South Korea president's office denies vulgar hot mic slur aimed at U.S.

A spokesperson says the president was mistranslated, but his political foes say the denial is like calling South Koreans "hearing impaired."

• Sep 23, 2022

South Korean leader's profane hot mic criticism of U.S. goes viral

Political foes accused already-unpopular President Yoon Suk-yeol of causing "a major diplomatic mishap" with his "foul language tarnishing the U.S. Congress."

• Sep 22, 2022

Woman "hiding" in South Korea arrested after bodies found in suitcases

The children's bodies were discovered last month after a New Zealand family bought abandoned goods, including two suitcases.

• Sep 15, 2022

At least 3 killed, 8 missing as huge typhoon slams into South Korea

Typhoon Hinnamnor, one of the most powerful storms to hit the country in years, brought the second deluge South Korea has suffered in as many weeks.

• Sep 6, 2022

U.S. forces plan for possible North Korea action

North Korea has fired more missiles this year than in any other year. CBS News’ UK partner BBC News accessed a bunker where U.S. and South Korean forces are preparing for a response to a possible North Korean attack.

• Aug 23, 2022
• 3:51

U.S. and South Korea begin biggest military drills in years

The drills could draw an angry response from North Korea, which has dialed up its weapons testing activity to a record pace.

• Aug 22, 2022

North Korea resumes missiles tests, firing two suspected cruise missiles

As the North continued this year's record testing pace, the South's president said Seoul would stick with efforts to get Pyongyang to accept economic aid in exchange for denuclearization.

• Aug 17, 2022

South Korea's heaviest rainfall in 80 years leaves 9 dead in Seoul

Some of the heaviest rain in decades swamped South Korea's capital region, turning streets into car-clogged rivers and sending floods cascading into subway stations.

• Aug 9, 2022

Stocks fall as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi lands in Taiwan

Financial markets wobble amid investor concerns that the House speaker's visit could heighten U.S.-China tensions.

• Aug 2, 2022

Biden begins Asia trip.

President Biden is in Asia, in South Korea for the first leg of his trip. He’s decided not to visit the heavily fortified Demilitarized Zone separating South and North Korea. A baby formula factory that's been closed since February due to contamination, Abbott Nutrition's Michigan plant, could be back open by next week, the FDA says. But the company says once production resumes, it could be about two months before new formula begins arriving in stores. And for the first time, there will be female referees at a men's World Cup final, set for later this year in Qatar.

• May 20, 2022
• 1:00

Trump heads home after historic summit

President Trump said Kim Jong Un reaffirmed his commitment to complete denuclearization, while North Korea said the U.S. agreed to "reciprocal concessions." Isaac Stone Fish, CBSN contributor and senior fellow at the Asia Society's Center on U.S.-China Relations, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to break down the agreement.

• Jun 12, 2018
• 5:31

Media & celebration of N. Korea's cheerleaders

CBSN political contributor Michael Graham joins "Red & Blue" to discuss his article for CBSNews.com on media coverage of North Korea at the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea.

• Feb 12, 2018
• 10:52

North Korea threatens to use nukes in potential conflicts with U.S., S. Korea

Experts say Pyongyang will likely intensify its threats against the Washington and Seoul as the allies prepare to expand summertime military exercises.

• Jul 28, 2022

U.S. stocks sink as investors worry Fed hikes might derail growth

"Growth fears are hitting the markets harder than inflation concerns," said one analyst.

• Jul 14, 2022

NATO invites Finland, Sweden to join alliance

NATO leaders officially invited Finland and Sweden to join the alliance on Wednesday. Chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes and Robert Bell, former defense adviser to the U.S. Ambassador to NATO, explain why the expansion matters on CBS News.

• Jun 29, 2022
• 12:20

Out of Reach

After 30 years, the prime suspect in the brutal murder of an American woman living in South Korea speaks out and maintains she’s innocent. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant investigates.

• Mar 9, 2019
• 43:35

Stocks droop on Fed's commitment to "restore price stability"

Stocks have slumped in recent weeks amid investor fears that sharply higher interest rates could trigger a recession.

• Jun 22, 2022

Fans stunned as BTS announces "hiatus" to work on solo projects

BTS announced they will take a break to work on solo projects but reassured fans that they will "return someday"

• Jun 14, 2022

U.S. says North Korea is preparing for its 1st nuclear test in years

America's top envoy in the nuclear standoff with the North has made it clear that Washington is taking Kim Jong Un's threats seriously, and is frustrated over China and Russia's stance.

• Jun 8, 2022

Allies respond to North Korea missile tests

The U.S. and South Korea flew fighter jets around the Korean peninsula in an apparent show of force. The move comes in response to months of missile launches from North Korea. CBS News anchors Tanya Rivero and Elaine Quijano spoke with the Director of the Asia Program at The Wilson Center, Sue Mi Terry, about tensions in the region.

• Jun 7, 2022
• 5:14

U.S., South Korea fire ballistic missiles

The U.S. and South Korean militaries launched eight ballistic missiles into the sea Monday in a show of force matching a North Korean missile display a day earlier that extended a provocative streak in weapons demonstrations.

• Jun 6, 2022
• 0:48

U.S., South Korea fire 8 missiles in tit-for-tat show of force vs. North

The live-fire exercise followed Pyongyang apparently launching 8 short-range missiles over 35 minutes from at least 4 locations the day before in what might be a single-day record for the North.

• Jun 6, 2022

Biden vows to defend Taiwan from China

President Biden has vowed to defend Taiwan if China attacks the island, comparing the situation with the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Michael Green, senior vice president for Asia, Japan Chair and Henry A. Kissinger Chair at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins CBS News' "Red & Blue" to discuss the president's comments and his trip to the region.

• May 23, 2022
• 6:11

North Korea tests 3 ballistic missiles including possible ICBM, South says

Seoul also said Pyonyang has been testing a "nuclear detonation device" to prepare for what would be Pyongyang's first nuclear test since 2017.

• May 25, 2022

U.S., South Korea open to expanded military drills

The announcement Saturday during Biden's visit to Seoul reflects a shift in direction from former U.S. President Donald Trump.

• May 21, 2022

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