World Jun 25 70 years after start of Korean War, peace on Korean Peninsula remains elusive June 25 marks the 70th anniversary of the Korean War's start. South Korean President Moon Jae-in had hoped peace efforts over the past two years would have brought the two Koreas closer, perhaps enough to produce a treaty formally ending…
World Apr 15 Working together, South Koreans turn COVID-19 hot zone into containment leader South Korea has transformed from a COVID-19 hot zone to a leader in the global fight against the virus. Companies there are now making millions of test kits for export, and the public is voting in a parliamentary election despite…
Health Mar 13 South Korea proves pandemic response requires more than money South Korea’s government is spending nearly $10 billion to fight novel coronavirus, which has infected nearly 8,000 people there. But the effort to contain the illness requires more than just money -- entire communities must come together, sharing information, volunteering…
World Aug 19 Nearly 2 million protest in Hong Kong, as Chinese forces gather near the border In Hong Kong, nearly two million people took to the streets in a sweeping show of support for democracy in the Chinese territory. The demonstrations remained peaceful, and Hong Kong police praised the absence of violence. But Chinese military forces…
World Aug 15 With buildup of forces on border, China displays waning tolerance for Hong Kong protests Chinese military exercises Thursday near the border with Hong Kong reiterated the country’s waning patience with months of pro-democracy demonstrations, some turning violent. Beijing officials have referred to the protests as “terrorism,” and even some Hong Kong residents have grown…