https://english.alahednews.com.lb/nicons/rsslogo.png https://english.alahednews.com.lb/ Alahednews https://english.alahednews.com.lb/ Alahednews North Korea’s Kim Purges Vice Premier, Slams ‘Incompetent’ Officials Kim Jong Un fires vice premier, blasts officials amid economic pressure. https://english.alahednews.com.lb/85129/533 South Korea Hits Pause on $350B US Investment South Korea’s $350B US investment likely delayed amid won slump, market volatility. https://english.alahednews.com.lb/85071/533 Ex-South Korean President Yoon Sentenced to Five Years in Prison Over Failed Martial Law Move Yoon was arrested last year during a second effort involving more than 3,000 police officers. https://english.alahednews.com.lb/85063/533 South Korean Prosecutors Demand Death Sentence for Former President Yoon Yoon became the first sitting South Korean president to be arrested after the failed martial law bid https://english.alahednews.com.lb/85028/533 Kim Jong-un Pledges Unwavering Backing for Putin as Pyongyang–Moscow Ties Deepen Kim said he would “unconditionally respect and unconditionally support” all of the Russian leader’s policies and decisions. https://english.alahednews.com.lb/84929/533 Elon Musk Warns South Korea’s Demographic Decline Could Undermine Its Future The remarks echo Musk’s earlier warnings about South Korea’s demographic trajectory. https://english.alahednews.com.lb/84923/533 North Korea Tests Hypersonic Missile, Condemns US Actions in Venezuela The test was conducted as a show of “deterrence” less than a day after the US raid on Venezuela. https://english.alahednews.com.lb/84835/533 South Korean Court Extends Detention Of Former President Yoon Suk Yeol He became South Korea’s first sitting president to be detained after resisting arrest for weeks using his security detail. https://english.alahednews.com.lb/84807/533 Korea’s Kim Jong Un Oversees Long-Range Cruise Missile Launch The launch reaffirmed the integrity of the DPRK’s nuclear power. https://english.alahednews.com.lb/84706/533 S Korea’s Lee to Court China on N Korea and Economic Stability During January Visit Lee’s visit, scheduled for early January, will be his first trip to China since taking office in June. https://english.alahednews.com.lb/84686/533 South Korea Seeks UN Role in Reviving Dialogue with North Korea The request was made during a meeting between Wi and Guterres in New York on December 18. https://english.alahednews.com.lb/84678/533 Kim Jong Un Condemns US–SK Submarine Coop as NK Pushes Nuke Naval Expansion Kim examined an under-construction 8,700-ton nuclear-powered strategic guided-missile submarine. https://english.alahednews.com.lb/84642/533 Kim Reviews Construction of Nuclear Submarine The 8,700-ton nuclear submarine boosts DPRK naval power and deterrence. https://english.alahednews.com.lb/84625/533 North Korea Warns Japan Over Nuclear Weapons Talk The comments, described as personal and off the record, went viral and sparked controversy over Japan’s official position. https://english.alahednews.com.lb/84571/533 South Korean Leader Floats Insurance Coverage for Hair Loss, Sparking Debate South Korea operates a universal health insurance system funded by income-based premiums. https://english.alahednews.com.lb/84518/533 South Korea Eyes US Nuclear Submarine Deal South Korea seeks a US exemption for nuclear subs amid rising deterrence concerns and US-Japan security ties. https://english.alahednews.com.lb/84468/533 Report: Probe Alleges Yoon Sought DPRK Provocation to Justify Martial Law Special probe finds that Yoon Suk-yeol planned DPRK provocation and domestic crackdown to consolidate power under martial law. https://english.alahednews.com.lb/84421/533 North Korea’s Ruling Elite Prepares for Once-in-5-Years Party Meeting South Korea’s military said North Korea fired several artilleries off the North’s west coast on Tuesday. https://english.alahednews.com.lb/84313/533 DPRK Warns UK–South Korea Submarine Pact Will Trigger ‘Nuclear Domino’ The warning came after Seoul and Washington unveiled details of a summit agreement between Lee and Trump. https://english.alahednews.com.lb/83860/533 North Korea Warns of “Offensive Action” as US Carrier Arrives in South Korea North Korean defense minister No Kwang Chol condemned the presence of the US carrier in Busan. https://english.alahednews.com.lb/83630/533 North Korea Tests Missiles as Trump Heads to South Korea South Korea’s military didn’t immediately confirm whether it had detected the tests. https://english.alahednews.com.lb/83420/533 Seoul Sees “Considerable Chance” of Trump–Kim Meeting During Upcoming Visit Trump is set to arrive in South Korea on Wednesday for the APEC Forum. https://english.alahednews.com.lb/83319/533 North Korea Tests Advanced Weapon System North Korea tested a “cutting-edge” hypersonic missile system to boost its strategic deterrence. https://english.alahednews.com.lb/83288/533 Seoul: North Korea Launches Ballistic Missiles News outlets have speculated that the test was timed to coincide with Trump’s upcoming visit to South Korea. https://english.alahednews.com.lb/83282/533 North Korea Debuts “Most Powerful” ICBM at 80th Party Anniversary Parade The parade on Friday highlighted some of the country’s most advanced weaponry. https://english.alahednews.com.lb/83012/533