Jason Strother

Tearful reunion between families separated by the North and South Korean war.

North and South Korea renew plans to reunite families separated by war

South and North Korean families separated by more than six decades of war, will have another chance to reunite in October. A deal was reached between the two countries after nearly 24 hours of negotiations. Only 100 families will be selected from each side to meet. North and South Korea are legally still at war since the conflict from 1950-53 ended in a truce, rather than a peace treaty.

North and South Korea renew plans to reunite families separated by war
A South Korean woman wears a mask to prevent contracting Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS).   Five new cases were reported by the Health Ministry on Monday, taking the total to 150, the largest outbreak outside of Saudi Arabia. The ministry also sai

South Korea MERS outbreak blamed on hospital shopping

South Korea MERS outbreak blamed on hospital shopping
Lippert

What's behind the attack on the US Ambassador to South Korea?

What's behind the attack on the US Ambassador to South Korea?
Students from a high school cheer for their seniors in front of a college entrance examination hall before the exam begins in Seoul, South Korea.

South Korea falls silent for college entrance exams — but students still feel the pressure

South Korea falls silent for college entrance exams — but students still feel the pressure
Yellow ribbons adorn portraits of South Korean students who died in the mid-April ferry disaster. South Korean prosecutors on Monday sought the death penalty for Lee Joon-seok, 68, the captain of the ferry that capsized in April, leaving 304 people dead o

South Korea considers the death penalty for the man who shipwrecked a ferry

South Korea considers the death penalty for the man who shipwrecked a ferry
A Christmas'tree' just south of the demilitarised zone (DMZ) separating the two Koreas in Gimpo, west of Seoul as seen on December 21, 2010

South Korea pulls down a huge Christmas tree that stood on its border with the North

Kim Jong-Un has apparently been watching The Grinch Who Stole Christmas. After North Korea threatened yet again to bomb a huge tower lit up like a Christmas tree, South Korea finally took it down. But the timing seems fishy to observers.

South Korea pulls down a huge Christmas tree that stood on its border with the North

South Korea's president goes on national TV to apologize for the ferry disaster

South Koreans are angry about the hundreds of people who died in last month's ferry disaster. In an effort to try to ameliorate the situation, South Korean President Park Geun-Hye went on national TV to apologize for the disaster and to vow changes to make sure it doesn't happen again.

South Korea's president goes on national TV to apologize for the ferry disaster
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Blame for the South Korean ferry sinking is swirling around the captain

Today, the country's president called the actions of the captain and crew of the ferry "tantamount to murder." More details of the tragedy are emerging which seem to point to a series of bad decisions after the ship began sinking.

Blame for the South Korean ferry sinking is swirling around the captain

When money's tight, the $6 latte is one of the first things to go for South Koreans

South Koreans have been consuming high-end coffee drinks like crazy, until recently. Now an economic slump is pushing against the lattes.

When money's tight, the $6 latte is one of the first things to go for South Koreans

North Koreans Substituting Crystal Meth for Medication

North Koreans have been using crystal meth as a substitute for expensive and hard to get medicines. But reporter Jason Strother tells host Marco Werman that the drug is creating a serious addiction problem.

North Koreans Substituting Crystal Meth for Medication

South Korean Border Workers Prevented from Entering Kaesong Industrial Complex

North Korea reportedly moved a missile of "considerable range" to its eastern coast. The move could be in preparation for a military attack on U-S or South Korean targets in the region, though observers still think that's unlikely.

South Korean Border Workers Prevented from Entering Kaesong Industrial Complex

Koreans Celebrate Christmas with Mass Blind Dating Flash Mob

Koreans Celebrate Christmas with Mass Blind Dating Flash Mob

Rev. Sun Myung Moon's Overtures Toward North Korea

Rev. Sun Myung Moon, whose followers are known as "Moonies," was a controversial religious leader who proclaimed to be the Messiah. He met with many world leaders during his life, including North Korea's Kim Il-Sung.

Rev. Sun Myung Moon's Overtures Toward North Korea

From North Korean Propagandist to Satirist in Exile: The Work of Song Byeok

Song Byeok does satirical art critical of the North Korean regime, including a painting of Marilyn Monroe's body, with the head of Kim Jong Il.

From North Korean Propagandist to Satirist in Exile: The Work of Song Byeok
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North Korea's 'Legendary' and Ficitional Punk Rock Band

North Korea's 'Legendary' and Ficitional Punk Rock Band