After an exciting revival, diplomatic relations between North Korea and the United States are sputtering to a standstill — and it’s largely because the US won’t budge on sanctions, some experts say.
Six South Koreans tell us about their first memories of conflict, their impressions of North Korea and whether or not they think Seoul and Pyongyang are on the path to reunification.
Backlash from taxi-drivers and government regulations in Asia's fourth-biggest economy have hampered new transport services launched by US-based Uber Technologies and domestic startups.
North and South Korean leaders dined on a bowl of buckwheat noodles submerged in a chilly, savory broth during their meeting in Pyongyang. Korean restaurant owners say there's been a resurgence of interest in the soup.
After three days of talks between the leaders of North and South Korea, spirits are high and promises are many. And South Korean leader Kim Jong-un wants another direct meeting with President Donald Trump.
North Korea said on Wednesday it would permanently abolish its key missile facilities in the presence of foreign experts, the latest gesture by leader Kim Jong-un to revive faltering talks with Washington over his country's nuclear program.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un said his "historic" summit with US President Donald Trump in Singapore stabilized regional security, and that he expects progress to continue.
Three months ago, President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un were shaking hands. Now, things appear to be on the verge of falling apart.
Energy companies frequently inject wastewater deep underground to avoid polluting drinking water sources. This process is responsible for a surge of earthquakes in Oklahoma and other regions.
The Demilitarized Zone between North and South Korea is both a potential conflict zone and a tourist destination. An official South Korean tourism site notes more than a million people visit the DMZ every year.
The Shinchonji Church of Jesus was founded in South Korea back in 1984 by a man whose followers call him, "the promised pastor." The group has grown in its home country and expanded into Western nations. But not without notoriety.
The Korean American community is standing by a new statue honoring thousands of "comfort women," or sex slaves, used by Japanese soldiers during World War II. Japanese conservatives say the statue has to go. And both sides are taking the issue to the White House.
Primetime dramas in South Korea — known as K-Dramas — are filled with implausible story lines, complete with romantic twists and turns. They’ve been popular in Asia for years, but thanks to online streaming websites, they’re now gaining a cult-like following in the US.
In recent months, hundreds of people fleeing the war in Yemen have arrived at a tourist destination off the coast of South Korea. But neither the government in Seoul, or the South Korean public, seems to want them to stay.
After three days of talks between the leaders of North and South Korea, spirits are high and promises are many. And South Korean leader Kim Jong-un wants another direct meeting with President Donald Trump.
Seoul, the capital of South Korea, has more megachurches than any other city in the world. But right now, Protestant evangelical leaders in South Korea don’t have the best reputation.
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Culture
This apocalyptic Korean Christian group goes by different names. Critics say it's just a cult.
PRI's The World
July 11, 2017
The Shinchonji Church of Jesus was founded in South Korea back in 1984 by a man whose followers call him, "the promised pastor." The group has grown in its home country and expanded into Western nations. But not without notoriety.
Global Politics
A California statue stirs passions in South Korea and ire in Japan
PRI's The World
January 29, 2014
The Korean American community is standing by a new statue honoring thousands of "comfort women," or sex slaves, used by Japanese soldiers during World War II. Japanese conservatives say the statue has to go. And both sides are taking the issue to the White House.
Culture
Why every Korean kid knows not to keep the fan on over night
PRI's The World
November 04, 2014
There's a superstition that Korean parents tell their kids: If you go to sleep with an electric fan running in your room, you might die.
Arts, Culture & Media
Your next big, addictive TV series could be from South Korea
PRI's The World
February 20, 2014
Primetime dramas in South Korea — known as K-Dramas — are filled with implausible story lines, complete with romantic twists and turns. They’ve been popular in Asia for years, but thanks to online streaming websites, they’re now gaining a cult-like following in the US.
Justice
They came to America as adoptees but were never made US citizens
PRI's The World
December 31, 2015
How a quirk in US law led to thousands of international adoptees becoming stateless.
A protest against Yemeni refugees reveals how South Korea has been 'educated to think about foreigners'
PRI's The World
July 05, 2018
In recent months, hundreds of people fleeing the war in Yemen have arrived at a tourist destination off the coast of South Korea. But neither the government in Seoul, or the South Korean public, seems to want them to stay.
Global Politics
Inter-Korean summit produces 'totally unprecedented' results
GlobalPost
September 20, 2018
After three days of talks between the leaders of North and South Korea, spirits are high and promises are many. And South Korean leader Kim Jong-un wants another direct meeting with President Donald Trump.
Music
K-pop’s gross double standard for women
GlobalPost
April 25, 2016
The Korean pop music empire is now perhaps the country's biggest export, yet the product it peddles is all too often incredibly sexist.
Conflict
South Korea makes a bold move with a former ‘comfort woman’ at its state dinner with the US and Japan
PRI's The World
November 08, 2017
South Korea sent a provocative message to Japan and the US by inviting a former "comfort woman" to a state dinner with President Donald Trump.
Religion
The biggest megachurch on Earth and South Korea's ‘crisis of evangelism’
PRI's The World
May 01, 2017
Seoul, the capital of South Korea, has more megachurches than any other city in the world. But right now, Protestant evangelical leaders in South Korea don’t have the best reputation.