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US envoy arrives in South Korea as North says it has 'no intention' to resume nuclear talks

July 7, 2020

US envoy arrives in South Korea as North says it has 'no intention' to resume nuclear talks

An American envoy has landed in South Korea Tuesday for discussions on stalled nuclear diplomacy hours after the North issued a statement vowing it has “no intention to sit face to face with the U.S.”

SKorean officials vow to look into triathlete's abuse claims

July 6, 2020

SKorean officials vow to look into triathlete's abuse claims

Top South Korean officials on Monday offered a public apology and vowed to delve into the death of a triathlete who had reported to government and sports bodies that she had been abused by her team coach, physical therapist and colleagues.

With restrictions, fans set to return to SKorean baseball

June 30, 2020

With restrictions, fans set to return to SKorean baseball

South Korea’s professional baseball league says it will require fans to wear masks and to sit at least a seat apart as it prepares to bring back spectators in the coming weeks amid the coronavirus pandemic.

South Korea struggles with new spikes, but WHO disputes claim of 'second wave'

June 28, 2020

South Korea struggles with new spikes, but WHO disputes claim of 'second wave'

The country was touted as a prime example early during the pandemic, but has stumbled with a return to normal.

Harry Kazianis: Korean War began exactly 70 years ago – can Trump get a peace treaty to officially end it?

June 25, 2020

Harry Kazianis: Korean War began exactly 70 years ago – can Trump get a peace treaty to officially end it?

All sides would benefit from a peace treaty ending the Korean War. If war breaks out again and goes nuclear it would have horrific consequences.

Gene E. Herrick: Korean War memories from a 93-year-old retired journalist on 70th anniversary of war’s start

June 25, 2020

Gene E. Herrick: Korean War memories from a 93-year-old retired journalist on 70th anniversary of war’s start

The Korean War began exactly 70 years ago – on June 25, 1950 – and soon afterward I was there as an Associated Press photographer and war correspondent, under fire many times. There were times I thought my life was about to end – and I never dreamt I would still be writing about the war all these years later, at age 93.

Countries across world reimpose restrictions due to coronavirus spikes as US remains adamant about avoiding 2nd lockdown

June 24, 2020

Countries across world reimpose restrictions due to coronavirus spikes as US remains adamant about avoiding 2nd lockdown

Countries facing a resurgence of coronavirus cases after reopening have reverted back to lockdown, many focusing on isolating specific regions with spiking rates of infections. But the willingness to retighten restrictions amidst growing public health concerns stands in stark contrast to the U.S.' approach to a fresh wave of new cases.

Kim Jong Un suspends planned military retaliation against South Korea

June 24, 2020

Kim Jong Un suspends planned military retaliation against South Korea

North Korea said Wednesday leader Kim Jong Un suspended a planned military retaliation against South Korea.

South Korean activist group floats anti-Kim leaflets to North amid rising tensions

June 23, 2020

South Korean activist group floats anti-Kim leaflets to North amid rising tensions

South Korean activists say they launched balloons carrying hundreds of thousands of leaflets across the border with North Korea on Tuesday amid escalating tensions on the Korean Peninsula.

Trump explains rally comment on slowing down COVID-19 testing in Fox News interview

June 23, 2020

Trump explains rally comment on slowing down COVID-19 testing in Fox News interview

In an expansion of what became a highly controversial comment at President Trump's campaign rally in Tulsa, Ok. on Saturday, Trump explained in an interview airing Tuesday that he had been hyperbolically jesting about a COVID-19 testing "slow down."