Jul 16 Death toll rises to 37 in South Korea amid floods, landslides fueled by heavy rain By Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press South Korean rescuers on Sunday pulled nine bodies from a flooded tunnel where around 15 vehicles were trapped in muddy water, as days of heavy rain triggered flash floods and landslides and destroyed homes across the country, officials said. Continue reading
Jul 15 Watch 2:58 News Wrap: Forecasters say U.S. heat wave is entering its most intense phase In our news wrap Saturday, new all-time records heat records could be set across the South and West, doctors say dehydration was likely why Israeli PM Netanyahu had to be taken to a hospital, at least 26 died in landslides… Continue watching
Jul 15 South Korean President Yoon makes surprise visit to Ukraine, pledges to expand support By Felipe Dana, Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol made a surprise visit to Ukraine on Saturday, offering support for the invaded country in its war with Russia while demonstrating his own nation's cooperation with NATO. Continue reading
Jul 14 U.S. military chief lauds Japan’s defense spending increase to combat rising threats from North Korea, China By Foster Klug, Associated Press The highest-ranking U.S. military officer is praising Japan's moves to double its defense spending over the next five years. Continue reading
Jul 12 North Korea test-fires ICBM after threatening ‘shocking’ consequences over alleged U.S. spy flight By Hyung-Jin Kim, Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press South Korea and Japan assessed that the missile flew about 620 miles on a steep angle before landing between the Korean Peninsula and Japan. Continue reading
Jul 09 South Korean opposition party rebukes IAEA chief over Japan’s plans to release treated Fukushima wastewater By Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press South Korean opposition lawmakers sharply criticized the head of the United Nations' nuclear watchdog on Sunday for its approval of Japanese plans to release treated wastewater from the damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant. Continue reading
Jun 20 Cities in Saudi Arabia, Italy, South Korea battle to host 2030 World Expo By Angela Charlton, Associated Press Cities in Saudi Arabia, Italy and South Korea are vying for the chance to host the 2030 World Expo, or world's fair. The event brings in big revenue and a boost to the image and reputation of the host cities. Continue reading
May 31 North Korea’s satellite launch failed. It still triggered fear and confusion By Hyung-Jin Kim, Kim Tong-Hyung, Johnson Lai, Associated Press North Korea's failed launch of a spy satellite still prompted public confusion and security jitters in neighboring South Korea and Japan. Continue reading
May 30 North Korea fails to launch rocket containing the country’s first military spy satellite By Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press South Korea's military says North Korea has launched a purported space-launch vehicle after announcing a plan to put its first military spy satellite into orbit. Continue reading
May 27 Passenger who opened door on South Korea flight told police he felt suffocated By Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press A man who opened an emergency exit door during a flight in South Korea was formally arrested Sunday and faces up to 10 years in prison on a charge of violating the aviation security law, officials said. Continue reading