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Heavy Rain in South Korea Leaves 17 Dead, 11 Missing

At least 17 people have been killed in the heavy rainfall of the past week in South Korea. A further eleven people are missing, the Ministry of the Interior announces.

Nuclear Powers Modernizing Arsenals Amid Rising Global Tensions

The world's nuclear powers are polishing up their stockpiles of weapons of mass destruction – in a conflict-filled time and when control mechanisms are laid aside. After a long period of disarmament, the trend is on its way to turn, according to a report from Sipri.

USA and China Resume Tariff Talks in South Korea

North Korea Launches Ballistic Missiles Towards Japanese Sea

North Korea has fired several ballistic missiles towards the Japanese Sea, reports South Korea's military. It is unclear exactly how many.

600 North Korean Soldiers Killed in Russia-Ukraine War, Says Seoul

Around 600 soldiers who are fighting for Russia in the war against Ukraine have fallen and thousands more have been wounded, according to South Korean intelligence.

Bessent: US-South Korea Tariff Talks Progressing Towards Agreement

The USA and South Korea may reach a "consensus" on trade as early as next week, according to American Finance Minister Scott Bessent.

Sweden's Table Tennis Stars Face New Olympic Challenge: Mixed Teams in 2028

Table tennis star Truls Möregårdh and company will not get the chance to defend their OS silver from Paris. A mixed team event is being introduced instead at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. It's clear that it's disappointing not to be able to defend the silver, says Daniel Ellermann, sports manager at the Swedish Table Tennis Association.

Thousands Rally in Seoul Backing Ousted Ex-President Yoon

Thousands demonstrate in South Korea's capital Seoul on Saturday to show their support for former President Yoon Suk-Yeol – who was ousted after declaring martial law in December.