US defense chief calls China’s refusal to meet unfortunate during visit to Tokyo for talks
June 1, 2023 GMTTOKYO (AP) — U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin stressed the importance of communication during a stopover Thursday in Tokyo, calling it unfortunate that his Chinese counterpart is refusing to meet him at an upcoming annual security conference in Singapore, which both men are attending.
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea’s attempt to put its first spy satellite into space failed Wednesday in a setback to leader Kim Jong Un’s push to boost his military capabilities as tensions with the United States and South Korea rise.
North Korea’s failed satellite launch triggers public confusion, security jitters in neighbors
May 31, 2023 GMTSEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea’s launch of a spy satellite on Wednesday ended in an embarrassing failure, but still prompted public confusion and security jitters in neighboring South Korea and Japan, which are wary of the North’s growing weapons arsenal.
See the images of North Korea’s launch pad activity as it prepares its first spy satellite
May 30, 2023 GMTSEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea said Tuesday it would launch its first military spy satellite in June and described space-based reconnaissance as crucial for monitoring U.S. “reckless” military exercises with South Korea.
TOKYO (AP) — North Korea on Monday notified neighboring Japan that it plans to launch a satellite in coming days, which may be an attempt to put its first military reconnaissance satellite into orbit.
IAEA team in Japan for final review before planned discharge of Fukushima nuclear plant water
May 29, 2023 GMTTOKYO (AP) — An International Atomic Energy Agency team arrived in Tokyo on Monday for a final review before Japan begins releasing massive amounts of treated radioactive water into the sea from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant, a plan that has been strongly opposed by local fishing communities and neighboring countries.
LPGA Bank of Hope Match-Play Results
May 29, 2023 GMTLPGA Bank of Hope Match-Play Results
May 29, 2023 GMTPajaree Anannarukam (36) Thailand def. Linn Grant (8), Sweden, 3 and 1
Ayaka Furue (6), Japan def. Leona Maguire (7), Ireland, 2 and 1
LPGA Bank of Hope Match-Play Results
May 28, 2023 GMTLinn Grant (8), Sweden vs. Pajaree Anannarukam (36) Thailand
Leona Maguire (7), Ireland vs. Ayaka Furue (6), Japan
LPGA Bank of Hope Match-Play Results
May 28, 2023 GMTSEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A passenger who opened an emergency exit door during a flight in South Korea told police that he felt suffocated and tried to get off the plane quickly as it approached landing, reports said Saturday.
LPGA Bank of Hope Match-Play Results
May 27, 2023 GMTLilia Vu (1), United States def. Lauren Hartlage (64), United States, 4 and 3
Albane Valenzuela (33),Switzerland def. Nanna Koerstz Madsen (32), Denmark, 3 and 2
LPGA Bank of Hope Match-Play Results
May 27, 2023 GMTLPGA Bank of Hope Match-Play Results
May 26, 2023 GMTLPGA Bank of Hope Match-Play Results
May 26, 2023 GMTLilia Vu (1), United States def. Lauren Hartlage (64), United States, 4 and 3
Albane Valenzuela (33),Switzerland def. Nanna Koerstz Madsen (32), Denmark, 3 and 2
LPGA Bank of Hope Match-Play Results
May 26, 2023 GMTLPGA Bank of Hope Match-Play Results
May 26, 2023 GMTLilia Vu (1), United States def. Lauren Hartlage (64), United States, 4 and 3
Albane Valenzuela (33),Switzerland) def. Nanna Koerstz Madsen (32), Denmark, 3 and 2
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The South Korean and U.S. militaries conducted large live-fire drills near the border with North Korea on Thursday, despite the North’s warning that it won’t tolerate what it calls an invasion rehearsal on its doorstep.
South Korea launches first commercial-grade satellite, as North Korea plans first spy satellite
May 25, 2023 GMTSEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea successfully launched a commercial-grade satellite for the first time Thursday as part of its growing space development program, as rival North Korea is pushing to place its first military spy satellite into orbit.
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea canceled its planned launch Wednesday of its first commercial-grade satellite due to a technical issue, days after rival North Korea reaffirmed its push to place its first military spy satellite into orbit.
Couple killed at Texas mall shooting along with 3-year-old son had ‘perfect synergy’
May 22, 2023 GMTDALLAS (AP) — Kyu Cho had a generous spirit and joyous belly laugh that delighted his friends. His wife, Cindy Cho, was quieter, described by those who knew her as sweet and kind. Together, the parents of two young sons complemented each other perfectly, strong in their faith and devoted to family and friends.
South Korea to send 21-member team to Japan to review discharge plans at Fukushima nuclear plant
May 19, 2023 GMTSEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea will send a 21-member team of government experts to Japan next week to visit the Fukushima nuclear power plant where they will review contentious Japanese plans to release treated but slightly radioactive water into the sea.
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The leaders of South Korea and Canada on Wednesday vowed to strengthen their security and economic cooperation to address challenges posed by North Korea and expand Canadian supplies of minerals crucial to South Korea’s technology industry as they held a summit in Seoul.
Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau arrives in South Korea to discuss trade, North Korean challenge
May 16, 2023 GMTSEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrived in South Korea on Tuesday for a meeting with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol at which they are expected to discuss expansion of trade and challenges posed by North Korea.
South Korea’s president vows to expand non-lethal aid to Kyiv in meeting with Ukraine’s first lady
May 16, 2023 GMTSEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol vowed to expand the country's non-lethal aid to Kyiv when he met with Ukraine’s first lady Tuesday in Seoul.
Olena Zelenska visited South Korea as a special envoy of President Volodymyr Zelensky.
South Korean court orders agency to compensate adoptee over his mishandled adoption to US
May 16, 2023 GMTSEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A South Korean court on Tuesday ordered the country's biggest adoption agency to pay 100 million won ($74,700) in damages to a 48-year-old man for mishandling his adoption as a child to the United States, where he faced legal troubles after surviving an abusive childhood before being deported in 2016.
TOKYO (AP) — Amid the high-level efforts to deal with a raft of global emergencies, this weekend's Group of 7 summit of rich democracies will also see an unusual diplomatic reconciliation as the leaders of Japan and South Korea look to continue mending ties that have been marked for years by animosity and bickering.
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol met with Japanese business leaders on Monday and called for expanded technology cooperation between the countries, which he described as a key element in broader efforts to improve relations.
Guest nations at the G-7 reflect outreach to developing countries, worries over China, Russia
May 15, 2023 GMTTOKYO (AP) — This week's summit of the Group of Seven wealthy democracies in Hiroshima will include eight other guest nations, part of a complicated, high-stakes diplomatic gambit meant to settle the world's most serious crises.
Japan, South Korea agree on visit to Fukushima nuclear plant ahead of planned water release
May 13, 2023 GMTJapanese and South Korean officials held hourslong talks into early Saturday and agreed on a visit later this month by South Korean experts to the Fukushima nuclear plant before it begins the controversial release of treated but radioactive water into the sea.
Montenegro court agrees to release founder of cryptocurrency firm Terraform Labs on bail
May 12, 2023 GMTPODGORICA, Montenegro (AP) — A court in Montenegro agreed to release Terraform Labs founder Do Kwon from jail Friday along with another South Korean citizen who also is charged with using forged identification documents in the Balkan country.
Japan, South Korea partnership funds to go to chips, energy
May 10, 2023 GMTTOKYO (AP) — Top business leaders from Japan and South Korea announced Wednesday they will use a fund meant to underscore the two countries' burgeoning ties to strengthen their cooperation in energy, industry and other sectors.
Japan, US, S. Korea discuss sharing of N. Korea missile data
May 10, 2023 GMTTOKYO (AP) — Japan, the United States and South Korea are negotiating an agreement on sharing real-time data on North Korean missile launches, as cooperation among the three nations becomes increasingly important amid growing nuclear and missile threats from the North, Japan’s chief government spokesperson said Tuesday.
Yoon, Kishida vow better Seoul-Tokyo ties following summit
May 8, 2023 GMTSEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Monday called for officials to map out specific steps to hasten security and economic cooperation with Japan following his weekend summit in Seoul with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.
Japan leader expresses sympathy for Korean colonial victims
May 8, 2023 GMTSEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Japan’s prime minister expressed sympathy for the suffering of Korean forced laborers during Japan’s colonial rule, as he and his South Korean counterpart Sunday renewed their resolve to overcome historical grievances and strengthen cooperation in the face of shared challenges such as North Korea’s nuclear program.
Today in History: May 7, Germany’s surrender
May 7, 2023 GMTToday in History
Today is Sunday, May 7, the 127th day of 2023. There are 238 days left in the year.
Sweden, Australia, Thailand advance at International Crown
May 6, 2023 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The semifinal field is nearly set at the International Crown LPGA team event with one day of pool play to go as Sweden, Australia and Thailand all clinched spots and the United States swept both matches Friday to move to the verge of advancing.
U.S. splits with China on 1st day of International Crown
May 5, 2023 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — World No. 1 Nelly Korda and Lilia Vu rallied on the back nine to help the United States earn a split of its first two matches against China on Thursday at the International Crown team event.
S. Korean, Japanese officials meet ahead of leaders’ summit
May 3, 2023 GMTSEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Senior South Korean and Japanese officials on Wednesday discussed strengthening relations and coordinating responses to North Korea’s nuclear and missile threats in a meeting in Seoul ahead of a summit between the countries’ leaders.
Kishida plans to visit Yoon in South Korea before G-7
May 2, 2023 GMTTOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Tuesday he is arranging a trip to South Korea for talks with President Yoon Suk Yeol in return for his March visit to Tokyo, aiming to further strengthen their ties before the upcoming summit of the Group of Seven industrialized natioins.
DP World Tour Korea Championship Par Scores
April 29, 2023 GMTRobert Macintyre, Scotland 69-70-69_208 -8
Scott Jamieson, Scotland 73-65-71_209 -7
DP World Tour Korea Championship Scores
April 29, 2023 GMTRobert Macintyre, Scotland 69-70-69_208
Scott Jamieson, Scotland 73-65-71_209
N. Korea insults Biden, slams defense agreement with Seoul
April 29, 2023 GMTSEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The powerful sister of North Korea’s leader says her country would stage more provocative displays of its military might in response to a new U.S.-South Korean agreement to intensify nuclear deterrence to counter the North’s nuclear threat, which she insists shows their “extreme” hostility toward Pyongyang.
South Korea’s Yoon talks of nuclear threat at Harvard visit
April 28, 2023 GMTBOSTON (AP) — South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol delivered a speech and took questions at the Harvard Kennedy School in Cambridge on Friday where he spoke about the challenges facing his country including the threat of nuclear weapons from neighboring North Korea.
Japan to restore preferred trade status for South Korea
April 28, 2023 GMTTOKYO (AP) — Japan’s trade ministry on Friday said it has begun procedures to restore preferential trade status for South Korea, days after Seoul took a similar step for Tokyo and requested reciprocity, and more than three years after the countries downgraded each other during a bitter historical dispute.
Concerned about North Korea, South’s Yoon seeks more US help
April 27, 2023 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol urged ever more strengthening of the U.S.-led security alliance against nuclear-armed North Korea on Thursday, drawing cheers from Congress as he saluted the “great American heroes” who helped preserve his country's democracy in the Korean War.
Rozner shoots 63, early leader at Korea Championship
April 27, 2023 GMTINCHEON, South Korea (AP) — Antoine Rozner shot 9-under 63 and led the Korea Championship by four strokes after the first round of the European tour event on Thursday.
The bogey-free round tied the lowest in the Frenchman's professional career and contained nine birdies at Jack Nicklaus Golf Club — including six in his first nine holes.
Biden, Yoon warn N. Korea on nukes, unveil deterrence plan
April 27, 2023 GMTPresident Joe Biden and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol are set to sign an agreement that includes plans to have US nuclear-armed submarines make dock visits in South Korea for the first time in more than 40 years. The visits are a key element in deterring North Korea from carrying out an attack on its neighbor.
Medal of Honor recipient’s remains ID’d 73 years after Korea
April 26, 2023 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — The remains of a U.S. Army corporal killed during the Korean War and posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor have been identified 73 years after he was declared missing, President Joe Biden said Wednesday during a welcome ceremony at the White House for South Korea's president.
Ex-New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern to join Harvard
April 26, 2023 GMTCAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, who led her country through a devastating mass shooting, will be temporarily joining Harvard University later this year, Kennedy School Dean Douglas Elmendorf said Tuesday.
Yoon opens state visit with spotlight on space, mega deals
April 26, 2023 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol opened his state visit to Washington on Tuesday by touring a NASA facility with Vice President Kamala Harris as the Biden administration looks to deepen ties with a close ally that it sees as only growing in importance in an increasingly complicated Indo-Pacific.
Farmers rally over first lady’s comments on banning dog meat
April 25, 2023 GMTSEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Dozens of dog farmers in South Korea rallied Tuesday to criticize the country’s first lady over her reported comments that support a possible ban on dog meat consumption.
Biden to unveil new efforts to protect S. Korea from nukes
April 25, 2023 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will use this week's celebratory state visit by South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to underscore that the U.S.
Crabcakes, ribs, banana splits for S. Korea state dinner
April 25, 2023 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Crabcakes, beef short ribs and a deconstructed banana split have made the cut for this week's White House state dinner honoring South Korea's seven decades of relations with the United States.
South Korea restores Japan on trade ‘white list’
April 24, 2023 GMTSEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea formally restored Japan to its list of countries it gives preferential treatment in trade on Monday, three years after the neighbors downgraded each other’s trade status amid a diplomatic row fueled by historical grievances.
White House recruits Edward Lee as state dinner guest chef
April 21, 2023 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Chef Edward Lee says food, at its best, tells a story. And the story he wants told with the meal he's whipping up for next week's White House state dinner is of the deep connection between the United States and its ally South Korea.
North Korea calls its nukes ‘stark reality,’ criticizes G-7
April 21, 2023 GMTSEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea’s foreign minister on Friday called the Group of Seven wealthy democracies a “tool for ensuring the U.S. hegemony” as she lambasted the group’s recent call for the North’s denuclearization.