Spike in COVID and rare illness in kids as South Korea reopens schools

As millions of kids return to class, South Korean parents learn of the possible first cases of the rare, COVID-19-linked illness in Asia.

• May 27, 2020

South Korea to make bar owners register patrons as virus spreads

Pace of new infections is slow, but as people move around more they'll face new rules on travel and when they got to bars, clubs and gyms.

• May 25, 2020

North Korea launches short-range projectiles

The U.S. and South Korea are analyzing North Korea's launch of several projectiles overnight. The South Korean military says they were launched from North Korea's east coast and flew several miles before landing in the ocean. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has been speaking to his counterparts in South Korea and Japan as the White House prepares a response to Pyongyang's actions. Elizabeth Palmer reports.

• May 4, 2019
• 1:52

Were North Korean envoys executed?

A South Korean newspaper reported North Korea executed top officials over the failed summit with the U.S. But the report has not been verified. Ramy Inocencio explains.

• May 31, 2019
• 1:40

Trump says "none of your business" what he tells Putin

President Trump, asked if he'll bring up election meddling with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the G20, said it's "none of your business" what he says. The president is heading to Japan for the G20, then to South Korea. The president also said Iran can do whatever it wants, and he has all the time in the world.

• Jun 26, 2019
• 2:09

Trump suggests Kim Jong Un meeting

President Trump sent out a tweet early Saturday inviting North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un to meet him at the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). Later, Mr. Trump told reporters "all I did was put out a feeler."

• Jun 28, 2019
• 0:26

Trump to meet Kim Jong Un at the DMZ

President Trump and South Korean President Moon Jae-in held a joint press conference and announced Mr. Trump will meet with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un at the border between the two countries. Watch the full press conference.

• Jun 30, 2019
• 30:38

North Korea fires unidentified projectiles

North Korea fired two unidentified projectiles on Thursday, according to South Korea's military. The projectiles were fired from North Korea's eastern coastal city of Wonsan.

• Jul 24, 2019
• 0:24

North Korea fires two short-range missiles

North Korea fired two short-range missiles from Wonsan, a coastal city on the east side of the peninsula. South Korean officials say no injuries were reported. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has the story.

• Jul 25, 2019
• 1:29

N. Korea says it launched high-tech missile

North Korea claims to have tested a new high-tech weapon, and says the missile launch was meant as a warning to U.S. ally South Korea. South Korea says the weapons were similar to this Russian- made missile that flies lower and can make in-flight adjustments. The launches were the first since President Trump briefly entered North Korea last month. Margaret Brennan joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss how this latest launch will affect diplomatic relations in the region.

• Jul 26, 2019
• 3:35

S. Korea nightclub collapses, killing 2

At least two people were killed when the upper floor of a nightclub collapsed in the city of Gwan Gju, south of Seoul, South Korea. As many as 16 others were injured, including four American athletes who were among those competing at the world swimming championships. Kenneth Craig reports.

• Jul 27, 2019
• 2:08

North Korea tests new missiles

The White House is downplaying Thursday's missile tests in North Korea, calling them "standard" and "short-ranged." North Korea says the launches of their new short-range ballistic missiles served as a "warning" to their neighbors in South Korea. Gordon Chang, author of the book "Nuclear Showdown: North Korea takes on the world," joined CBSN with the latest.

• Jul 27, 2019
• 6:16

4 U.S athletes injured in deadly nightclub collapse

Four American athletes are among those injured following a deadly collapse at a nightclub in South Korea. It happened overnight at the "Coyote Ugly" club in Gwangju, a city in the southwest corner of the country. Kenneth Craig reports.

• Jul 27, 2019
• 1:44

North Korea fires multiple projectiles, South Korea says

Multiple unidentified projectiles were fired from North Korea, South Korea media reported. This comes less than a week after North Korea launched two short-range missiles into the Sea of Japan. Ramy Inocencio reports.

• Jul 30, 2019
• 1:48

Trump downplays North Korea's missile tests

North Korea appears to have launched another round of short-range missiles. It's the country's third weapons test in just over a week. CBS News correspondent Debora Patta reports on the tests from Hong Kong, and CBS News White House correspondent Ben Tracy joined CBSN from Washington with President Trump's reaction to the tests.

• Aug 2, 2019
• 8:42

North Korea halts peace talks with South Korea

North Korea shut down peace talks with South Korea after the North launched two ballistic missiles. Gordon Chang, author of "Nuclear Showdown: North Korea Takes On the World," joined CBSN to discuss the latest.

• Aug 17, 2019
• 5:50

Crew member rescued after 40 hours on ship

Four crew members rescued from inside a capsized cargo ship off Georgia are said to be in good condition. The last of those South Korean sailors was pulled to safety Monday. He had been trapped in the bottom of the ship for almost 40 hours. Meg Oliver reports.

• Sep 10, 2019
• 2:39

North Korea launches unidentified projectile

North Korea on Wednesday fired at least one projectile toward its eastern sea, South Korea's military said, in an apparent display of its expanding military capabilities ahead of planned nuclear negotiations with the U.S. this weekend.

• Oct 1, 2019
• 0:20

North Korea launches ballistic missile

North Korea fired another ballistic missile Tuesday, hours after agreeing to resume stalled nuclear talks with the U.S. South Korean officials confirm the missile was launched from the coast of Wonsan, east of the North Korean capital of Pyongyang. It flew for about 280 miles and reportedly landed in the Sea of Japan. Ramy Inocencio reports.

• Oct 2, 2019
• 1:40

K-pop star found dead in South Korea

Sulli, a popular K-pop star who had long been the target of abusive online comments, was found dead at her home Monday, South Korean police said. Police said the 25-year-old had been suffering from "severe depression." The exact cause of her death was still under investigation.

• Oct 14, 2019
• 0:26

World Health Organization coronavirus warning

Japan, South Korea and Iran reported sharp spikes in coronavirus cases as the World Health Organization warned the window for stopping the epidemic is narrowing. Globally, nearly 78,000 people are infected and more than 2,300 have died. Debora Patta reports.

• Feb 22, 2020
• 1:48

Hundreds infected by coronavirus in S. Korea

The coronavirus has been spreading fast and cases of the outbreak spiked in South Korea this week. More than 600 people have been infected there. Ramy Inocencio reports.

• Feb 23, 2020
• 1:37

Coronavirus case on U.S. base

In South Korea, a frequent visitor to a U.S. military base has tested positive for coronavirus. South Korea is one of multiple countries where coronavirus infections have skyrocketed. At least 79,000 people have become sick globally. More than 26,000 have died. Ramy Inocencio reports from the military base in Daegu, South Korea.

• Feb 24, 2020
• 2:22

Hospitals preparing for coronavirus outbreak in U.S.

There is a run on masks and other protective equipment as concern over the coronavirus grows. U.S. forces in South Korea have raised their alert level to “high” after more than 1,200 infections were confirmed in that country with one American soldier testing positive. Meg Oliver reports.

• Feb 26, 2020
• 2:00

Army restricts travel for troops

The U.S. Army announced that it would restrict travel for troops to and from Italy and South Korea due to the coronavirus outbreak. Ramy Inocencio reports.

• Mar 8, 2020
• 1:41

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