SEOUL—U.S. defense officials say annual drills by American and South Korean military forces were halted temporarily to avoid contributing to a dramatic increase in tensions between North and South Korea – a dispute that prompted Pyongyang to declare it is in a “quasi-state of war.” North Korea routinely condemns the allies’ annual military exercises and […]
SEOUL—Seoul Monday accused the North Korean military of illegally crossing into the South Korean side of the demilitarized zone (DMZ) and intentionally planting landmines that injured two soldiers on August 4th. The U.S.-led U.N. Command that monitors the cease-fire between the Koreas also participated in the investigation of the incident and support’s Seoul’s finding. Major […]
South Korea’s Unification Ministry warned Wednesday of possible provocations by North Korea in October to mark the ruling party’s 70th anniversary. The warning came amid growing speculation that Pyongyang could launch a long-range missile on the anniversary in October. “Our ministry and the military are always keeping a close eye on possible provocations by the […]
North and South Korean warships exchanged warning shots near a disputed sea border Tuesday, days after the two sides agreed to high-level talks that many hope could improve inter-Korean relations. Seoul defense officials say a South Korean naval ship fired a warning shot after a North Korean vessel crossed the so-called Northern Limit Line off […]