President Trump Arrives In Japan For Inaugural State Visit Under New Emperor
Trump will meet with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, attend a sumo wrestling match and go to an imperial banquet hosted by Emperor Naruhito.
North Korea
With New Style And Graphics, North Korea Gives Propaganda A Makeover
The nation's broadcaster revamped its style and format — but not its message — after authorities ordered propagandists to "disregard the established customs" in the face of an influx of foreign info.
U.S. Takes Control Of North Korean 'Sanctions-Busting' Ship
U.S. authorities say it is the first-ever seizure of a North Korean cargo vessel for breaking international sanctions. The coal ship has been detained in Indonesia for the past year.
North Korea Launches 2 Suspected Short-Range Missiles In A New Test
The apparent missiles were launched from the northwest, far from the border that divides the Korean Peninsula.
North Korea's Newest Missile Appears Similar To Advanced Russian Design
Experts say the missile, tested on May 4 as part of a "strike drill," could be a new and destabilizing weapon on the Korean Peninsula.
Pentagon Idles Program To Recover Troops' Remains As North Korea Goes Silent
U.S. military officials say that after a second summit failed in February, their North Korean counterparts have stopped communicating.
Kim Jong Un Willing To Denuclearize If Given Security Guarantees, Putin Says
The two leaders met Thursday to discuss denuclearization and sanctions. No major agreements came out of the summit, but the two leaders said they were satisfied with the talks.
North Korean Leader Arrives In Russia For Summit With Putin
The summit in Vladivostok marks Kim Jong Un's first trip to Russia and first meeting with the Russian leader. The Kremlin said they would discuss denuclearization.
In Korean DMZ, Wildlife Thrives. Some Conservationists Worry Peace Could Disrupt It
The heavily fortified no man's land separating North and South Korea, largely untouched by humans, has become an ecological niche for the region's flora and fauna, including endangered species.
North Korea Announces Testing Of New "Tactical Guided Weapon"
The country's official newspaper reported leader Kim Jong Un supervised the test and is continuing to upgrade his country's military. The report said the weapon carried a "powerful warhead."