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EURONEWS EXCLUSIVE: Former NATO chief says more pressure is needed on North Korea

Former US Secretary of State John Kerry and NATO's former chief, Anders Fogh Rasmussen speak exclusively to Euronews on the escalating threats from North Korea

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Anti-doping agencies call for Russia Winter Olympics ban

The IOC was also criticised by the agencies who expressed concern about the 2018 Games being clean

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Unification church couples over the moon at mass wedding

South Korea's Unification church holds another mass wedding.

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Protesters injured as THAAD deployed

Protesters have clashed with police at a village in South Korea as components of a controversial system to guard against missiles from North Korea were deployed.

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Trump urges China to do more to rein in North Korea

US President Donald Trump urges China to do more to rein in North Korea

Russia

Moscow and Seoul agree resolving the North Korea nuclear issue is a priority

Moon Jae-in made the comments at a joint media conference with Vladimir Putin.

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How the North Korean crisis could get out of hand

"There is a danger in all conflicts of tension escalating through miscalculation and misperception on both sides": expert warns that world powers should not simply consider sanctions against Pyongyang, but also dialogue.

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US Defense Secretary warns North Korea of "massive military response" if it threatens US or its allies

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North Korea fires several missiles into sea

North Korea fires several short-range missiles into the sea off its east coast according to US military, as South Korea and the US conduct annual joint military drills.

Korea

Samsung heir Jay Y. Lee jailed in South Korea

The charges in the case against Jay Y. Lee (Lee Jae-yong) ranged from bribery to perjury

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Euroviews. How a second Korean War might be fought: View

The 12 steps towards defeating Kim Jong-un.

Korea

US-South Korea begin wargames

The United States and South Korea have kicked off their annual military exercise, known as Ulchi Freedom Guardian.

Japan

Japan moves its PAC-3 missile to the west of the country

Japan has begun moving its defence system to the west of the country after North Korea announced plans to launch ballistic missiles near the US Pacific territory of Guam.

North Korea

North Korea: Warning of 'millions of casualties' in event of war

As tensions mount, alarm bells are ringing about the catastrophic consequences of conflict

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North Korea readies Guam missile strike plan

North Korea

North Korea details plans of a missile strike on Guam

War of words intensifies as North Korea says its plan to strike the US Pacific territory of Guam will be ready by mid-August.

South Korea

Prosecutors seek 12-year jail term for Samsung boss Lee Jae-yong

The electronic giant's vice-chairman denies bribery in a scandal that brought the downfall of South Korea's ex-President Park Geun-hye.

North Korea

North Korea denounces latest UN sanctions

Pyongyang has vowed to take action over sanctions approved at the weekend, reportedly rejecting calls for talks over its nuclear programme.

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North Korea TV shows ballistic missile launch

North Korea's state television has broadcast pictures of the launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile with leader Kim Jong Un personally supervising the midnight launch of the rocket.

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Mud festival kicks off in South Korea

Revellers danced and wrestled in South Korea's capital of mud as a nine-day festival in the quaint coastal city of Boryeong kicks off.

A global tech leader and key geopolitical player, South Korea navigates tensions with North Korea while influencing global culture, from K-pop to technological innovations. Stay informed on the latest developments.