The 'Tillerson Is Tired' Meme And Things That Happen In A News Vacuum
The secretary of state didn't cut short his South Korea stay over the weekend, but an information vacuum meant a lot of people thought he did.
North Korea
Tillerson Says 'All Of The Options Are On The Table' In Dealing With North Korea
One day after saying diplomatic efforts "have failed" to affect North Korea, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson says the U.S. would consider all military options if compelled to act.
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.
U.S. Fast-Tracks Missile Defense System To South Korea, Drawing China's Ire
The THAAD missile defense system will go up in South Korea to help defend against North Korea's missile program. But it's causing a geopolitical tussle.
Malaysia And North Korea Are Heading Toward A Complete Diplomatic Breakdown
Over the weekend, the two countries expelled each other's ambassadors over the airport murder of Kim Jong Nam. Now, they have both imposed exit bans, in apparent violation of international agreements
U.S. Sends First Parts Of THAAD Missile Defense System To South Korea
China has opposed the move, which the U.S. is calling a defensive measure against North Korea. Chinese state-run media warned that THAAD's presence will bring an "arms race in the region."
S. Korea: N. Korea Test-Fires Handful Of 'Unknown Projectiles' Into Japan Waters
The projectiles were launched from near the North's missile base of Tongchang-ri, on Sunday, says South Korea's military. At least one of the missiles flew about 620 miles.
Amid Kim Jong Nam Furor, South Korea Hikes Reward For North Korean Defectors
For the first time in 20 years, South Korea is hiking its reward money for defectors who can provide intelligence. The move follows the apparent poisoning of Kim Jong Un's half-brother in Malaysia.
North Korea Claims Kim Jong Nam Likely Died Of A Heart Attack, Not Poisoning
The nerve agent called VX that Malaysia says killed Kim Jong Un's half-brother is an extremely deadly chemical weapon. Its presence would suggest North Korea was behind the fatal poisoning.
North Koreans Arrive In Malaysia Seeking To Claim Kim Jong Nam's Body
The body of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's half-brother has become the subject of a diplomatic turf war between North Korea and Malaysia, where he was poisoned with a powerful nerve agent.