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South Korea restarts propaganda broadcasts after rubbish balloon launch
The frontline loudspeaker broadcasts were conducted between Thursday evening and Friday morning.
Squid Game: The Challenge renewed for second series by Netflix
Netflix has announced a second season ahead of the first series’ finale.
Taoiseach says trade mission to Korea a ‘big bang’ approach to deepening ties
Irish beef, education and the Horizon programme are among the items on the agenda this week.
Bosh!’s crispy Korean-style ‘chicken’ wings recipe
Perfect with an ice-cold beer.
'I hope to see you in Paradise' - the last words of Co Down Columban martyr Fr James Maginn
FATHER James Maginn was born in Butte, Montana in the United States on November 15 1911.
Priests' heroic martyrdom echoes across the decades
A Faith matters article about Ireland's missionary tradition encouraged reader Mary Kane to share the remarkable story of Fr James Maginn, a relative. The priest, who grew up in Co Down, was one of seven Columbans martyred in 1950, killed for their faith by Communist forces during the Korean War. She tells the story of the seven - who have been referred for beatification - and, in particular, Fr Maginn, who stayed with his parishioners to "defend the church until death"
A dog given to South Korea by Kim Jong-un has given birth to ‘peace puppies’
Mother Gomi and the six puppies are said to be doing well.
Michael Palin: Prince Philip warned me not to start a war in Korea
Michael Palin shares warm words about his former Python partners.
CIA chief visits South Korea after north's missile test
AMERICA'S CIA director is making an unannounced visit to South Korea amid heightened tension on the Korean Peninsula.
Here's everything you need to know about North Korea's missile tests
They launched a medium-range missile on Saturday morning local time