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Water released from Hwanggang Dam upstream of the Imjin River is pictured in this footage from Sept. 8. [SCREEN CAPTURE]

Tensions rise as North Korea continues sending water into South from border dam

North Korea's Hwanggang Dam has continued releasing water without notice, raising flood concerns in South Korea, and violating past agreements of prior notification.

2025.9.8

Noncommissioned officers salute at an inauguration ceremony held in Gwangju, Gyeonggi, on Aug. 29. [NEWS1]

Record-high 2,500 officers, NCOs apply for early discharge as complaints grow about work conditions, burnout

More than 2,500 military officers and noncommissioned officers (NCOs) applied for early retirement last year — the highest number on record — as interest in the military’s early honorable discharge program continues to grow.

2025.8.31

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Member Jungkook of BTS salutes after finishing his military duties on June 11 in Yeoncheon, Gyeonggi. [NEWS1]

Police detain woman for allegedly trying to break into BTS member Jungkook's home

Police detained a woman on Wednesday for attempting to break into the home of BTS member Jungkook, who finished his mandatory military service earlier on the same day.

2025.6.12

Soldiers from the Korea Armed Forces Athletic Corps (Kafac), including 17 players from K League 1 team Gimcheon Sangmu, salute during a discharge ceremony at the Kafac headquarters in Mungyeong, North Gyeongsang on Monday. The discharged football players will now return to their former clubs. [GIMCHEON SANGMU]

Professional football players return to civilian football life

A total of 17 footballers finished their 18-month mandatory military service at military club Gimcheon Sangmu on Monday.

2024.7.15

Tokyo Electric Power Company (Tepco) officials show the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant to foreign correspondents during a press tour on Feb. 6, 2023. [YONHAP]

Japan begins fourth release of treated radioactive water from Fukushima

Japan began the fourth round of release of treated radioactive water from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant Wednesday, a move being closely monitored by neighboring countries, including Korea.

2024.2.28

The 0.1 percent talking over the 99.9 percent

So, what was all the fuss about? Why were our politicians stirring up public fear with the radioactive element of less than 0.1 percent?

2023.8.31

Don’t ignore public’s seafood safety concerns (KOR)

Our government must come up with effective ways to minimize domestic harm and alleviate deepening public anxiousness by drastically increasing safety inspections on seafood.

2023.8.25

Don’t ignore public’s seafood safety concerns

Our government must come up with effective ways to minimize domestic harm and alleviate deepening public anxiousness by drastically increasing safety inspections on seafood.

2023.8.24

Damage from wild riumors

After the discharge of the wastewater from Fukushima, Korean fishermen are expected to suffer massive damage from wild rumors and speculations.

2023.8.24

Japan must keep its promise to the world

Tokyo must respect Seoul’s position so as to build on the rare friendly atmosphere the Yoon administration tried to create.

2023.8.22