Se Eun Gong

In this photo provided by the North Korean government, its leader Kim Jong Un (front right) visits a new facility to produce nuclear bomb fuels at an undisclosed place in North Korea on June 3. The content of this image is as provided and cannot be independently verified.

South Korea ditches 'denuclearization-first' strategy. What will Pyongyang do next?

Se Eun Gong

South Korea is moving away from its policy of prioritizing the immediate denuclearization of North Korea. But despite that shift, experts doubt Pyongyang will return to the negotiating table.

Rescuers search for survivors after earthquake in Japan

Se Eun Gong

At least 13 people were killed after a 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck southwestern Japan Tuesday. Rescuers are searching collapsed buildings for survivors.

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Nuclear submarine arms race heats up between North and South Korea

Se Eun Gong

North Korea's state media released photos Thursday of what it said was the hull of a nuclear submarine. Its leader denounced South Korea's plans to build its own subs as "an offensive act."

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One year on from martial law crisis, South Korea celebrates its democracy's resilience

Anthony Kuhn, Se Eun Gong

One year on from failed presidential power grab, South Korea celebrates its resilient democracy, and tries to heal deep political divisions.

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How U.S.-China tensions leave countries like South Korea stuck in the middle

Se Eun Gong

President Trump met with President Xi on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit last week. APEC's host, South Korea, is carefully balancing its relations with the U.S. and China.

'I was so stunned': Brokers for North Korean defectors investigated for espionage

Se Eun Gong

Many North Korean defectors in South Korea use a secret network of brokers to stay connected to those back home. But recently, South Korea investigated some of those brokers for espionage.

'I was so stunned': Brokers for North Korean defectors investigated for espionage

Se Eun Gong

Many North Korean defectors in South Korea use a secret network of brokers to stay connected to those back home. But recently, South Korea investigated some of those brokers for espionage.