Sep 06 Preparations minimize casualties in powerful South Korean typhoon By Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press The most powerful typhoon to hit South Korea in years killed at least three people, dumped a meter (3 feet) of rain, destroyed roads and felled power lines on Tuesday. The death toll could have been higher if not for… Continue reading
Aug 22 Watch 4:56 News Wrap: Pfizer seeks FDA approval for new COVID vaccine targeting omicron subvariants In our news wrap Monday, Pfizer asked the FDA to authorize a new COVID vaccine targeting omicron subvariants, Dr. Anthony Fauci will step down from his post in December, Russia blamed Ukraine for a deadly car bombing near Moscow, Pakistan… Continue watching
Jul 26 WATCH: Biden speaks virtually with South Korea’s SK group on $22 billion investment into U.S. industries By Will Weissert, Associated Press The White House says the initiative will create tens of thousands of new domestic jobs while helping ease global supply chain snarls. Continue reading
Jul 26 WATCH: White House says Korean firm’s $22 billion investment will mean new jobs By Associated Press South Korea's SK Group announced plans to invest $22 billion in the U.S. on industries including semiconductors, green energy and bioscience, which the White House said will create tens of thousands of domestic jobs. Continue reading
Jul 19 Treasury Secretary Yellen calls out China trade practices in South Korea visit By Fatima Hussein, Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says the U.S. and South Korea should deepen their trade ties to avoid letting other countries use their market positions to unfair advantage. Continue reading
Jun 05 North Korea test-fires volley of short-range ballistic missiles By Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press Hours later, Japan and the United States conducted a joint ballistic missile exercise aimed at showing their “rapid response capability" and “strong determination” to counter threats, Japan’s Defense Ministry said in a statement. Continue reading
Jun 04 U.S., South Korea complete joint naval exercise amid tensions with North Korea By Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press The U.S. aircraft carrier Ronald Reagan has concluded a naval exercise with South Korea in the Philippine Sea amid signs that North Korea is possibly preparing to conduct its first nuclear test explosion since 2017. 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