Life is slowly getting back to normal but the film industry is still hurting
Rescheduling is in response to new group of infections that appears to be spreading across Seoul and other regions
Funding cut could lead to surge in infectious diseases, including polio
The World Health Organization has warned countries to prepare for the spread of the new coronavirus
North Koreans with disabilities may face disproportionate risk because of sanctions
Faced with discrimination and lacking support from their country’s leaders some in South Korea’s LGBTQI community have found acceptance and protection in a place where they can express themselves without fear of judgement
Office parties in South Korea make many women feel uncomfortable, but the Me Too movement is helping change that
Residents of a rural South Korean village vow to block the deployment of the THAAD missile defense system
A relatively small number of Syrians have sought protection in South Korea, but only a few have been officially recognized as refugees
Outcry prompted by call to reopen foreign-owned mine with checkered history as upstream dam that blocks toxic waste from that abandoned copper mine deteriorates
China and the Philippines both claim maritime rights in the South China Sea. That includes the right to fish in those waters. Jason Strother reports on how the Philippines is catching Chinese nationals it says are illegal poachers. He has the story from Palawan province.
Southeast Asian countries claim China has illegally seized territory in the Spratly islands. It is especially a concern for a Philippine mayor who says Beijing is occupying parts of his municipality. Jason Strother reports from the capital of Palawan province, Puerto Princesa.
Beijing's armed forces have built a cluster of artificial islands within what’s known internationally as Spratlys
When some South Koreans hear the way North Koreans speak, they say it sounds old fashioned or even a little strange
Governments of Koreas give international delegation of women peace activists permission to pass through heavily fortified border, but some critics say symbolic crossing only benefits Pyongyang
As South Korea marks anniversary of one of nation's deadliest maritime accidents, ferry remains on ocean floor with nine bodies still missing
Officials say they hope to turn Manila into the next Macau, which has long been Asia’s gambling hub
Tourism is a multi-billion dollar industry in the Philippines. Close to five million foreign visitors traveled there last year, perhaps lured by the country’s tropical beaches. But Jason Strother reports from Manila that the country hopes to entice more travelers to stay indoors and spend money inside new casinos.
Law was created to stop spread of communist North Korea’s influence, but critics say recent attack on US ambassador shows it does little to keep anyone safe
The Philippines has around one and a half million licensed gun owners. It also has a high rate of violent crime compared to its neighbors in Southeast Asia. Jason Strother reports from Manila on the country’s debate over firearms and their link to crime.
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