
New South Korea leader takes oath, hints at bid to lure Kim back to talks
Yoon Suk-yeol was elected by voters fed up with his predecessor's moderate stance on the country's nuclear-armed neighbor. He says "the door to dialogue will remain open."
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Yoon Suk-yeol was elected by voters fed up with his predecessor's moderate stance on the country's nuclear-armed neighbor. He says "the door to dialogue will remain open."
The launch came just days after Kim Jong Un vowed to bolster his nuclear arsenal "at the fastest possible pace," and threatened to use it against rivals.
Kim Jong Un expressed "firm will" to continue developing his nuclear-armed military, North Korea's official news agency said.
The country's leader, Kim Jong Un, also vowed to bolster his nuclear forces at "maximum speed."
North Korea has carried out its 12th missile launch of the year. The launch comes as the U.S. and South Korea begin joint military exercises. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
North Korea claimed it successfully test-fired a new type of nuclear-capable missile over the weekend.
North Korea claims it successfully tested a new type of missile over the weekend. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports from Tokyo about why many are concerned about nuclear tests down the road. Then, Vlad Duthiers and Lana Zak speak with CBS News contributor Isaac Stone Fish about what we can tell from North Korea's latest launch and the increase in its tests this year.
North Korea claimed to have fired a new long-range missile with worrying capabilities, but defense officials say it was really an ICBM last tested in 2017.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says he is ready to discuss the possibility of neutral status for his country ahead of peace talks with Russia. This comes as Ukrainian intelligence suggests Russia may try to split Ukraine in two, similar to North and South Korea. CBS News reporter Mary Ilyushina joins CBS News' Tanya Rivero from Latvia with more.
It could apparently reach the entire U.S. and may be capable of carrying multiple warheads to several targets and help it overwhelm missile defenses.
Lawmakers approved the $8.6 billion, 5-year host-nation budget amid rising threats from China, North Korea and Russia.
The White House is condemning the launch of what's thought to be North Korea's largest ever intercontinental ballistic missile, capable of reaching the U.S. David Martin has more details.
North Korea has fired an international ballistic missile with long-range capabilities. South Korea quickly responded with live-fire drills of its own. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin joined "Red and Blue" to discuss the launches and the latest casualty numbers from the war in Ukraine.
It would be Pyongyang's first ICBM test since 2017 and the latest in a recent series of weapons tests apparently meant to advance its arsenal and pressure Washington over a deepening freeze in nuclear negotiations.
Pentagon press secretary John Kirby, who is in Brussels meeting with U.S. allies, spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBS News about new sanctions the U.S. is imposing on Russia, the troubles Russian troops are facing and the U.S. response to North Korea's latest missile test.
North Korea launched what is believed to have been an intercontinental ballistic missile into the sea Thursday. CBS News foreign correspondent Lucy Craft joins "CBS News Mornings" from Tokyo with more.
The test came amid speculation that Pyongyang is preparing to test its longest-range ICBM in what would be its most significant provocation in years.
U.S. intelligence officials said Russian President Vladimir Putin sees the war in Ukraine as one he cannot lose. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis joins "Red & Blue" with more on what was said during the annual worldwide threats hearing held Tuesday.
President Biden met with Colombian President Iván Duque Márquez at the White House as the U.S. seeks to further economically isolate Russia. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins "Red & Blue" to discuss.
North and South Korea are still technically at war, seventy years after the Korean war officially ended. A two-and-a-half-mile wide buffer zone, the DMZ separates the two countries. It's a no-go area for humans, which has made it a rare haven for wildlife. Elizabeth Palmer visits the DMZ with South Korean biologist Seung Kim to scout for animals and hear how lasting peace – while good for people – is a looming threat to nature
North Korea fired two suspected ballistic missiles into the sea on Monday morning. If confirmed, this would be the country's fourth successful test this year. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
U.S. officials are warning that North Korea is testing components for a new intercontinental ballistic missile capable of striking anywhere in the United States. North Korea has ramped up its ballistic missile testing since the start of the new year. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
On December 16, 2011, North Korea's Kim Jong Il died and two days later, his 27-year-old son ascended to the role of supreme leader. Elizabeth Palmer spoke with a North Korean defector in Seoul and took a look back at the 10-year rule of Kim Jong Un.
Pentagon enhancing intelligence gathering and missile defense readiness in the region after Kim Jong Un regime tests components for a huge new missile.
After years of left-leaning leadership bent on forging diplomacy with North Korea, the key U.S. ally appears set to change its stance on "rude boy" Kim.
Todd Lyons, head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, said the shooter "fired indiscriminately" into the ICE field office in Dallas and vehicles stationed there.
The case underscores Washington's intensified targeting of Mexican cartels and marks an expansion in the way U.S. counterterrorism policy is applied.
A malfunctioning escalator and teleprompter at the United Nations' headquarters drew President Trump's frustration.
The Trump administration faced a legal setback in its push to cut off funding to "sanctuary" cities and states
One person was killed and two people are in critical condition after a shooting at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) field office in Dallas, authorities said.
Decker, a 32-year-old former Army soldier, was accused in May of killing his three daughters, 9-year-old Paityn Decker, 8-year-old Evelyn Decker and 5-year-old Olivia Decker.
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa told CBS News that Israel's actions put "the interests of the U.S. and its strategic allies at risk."
Eight former inspectors general who were fired by President Trump in January sued to get their jobs back.
The buyers of distressed brick-and-mortar companies like RadioShack and Modell's Sporting Goods, are accused of running a Ponzi scheme.