News and updates about Korea

North Korea stages tactical nuclear strike drill in message to US

North Korea conducts simulated "scorched-earth" nuclear strike, says the drill is a reaction to plans for a US nuclear attack.

North Korea stages tactical nuclear strike drill

History: Kyiv orchestra to play Jewish prayer in Korean DMZ

The Kyiv Chamber Orchestra will play the traditional prayer for the deceased in the Korean DMZ as part of a call for peace.

Jewish prayer to be played by in Korean DMZ

North Korea test-fires missile from a submarine

The launch comes one day before the US and South Korea start large joint military exercises.

North Korea test-fires missile from a submarine

Trump: 'Very exciting' progress towards peace with North Korea

President hails North Korean decision to allow nuclear inspections, dismantle nuclear test site.

Trump: 'Very exciting' progress towards peace with North Korea

Sheldon Adelson sees casino opportunities in North Korea

American Jewish businessman and philanthropist eyes expansion on Korean Peninsula if peace deal materializes.

Sheldon Adelson sees casino opportunities in North Korea

Trump announces meeting with North Korean dictator

President releases details of historic meeting with Kim Jong Un in bid to reach comprehensive peace deal on Korean peninsula.

Trump announces meeting with North Korean dictator

Police search for missing Korean tourist in Kinneret

Helicopters, police boats search Lake Kinneret (Sea of Galilee) for missing Korean tourist who jumped from a boat.

Police search for missing Korean tourist in Kinneret

US Exempts Turkey From Sanctions Over Iran

The US has exempted seven countries from economic sanctions in return for significantly cutting imports of Iranian oil.

US Exempts Turkey, India, S. Korea From Sanctions Over Iran

South Korea And Japan Team Up For Space Launch

While billed as a civilian venture, the satellite launch by Japan and South Korea has military implications.

Japanese Rocket Carries South Korean Satellite Spacewards

Korean Jews Welcomes First Torah Scroll

Rabbi Litzman of Korean Jewish community: “We have waited a long time for this... big milestone in the development of our community.”

Korean Jewish Community Welcomes First Torah Scroll

Korean-Talmud Love Affair

Reports of the Talmud being a national classic in S. Korea have been floating around for years, but it’s now official: Students must study Talmud.

The Korean-Talmud Love Affair

South Korea's Lee Hangs Tough

South Korea is not satisfied with having won last week's standoff with the north. Is a more forward strategy evolving?

New Tough Policy for the Korean Peninsula

Lieberman: North Korea ‘Crazy'

Foreign Minister Lieberman called the North Korean regime “crazy” following its bombing of a South Korean Island 57 years after the Korean War.

Lieberman calls North Korea a ‘Crazy Regime’