North Korea accuses Joe Biden of pursuing hostile policy over its nuclear programme - BBC News

North Korea has hit out at the Biden administration as it prepares to unveil its strategy for dealing with Pyongyang and its nuclear programme.

Combined forces of S. Korea, U.S. fully ready to deter N. Korean threats - General Mark Milley

 

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S. Korea strongly protests Japan's false territorial claims, summons Japanese diplomat

 

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S. Korean President’s Office Says Not Appropriate to Comment on Trump’s Words - Tasnim News Agency

(Tasnim) – South Korean President Moon Jae-in’s office has said it would be wrong to dwell on criticism leveled by former US president Donald Trump, who cast doubt on Moon’s leadership and negotiating skills.

U.S. fully prepared to deter N. Korean aggression: U.S. Strategic Commander

 

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Pentagon Chief Warns Forces Are Ready to ‘Fight Tonight’ After North Korea Blasts Regional Exercises - Sputnik International

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin recently warned North Korea that American troops were ready to “fight tonight” after the nation’s leadership condemned the resumption of military exercises between Washington and Seoul.

North Korea says no talks with US while ‘hostile policy’ in place | Al Jazeera

North Korea said on Thursday it would ignore all efforts by the United States to foster contact or dialogue while Washington pursued what it described as a “hostile policy”, as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said both pressure and diplomatic options are on the table in dealing with Pyongyang.

South Korea, US scale back military drill over coronavirus | Al Arabiya English

South Korea and the United States will conduct its springtime military exercise this week, but the joint drill will be smaller than usual because of the coronavirus pandemic, Seoul said on Sunday.

A Séoul, des tests Covid-19 pour les chiens et les chats - video

 

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FM Zarif: S. Korea should release Iran's foreign exchange resources immediately - IRNA

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Monday that the biggest obstacle to the development of Iran-South Korea relations under the current circumstances is restrictions on Iran's foreign exchange resources by South Korean banks.

South Korea calls for release of tanker seized by Iran - BBC News

South Korea is trying to secure the release of a tanker seized by Iran.

Beijing: Chinese, Russian Fighter Aircraft Did Not Enter S. Korean Air Space - FARS

Foreign Ministry Spokesman Zhao Lijian told reporters in Beijing that Chinese and Russian fighter aircraft conducted planned training, RT reported.

La Corée du Sud interdit l'envoi de tracts anti-Pyongyang vers la Corée du Nord - Belga

La Corée du Sud a interdit lundi l’envoi de tracts de propagande par ballons aériens vers son voisin du Nord, une décision critiquée par des défenseurs des droits qui y voient une atteinte aux libertés par complaisance envers la Corée du Nord.

Covid: South Korea raises alert level amid spike in cases - BBC News

South Korea is raising its Covid-19 alert levels, as it battles a rise in infections.

South Korea confirms most COVID-19 cases since March | Al Jazeera

South Korea has reported almost 600 new cases of coronavirus – the highest in more than eight months – as the country scrambles to contain a third wave of infections despite months of stringent safety measures nationwide.

North Korea: South 'digging its grave' with military spending

North Korea state media is condemning Seoul for a recent defense budget hike, calling the move "yet another military provocation."

Trump says no 'time limit' on North Korea denuclearisation

US President Donald Trump says there is "no time limit" for North Korea to denuclearise and that there is no need to rush the process.

US to Keep Current Number of Troops in South Korea : James Mattis

The United States will keep its current level of troops in South Korea in order to maintain Washington’s defense commitment to its Asian ally, US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said Thursday, as quoted by South Korea’s Yonhap news agency.

S. Korea, DPRK agree to completely restore military communication lines following talks

South Korea and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) agreed Thursday to completely restore military communication lines along the eastern and western areas after holding general-grade talks, Seoul's defense ministry said.

Koreas hold high-level talks ahead of Trump-Kim summit

North and South Korea have held high-level talks to discuss their ongoing efforts to improve ties ahead of a landmark meeting between US President Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un.