North Korean leader Kim led rocket drills that simulated a nuclear counterattack State media described the drill as aimed at demonstrating the strength and diverse attack means of North Korea's nuclear forces amid deepening tensions with the United States and South Korea. The Associated Press
Korean food gets a Michelin-starred makeover in Seoul restaurants South Korea's restaurants are fine-tuning traditional dishes and adding the taste of culinary success to the trophy chest of Korean cultural power. Anthony Kuhn Play AudioListen 6 mins
South Korea says the North has again fired artillery shells near their sea border The new round of artillery drills near the two countries' disputed sea boundary came a day after the North's similar exercises prompted South Korea to respond with its own firing drills. The Associated Press
What North Korea's shift toward Russia means for its global strategy Since the collapse of nuclear talks between Pyongyang and Washington in 2019, analysts see a major shift in North Korea's foreign relations. It has turned increasingly to Moscow. Anthony Kuhn Play AudioListen 4 mins
South Korea teachers seek protection from harassment by students' parents Many South Korean teachers say they have suffered from parents' harassment and excessive demands. This summer, they came out to the streets voicing anger and demanding protection for their rights. Se Eun Gong
Fewer North Korean defectors reach South Korea, and questions grow about unification Just 67 North Korean defectors arrived last year. Inter-Korean dialogue and exchange have ground to a halt. Seoul's Unification Ministry has a new, hawkish head who wants to change the agency's role. Se Eun Gong
As living memories of the Korean War fade, its consequences become clearer As most Korean War vets are well into their 90s, they still struggle with America's perceptions of what has been called "the Forgotten War." Quil Lawrence Play AudioListen 4 mins
An American becomes the youngest to debut in the Women's World Cup — for South Korea Casey Phair of New Jersey, 16, came in late in the second half for South Korea in its match against Colombia to make her World Cup debut. NPR Staff
The guy who ate a $120,000 banana in an art museum says he was just hungry The banana installation by artist Maurizio Cattelan evokes everything from slapstick comedy to global trade. But to a college student, it was a reminder of how very hungry he was. Bill Chappell
North Korea says it test-fired 4 missiles a day after the U.S. held defense drills The launch comes a day after the U.S. and South Korea held tabletop exercises simulating a North Korean nuclear attack. Anthony Kuhn
