North Korean soldier defects to South Korea across the rivals’ heavily fortified border

A North Korean soldier has defected to South Korea across the rivals’ heavily fortified border. The South Korean military ...

South Korea’s president calls for more self-reliant military as questions arise about US commitment

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s president vowed Wednesday to sharply increase defense spending and build a more self-reliant military, as U.S. President Donald Trump’s “ America First” agenda ...