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South Korea struggles to contain wildfires
Multiple wildfires fuelled by strong winds and dry weather have been raging across South Korea’s southeastern regions since last Friday
28 March,2025 07:49 AM IST | Cheongsong | Agencies
‘North Korea sent 3000 more troops to Russia’
The South’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said North Korea has also been sending more missiles, artillery equipment and ammunition to help Russia and that North Korea could increase its weapons supplies further
28 March,2025 07:49 AM IST | Seoul | Agencies
South Korea wildfires: BTS Suga and J-hope donate 100 million won as relief
BTS member J-hope donated to the Hope Bridge disaster relief fund, while Suga extended financial aid to the Korean Red Cross amid the country’s devastating wildfires
27 March,2025 01:18 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
S Korean wildfires toll at 24; 27K evacuated
In a televised address, South Korea’s acting President Han Duck-soo said the wildfires that began last Friday were causing worse damage than many other past wildfires
27 March,2025 09:17 AM IST | Seoul | Agencies
South Korea's truth commission says govt responsible for fraud
The commission's findings broadly aligned with previous reporting by The Associated Press
26 March,2025 08:40 AM IST | Seoul | AP
BTS J-hope recounts naked showers in front of other men during military service
BTS member J-hope spoke about his life as a soldier in the military, including the dilemma he faced while showering in front of other men upon his enlistment
24 March,2025 09:33 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
North Korea says it tested new missiles as it threatens strong steps against US-
The missile launches, North Korea's sixth weapons testing activity this year, occurred on the same day that the US and South Korean militaries concluded their annual Freedom Shield command post exercise
21 March,2025 09:12 AM IST | Seoul | AP
N Korea fires ballistic missiles as South and US hold military drills
The drills however, saw a pause of live-fire training as Seoul investigates how two of its fighter jets mistakenly bombed a civilian area during a warm-up drill last week. South Korea has bolstered surveillance following the launches
11 March,2025 08:50 AM IST | Seoul | Agencies
South Korean soloist Wheesung passes away at 43
South Korean soloist Wheesung was found dead at his home on March 10. His family discovered his lifeless body and alerted the authorities. The cause of death is yet to be determined
10 March,2025 06:54 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Birthday boy Suga turns 32: 5 heartfelt lyrics that will make you emotional!
Suga, whose real name is Min Yoongi, also goes by the name Agust D. Known for producing and rapping a major chunk of the boy band BTS' songs.
09 March,2025 10:03 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent