May 27 U.S. levels new sanctions after North Korea missile launches By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press Friday's Treasury Department sanctions followed three new ballistic missile launches by North Korea on Tuesday, including one intercontinental missile. Continue reading
May 26 Watch 5:56 North Korea scrambles to contain coronavirus outbreak while trying to flex its power By Nick Schifrin, Teresa Cebrian Aranda China and Russia on Thursday blocked a U.S. attempt in the United Nations Security Council to punish North Korea for testing missiles that are banned by previous resolutions by the council. North Korea’s tests this week of ballistic missiles, including… Continue watching
May 25 Watch 4:59 News Wrap: FDA acknowledges missteps in baby formula shortage News Wrap: U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Robert Califf acknowledged failings by his agency in the baby formula shortage, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he would not trade land for peace with Russia, the U.S. and allies South Korea… Continue watching
May 23 Kim Jong Un, other North Koreans attend large funeral amid COVID worry By Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press A large number of North Koreans including leader Kim Jong Un have attended a funeral for a top official despite outside worries about its COVID-19 outbreak. Continue reading
May 22 Biden pushes U.S. economic and security interests as he wraps up South Korea visit By Josh Boak, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press At a time of high inflation and simmering dissatisfaction at home, Biden emphasized his global mission to strengthen the American economy by convincing foreign companies like Hyundai to launch new operations in the United States. Continue reading
May 21 Watch 6:17 Biden aims to bolster America’s influence in Asia to counter China, North Korea By Ali Rogin, Layla Quran President Biden is halfway through a five-day trip to South Korea and Japan in an effort to expand American influence and rebuild economic ties in a region where China and North Korea’s power remains significant. In Seoul Saturday, he and… Continue watching
May 21 U.S. and South Korea may expand joint military exercises By Aamer Madhani, Josh Boak, Associated Press The announcement Saturday during Biden's visit to Seoul reflects a shift in direction from former U.S. President Donald Trump. Continue reading
May 21 North Korea reports more fevers as Kim claims virus progress By Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press The outbreak has caused concern about serious tragedies in the poor, isolated country with one of the world’s worst health care systems and a high tolerance for civilian suffering. Continue reading
May 19 Equipped with few tools, North Korea struggles to fight COVID outbreak By Hyung-Jin Kim, Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press North Korean propaganda describes an all-out effort to fight a suspected COVID-19 outbreak that has sickened nearly 2 million people. Continue reading
May 18 WHO is ‘deeply concerned’ about North Korean COVID outbreak By Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press North Korea on Wednesday added hundreds of thousands of infections to its growing pandemic caseload. Continue reading