Google Arts & Culture has released a project to mark the 70th anniversary of the armistice between North and South Korea, allowing viewers to take a virtual tour of the 160-mile-long buffer zone between the two countries. The project showcases the 6,168 wildlife species that inhabit the area, including golden eagles, goats, and wild cats, and serves as a reminder of the fragility of the armistice and the need for continued efforts to bring peace and stability to the region.
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North Korea has fired two short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast, prompting condemnation from South Korea, Japan, and the United Nations Security Council. The missiles were launched from a western coastal town near Pyongyang and fell into the Sea of Japan, outside Japan's exclusive economic zone. North Korea has acknowledged the incident, calling it a “super-large multiple rocket launcher exercise.”
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his daughter recently visited troops to mark the 75th founding anniversary of the country’s army, where Kim praised the military's "invincible spirit" and "unprecedentedly powerful combat capabilities". This was followed by a massive military parade in Pyongyang, where Kim is expected to showcase the latest hardware of his fast-growing nuclear weapons program, causing concern among North Korea's neighbors and the United States.
Kim Jong Un visited troops with his daughter, Kim Ju Ae, to mark the 75th anniversary of the Korean People's Army, accompanied by his wife Ri Sol Ju. He praised the troops for their strength and described seeing his daughter as a dream come true. The visit has sparked speculation that Kim Ju Ae may be groomed to be her father's eventual successor, and comes at a time of heightened tension between North Korea and the United States.
Michael Schmidt's book "Donald Trump v. the United States" reveals previously unknown details about the former President's administration, including his suggestion to use a nuclear weapon against North Korea and his refusal to heed John Kelly's warnings about the potential consequences of such an action. The book provides an extensive examination of Kelly's life and tenure as Trump's chief of staff and offers a unique insight into the inner workings of the Trump administration.