The Chinese government confirmed on Thursday that Michael Spavor was under investigation by the Dandong Bureau of Chinese State Security for “suspicion of jeopardizing China’s national security,” Chinese newspaper Global Times reporte…
Author: Thomas Maresca, Special to USA TODAY
US imposes new sanctions on three North Korea officials, including Kim Jong Un’s right-hand man
The United States imposed new sanctions on three top North Korean officials – including Kim Jong Un’s right-hand man – over the country’s continuing human rights abuses, brutal censorship and the death last year of American pris…
Trump ‘likes’ Kim Jong Un, says South Korean President Moon Jae-in
Moon Jae-in was en routeto New Zealandfrom the Group of 20 Summit in Argentina.
French official Benoit Quennedey arrested, accused of spying for North Korea
Benoit Quennedey has written books and essays on North Koreaand traveled extensively to the isolated nation since 2005.
North Korea tests new ‘ultramodern tactical weapon’ amid stalled diplomatic efforts
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the successful testing of a “newly developed ultramodern tactical weapon,” state media reported Friday.
Indonesian Lion Air passenger plane crashes into sea with 189 on board
The plane was a brand-new Boeing 737 MAX 8 that was delivered to the low-cost carrier in August.
N. Korea’s human rights record remains poor, says UN official
A top UN official says the “human rights situation at the moment has not changed on the ground in North Korea.” despite progress on peace and security.
Kim Jong Un, Moon Jae-in hold inter-Korean summit as fragile peace process hangs in the balance
South Korean President Moon Jae-in is trying to help resolve a stalemate with the U.S.over North Korea’s nuclear program, as well as bring momentum to his efforts to improve inter-Korean relations and expand economic ties with Pyongyang.
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‘Today our boys are coming home’: Presumed remains of US soldiers returned by North Korea arrive in Hawaii
Vice President Mike Pence welcomed home 55 sets of remainsbelieved to be Americansoldiers who didn’t make it home more than 60 years ago after fighting in the Korean War.
North and South Korea agree to form first unified Olympic team
The agreement came during a third round of talks between the rivalKoreas.