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Putin to visit North Korea, closer defense ties in sight

Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to visit North Korea – the latest sign of deepening ties between Moscow and Pyongyang. The visit could involve more than just handshakes, as VOA’s Bill Gallo reports from Seoul, South Korea

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A riveting exploration of Taiwan's uncertain political landscape. With a new president navigating a deeply troubled relationship with China, the stakes have never been higher. This week on The Inside Story: The Future of Taiwan.

North, South Korea wage psychological warfare

Inter-Korean relations have sunk to their lowest level in years as both countries intensify cross-border psychological warfare. The developments began with North Korea sending waste-filled balloons into the South. VOA’s William Gallo has more details from near the Korean border.

South Korea to restore border military activities, after North’s balloon launches

Announcement formally kills a tension-reducing 2018 military agreement between the two Koreas.

Despite differences, US and China keep dialogue going at Singapore meeting

U.S. and Chinese defense officials offered competing visions for Asia, even as they agreed to keep channels open during the three-day? Shangri-La security summit that wrapped up Sunday in Singapore, as VOA’s William Gallo reports from Seoul, South Korea. (Camera: William Gallo)

Analysts see signs of strain in North Korea-China ties

Apparent rift between two allies emerged as North Korea’s latest attempt to launch military spy satellite interrupted major diplomatic initiative by China

Analysts see signs of strain in North Korea-China ties

Tensions between North Korea and China surfaced publicly this week for the first time in years. The apparent rift between the two allies emerged as North Korea’s attempt to launch a spy satellite interrupted a major diplomatic initiative by Beijing.

North Korea sends poop-filled balloons into South

Pyongyang had promised to float 'mounds of wastepaper and filth' into South.

China, South Korea, Japan revive dialogue in Seoul

Asian powers pledge ‘practical cooperation’ while navigating touchy issues

South Korea, Japan, China eye practical wins at rare summit

Goal is to manage, if not mend, frayed relations, analysts say

South Korea-Japan ties tested by dispute over Line app

Row throws up new hurdle for President Yoon's pursuit of closer relations with Tokyo

Trump's possible return reignites South Korea nuclear debate

Some fear the ex-president would bring major changes to the U.S.-South Korea alliance

South Korea raises terror alert following reported North Korea threat

Seoul was reportedly warned of unspecified threats against its overseas diplomats

Blinken warns China over support for Russia’s war efforts

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Washington is “fully prepared” to impose sanctions over China’s support for Russia’s defense industry. His comments came Friday, following a meeting in Beijing with Chinese President Xi Jinping. More from VOA’s Bill Gallo in Seoul, South Korea.

Blinken warns China over support for Russia’s war efforts

Under Biden, US reimagines Asian alliances as 'lattice' fence

Officials in Biden's administration say it could have big implications as they try to create durable plan to respond to China's growing power

South Korean opposition wins legislative election, deepens political deadlock

If confirmed, results are likely to preserve the same basic dynamic that existed before the election, and major shifts in foreign policy aren’t expected.

Exit polls show opposition gains in South Korean legislative election

Wednesday’s vote caps bitter campaign between allies of conservative President Yoon Suk Yeol, opposition forces led by rival Lee Jae-myung.

US, Japan eye alliance upgrades during Biden-Kishida meeting

The changes seek to ensure adequate military coordination during a conflict

Why Russia voted to end UN panel that monitors North Korea sanctions

Move could be turning point in global efforts to restrain Pyongyang’s nuclear program