North Korea

North Korea Fires Ballistic Missile Over Japan With Escalated Threats

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On Tuesday, North Korea fired what appeared to be a ballistic missile over Japan. Apparently, the ballistic missile was launched at 7:22 a.m. and passed over Japan at 7:29 a.m., according to the Japanese Ministry of Defense. South Korea’s government confirmed that the Japanese government warned citizens to take shelter. The missile likely flew over Japan, but whether it landed in the ocean remains a mystery. U.S. defense officials confirmed that North Korea launched a …

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Missiles Fly In A Show Of Force On The Korean Peninsula

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South Korea and US fire eight missiles into sea in show of force to North Korea – The Guardian South Korea and the US fired eight missiles into the sea in response to North Korea’s missile launch just 12-hours earlier. South Korea’s president Yoon Suk-yeol warned the North that its nuclear and ballistic missile programs threatened regional and world peace, and promised a “firm and stern response” to any future provocations. North Korea fired eight …

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South Korea Votes for President After Bitter Election Cycle

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(InformingNews.com) – The presidential election in South Korea has been a rocky road for the two leading contenders, who have battled it out through scandals and controversies. Results of the race will impact the United States as well as other allied countries. The bitter campaigning ended when voters went to the polls on March 9. The progressive Lee Jae-Myung from the Democratic Party and Yoon Suk Yeol from the conservative People Power Party went head-to-head …

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