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North Korea calls U.S. "gangster-like," vows another satellite launch
Kim Yo Jong, the sister of Kim Jong Un, accused the U.S. of hypocrisy and "gangster-like logic," vowing another military spy satellite launch in the near future.
North Korean spy satellite launch fails
North Korea's first attempt at launching a new spy satellite ended in failure earlier Wednesday. It malfunctioned and plunged into the sea shortly after taking off, triggering emergency alerts and brief evacuation warnings in parts of South Korea and Japan. Both countries, as well as the U.S., have condemned the launch as a violation of the U.N. Security Council resolutions. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer has the latest.
North Korea says first spy satellite crashes into sea after launch
A statement published in state media said the rocket carrying the satellite crashed into waters off the Korean Peninsula's western coast after it lost thrust following the separation of its first and second stages.
Passenger opens plane door mid-flight
Cellphone video captured the frightening moments after a passenger apparently opened an emergency exit door during a flight over South Korea. The plane landed safely, and that passenger is in police custody. Robert Sumwalt, a CBS News transportation and safety consultant and the former chairman of National Transportation Safety Board, joins us with more.
Passenger arrested for opening plane door minutes before landing
Among those shaken up by the incident were 48 kids from a regional track and field team heading to a national meet that kicks off Saturday.
U.S., South Korea begin military exercises
The U.S. and South Korea began the first of five live-fire military drills near the border of North Korea Thursday. The military exercises, which will run until mid-June, will involve stealth fighter jets, attack helicopters and multiple rocket launch systems. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer is following this story from Tokyo.
Photos show Kim Jong Un and his daughter inspecting spy satellite
North Korean media showed leader Kim Jong Un and his daughter, Ju Ae, examining a finished military spy satellite that may be launched in coming weeks.
Biden hosts South Korean president
President Biden welcomed South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and his wife to a star-studded state dinner Wednesday after announcing an agreement to keep U.S. nuclear-armed submarines docked in South Korea. Meanwhile, as he gears up for his 2024 campaign, Mr. Biden dismissed questions about his age. Nancy Cordes reports from the White House.
Biden, South Korean president meet
President Biden welcomed South Korea's president to the White House Wednesday. The two leaders announced an agreement to counter North Korea's ongoing nuclear threats. The so-called Washington declaration includes plans to have American nuclear submarines docked in South Korea -- for the first time in more than 40 years. Biden and the first lady later honored Yoon Suk Yeol and his wife at a state dinner in the White House. Ed O'Keefe is there with the latest.
Biden hosts South Korean president at White House
President Biden and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol announced an agreement to keep U.S. nuclear-armed submarines docked in South Korea. Mr. Biden also dismissed questions about his age as he gears up for the 2024 campaign. Ed O'Keefe has more.
Biden, Yoon announce nuclear partnership
President Biden hosted his South Korean counterpart, Yoon Suk Yeol, at the White house Wednesday. The two leaders met in a show of solidarity to announce a joint nuclear partnership. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more.
U.S. to send nuclear submarines to South Korea
In return for the submarines, South Korea will reaffirm its commitment to not developing its own nuclear arsenal.
Biden hosts South Korean President Yoon
President Biden is hosting South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol at the White House Wednesday ahead of a state dinner. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports outside of the festivities.
Netflix announces $2.5 billion investment in Korean content for the platform
In January, the company said over 60% of Netflix subscribers watched Korean titles in 2022.
17 states urge recall of Kia and Hyundai cars following thefts
Videos on social media show how to easily hot-wire the vehicles, many of which lack anti-theft engine immobilizers.
White House recruits South Korean chef Edward Lee for state dinner
Korean American chef Edward Lee says food can tell a story.
North Korea says it tested ICBM one analyst calls a "breakthrough"
Leader Kim Jong Un pledged to further expand his nuclear arsenal to "constantly strike extreme uneasiness and horror" in his rivals.
North Korea tests ballistic missile that might be new type, South Korea says
A South Korean defense official said the missile might have been propelled by solid fuel, which would make it more mobile and harder to detect, as opposed to Pyongyang's usual use of liquid fuel.
U.S., Japan, South Korea nuclear envoys meet
The U.S., Japan and South Korea are focusing on North Korea's growing nuclear program and that country's damaging cyberattacks. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss.
South Koreans work to help North Korean citizens
A small radio station in South Korea is one of many outside organizations trying to reach people in isolated North Korea, sharing information about the world, but recent measures have made it harder to communicate with those inside the dictatorship. Elizabeth Palmer has more from Seoul, South Korea.
North Korea test-fires two more ballistic missiles, South Korea says
The launches were the North's seventh missile event this month as it steps up its military demonstrations in a tit-for-tat response to U.S.-South Korea military exercises.
Do Kwon, wanted in $40 billion crypto crash, arrested in Europe
The former crypto CEO, who was on the run for months, faces fraud charges in South Korea and the U.S.
North Korea claims sea drone capable of unleashing "radioactive tsunami"
Military analysts are dubious of the latest wild claims from Kim Jong Un's regime, which is furious over the latest U.S.-South Korean joint military exercises.
Escape zebra spends hours galloping through Seoul's busy streets
The Seoul Children's Grand Park said it would carryout a thorough investigation to prevent any future escapes.
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