South Korea

June 14, 2021

Even fans in the US tuned in at 5:30 a.m. to watch the live BTS concert online. Culture critic Maria Sherman, author of "Larger Than Life: A History of Boy Bands from NKOTB to BTS," joins us to talk about BTS fandom.

The Big Fix

Climate activists get more strategic with their use of the courts

The World

June 03, 2021

There's a growing trend of activists using lawsuits to hold governments and powerful corporations accountable for their roles in climate change.

Top of The World

Prospects of a ceasefire offer hope to ending violence between Israel and Hamas

The World

May 20, 2021

Top of the World: Officials close to the negotiations between Israel and Hamas say a ceasefire could be announced in the next 24 hours as hostilities continue. And South Korean President Moon Jae-in is on a four-day visit to Washington, hoping to revive stalled talks with North Korea. Also, Russia assumes the chairmanship of the eight-nation Arctic Council bloc, as the US tries to oppose Moscow’s plans to set maritime rules.

COVID-19

Wealthy nations once lauded as successes lag in vaccinations

Associated Press

May 13, 2021

Some wealthy nations that were most praised last year for controlling the coronavirus are now lagging far behind in getting their people vaccinated — and some, especially in Asia, are seeing COVID-19 cases grow.

Environment

Japan to start releasing Fukushima water into sea in 2 years

Associated Press

April 13, 2021

Japan's government announced Tuesday it would start releasing treated radioactive water from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean in two years.

Climate Change

Can K-pop stars wield their celebrity to influence climate action?

The World

April 01, 2021

K-pop band Blackpink put out a climate change video expressing concern for the environment. Soon after its release, they were named cultural ambassadors to COP26, the upcoming United Nations’ climate talks in Glasgow.

Conflict & Justice

Growing fears of anti-Asian hate crimes following Atlanta shootings

The World

March 17, 2021

Top of The World: A series of deadly shootings in Atlanta on Tuesday evening is raising fears among Asian American communities after learning that six of the eight victims were women of Asian descent. And, a newly declassified US intelligence report found that Russian President Vladimir Putin authorized influence operations to help Donald Trump during the recent presidential election.

Lifestyle & Belief

South Korea’s baby boost for married couples excludes nontraditional families

The World

January 22, 2021

South Korea wants more couples to have babies — but not all families are equal. Same-sex marriage is banned, and there are no laws that protect the LGBTQ community from discrimination. Single mothers also face stigma.

Conflict & Justice

Iran starts 20% uranium enrichment, seizes tanker in strait

Associated Press

January 04, 2021

Iran on Monday began enriching uranium up to 20% at an underground facility and seized a South Korean-flagged oil tanker in the crucial Strait of Hormuz, further escalating tensions in the Middle East between Tehran and the West.

Top of The World

East Asia faces rising COVID-19 threat; UK truck drivers in test uproar; EU-China talks hit snag

The World

December 23, 2020

The coronavirus has crept back into parts of East Asia that had been widely regarded for handling the pandemic well. Thousands of truck drivers at the British port of Dover lashed out in an uproar over a shortage of COVID-19 tests. And, talks between the EU and China on how to roll back investment restrictions appear to have faltered.

South Korea

Dedicated BTS fans buy tickets to join virtual K-pop concert

Climate activists get more strategic with their use of the courts

Prospects of a ceasefire offer hope to ending violence between Israel and Hamas

Wealthy nations once lauded as successes lag in vaccinations

Japan to start releasing Fukushima water into sea in 2 years

Can K-pop stars wield their celebrity to influence climate action?

Growing fears of anti-Asian hate crimes following Atlanta shootings

South Korea’s baby boost for married couples excludes nontraditional families

Iran starts 20% uranium enrichment, seizes tanker in strait

East Asia faces rising COVID-19 threat; UK truck drivers in test uproar; EU-China talks hit snag

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