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Chang Ung, North Korea's long-serving former International Olympic Committee member, has died at age 87. South Korean sports and unification ministers expressed condolences, highlighting his role in promoting inter-Korean peace through sports.
South Korea's Unification Minister Chung Dong-young has requested the European Union to mediate a 'two-plus-one' political dialogue between the two Koreas, citing the EU's history of regional integration as making it an optimal mediator. Analysts express skepticism, noting North Korea's alignment with Russia and China and its recent labeling of South Korea as its 'most hostile state.'
Anthropic has confirmed that internal source code for its AI coding assistant Claude Code was accidentally released due to a packaging error. The company insists no sensitive customer data or credentials were exposed, though the leak has drawn significant attention from developers and competitors.
South Korea announced the reopening of all 12 DMZ Peace Trail walking routes from April 17 to Nov. 30, with a summer break in July and August. The program includes sections inside the Demilitarized Zone, and access remains limited to South Korean nationals.
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi visited Seoul and reaffirmed South Korea's 'unambiguous' commitment to nonproliferation, even as the country pursues nuclear-powered submarines and civil nuclear fuel capabilities. Talks covered inspection safeguards and North Korea's nuclear program.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung met with a delegation of U.S. lawmakers, reaffirming his commitment to regain wartime operational control from Washington and emphasizing the importance of the bilateral alliance. He also expressed gratitude for U.S. support during the Korean War and discussed economic cooperation, according to Yonhap.
The UN Human Rights Council adopted a consensus resolution condemning North Korea's human rights situation, co-sponsored by South Korea and other nations. North Korea's foreign ministry denounced the move as a 'grave political provocation,' warning of consequences for co-sponsoring countries.
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has instructed officials to open an embassy in North Korea by August 1, following his summit with Kim Jong-un in Pyongyang. The move signals deepening ties between the two nations, which share support for Russia in its war against Ukraine.
North Korea conducted a ground test of an upgraded solid-fuel rocket engine, which analysts say is likely intended for intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of reaching the US mainland. The test reportedly achieved a higher thrust of 2,500 kilonewtons, and leader Kim Jong-un described it as a significant phase in the country's strategic force development.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has overseen a ground test of a high-thrust solid-fuel missile engine made with composite carbon fiber material, according to state media. The test, part of a five-year defense plan, signals progress in the North's strategic strike capabilities. Yonhap reports the engine achieved 2,500 kilonewtons of thrust, though details of timing and location remain undisclosed.
President Donald Trump has publicly pressed South Korea, Japan, China and other nations to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, while signaling the U.S. may wind down its military operation against Iran. Seoul has responded cautiously, emphasizing close coordination with Washington and the need to normalize global shipping.
President Trump called on South Korea, China, Japan and other nations to participate in securing the Strait of Hormuz, citing their reliance on the waterway for energy imports. He also criticized South Korea as 'not helpful,' pointing to U.S. troops stationed there. Iran's actions have effectively blocked the strait, which handles about a fifth of global oil supply.
This week, North Korea conducted multiple missile tests, appointed a new ambassador to Belarus, and engaged in diplomatic exchanges with China, while a former Trump official predicted a possible U.S.-North Korea summit. Belarus also moved to open an embassy in Pyongyang, and China resumed direct flights to North Korea.
South Korea's defense minister denied receiving any formal diplomatic request from the United States to deploy warships to the Middle East, despite President Trump's public calls for allies to protect the Strait of Hormuz. The statement comes as Seoul navigates domestic constitutional concerns and alliance pressures over potential military involvement in the region.
Host nation Australia face record nine-time champions China in the first semifinal of the 2026 Women's Asian Cup at Perth Stadium. The match kicks off Tuesday, March 17, with both teams having advanced via contrasting quarterfinal paths.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has inspected a memorial museum under construction to commemorate troops dispatched to support Russia's war in Ukraine. State media reports the project is 93% complete and will open in April to mark the first anniversary of Russia's recapture of Kursk, where Pyongyang claims its soldiers played a "pivotal role."