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  • At a site that was the target of hostile Iranian attacks, a fire was brought under control..
  • On Tuesday, US President Donald Trump said that attacks on Iran "will continue until I say it's enough."
  • Early on Wednesday, air defenses around the Bushehr nuclear power station in southern Iran were activated, according to Iran's semi-official Mehr news agency.
  • According to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), U.S. forces have resumed their naval blockade of vessels traveling to and from Iranian ports.
  • In a statement to Iran's leaders at the Negev Conference, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that Israel would become aggressive if tensions persisted.
  • Over the past two days, as the U.S.-Iran war has resumed, including Iranian strikes on cargo ships, the price of crude oil has shot up.

Tag: South Korea

April 8, 2023

North Korea Confiscates Dollars and Yuan...

North Korea banned the use of foreign currency this month and has begun confiscating yuan and dollars from citizens by stopping them on the street for random searches, sources in the country told Radio Free Asia.

November 12, 2022

Locals on Island Near North Korea...

As the North launches a record number of missiles and the South ramps up military drills, relations between the two Koreas are at their lowest point in years.

December 30, 2021

How Long Can North Korea Maintain...

North Korea is about to face the third year under a COVID-19 economic embargo. The country’s economy is suffering as a result of the pandemic measures, which appear to be unsustainable

October 25, 2021

Why Is Netflix’s Squid Game Such...

Squid Game, a South Korean television show, has surpassed 111 million viewers internationally, making it Netflix’s most watched series launch ever. Squid

September 30, 2021

South Korean Fishermen Claim that the...

China is the world’s largest seafood consumer, and its fleet frequently fishes in South Korean waters. When South Korean officials attempt to enforce international rules, they frequently face strong opposition

September 25, 2021

North Korean Leader’s Sister Seen as...

The shrill attacks against South Korea and the United States that have made international headlines for North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s younger sister are viewed inside the country as evidence of her arrogance and inexperience, government officials told RFA

June 2, 2021

For Visually Impaired South Koreans,Busan Uses...

New Technology Is Being Installed In Cities All Over The World That Connects Pedestrians, Drivers, And Public Transportation Riders’ Personal Devices. These Systems Are Being Used In Some Cities To Help People With Disabilities, Such As The Blind, Get Around More Easily

March 1, 2020

COVID South Korea Drive Thru Clinic

South Korea has experienced a massive spike in confirmed coronavirus infections over the past week. One of the reasons the numbers have jumped so quickly: South Korea is making it very easy for people to get coronavirus tests. As of Friday, the country had tested about 80,000 people. Many are getting tested at specially created drive-thru clinics

August 19, 2019

North Korean Officials Favor South Korean...

Medicines including painkillers and fever-reducing drugs brought into North Korea by the Red Cross and other international NGOs have become harder to obtain in recent years as U.N. sanctions punishing North Korea for its illicit nuclear weapons program have taken hold, sources told RFA in earlier reports

May 29, 2019

UN: Bribery a Way of Life...

The report recommends that North Korea undergo comprehensive reforms, such as a review of the criminal codes and other laws so that North Koreans can participate in lawful market activities

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