The Trump administration has been trying to repair the damage from the detention of hundreds of South Koreans in an immigration raid in Georgia.
Author: John Yoon
Worker Cleared of Stealing Snacks From Office Fridge After 2 Years in Court
A South Korean man accused of stealing a Choco Pie and a mini custard cake was acquitted after a prosecution that drew widespread criticism.
Jakarta Overtakes Tokyo as World’s Largest City, UN Report Says
The capital of Indonesia surpassed Tokyo as the world’s most populous city after the United Nations overhauled how it measures urban populations.
Ferry Crashed After Operator Was Distracted by His Phone, Officials Say
The operator and two other officers were charged with gross negligence after the ferry ran aground in South Korea on Wednesday carrying 267 people.
Jeju Air Crash Investigators to Hold Public Hearing as They Face Criticism
With the cause of the disaster in South Korea still unclear after nearly a year, victims’ families have questioned the credibility and impartiality of the inquiry board.
Some South Korean Workers Return to Georgia Factory After U.S. Reissues Visas
The State Department has reissued visas for many workers detained in a September raid, lawyers said, as the Trump administration tries to undo damage from the operation.
Fake Bomb Threats Baffle the Police Across Asia
The threatening emails and faxes bear the signature of a man who says he is being impersonated. The police in five nations have failed to stem them.
Former King of Spain, Juan Carlos, Details Death of Brother in Memoir
He wrote about the accident that killed his brother nearly 70 years ago. The book also describes his respect for Gen. Francisco Franco, the former dictator.
U.S. Beef and Thousand Island Dressing: Trump’s Food Tour of Asia
The menus on the president’s tour of three countries in Asia reflected the culinary acrobatics the host nations performed to accommodate his palate and foreign policy goals.
On the Menu for Trump in Tokyo: American Rice
Rice is a point of pride in Japan, and the choice was a break from the typical diplomatic practice of showcasing local ingredients.