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Five Dead, Two Critically Injured in Explosion at South Korean Rocket Factory — Third Fatal Accident at Hanwha Aerospace Site Since 2018
An explosion at a Hanwha Aerospace plant in Daejeon, South Korea, killed at least five workers and left two others with severe injuries on Monday morning, marking the third fatal accident at the facility in eight years.
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Chinese Dissident Survives 30-Hour Rubber Boat Escape to South Korea, Now Faces Detention
Dong Guangping, 68, a former Chinese police officer and longtime political activist, was intercepted by South Korean authorities after crossing over 300 km of open sea in a small inflatable boat. The dramatic flight marks his latest attempt to flee persecution and join his family in Canada.
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North Korea Tests New AI-Guided Cruise Missiles and Battlefield Nuclear Warheads in Eighth Launch of 2026
North Korea confirmed it tested a new lightweight multi-purpose missile launcher and AI-guided cruise missiles on Tuesday, marking its first launch in 37 days and the eighth this year as Kim Jong Un pushes to modernize his frontline forces.
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North Korea Fires Short-Range Ballistic Missile in 8th Weapon Test of 2026 Amid Tensions and Unconfirmed Xi-Kim Summit Rumors
South Korea's military says North Korea fired multiple projectiles, including a short-range ballistic missile, off its west coast on Tuesday, marking Pyongyang's eighth known weapons test this year.
