Families whose relatives have been abducted or imprisoned by North Korea are seeking to hold the country financially accountable despite the long odds of collecting money from the isolated nation.
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South Korea Launches Satellite With Its Own Rocket for the First Time
The launch brings the country closer to its ambition of becoming a player in the space industry, no longer reliant on technology from other countries.
South Korea Launches Satellite With Its Own Rocket for the First Time
The launch brings the country closer to its ambition of becoming a player in the space industry, no longer reliant on technology from other countries.
North Korea Launches a Volley of Short-Range Missiles
The North’s latest test, involving eight missiles, came a day after the United States and South Korea finished joint naval exercises in the East China Sea.
North Korea Launches Suspected ICBM and Two Other Ballistic Missiles
The tests came just as President Biden wrapped up a trip to the region with a promise to deter the North’s nuclear and missile threat.
North Korea Claims ‘Positive Trend’ Against Covid Outbreak
The government said it had reversed the trajectory of its outbreak, although a true picture of its severity remained elusive.
Rejecting ‘Love Letters’ to North Korea, Biden Offers Carrots and Sticks Instead
President Biden said he would consider expanding joint exercises with South Korea’s military that were scaled back during the Trump administration.
Biden Begins Trip to Asia Meant to Reassure Allies of Focus on China
With the administration’s attention having shifted to Ukraine, President Biden plans to emphasize that the United States can counter aggression in both Europe and Asia.
China-Style Covid Lockdowns Risk Deepening North Korean Crisis
As infections spread quickly, outside experts are warning that the country’s desire to mimic Beijing’s playbook could worsen a coming disaster.
North Korea Says Its Covid Outbreak Is Spreading Fast
State media reported 21 new deaths and a huge jump in suspected cases on Saturday, but it was unclear how many had been definitively linked to the coronavirus.