It has been a turbulent yet inspiring year for Koreans. A declaration of martial law last winter plunged the nation into uncertainty, but what followed was not chaos – it was the reaffirmation of a people’s unshakable faith in democracy. The “Revolution of Light,” culminating in the peaceful election of …
Read More »Trump to jet off to Asia as North Korea fires ballistic missiles and China trade questions loom
President Donald Trump is heading off to Asia Friday evening, not long after North Korea fired off a ballistic missile for the first time in months and as questions loom regarding trade negotiations with China. The White House confirmed that Trump will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping Thursday during …
Read More »Trump and Kim Jong Un should make 'bold decision' to meet during his Asia trip, South Korean official says
President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un should make a “bold decision” to meet during the American president’s upcoming trip to Asia, South Korea’s unification minister declared Friday. Chung Dong-young made the remark as Trump is set to leave Friday night for a five-day trip to Malaysia, …
Read More »North Korea launches ballistic missiles days before Trump's visit to the peninsula
North Korea test fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles on Wednesday, just days before President Donald Trump is expected to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping and other leaders in South Korea. South Korea’s military said the missiles, which were the first launched by its neighbor in five months, originated from …
Read More »