1 billion pills: The number of seized drugs reaches ominous record in Asia
A U.N. official calls for new policies across East Asia to halt the soaring production of methamphetamines.
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Video: That Time We Tried Pore Vacuuming In South Korea
In NPR's Elise Tries series, correspondent Elise Hu tests out new experiences in East Asia. In this episode: pore vacuuming, a hot trend in Korean beauty. A suction pen excavates grime from your face.
A Long List Of Challenges Awaits Rex Tillerson In Asia
As the new secretary of state starts a six-day sweep through East Asia, he heads into a region full of challenges, both old and new.
The Smoggy Seas: Cargo Ships Bring Pollution, Health Risks
Eight of the 10 busiest ports are in East Asia. A new study shows how the growing number of cargo ships are polluting the air and threatening health.
Korea's Air Is Dirty, But It's Not All Close-Neighbor China's Fault
South Korea likes to point the finger at China for its pollution woes, but that's not the whole story. New research is examining how much Korean smog is caused by neighbors and how much is home-grown.
Reporter's Notebook: Settling In In Seoul
NPR opened a South Korea bureau in March. Correspondent Elise Hu offers her take on the wonder and the wackiness of life and journalism in East Asia.