“Ria,” directed by Arvin Belarmino, will have its world premiere at the 31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF). “Ria” is one of the 23 independent films–12 Korean and 11 Asian–selected by BIFF for the festival’s Vision section. “Huge congratulations to ‘Ria’s amazing...
K-pop star Bae Jin-young encouraged Filipinos to visit South Korea and highlighted activities and food that they can enjoy there during the winter season. The singer, who became part of the K-pop boy bands Wanna One and CIX, flew to Manila for the Korea Travel Fiesta 2026 held on Aug. 22 and 23...
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea said Wednesday that a U.S. decision to scale back military exercises with South Korea does not change what it sees as the provocative nature of the drills, dampening hopes for an early resumption of diplomacy between North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and...
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The South Korean and U.S. militaries have agreed to shorten their drills at the U.S. 's request, South Korean officials said Wednesday, a move that likely reflected President Donald Trump’s hopes to reengage with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un but could...
CANBERRA, Aug. 18 (Jiji Press) -- Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi on Tuesday emphasized the need to maintain vigilance against North Korea 's nuclear and missile development. "(Pyongyang 's) nuclear and missile development and moves to cooperate with Russia are becoming...
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea 's president said Tuesday a solid alliance with the U.S. strengthens the foundation of national security, as many South Koreans were baffled and concerned about U.S. President Donald Trump 's abrupt order to “substantially reduce” joint...
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon on Sunday to scale back planned joint military exercises with South Korea , saying it declined to help denuclearize Iran and citing his good relationship with North Korea 's Kim Jong Un. Trump said in a social media post...
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea on Friday threatened unspecified stern steps against the United States and South Korea ahead of their upcoming military drills, which Pyongyang called a war rehearsal that would be more provocative than last year. The warning is typical of the harsh rhetoric...
South Korean actress Ha Young, star of the series “Our Sticky Love,” has apologized after her great-grandfather’s alleged ties to a pro-Japanese organization sparked public criticism. The controversy comes days before South Korea marks National Liberation Day on Aug. 15, which commemorates...
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia attacked Ukrainian cities with missiles, drones and glide bombs Tuesday, killing at least 10 civilians, officials said, as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Moscow is getting new military help from North Korea for its more than 4-year-old invasion. Zelenskyy said...
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea on Wednesday performed its second ballistic missile test in less than a week, its neighbors said, a likely protest of the upcoming South Korea-U.S. military drills that North Korea views as an invasion rehearsal. South Korea 's Joint Chiefs of Staff...
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean and U.S. troops will begin their annual exercises next week to beef up readiness against North Korean threats, the allies announced Monday, days after North Korea resumed ballistic missile testing activities that are banned by the U.N. The Ulchi Freedom...
