the reclusive northeast Asian nation said in a report sent to Security Council members Monday that Kim Jong Un's government has also produced fissile ... ( read original story ...)
Record profits for South Korea’s Kakao as founder pledges giveaway
The operator of South Korea's biggest mobile messenger KakaoTalk posted coronavirus-boosted record quarterly profits ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea regulator not probing Hyundai executives’ share sales: official
South Korea's financial markets watchdog, the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS), is not currently investigating Hyundai Motor executives' sales of shares in the automaker, a regulatory official said ... ( read original story ...)
North Korean hackers stole more than $300 million to pay for nuclear weapons, says confidential UN report
North Korea's army of hackers stole hundreds of millions of dollars throughout much of 2020 to fund the country's nuclear and ballistic missile programs in violation of international law, according to ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore businessman to end army-linked Myanmar investment
Following coup, director of gaming company Razer says he will exit investment in tobacco firm linked to Myanmar forces. ( read original story ...)
Myanmar protesters defy coup leader’s ban and continue rallies
Anti-coup protesters turned out on Tuesday for a fourth day, amid reports the military fired water cannon again. ( read original story ...)
Myanmar coup: Protesters march in defiance of gatherings ban
Protesters have begun marching in Myanmar for the fourth straight day of street protests despite a ban on large gatherings, according to local media. Gatherings of more than five people are illegal ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar protesters march again, defying ban on gatherings
Demonstrators against Myanmar's military takeover took to the streets again Tuesday in defiance of new rules that make their protests illegal. Police were arresting protesters and using water cannons ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar coup: Military warns protesters not to destroy democracy as protests grow
Myanmar's new military junta, which overturned the results of democratic elections when it seized power last Monday, has warned the public not to "destroy" democracy following three days of protests. ( read original story ...)