World Apr 26 Satellite imagery finds likely Kim train amid health rumors A train likely belonging to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has been parked at his compound on the country’s east coast since last week, satellite imagery showed, amid speculation about his health that has been caused, in part, by…
World Apr 22 North Korea silence on Kim Jong Un's health raises succession speculation Questions about Kim’s health flared after he skipped an April 15 commemoration of the 108th birthday of his grandfather, North Korea founder Kim Il Sung.
World Apr 19 When to ease lockdowns? Nations offer wide mix of solutions Pressures mounted Sunday on governments to ease the economic pain of coronavirus lockdowns after protests from those fearing for their livelihoods, and authorities responded with a wide range of possible dates and solutions and a few emphatic “not yets.”…
World Mar 28 North Korea fires missiles into sea, criticized by South North Korea on Sunday fired two suspected ballistic missiles into the sea, South Korea said, calling it “very inappropriate” at a time when the world is battling the coronavirus pandemic.
World Mar 22 N. Korea says Trump's letter offers anti-virus cooperation President Donald Trump sent a personal letter to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, seeking to maintain good relations and offering cooperation in fighting the coronavirus pandemic, Kim’s sister said Sunday.
Health Mar 02 Virus fuels global angst even as China sees signs of hope The number of new virus cases in China dropped to its lowest level in six weeks Monday.
World Mar 02 North Korea fires presumed short-range missiles into the sea The launches came two days after North Korea’s state media said leader Kim Jong Un supervised an artillery drill aimed at testing the combat readiness of units in front-line and eastern areas.
Health Feb 21 South Korea becomes newest front in shifting virus outbreak The multiplying caseload in South Korea showed the ease with which the illness can spread.
Health Feb 20 South Korea reports 1st virus death The death was the ninth confirmed from the virus outside mainland China. Other deaths have occurred in France, Hong Kong, Japan, the Philippines and Taiwan.
Arts Feb 19 'Parasite' director says he's happy that a story about wealth inequality found fans Bong told reporters that the movie's story has not only "funny, comic" elements but also "bitter, painful natures" of the disparity between the haves and have-nots in modern society.