Tillerson on North Korea
The first task Secretary of State Rex Tillerson faces in his Asia trip is how to combat North Korea's growing nuclear threat. Adriana Diaz has more on Tillerson's first trip abroad.
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Tillerson in Asia
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is in Asia visiting Japan, South Korea, and China to strengthen foreign relations and discuss the growing threat of North Korea. CBS News' Adriana Diaz joins CBSN with more.
"Different approach" on N. Korea?
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is in Japan, the first leg of a three-nation tour of Asia. He's traveling in the middle of growing concerns over North Korea and how the U.S. will protect its allies. When he leaves Japan, he'll visit South Korea and China. Adriana Diaz reports from Tokyo.
Tillerson Asia trip
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson traveled to Asia Wednesday amid growing concerns about North Korea. Former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State PJ Crowley joined Margaret Brennan on "Red & Blue" to break down what to expect frpm Tillerson's trip - and why he ditched his traveling press pool.
Foreign turmoil facing Trump
Former U.S. ambassador to the Republic of Korea, Christopher Hill, joins CBSN to discuss the political upheaval in South Korea and the growing threat from North Korea. Hill also served as U.S. ambassador to Iraq and explains the dilemmas President Trump faces in the fight against ISIS.
Christopher Hill on the Koreas
South Korean President Park Geun-hye was forced from office overnight, plunging a key U.S. ally into political chaos. In this installment of our series, "Issues That Matter," we take a closer look at the turmoil and the escalating standoff over North Korea's nuclear program. The North launched four missiles Monday into the Sea of Japan. Former U.S. ambassador to South Korea Christopher Hill joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the threats and concerns in the region.
South Korea president out
A South Korean court upheld the impeachment of the country's president, Park Geun-hye, who has been embroiled in a corruption scandal for months. CBS News foreign correspondent Adriana Diaz spoke to CBSN about Park's removal from office -- what it will mean for the country's relationship with its neighbor North Korea.
Malaysia vs. North Korea
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The U.S. military is rushing to deploy a controversial missile defense system in South Korea, after North Korea practiced ballistic missile attacks aimed toward U.S. troops. The missiles splashed down in the Sea of Japan, within range of seven U.S. military bases on mainland Japan. David Martin reports.
North Korea's latest missile test
International outrage is growing about a new North Korean missile test. Pentagon officials say North Korea fired at least one banned ballistic missile overnight. It flew about 600 miles and splashed down in the Sea of Japan. Adriana Diaz reports.
N. Korea fires missiles
North Korea fired ballistic missiles on Monday into waters off its east coast, South Korea's military said. CBS News' Brook Silva-Braga has the latest.
Nerve agent used on Kim Jong Nam
Police in Malaysia say the half-brother of North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un was killed by VX, an extremely dangerous nerve agent developed for chemical warfare. Surveillance video shows the attack last week on Kim Jong Nam by two women at Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Adriana Diaz reports.
Kim Jong Nam mystery
Malaysian police say the two female suspects accused of killing Kim Jong Un's estranged half-brother were trained assassins. Officials also named a senior North Korean diplomat as a person of interest in Kim Jong Nam's murder. CBS News Asia correspondent Adriana Diaz joined CBSN with more on the mysterious assassination.
Kim Jong Nam assassination
There is a new twist in the airport murder of the half-brother of North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un. Investigators in Malaysia say the female suspects attacked him from behind and wiped his face with poison. Adriana Diaz reports.
When North Korea is behind the door
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Death of Kim Jong Un's half-brother
Two more people have been arrested in connection to the murder of Kim Jong Nam, the older half-brother of North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un. CBS News has also learned an autopsy revealed no puncture wounds to Kim's face or head, discrediting initial reports the assassins used poisoned needles. Adriana Diaz reports.
Death of Kim Jong Un's half-brother
Police in Malaysia say a woman with Vietnamese travel papers is in custody in connection with the apparent assassination of the half-brother of North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un. Kim Jong Nam died Tuesday after a reported attack at the Kuala Lumpur airport. He was once considered the regime's heir-apparent. Adriana Diaz reports.
North Korea threat
CBS News' Adriana Diaz reports on the repercussions of North Korea's ballistic missile tests.
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North Korea missile test
North Korea rejected the U.N. Security Council's statement on its latest ballistic missile launch and claims its tests are in self-defense. The Security Council unanimously condemned Sunday's test during an emergency meeting Monday night. China, one of North Korea's only allies and its main lifeline, signed onto that statement. Adriana Diaz reports. Fran Townsend, CBS News senior national security analyst and former homeland security adviser to President George W. Bush, provides analysis.
North Korea missile launch
North Korean state television released a video claiming to show the country's latest missile launch. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin joins CBSN to discuss what the test means for the U.S.
Trump, Japan & N. Korea
President Donald Trump responded to North Korea's ballistic missile test over the weekend by reaffirming the U.S. alliance with Japan. CBS News' Margaret Brennan reports from the White House.
Trump on North Korea
President Trump offered a brief statement after North Korea launched a ballistic missile into the Sea of Japan, saying the United States is behind Japan one-hundred percent. Meanwhile, the Trump administration could sign a new executive order on immigration as early as this week. USA Today Washington bureau chief Susan Page joins CBSN to discuss the latest.
Trump's foreign challenges
Trump's National Security Adviser Michael Flynn put Iran "on notice" after the nation conducted a ballistic missile test. Meanwhile, Defense Secretary James Mattis is visiting South Korea and Japan to work with Asian allies. CBS News' Margaret Brennan has the latest on foreign policy concerns.
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