Trump Says Pompeo Won’t Go To North Korea, Criticizes Denuclearization Progress
Summary Citing insufficient progress on the issue of denuclearization, President Donald Trump nixed plans for Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to make what would have …
South Korea
North and South Korea commit to ‘era of no war’
Summary North Korea said it would close a key missile test facility in the presence of “international experts” and potentially destroy its primary nuclear …
Migrants Expected Warm Welcome on Korean Resort Island. They Were Wrong.
Summary Jeju, South Korea is known for its lush countryside, beautiful beaches, and no-visa policy—features that have not only boosted its tourism industry, but also …
North, South Korea begin demilitarizing ‘scariest place on earth’
Summary North and South Korea have removed all weapons and ammunition from the Joint Security Area (JSA), which is also known as the Panmunjom truce …
Smoking Marijuana Is Legal in Canada, Unless You’re South Korean
Summary While recreational marijuana use was legalized last week in Canada, the second country after Uruguay to legalize it, not everyone in Canada can benefit …
GLOBAL ECONOMY- Trade war impact deepens across Asia, but ‘real economic shock’ yet to hit
Summary Recent reports found out that intensifying trade war between the U.S. and China is not the only challenge confronted by Asian economies, but the …
Facing Tensions Close to Home, Japan’s Abe Cements Alliance with Australia
Summary Last Friday, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe went to Darwin, Australia to join Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison in remembering the 250 people …
Movement at North Korea ICBM plant viewed as missile-related, South says
Summary South Korean sources state that there have been some nuclear activities in North Korea. There have been movements of cargo vehicles around a factory …
Moon hopes North Korea responds positively to U.S.-S. Korea efforts
Summary In advance of a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump this month, South Korean President Moon Jae-in expressed hope that North Korea responds …
North Korea says recent rocket drill was ‘regular and self-defensive’: KCNA
Summary: Kim Jong Un was present for a military strike drill a few days ago that North Koreans are now calling a regular and …