He faced off with North Korean troops, helped prepare for the Trump-Kim summit and witnessed some of the most hair-raising — and bizarre — moments on the world’s most heavily armed border.
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Two Dogs From North Korea Become Victims of a Political Squabble
Kim Jong-un, the North Korean leader, gave two pups to South Korea as a symbol of peace. Now the canines are at the center of a political spat between leaders in the South.
South Korea’s New President Calls for Criminal Investigation of Past Government
Newly released photos of two North Korean men being deported under Moon Jae-in have revived accusations of a potential “crime against humanity.”
President Moon Exchanges Farewell Letters With Kim Jong-un
President Moon Jae-in, who is barred from seeking re-election after his five-year term, and the North’s leader had warm parting words amid a diplomatic stalemate.
With U.S. Focus on Ukraine, North Korea Launches a Powerful New ICBM
It was the country’s first long-range ballistic missile test since 2017, and it raised the specter of intensified provocations and threats on the Korean Peninsula.
With U.S. Focus on Ukraine, North Korea Launches a Powerful New ICBM
It was the country’s first long-range ballistic missile test since 2017, and it raised the specter of intensified provocations and threats on the Korean Peninsula.
Yoon Suk-yeol Wins South Korean Presidency
As a prosecutor, he went after former presidents. Now voter discontent has helped him take the presidency in the tightest race since 1987.
Meet South Korea’s Swing Voters: Young, Broke and Angry
Frustrated over housing prices, a lack of job opportunities and a widening income gap, the once-reliable voting bloc is undecided and will most likely elect the next president.
As Omicron Surges, South Korea Eases Pandemic Interference
With Omicron spreading quickly, the government says it will focus on the most vulnerable, while asking others to look after themselves at home.
South Korea Indicts Defector From the North Over Leaflets
South Korea banned the spread of leaflets across the border last year. Park Sang-hak, an outspoken activist who defied the ban, was indicted in a first this week.