Army private crossed from South Korea in July while on a civilian tour of the Joint Security Area
South Korea
Research Lives: Kris O’Dowd, PhD researcher at Atlantic Technological University in Sligo
India’s successful landing is latest manifestation of renewed interest in lunar exploration, driven both by national pride and strategic considerations
Nuclear-armed country planning a fleet of satellites to monitor moves by US and South Korean troops
Move comes despite significant opposition as China suspends imports of all aquatic products from Japan
South Korea has been trying to calm people’s fears of food contamination and environmental risks
North Korean leader has also calls for expansion of weapons production capacity and military drills
A growing number of city authorities are arranging matchmaking events in the hope of stimulating the country’s birth rate
Group of about 220 from Ireland among some 40,000 leaving event in Buan ahead of tropical storm Khanun
City gathered to remember second World War bombing, which killed 140,000 people
Comments come as US and South Korea prepare for combined military exercises aimed at coping with threat from Pyongyang
US and UK contingents being removed from official campsite in Buan while Scouting Ireland keeping situation under review
Thousands of scouts at global event will get more water trucks, air-conditioned spaces and medics after hundreds fell ill this week amid hot weather
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