May 07 North Korea test-fired ballistic missile from submarine, South Korea says By Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said the launch occurred from waters near the eastern port city of Sinpo, where North Korea has a major shipyard building submarines. Continue reading
Mar 25 North Korea confirms it fired biggest missile yet, U.S. adds sanctions By Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press North Korea says it test-fired its biggest-yet intercontinental ballistic missile under the orders of leader Kim Jong Un, who vowed to continue expanding his nuclear arsenal while preparing for a "long-standing confrontation" with the United States. Continue reading
Mar 24 In power play, North Korea fires test missile; U.S., Japan condemn actions By Kim Tong-Hyung, Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press The launch, which extended North Korea’s barrage of weapons tests this year, came after the U.S. and South Korean militaries said the country was preparing a flight of a new large ICBM first unveiled in October 2020. Continue reading
Mar 10 South Korea's president-elect pledges a tougher stance on North Korea By Hyung-Jin Kim, Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press South Korean President-elect Yoon Suk Yeol says he will solidify an alliance with the United States, build a powerful military and sternly cope with North Korean provocations. Continue reading
Mar 09 South Korea's conservative nominee wins presidential race By Hyung-Jin Kim, Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press A conservative former prosecutor declared victory in South Korea's presidential election on Thursday after his liberal ruling party rival conceded defeat amid a bitter battle in the politically divided nation. Continue reading
Nov 23 Former South Korean military strongman Chun Doo-hwan dies at age 90 By Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press Chun seized power in a 1979 military coup and ruled South Korea for about eight years. He brutally suppressed pro-democracy protests and detained tens of thousands of people to consolidate his grip on power. Continue reading
Oct 21 South Korea test launches 1st domestically made space rocket By Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press South Korean President Moon Jae-in still described the test as an "excellent accomplishment" that takes the country a step further in its pursuit of a space launch program. Continue reading
Sep 15 North and South Koreas test missiles hours apart, raising tensions By Hyung-Jin Kim, Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press North and South Korea tested ballistic missiles hours apart in a display of military might that is sure to exacerbate tensions between the rivals. Continue reading
Aug 09 South Korea will release billionaire Samsung scion on parole By Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press The announcement comes with a year left on Lee Jae-yong's 30-month sentence and extends a history of leniency toward major white-collar crime and preferential treatment for convicted tycoons. Continue reading
May 21 Watch 4:36 News Wrap: Minnesota AG to prosecute cop who killed Daunte Wright By PBS NewsHour In our news wrap Friday, the attorney general of Minnesota will take over prosecuting the former police officer who killed Daunte Wright. The British government is reviewing oversight of the BBC after a scathing report on a 1995 interview with… Continue watching