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Activists form giant human sign to 'end plastic' ahead of UN talks in South Korea

Activists in South Korea Demand Stronger Global Action on Plastic Pollution Ahead of U.N. Talks in Busan

Hundreds of activists marched in Busan, South Korea, on Saturday, urging stronger global action against plastic waste ahead of next week’s U.N. talks on a legally binding plastic pollution treaty. Participants called for reduced production and showcased creative protests using discarded plastic.

North Korea condemns US military drills with South Korea and Japan

North Korea has condemned recent U.S.-South Korea-Japan military drills, warning of immediate action to counter provocations. Pyongyang accused the allies of escalating tensions on the Korean Peninsula, vowing to pre-emptively control risks if necessary.

Russia Provides Military Aid to North Korea in Exchange for Troop Support in Ukraine

Russia provided North Korea with missiles and military aid in exchange for deploying 10,900 troops to support its war in Ukraine, some of whom have reportedly engaged in combat, according to South Korean officials.

South Korea’s Plastic Waste Problem Reveals Recycling Limitations

As South Korea hosts INC-5 talks on plastic waste, critics say its 73% recycling claim hides flaws, with actual rates near 27%. Rising plastic use and financial challenges reveal limits of recycling-focused strategies.

North Korean Troops Deployed to Russia’s Kursk, Participate in Ukraine War

North Korean troops, numbering 10,900, have been deployed to Kursk with Russian forces, some already fighting in Ukraine, a South Korean lawmaker said. The country has also supplied Russia with additional weapons, including howitzers and rocket launchers.

Biden Holds Strategic Talks with South Korea, Japan Ahead of Potential Trump Policy Shifts

U.S. PresidentJoe Biden met with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Friday at the APEC Summit in Peru. The leaders sought to solidify diplomatic progress amid rising tensions in Asia and potential shifts in alliances under a Trump administration.

North Korea blows up parts of inter-Korean road on its side of border, Seoul says

Tensions on the Korean Peninsula escalate as North Korea blows up inter-Korean roads and rail lines, prompting South Korea to fire warning shots. This comes after Pyongyang's pledge to fortify its border and accusations of drone incursions.