Korean Peninsula Tensions

South Korea urges stronger defence as Trump orders drills cut

15:23

Politics

South Korea urges stronger defence as Trump orders drills cut

U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) Commander Xavier Brunson visited South Korea's Defence Ministry on Tuesday to discuss plans to scale back the joint Ulchi Freedom Shield military exercise, according to media reports.

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

11:23

World News

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.

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