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South Korea says that its forces fired warning shots at North Korean soldiers who briefly crossed the demarcation line in the Korean Demilitarized Zone. South Korean authorities state that they believe the intrusion, which occurred in a densely forested area, was accidental.
2024-06-11

South Korea reports a record 109 deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide death toll to 5,015.
2021-12-23

South Korea reports a record 2,223 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 216,206.
2021-08-11

A case of Chinese coronavirus is also confirmed in South Korea.
2020-01-20

The Pentagon announces the suspension of joint military exercises with South Korea, including the Ulchi-Freedom Guardian and marine training exercises. [https:--www.japantimes.co.jp-news-2018-06-23-asia-pacific-pentagon-says-u-s-will-indefinitely-halt-select-military-exercises-south-korea-talks-north-progress- ("The Japan Times")]United States Forces Korea
2018-06-22

South Korean lawmakers impeach President Park Geun-hye by a 234–56 vote. Prime Minister Hwang Kyo-ahn, a staunch defender of Ms. Park, will serve as acting president. South Korea's Constitutional Court has up to 180 days to render a final decision.
2016-12-9

The China Meteorological Administration forecasts that Typhoon Meranti will make landfall in south Fujian Province.
2016-09-15

South Korea and the United States start a joint military exercise as North Korea repeats threats of "indiscriminate" nuclear strikes.
2016-03-7

A 106-car pileup occurs on Yeongjong Bridge in Incheon, South Korea, leaving two men dead and more than 65 people injured.
2015-02-11

South Korea develops a long-range cruise missile capable of striking North Korea, Japan, Russia and China.
2010-07-17