South Korea seeks to expand naval anti-piracy mission closer to Strait of Hormuz
South Korea plans to seek parliamentary approval to expand the operating area of its Cheonghae anti-piracy unit to waters closer to the Strait of Hormuz, according to the defence ministry. The proposed area would reach waters near the port of Duqm in Oman, about 650 km from the strait. Officials said the move is intended to protect South Korean citizens and safeguard the country's economic interests.A ministry official said the reinforcement would remain strictly non-combat and would operate independently of allied forces. The official added that operations would be limited to open waters south of Oman, and that maritime patrol... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Nov 2026 04:59 LONDON
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US, South Korea and Japan reaffirm push for North Korea denuclearisation at G20 in Atlanta
The United States, South Korea and Japan have issued a joint statement reaffirming their call for North Korea's complete denuclearisation. The statement was released on the sidelines of the Group of 20 meeting in Atlanta, where the three countries' top diplomats met on Thursday. It comes as speculation grows over whether US President Donald Trump could seek another meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.According to a readout from the US Department of State, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun and Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi restated their "resolute commitment" to the complete... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Oct 2026 08:02 LONDON
North Korea tests attack drones and missiles at weapons demonstration
North Korea has held a weapons demonstration featuring attack drones, cruise missiles and multiple rocket launchers, according to state media, as Kim Jong Un called for faster development of military drone and artificial intelligence technology. The event took place amid rising tensions with South Korea and followed a fresh round of missile activity reported a day earlier. The demonstration was presented as part of North Korea's continuing effort to expand and modernise its weapons systems.State media said the display included suicide attack drones, multipurpose drones firing air-to-surface missiles, cruise missiles and 600mm multiple rocket launchers. Kim said the aim of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Oct 2026 01:02 LONDON
South Korean prosecutors seek death penalty in Yoon martial law appeal
South Korean prosecutors have renewed their demand for the death penalty for former President Yoon Suk-yeol during an appeal hearing in Seoul over his martial law and insurrection case. The request was made at the Seoul High Court on Thursday as Yoon appeals a life sentence handed down in February. Prosecutors said his actions threatened South Korea's democracy and argued there was no reason to hesitate over the harshest punishment available under law.The case stems from Yoon's failed attempt to impose military rule on December 3, 2024. According to the court findings cited by prosecutors, he deployed soldiers and police... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 13:35 LONDON
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