A South Korean court has sentenced a former president to two years in prison after finding him guilty in a political funding case, adding another significant development to the country’s long history of holding former national leaders legally accountable. The verdict reflects South Korea’s strong judicial approach toward enforcing campaign finance laws and addressing allegations...
North Korea has strongly criticised the recent NATO summit, rejecting calls for its denuclearisation and insisting that nuclear disarmament should begin with the United States and its allies. In a forceful statement, Pyongyang accused the Western military alliance of pursuing confrontational policies that undermine international peace while demanding unilateral concessions from North Korea. The latest...
India and South Korea have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations, with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar holding high-level discussions with his South Korean counterpart Cho Hyun. The meeting focused on expanding cooperation across key sectors, including trade, technology, investment, security, and regional strategic engagement. The talks marked another significant step in the evolving...
North Korea, officially led by leader Kim Jong-un, is reportedly accelerating the expansion of its nuclear weapons program at a pace that is raising deep concern among regional and global powers. The development comes amid growing uncertainty in East Asia, where security dynamics have become increasingly tense due to ongoing missile tests and military modernisation...
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has vowed to significantly strengthen the country’s nuclear capabilities, declaring that the nation will pursue an “exponential” increase in its nuclear forces as part of a broader strategy to enhance national defense and deterrence capabilities. The announcement underscores North Korea’s continued commitment to expanding its military strength despite...
India and South Korea are preparing to elevate their defence relationship into a more strategic and technology-driven partnership, with both nations exploring new opportunities in military co-production, defence innovation, and advanced technological collaboration. The move reflects the growing convergence of security interests between New Delhi and Seoul amid shifting geopolitical dynamics in the Indo-Pacific region....
In a major corporate fallout triggered by public criticism, the head of Starbucks Korea has stepped down following widespread backlash over a controversial military-themed promotional campaign linked to “Tank Day.” The incident ignited intense debate across South Korea, where critics accused the company of insensitivity and poor judgment in using military imagery for commercial marketing....
Iran has firmly denied allegations that it was involved in an attack on a South Korean-flagged vessel in the strategically sensitive Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime route for global oil shipments. The denial comes amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the region and renewed international concerns over maritime security. According to Iranian officials, reports suggesting...
United Nations: India has emphasized that UN peacekeeping missions can only achieve their intended goals if the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) undergoes urgent reforms to reflect present-day geopolitical realities. Addressing the Council’s open debate on peacekeeping, convened by South Korea as the current president, India’s Permanent Representative P. Harish said the effectiveness of peacekeeping...