South Korean voters have taken to the polls in early voting for the country's presidential election scheduled for June 3. 

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised the nation’s air force drills on Thursday, stressing the need for intensified war readiness across all military units, said media reports.

Lee Jae-myung, who lost South Korea's presidential election by less than 1% three years ago, is running again for the Democratic Party in the upcoming snap election on June 3. He has emphasized populist messaging and engagement with North Korea.

Russia and North Korea have announced the construction of their first-ever road bridge on the Tumen River, which is expected to help boost bilateral relations between the two countries.

The North Korean leader orders naval ships to be quickly equipped with nuclear weapons, as Pyongyang test fires a new warship weapon system.

South Korean civic leaders are opposing Trump's tariffs, fearing increased costs for hosting US troops and potential extortion.

China has criticized countries that make trade agreements with the US at its expense.