Sep 27 Watch 5:22 News Wrap: American soldier who fled to North Korea back in U.S. custody In our news wrap Wednesday, an American soldier who fled to North Korea in July is now back in U.S. custody, Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife pleaded not guilty to federal corruption charges, the mass exodus of ethnic Armenians… Continue watching
Sep 27 U.S. officials say Travis King, soldier who crossed into North Korea, is in American custody By Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press The announcement of Pvt. Travis King's release came relatively quickly and surprised some observers who had expected the North to drag out his detention in the hopes of squeezing concessions from Washington. Continue reading
Sep 26 At UN, North Korea says the U.S. made 2023 more dangerous and accuses it of fomenting an Asian NATO By Ted Anthony, Associated Press Kim Song also denounced both U.S. and South Korean leaders for "hysterical remarks of confrontation" that it says are raising the temperature in the region. Continue reading
Sep 26 South Korea showcases military strength in biggest Armed Forces Day parade in years By Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press South Korea rolled tanks, artillery systems, drones and powerful ballistic missiles capable of hitting all of North Korea through the streets of Seoul, amid steady autumn rains. Continue reading
Sep 17 Kim Jong Un returns to North Korea after visit to Russia that set off arms deal concerns By Kim Tong-Hyung, Hyung-Jin Kim, Elise Morton, Associated Press North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is on his way home Sunday from Russia, ending a six-day trip that triggered global concerns about weapons transfer deals between the two countries locked in separate standoffs with the West. Continue reading
Sep 16 Kim Jong Un inspects Russian bombers and missiles on tour with Russia's defense minister By Kim Tong-Hyung, Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected Russia’s nuclear-capable bombers, hypersonic missiles and an advanced warship from its Pacific fleet on Saturday as he continued a trip in Russia’s Far East that has sparked Western concerns. Continue reading
Sep 15 North Korea's Kim gets a close look at Russian fighter jets as his tour narrows its focus to weapons By Hyung-Jin Kim, Kim Tong-Hyung, Emma Burrows, Associated Press Kim's rare foreign trip has raised concerns about banned weapons transfer deals between the increasingly isolated countries. Continue reading
Sep 15 Belarus leader voices interest in boosting ties with North Korea during meeting with ally Putin By Associated Press The Russian leader said he would brief Lukashenko the talks with Kim on Wednesday at the Vostochny spaceport in Russia’s Far East. Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko responded by saying that “we could think about three-way cooperation” involving his country. Continue reading
Sep 14 WATCH: Pentagon holds news briefing as N. Korea's Kim continues visit to Russia By Associated Press After the handshakes, the platitudes and the lunch of Kamchatka crab dumplings, the outcome of the talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un stayed hidden. Continue reading
Sep 13 Watch 9:44 Concerns grow as Kim Jong Un pledges support for Putin's war in Ukraine By Stephanie Sy, Teresa Cebrian Aranda, Sonia Kopelev, Nana Adwoa Antwi-Boasiako and Sarah Cutler, Columbia Journalism Fellow In his first trip outside of North Korea since the pandemic, Kim Jong Un met Vladimir Putin in Russia to discuss whether they each had something the other wants. It’s a growing alliance that’s sparking concern from the U.S. and… Continue watching