North Korea fires second missile as allied drills approach
North Korea launched a ballistic missile from the Wonsan area on August 12, prompting coordinated responses days before U.S.-South Korea drills begin.
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South Korea’s Fake-News Law Takes Effect, Testing Press Safeguards
South Korea’s July 7 law allows conditional damages and fines over harmful false information while requiring large platforms to add reporting and transparency systems.
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South Korea and U.S. Set Aug. 10 Week for Ulchi Freedom Shield Exercises After North Korean Missile Test
South Korea and the United States will begin annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises during the week of Aug. 10, days after North Korea resumed ballistic-missile testing.
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North Korea Launches Missile Ahead of U.S.-South Korea Drills as Taiwan Tests Defense Readiness
North Korea launched a short-range ballistic missile toward the sea on Aug. 6, days before expected U.S.-South Korea military exercises. Taiwan began its annual Han Kuang drills the day before.
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North Korea Launches Ballistic Missile Before Expected U.S.-South Korea Drills
North Korea launched a short-range ballistic missile toward the sea on August 6, according to South Korean and Japanese authorities, days before expected annual U.S.-South Korea military exercises.
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Japan, U.S. and South Korea Renew North Korea Coordination in Manila
Foreign ministers from Japan, the U.S. and South Korea renewed coordination on North Korea while broadening work on cyber threats, supply chains and security.
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South Korea Raises Rates as Chip Growth Meets Inflation Risks
South Korea lifted its benchmark rate to 2.75% as semiconductor-led growth strengthens, while inflation, housing prices and household debt pressure policymakers.