Opinion 3 days ago 5 things that explain the Hyundai immigration debacle Immigration enforcement at Hyundai's new battery facility reveals widespread visa abuse involving Korean workers using B visas and Visa Waiver Program.
Donald Trump September 7 Trump backs ICE raid at Hyundai plant, but says US needs foreign experts to train Americans President Trump reacted to the ICE raid that nabbed some 475 illegal migrants, mostly from South Korea, that were working at a Hyundai battery plant in Georgia.
Immigration September 7 South Korea reaches deal with US to release workers detained after immigration raid The U.S. will release some 300 South Korean migrants arrested at a Hyundai factory in Georgia after reaching a deal with South Korea's government.
White House September 4 Trump admin to send workers abroad to boost US shipbuilding, counter China’s edge FIRST ON ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ: The U.S. Labor Department is proposing an $8 million fellowship program partnering with South Korea, Japan and other allies to train American shipbuilders.
Seattle September 3 CBP seizes fake Labubu dolls valued at over $500K and disguised as light bulbs at Seattle airport U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized over 11,000 fake Labubu dolls worth $513,937 at Seattle Airport, disguised as LED bulbs in a shipment from South Korea.
North Korea September 1 Kim Jong Un takes 'moving fortress' bulletproof train to meet Putin and Xi at Beijing military parade North Korean leader Kim Jong Un departs for Beijing aboard his bulletproof fortress train to attend military parade alongside Chinese and Russian presidents this week
White House August 25 Trump touts Kim Jong Un relationship amid South Korea summit Trump says he has a good relationship with Kim Jong Un and expects to meet 'someday' ahead of White House summit with South Korea's president, Lee Jae Myung.
North Korea August 22 Kim Jong Un acknowledges deaths of 100 North Korean soldiers he sent to fight for Vladimir Putin Kim Jong Un held a tearful ceremony for North Korean soldiers killed fighting for Russia in Ukraine’s Kursk region and suggested it could mark the end of overseas military operations.
North Korea August 17 South Korea's move to lower tensions with Kim Jong Un threatens 400,000 Christians A move to lower tensions with Kim Jong Un's hermit kingdom has led to vital radio broadcasts of Christian material being cut off from the people who need it most.
South Korea August 15 South Korea to end some military activity on border to ease tensions with North Korea South Korea’s president, Lee Jae Myung, announced plans to end some military activities along its border with North Korea and restore a 2018 military agreement with its neighbor.
World July 5 North Korean avoids land mines to cross DMZ into South Korea as Seoul softens stance on Pyongyang A North Korean man crossed the DMZ on foot before midnight Thursday, asking South Korean troops for help in a rare defection through the fortified border.
North Korea June 26 North Korea's Kim cuts tape at coastal tourist site; foreigners not yet welcome North Korea will open a massive coastal tourist zone with accommodations for 20,000 visitors, though lingering COVID-19 concerns and political tensions will limit initial foreign access.
US June 6 Federal judge again blocks deportation of anti-Israel Columbia protester A federal judge has barred the Trump administration from detaining a Columbia University student and lawful permanent resident whom federal agents have sought to detain and deport following her participation in an anti-Israel demonstration earlier this year.
South Korea June 3 South Korea flips left in presidential race; Lee secures victory after conservative opponent concedes Liberal Lee Jae-myung defeated Kim Moon-soo in South Korea's election after Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment, prompting potential changes in foreign policy focus.
South Korea June 3 South Koreans cast votes for new president to succeed Yoon after his ouster over martial law declaration South Koreans are voting on Tuesday for a new president in a snap election following the ouster of former President Yoon Suk Yeol over his martial law declaration.
South Korea June 1 South Korea faces high-stakes election; fears over China, North Korea and US ties shape voter concerns As South Korea's election nears, Lee Jae-myung's approach to U.S.-China relations sparks debate, highlighting the geopolitical stakes of the race.
South Korea May 22 Kim Jong Un left fuming after North Korea's new destroyer damaged in failed launch North Korea's Kim Jong Un faces embarrassment after a failed naval destroyer launch. The incident prompts an investigation and highlights military modernization efforts.
North Korea May 8 North Korea launches short-range ballistic missiles into sea, South Korea says Multiple short-range ballistic missiles were fired by North Korea from an area around its eastern port city of Wonsan, South Korean military officials said.
Vatican News & Updates May 4 Will the next pope be from Asia? Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle could become the first Asian pontiff, marking a historic moment for the church as it considers leadership beyond its mostly European traditions.
North Korea April 30 600 North Korean troops killed while fighting Ukraine, South Korea says Roughly 600 North Korean troops have been killed fighting alongside Russia against Ukraine, South Korean lawmakers said, citing the country's intelligence agency.
Opinion April 11 Anti-American leftists could turn South Korea into the next Venezuela America's alliance with South Korea goes back to the days just after WWII. But their upcoming election could thrust an anti-America, pro-China party into power and push the US out of Asia.
South Korea April 8 South Korea says 10 North Korean soldiers crossed military demarcation line, warning shots fired South Korea's military said troops aired warning broadcasts and fired warning shots after approximately 10 North Korean soldiers crossed the military demarcation line in the demilitarized zone.
South Korea April 5 South Korea presidential ouster part of Chinese strategy to 'expand its regional influence,' expert says One analyst, as well as supporters of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, says China backed Yoon's ouster in South Korea to weaken U.S. ties and expand its influence by propping up Beijing-friendly political allies.
South Korea April 3 South Korean president removed from office four months after declaring martial law South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol was removed form office Friday, four months after he declared martial law, sending the East Asian country into chaos.
South Korea March 26 South Korea’s centuries-old Gounsa temple is left in ruins by unprecedented wildfires Wildfires in South Korea's southern regions have left 24 people dead and destroyed more than 300 structures, including large parts of an ancient Buddhist temple complex.
South Korea March 25 Motorcyclist who vanished into sinkhole is found dead following search A motorcyclist was found dead Tuesday around 18 hours after he vanished into a massive sinkhole that opened up in Seoul, South Korea’s largest city.
Arizona March 24 Family on Las Vegas, Grand Canyon vacation vanished on road trip, authorities say A family of tourists vanished after leaving the Grand Canyon and driving to Las Vegas, prompting Arizona officials to search the interstate for them.
South Korea March 24 South Korean PM Han Duck-soo reinstated as acting president after impeachment overturned South Korea's Constitutional Court overturned acting President Han Duck-soo's impeachment, reinstating the nation's No. 2 official as acting leader on Monday.
Opinion March 12 Will South Korea expel the US? The political turmoil in South Korea could result in a takeover by those sympathetic to China and communism. Leftists could merge the South Korean state with the Kim regime of North Korea.
North Korea March 10 North Korea fires missiles as US, South Korea begin their 1st joint military exercise of Trump's 2nd term North Korea fired several ballistic missiles into the sea after South Korea and the U.S. kicked off their first major joint military exercise of President Donald Trump’s second term.
