William Gallo

China vows retaliation after Trump raises tariffs

Wang Yi urges Washington to stop tariff war, claims Chinese support for multilateral world order

South Korean jets accidentally drop bombs on village, injuring 15

The accident occurred during US-South Korean military drills

China aims high on growth, but challenges loom

China on Wednesday set its economic growth target at 5%. That figure is unchanged from last year, despite mounting economic challenges, including escalating trade tensions with the United States. More from VOA’s Bill Gallo in Seoul.

As Yoon remakes South Korea’s right, lonely conservative pushes back

South Korea’s PPP confronts whether to continue Yoon’s legacy or choose a new path

North Korea rights groups face collapse amid US funding halt

Chinese apps face scrutiny in US but users keep scrolling 

Despite security, privacy concerns, Chinese apps remain a daily habit for many Americans

Japan’s Ishiba faces balancing act in first meeting with Trump

Meeting comes as Trump ramps up pressure on US allies and partners

Japan’s Ishiba to tread cautiously in first meeting with Trump

Meeting comes as Trump ramps up pressure on US allies and partners

DeepSeek vs. ChatGPT fuels debate over AI building blocks

Issue is how much control AI companies should have over models built on others’ data

South Korea’s Yoon detained, in first for country

South Korean authorities detained impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol early Wednesday. The move ends a weeks-long standoff over the current status of Yoon, who is being investigated for insurrection related to his short-lived declaration of martial law. More from VOA’s Bill Gallo in Seoul.

South Korea’s Yoon detained, a first for country

Following an early morning raid, Yoon appeared for questioning related to an insurrection probe

South Korean police raid Yoon's residence in fresh detention effort

Reports suggest authorities are prepared to use a much larger force — consisting of about 1,000 police officers — to detain Yoon than they did in their previous attempt nearly two weeks ago

How Yoon's martial law bid complicates US-South Korea ties

Fallout could impact ties under Trump administration, analysts warn

South Korean authorities halt attempt to arrest Yoon

Move follows tense, six-hour standoff

South Korean court issues detention warrant for Yoon

It's the first time a sitting South Korean president has faced arrest

South Korean court issues arrest warrant for Yoon

It’s the first arrest warrant issued for a sitting South Korean president

South Korea’s Yoon impeached over martial law attempt

The decision strips Yoon’s powers but is subject to judicial review

12 conservatives join opposition to impeach Yoon

South Korean lawmakers have impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over his attempt to impose martial law. In a vote Saturday, 12 conservatives joined the opposition to impeach. The country’s Constitutional Court will decide whether to formally remove Yoon from office. VOA's Bill Gallo in Seoul has more.

Korean journalists recount night of fear under Yoon’s martial law

Decree would have placed media under military control

South Korea’s leadership unclear as Yoon struggles to retain power