Typhoon Lingling Makes Landfall In North Korea After Wreaking Havoc In South Korea
The storm killed at least three people in South Korea and caused widespread power outages.
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U.S. Criticizes South Korea After Seoul Scraps Intelligence-Sharing Pact With Tokyo
Washington is unhappy with the decision to quit a 2016 intelligence-sharing agreement. The dispute has its origins in Japan's occupation of the Korean peninsula that ended after WWII.
South Korea To Scrap Military Intelligence-Sharing Agreement With Japan
A South Korean security official says the pact "does not serve our national interest." Japan's foreign minister says Seoul's decision "completely misreads the security situation."
North Korea Calls Off Further Talks With South, Launches More Projectiles
Following a speech by South Korean President Moon Jae-in vowing to reunify the Koreas, Pyongyang said it would no longer pursue peace with Seoul.
Japan's Emperor And Prime Minister Mark WWII Surrender In Contrasting Annual Rituals
On the 74th anniversary of Japan's surrender, Emperor Naruhito expressed "deep remorse" for his country's wartime role. Meanwhile, Shinzo Abe sent offerings to a shrine that honors Japan's war dead.
Hooked On The Internet, South Korean Teens Go Into Digital Detox
Online gaming and other digital activities cause problems in people's health, relationships and studies. Government centers treat teen boys and girls who struggle to cut down on use of tech devices.
Defense Chief Esper Wraps Up Asia Trip As Alliance Comes Under Pressure
The Pentagon has signaled a possible shift in the military balance in the region, calling for the U.S. to deploy land-based, intermediate-range missiles in Asia.
Japan Drops South Korea From Favored Trade List As Long-Simmering Tensions Flare
South Korea's finance minister said Seoul, in turn, will take Tokyo off its own list of trusted partners. Experts worry the dispute could undermine U.S. security ties with chief Asian allies.
South Korea Has Run-In With Russian Jet During Its Patrol With China
The skirmish occurred over disputed islands in the East China Sea during a joint China-Russia air patrol Tuesday morning.
Captain Detained After Tour Boats Collide In Hungary; At Least 7 Dead, 21 Missing
The smaller boat was carrying 35 people — 33 tourists and a Hungarian crew of two. All seven of the dead are South Korean tourists. Divers searched the Danube River for the missing.