N. Korea projectiles

South Korea military said North Korea launched short-range surface-to-ship cruise missiles off its east coast on Thursday. Journalist Jason Strother joins CBSN with the latest.

• Jun 7, 2017
• 03:18

N. Korea's latest missile test

North Korea says it successfully tested a missile capable of carrying a heavy warhead. Analysts in South Korea say it flew higher and longer than any other from the North. This was the country's seventh missile test of the year. Adriana Diaz reports.

• May 15, 2017
• 02:46

N. Korea fires projectile

An unidentified projectile was launched from the northern region of North Korea early Sunday, the South Korean military says. Yonhap news agency reports the object appeared to be a ballistic missile. Gordon Chang, author of "Nuclear Showdown," joins CBSN with reaction.

• May 13, 2017
• 08:42

S. Korean TV election coverage

Despite the high stakes of South Korea's presidential election this week amid tensions with North Korea, one of South Korea's leading television networks used some eye-popping visuals and pop cultural references to connect with election night viewers. Don Dahler reports.

• May 13, 2017
• 02:26

S. Korea's new leader

Newly-elected South Korean President Moon Jae-in will end a long streak of conservative leadership in the country. Isaac Stone Fish, senior fellow at the Asia Society's Center on U.S.-China Relations, joins CBSN to shed more light on what this means for the region.

• May 10, 2017
• 04:41

S. Korea votes in pivotal election

Turnout is expected to top 80 percent in the pivotal South Korean presidential race. If the latest polls are correct, a liberal who favors engagement with North Korea could lead the country for the first time in nearly a decade. That could alter the course of the current crisis with Pyongyang. Adriana Diaz reports.

• May 9, 2017
• 02:36

South Korea election

After a corruption scandal led to the impeachment and arrest of its former president, South Korea will vote for its next one. The election could have a major impact on the country's relationship with the U.S. and the conflict with North Korea. Adriana Diaz reports with more.

• May 8, 2017
• 02:02

S. Koreans protest THAAD deployment

The U.S. military moved key parts of THAAD, a controversial missile defense system, into position overnight in South Korea. Police held back protesters lining a roadway as trucks brought it in. The accelerated deployment comes as North Korea released the first pictures of what appear to be Tuesday's massive artillery drills. Adriana Diaz reports.

• Apr 26, 2017
• 01:13

North Korea threats

A U.S. aircraft carrier is nearing South Korea amid more threats of nuclear tests out of North Korea. Michael O'Hanlon of the Brookings Institution joins CBSN to discuss the latest.

• Apr 24, 2017
• 05:41

Pence in S. Korea

Vice President Mike Pence toured the Demilitarized Zone in South Korea and warned the North Korean regime Monday that the U.S. would increase pressure to end its nuclear program. CBS News political contributor and Washington Post reporter Ed O'Keefe joins "Red & Blue" along with Melanie Zanona of "The Hill"

• Apr 17, 2017
• 12:09

Pence goes to S. Korea

Vice President Mike Pence cited the recent U.S. attacks in Syria and Afghanistan as he warned North Korea not to test the Trump administration's resolve. Jim Walsh, senior research associate at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Security Studies Program, joins "Red & Blue" to discuss.

• Apr 17, 2017
• 06:28

Pence in South Korea

On his trip to South Korea, Vice President Mike Pence made an appearance on the border with North Korea. He issued a warning to the North's leadership. The visit comes days after a North Korea military parade and failed missile test. Adriana Diaz has more from Beijing.

• Apr 17, 2017
• 02:46

VP Pence visits DMZ, warns N. Korea

Vice President Mike Pence says the U.S. has run out of patience with North Korea's nuclear ambitions. Pence, who arrived in South Korea just hours after the latest North Korean missile test fizzled, visited the heavily-guarded DMZ separating North and South and said "all options are on the table." Chip Reid reports.

• Apr 17, 2017
• 02:56

Foreign policy update

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson told reporters in South Korea that the U.S. policy of "strategic patience" against North Korea is over -- and the U.S. is willing to use military force to combat the rogue regime and its nuclear program. This news comes as the U.S. military is forced to deny that they deliberately targeted a mosque in Syria. National security correspondent David Martin has the latest on the Trump administration's foreign policy.

• Mar 17, 2017
• 04:16

North Korea policy

In South Korea Friday, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said the U.S will not rule out the use of force to confront a growing nuclear threat from the north. More on this from David Martin at the Pentagon.

• Mar 17, 2017
• 01:59

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.

• Mar 16, 2017
• 02:42

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.

• Mar 10, 2017
• 07:35

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.

• Mar 10, 2017
• 05:19

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.

• Mar 9, 2017
• 06:46

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.

• Mar 5, 2017
• 00:32

When North Korea is behind the door

"Once you go out, that's it. We have no jurisdiction on that side of the door," 60 Minutes' Bill Whitaker is told just steps away from the North Korea border. Replies Whitaker: "Let's stay on this side."

• Jun 11, 2017
• 00:44

Reassuring South Korean allies

Secretary of Defense James Mattis is in Asia Thursday for his first overseas trip. He's charged with reassuring Japan and South Korea, two of the United States' strongest allies, of America's commitment to the region. His first stop is Seoul, where he'll meet with top leadership. Adriana Diaz reports.

• Feb 2, 2017
• 02:52

Political shakeups

South Korea's Parliament voted to impeach their scandal-plagued president. And that isn't the only country to have a political shakeup in 2016.

• Dec 9, 2016
• 00:37

President orders viagra

South Korea's female president ordered hundreds of Viagra pills for her staff's trip in high-altitude regions.

• Nov 23, 2016
• 00:42

North Korea nuke test fury

There is worldwide condemnation and concern after North Korea claims to have tested its most powerful nuclear weapon yet. The North says its ballistic missiles can now carry nuclear warheads. The overnight test triggered a 5.0 magnitude tremor near North Korea's main nuclear base. South Korea and Japan called the test "reckless" and "unacceptable," while President Obama promised "serious consequences." Adriana Diaz reports.

• Sep 9, 2016
• 02:54

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