Korea

American YouTuber is jailed for 6 months in South Korea on public nuisance charge

by

SEOUL, South Korea — An American livestreamer who enraged South Korea by kissing a statue honoring women forced into wartime sexual slavery was jailed for six months Wednesday on public nuisance and other charges. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Johnny Somali, 25, whose real name … Read more

North Korea tests missile that it claims can target U.S. mainland

by

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un observed a test of an upgraded solid-fuel engine for weapons capable of reaching the U.S. mainland, and called it a significant development boosting his country’s strategic military arsenal, state media reported Sunday. While the test was in line with Kim’s stated goal of acquiring more agile, hard-to-detect missiles targeting … Read more

With South Korea and China building ships faster and cheaper than U.S., Trump makes shipbuilding a priority

by

The war in Iran is highlighting the importance of ships – not just warships but cargo vessels – like those carrying oil or gas trapped near the Strait of Hormuz. But American shipbuilding is in shambles, due to decades of shortsighted policies and neglect. Our submarine building program is sluggish. And our commercial shipbuilding is … Read more

With South Korea and China building ships faster and cheaper than U.S., Trump makes shipbuilding a priority

by

The war in Iran is highlighting the importance of ships – not just warships but cargo vessels – like those carrying oil or gas trapped near the Strait of Hormuz. But American shipbuilding is in shambles, due to decades of shortsighted policies and neglect. Our submarine building program is sluggish. And our commercial shipbuilding is … Read more

BTS kicks off global tour with South Korea concert after completing military service

by

The K-pop sensation BTS reunited for their first concert in nearly four years after completing their mandatory military service. Their return to the stage was celebrated by huge crowds of cheering fans that shut down central Seoul on Saturday night.   Most South Korean men have to serve in the military for roughly two years … Read more

North Korea portrays dictator Kim Jong Un as a warrior, but also a puppy-loving family man

by

Seoul — As the U.S. engages Iran in a deadly and fast-spreading war, unusually candid images emerged of another major American adversary looking preoccupied with decidedly more domestic matters. North Korea has offered a rare glimpse of dictator Kim Jong Un as a family man and pet lover. North Korean state media broadcast images Thursday of … Read more