https://english.alahednews.news/nicons/rsslogo.png https://english.alahednews.news/ Alahednews https://english.alahednews.news/ Alahednews South Korea’s Lee Dodges “Zelensky Moment” “My staff was worried that we might face a Zelensky moment,” Lee said with a laugh. https://english.alahednews.news/82061/533 Kim Jong-un Urges Rapid Nuclear Expansion Amid US-South Korea War Games Kim denounced the ongoing drills as the “most obvious manifestation” of Washington and Seoul’s intent to ignite conflict. https://english.alahednews.news/81932/533 South Korea Dismantles Border Loudspeakers in Bid to Ease Tensions with North The move follows a recent agreement between Seoul and Pyongyang to halt propaganda broadcast. https://english.alahednews.news/81699/533 North Korea Rejects Seoul’s Dialogue Offer, Slams South Korea’s ‘Blind Trust’ in US Kim Yo Jong declared that Pyongyang had “no interest” in President Lee Jae Myung’s outreach initiatives. https://english.alahednews.news/81579/533 North Korea Vows to Build Additional 5,000-Ton Destroyer The ship may have been developed with Russian assistance. https://english.alahednews.news/81471/533 North Korea Vows Firm Support for Iran if Ceasefire is Breached Resistance is the only path to secure the rights of the people of Iran, Korea and Palestine. https://english.alahednews.news/81299/533 N Korea Leader Vows ’Unconditional Support’ for Russia as Ukraine War Escalates The North Koran leader also vowed to ’responsibly’ observe the articles of a mutual defense treaty signed by the two countries. https://english.alahednews.news/80753/533 Kim Jong Un Reaffirms Support for Russia, Confirms North Korean Troop Role in Ukraine War Kim pledged continued “unconditional support” for Moscow’s stance on all major global political matters https://english.alahednews.news/80727/533 Trump’s Trade War Threatens South Korea’s ‘Survival’: New President Lee made the remarks in his inaugural address on Wednesday, just hours after he was declared winner of South Korea’s presidential election. https://english.alahednews.news/80706/533 S Korea Votes for New President Amid Martial Law Turmoil Lee has framed the election as a ’judgment day’ against Kim. https://english.alahednews.news/80672/533 US Golden Dome Provokes Nuclear Conflict: DPRK The condemnation follows US President Donald Trump’s announcement on May 20 of the Golden Dome. https://english.alahednews.news/80568/533 North Korea Detains Fourth Official Over Failed Warship Launch The latest detainee is Ri Hyong Son, a vice department director within the Munitions Industry Department of the ruling Workers’ Party. https://english.alahednews.news/80541/533 North Korea Investigates Warship Launch Mishap, Vows Accountability The incident occurred on Wednesday at the Chongjin Shipyard, with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un present for the event. https://english.alahednews.news/80524/533 Kim Jong Un’s Fury after Watching New Navy Destroyer Crippled in Launch Gone Wrong He made [a] stern assessment. https://english.alahednews.news/80497/533 North Korea’s Kim Oversees Air Drills, Urges Enhanced War Readiness He expressed satisfaction with the drills. https://english.alahednews.news/80416/533 North Korea Holds Nuclear Counterattack Drills The drill also included an inspection of the “nuclear trigger” system. https://english.alahednews.news/80274/533 South Korea’s Ex-President Charged with ‘Abuse of Power’ Over Martial Law Allegations The indictment is in addition to an ongoing trial on insurrection charges, brought against Yoon over his botched martial law bid on Dec. 3. https://english.alahednews.news/80153/533 North Korea’s Kim Orders Navy Ships to be Equipped with Nuclear Weapons He subsequently ordered officials to focus on speeding up the development of the navy’s nuclear weapons capabilities. https://english.alahednews.news/80134/533 South Korea’s Economy Contracts Amid Political Turmoil, Uncertainty Over US Tariffs The Bank of Korea announced that the country’s gross domestic product [GDP] declined by 0.2% compared to the previous quarter. https://english.alahednews.news/80017/533 Former South Korean President Rejects Insurrection Charges in Ongoing Trial Yoon faces insurrection charges related to his failed martial law declaration, but his legal team rejected all allegations. https://english.alahednews.news/79828/533 S Korea Opposition Leader Launches Presidential Bid After Yoon’s Removal Lee Jae-myung launches presidential bid after Yoon’s removal; vows economic revival and national interest first. https://english.alahednews.news/79775/533 North Korea Rejects Denuclearization, Calls Nuclear Status ‘Irreversible’ “This is our steadfast choice that can never be reversed by any physical strength or sly artifice.” https://english.alahednews.news/79745/533 Majority of S Koreans Back Yoon’s Ouster, Favor Opposition Ahead of June Election The survey found that 76.9% of respondents accepted Yoon’s removal. https://english.alahednews.news/79703/533 S Korea’s Constitutional Court Upholds Yoon’s Impeachment, Elections Expected by June The court’s decision triggers a 60-day window for new presidential elections, which must now be held on or before June 3. https://english.alahednews.news/79702/533 North Korea Revives Pyongyang Marathon After Six-Year Hiatus The event returned on Sunday with participants from North Korea, China, Morocco, Ethiopia, Poland and other nations competing. https://english.alahednews.news/79699/533