Kim Jong Un's Sister Makes First Appearance In South Korea For Olympics
The influential sibling to North Korea's secretive leader has also met with South Korean President Moon Jae-in.
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Pence Starts Asia Trip Amid Signs Of Strain With South Korea
The vice president visited Tokyo Wednesday. The U.S. and Japan both favor hard-line policies toward North Korea but South Korea wants dialogue and has welcomed the North's team to the Winter Olympics.
Pence Hints At 'Toughest' Economic Sanctions Yet Against North Korea
The vice president made the remarks on a visit to Japan before heading to South Korea to attend the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang.
Vice President Pence To Keep Pressure On North Korea, Despite South Korean Warming
As Pence heads to South Korea to represent the U.S. at the Winter Olympics, he plans to counter North Korea's media messaging and push allies to maintain pressure on the nation.
White House Scuttles Ambassador Pick Apparently Over View On North Korea Policy
Victor Cha, the top candidate for ambassador to South Korea, voiced his opinion that a pre-emptive strike against North Korea could be very dangerous. He is no longer being considered for the post.
North Korean Women's Hockey Players Arrive To Begin Olympic Training With South
Twelve members of the team crossed the DMZ dressed in red, white and blue team parkas emblazoned with the North Korean flag. They will compete as part of a unified North-South team next month.
In South Korea, A Backlash Against Olympics Cooperation With The North
"We oppose, we oppose, we oppose," shouted protesters as North Korea's advance team arrived. Thousands signed petitions against a joint women's hockey team. The president's approval rating has fallen.
Majority Of Americans See Trump's First Year As A Failure
A new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist survey finds Americans believe Trump has divided the nation in his first year as president. But people who backed him in 2016 continue to be firmly behind him.
North Korea's Olympic Hopefuls Include A Pair Of Figure Skaters
Pair skaters Ryom Tae Ok, 18, and Kim Ju Sik, 25, qualified last year for the Winter Games. They'll learn this weekend whether they'll compete in Pyeongchang.
North Korean Athletes Will March With South Koreans At Pyeongchang Olympics
The two countries will also form a unified women's hockey team to compete in the Winter Olympics in February. The North will send a cheering squad to support its delegation.