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North Korea’s Kim, daughter welcomed in Beijing by top Chinese officials, KCNA reports

Kim Jong-un and his daughter Ju-ae were welcomed by senior Chinese officials in Beijing, KCNA reports, in a rare real-time update on the North Korean leader’s travels.

Taylor mayor says Samsung’s Texas plant could launch ahead of schedule

Taylor Mayor Dwayne Ariola says Samsung’s Texas chip plant could begin production ahead of schedule, driven by a Tesla deal and local expansion plans.

North Korea’s participation in China’s Victory Day ceremony highlights shifting diplomatic landscape

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un will attend China’s Victory Day ceremony with Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin, signaling deeper ties with Beijing and Moscow amid shifting regional diplomacy.

Kim Jong-un, Putin to attend China’s 80th Victory Day celebration

Kim Jong-un and Vladimir Putin will attend China’s Victory Day celebrations in Beijing on September 3, marking the 80th anniversary of victory over Japan.

Asiana Airlines adjusts flight schedule on Los Angeles route OZ201 and OZ202 to operate under new times starting Sept. 1

Asiana Airlines will adjust the schedule of its Incheon–Los Angeles route beginning September 1, affecting flights OZ201 (Incheon–Los Angeles) and OZ202 (Los Angeles–Incheon). The...

President Lee visits Philly Shipyard, says Korean and U.S. shipbuilding industries will grow together

President Lee Jae Myung visited Philly Shipyard, emphasizing Korea U.S. shipbuilding cooperation as part of a $150 billion plan tied to recent trade talks.

U.S. imposes sanctions on firms and individuals funding North Korea weapons

The U.S. Treasury sanctioned North Korean individuals, companies, and a Russian national for using overseas IT workers to fund Pyongyang’s weapons programs.

South Korean President Lee asks Trump to become ‘peacemaker’ on North Korea

During their first summit, South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung urged Donald Trump to act as peacemaker on North Korea, while both leaders advanced trade and defense cooperation.

North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-un observes missile launch ahead of Korea-U.S. summit

Kim Jong-un oversaw the launch of new surface-to-air missiles on August 23, a move seen as a counter to allied drills and summits ahead of the Korea-U.S. meeting.

Ahead of Lee summit, Trump says there seems to be a ‘purge or revolution’ in South Korea

Hours before his White House summit with Lee Jae Myung, Donald Trump suggested a “purge or revolution” may be unfolding in South Korea, raising questions as the two leaders prepared to discuss trade and investment.