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North Korean soldier crosses border, expresses intention to defect: JCS

The case marks the fourth known defection since President Lee Jae Myung took office in June 2025 and the second involving a North Korean soldier.

2026.6.24

Foreign ministers pose for a group photo at the first Group of Seven foreign ministers’ meeting held near Paris, France, on March 27. [MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS]

South Korea, Ukraine ministers agree North POWs will be handled according to humanitarian principles

The foreign ministers of South Korea and Ukraine have agreed to make efforts to resolve the issue of two North Korean soldiers captured during the Russia-Ukraine war in accordance with international law and humanitarian principles.

2026.3.28

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The National Human Rights Commission of Korea headquarters in central Seoul is seen in this file photo. [JOONGANG ILBO]

Human rights body approves foundation supporting transgender people after nearly 2 years

Korea's human rights watchdog approved the establishment of a foundation advocating for the rights of transgender people on Thursday, following nearly two years of deliberations.

2026.3.5

North Korean special operations troops conduct drone-based tactical training during a combined tactical exercise on May 13, 2025, according to North Korea's Korean Central Television the next day. [YONHAP]

Up to 8,000 North Korean troops remain in Russia's Kursk region, says Ukrainian military intelligence

Up to 8,000 North Korean troops deployed to Russia remain stationed in the Kursk region even after the battle there, marking the first confirmation of their continued presence since Russia retook the area last year.

2026.2.10

Gyeonggi Bukbu Provincial Police Station in Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi [GYEONGGI BUKBU PROVINCIAL POLICE]

Active-duty soldier detained for alleged sexual misconduct with minor

Police detained an active-duty soldier on suspicion of luring a middle school girl to a motel after offering her money and coercing her into a sexual act, sources said on Wednesday.

2025.12.17

Court rules soldier who concealed DUI conviction isn't entitled to pension

A court has ruled that a soldier who concealed a drunk driving conviction for over a decade should not be entitled to receive a military pension.

2025.12.15

Soldiers are seen during training in this photo from Dec. 9, unrelated to the story [YONHAP]

Soldier from JSA security battalion injured while holstering pistol during training

A soldier from the Joint Security Area (JSA) security battalion was injured on Thursday morning after accidentally shooting himself in the shin during a pistol training.

2025.12.11

Korean soldiers seen at an Army camp [YONHAP]

Soldier gets four-month sentence for faking injury to return to unit

A soldier was sentenced to prison for faking a car accident to avoid returning to his unit at the end of his leave, instead spending time with his girlfriend, who abetted him in the scheme.

2025.11.30

Servicemen pay tribute next to the coffins of slain Korean and U.S. volunteer soldiers of the 2nd International Legion during a farewell ceremony on Independence Square in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Nov. 25 amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. [AFP/YONHAP]

Ukraine holds funeral for Korean and U.S. volunteers killed while fighting Russia

A Korean man who volunteered to fight for Ukraine died in a battle with Russian forces and was honored in a public memorial in Kyiv, Ukraine, Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Thursday.

2025.11.27

Soldiers are seen near the demilitarized zone (DMZ) on the western front of the DMZ in Paju, Gyeonggi on July 26, 2022 in this file photo unrelated to the story. [YONHAP]

Soldier injured in explosion inside DMZ, condition not life-threatening

One soldier was injured Thursday morning after an explosion occurred inside the demilitarized zone (DMZ) separating the two Koreas, officials said.

2025.11.20