Korea

Korean DMZ:

Exchange of fire during alleged invasion

Dozens of North Korean soldiers entered South Korea's territory. South Korean soldiers fired on them.

South Korean Communities Stand Strong with Israel

Dozens of South Korean citizens have begun a two-week vigil in their city center to support Israel.

In message to US:

North Korea stages tactical nuclear strike drill

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

History:

Jewish prayer to be played by 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.

North Korea test-fires missile from a submarine

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

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

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

Sheldon Adelson sees casino opportunities in North Korea

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

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.

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.

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

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

Japan and S.Korea Team Up

Japanese Rocket Carries South Korean Satellite Spacewards

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

Korean Jewish Community 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.”

The 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.

New Tough Policy for the Korean Peninsula

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

Lieberman calls North Korea a ‘Crazy Regime’

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