South Korea began its two-year tenure as a rotating member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Monday. While Seoul aims to address North Korea’s weapons programs and human rights issues during its time on the council, there are concerns about potential complications that may arise. With inter-Korean relations deteriorating and South Korea reducing…
In a concerning escalation of tensions, North Korea fired over 200 artillery shells towards South Korea’s border island of Yeonpyeong. The incident has prompted South Korea to order the evacuation of the island’s residents and raise concerns about the stability of the region. The shells were fired from North Korea’s mainland, with reports suggesting that…
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s opposition leader was stabbed in the neck by an unidentified attacker Tuesday during a visit to the southeastern city of Busan, officials said. A police official in the city said the injury to Lee Jae-myung, chairman of South Korea’s Democratic Party, was not life-threatening. A male suspect in his…
South Korea’s opposition leader, Lee Jae-myung, was reportedly stabbed in the neck during a visit to the city of Busan. The incident occurred after Mr. Lee narrowly lost the 2022 presidential election. Reports indicate that he sustained a 1cm laceration on the left side of his neck. The attack on Lee Jae-myung is a concerning…
