Kim Tong-hyung
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Covering the Koreas for The Associated Press since 2014. Opinions are mine. Reach me at tkim@ap.org
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Taiwan has evacuated 8,300 people and closed schools before a tropical storm brushes the southern part of the island later Wednesday.
Taiwan evacuates 8,300 and shuts schools before tropical storm brushes island
Taiwan has evacuated 8,300 people and closed schools before a tropical storm brushes the southern part of the island later Wednesday.
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November 12, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Taiwan has evacuated 8,300 people and closed schools before a tropical storm brushes the southern part of the island later Wednesday.
President Donald Trump’s aggressive trade and immigration policies are undermining relationships that have been cornerstones of American foreign policy to counter China's growing influence, eroding years of diplomatic investments spanning administrations.
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Trump is upsetting the US allies needed to counter China
President Donald Trump's trade and immigration policies are straining key international relationships, especially with South Korea and India.
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September 10, 2025 at 5:55 AM
President Donald Trump’s aggressive trade and immigration policies are undermining relationships that have been cornerstones of American foreign policy to counter China's growing influence, eroding years of diplomatic investments spanning administrations.
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"Over the past quarter century, American tech companies to a large degree designed and built China’s surveillance state, playing a far greater role in enabling human rights abuses than previously known, an Associated Press investigation found."
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Silicon Valley enabled brutal mass detention and surveillance in China, internal documents show
U.S. technology firms such as IBM, Dell and Cisco largely designed and built China’s surveillance state, an AP investigation finds. The tech companies deny wrongdoing.
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September 10, 2025 at 4:09 AM
"Over the past quarter century, American tech companies to a large degree designed and built China’s surveillance state, playing a far greater role in enabling human rights abuses than previously known, an Associated Press investigation found."
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The last photos taken by Mariam Dagga show the damaged stairwell outside a hospital in the Gaza Strip where she would be killed by an Israeli strike moments later.
Journalist Mariam Dagga's final images show where she was killed by an Israeli strike in Gaza
The last photos taken by Mariam Dagga show the damaged stairwell outside a hospital in the Gaza Strip where she would be killed by an Israeli strike moments later.
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August 29, 2025 at 9:00 AM
The last photos taken by Mariam Dagga show the damaged stairwell outside a hospital in the Gaza Strip where she would be killed by an Israeli strike moments later.
SEOUL (AP) — A 52-year-old woman who was adopted to France in 1984 without her biological parents’ consent has filed for compensation from South Korea’s government, citing how authorities fraudulently documented her as an orphan although she had a family.
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Woman seeks compensation from South Korea over her forced adoption to France in 1984
A South Korean woman adopted to France in 1984 without her parents' consent is seeks compensation from South Korea's government.
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August 27, 2025 at 12:02 PM
SEOUL (AP) — A 52-year-old woman who was adopted to France in 1984 without her biological parents’ consent has filed for compensation from South Korea’s government, citing how authorities fraudulently documented her as an orphan although she had a family.
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Lee faces a pivotal foreign policy test barely two months after taking office, with back-to-back summits in Tokyo and Washington that reflect the wider struggle of U.S. allies to navigate Trump’s unilateral push to redefine postwar orders on trade, security and alliances.
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South Korea's Lee must navigate the ‘Trump risk’ at key summits in Japan and US
Barely two months into office, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung faces a pivotal foreign policy test, heading into back-to-back summits in Tokyo and Washington that reflect the wider struggle of U....
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August 22, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Lee faces a pivotal foreign policy test barely two months after taking office, with back-to-back summits in Tokyo and Washington that reflect the wider struggle of U.S. allies to navigate Trump’s unilateral push to redefine postwar orders on trade, security and alliances.
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South Korea’s new liberal president, Lee Jae Myung, said he will seek to restore a 2018 military agreement with North Korea aimed at reducing border tensions and urged Pyongyang to respond to Seoul’s efforts to rebuild trust and revive dialogue.
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South Korea’s president vows to restore 2018 inter-Korean military agreement to ease tensions
South Korea’s new liberal president, Lee Jae Myung, says he will seek to restore a 2018 military agreement with North Korea aimed at reducing border tensions and urged Pyongyang to respond to Seoul’s ...
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August 15, 2025 at 3:47 AM
South Korea’s new liberal president, Lee Jae Myung, said he will seek to restore a 2018 military agreement with North Korea aimed at reducing border tensions and urged Pyongyang to respond to Seoul’s efforts to rebuild trust and revive dialogue.
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South Korea’s Supreme Court rejected a 30 million won ($21,600) damage claim by a US composer who accused a Korean kids content company of plagiarizing his version of “Baby Shark,” ending a six-year legal battle over the globally popular tune known for its catchy “doo doo doo doo doo doo” hook.
South Korean Supreme Court dismisses US composer's 'Baby Shark' copyright claim
South Korea’s Supreme Court has rejected a 30 million won damage claim by an American composer who accused a South Korean kids content company of plagiarizing his version of “Baby Shark.”
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August 14, 2025 at 7:53 AM
South Korea’s Supreme Court rejected a 30 million won ($21,600) damage claim by a US composer who accused a Korean kids content company of plagiarizing his version of “Baby Shark,” ending a six-year legal battle over the globally popular tune known for its catchy “doo doo doo doo doo doo” hook.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will meet Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba next week before flying to Washington for a summit with President Donald Trump, underscoring how Trump’s push to reset global trade is drawing the often-feuding neighbors closer. (AP)
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South Korean president will meet Japanese leader ahead of summit with Trump
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will meet Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba in Tokyo next week before flying to Washington for a summit with U.S.
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August 13, 2025 at 11:22 AM
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will meet Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba next week before flying to Washington for a summit with President Donald Trump, underscoring how Trump’s push to reset global trade is drawing the often-feuding neighbors closer. (AP)
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"Lee’s meeting with Ishiba is clearly intended as preparation for the tougher challenge of the summit with Trump, who has unsettled allies and partners with tariff hikes and demands to reduce reliance on the U.S."
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South Korean president will meet Japanese leader ahead of summit with Trump
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will meet Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba in Tokyo next week before flying to Washington for a summit with U.S.
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August 13, 2025 at 9:26 AM
"Lee’s meeting with Ishiba is clearly intended as preparation for the tougher challenge of the summit with Trump, who has unsettled allies and partners with tariff hikes and demands to reduce reliance on the U.S."
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"Lee’s meeting with Ishiba is clearly intended as preparation for the tougher challenge of the summit with Trump, who has unsettled allies and partners with tariff hikes and demands to reduce reliance on the U.S."
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South Korean president will meet Japanese leader ahead of summit with Trump
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will meet Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba in Tokyo next week before flying to Washington for a summit with U.S.
apnews.com
August 13, 2025 at 9:26 AM
"Lee’s meeting with Ishiba is clearly intended as preparation for the tougher challenge of the summit with Trump, who has unsettled allies and partners with tariff hikes and demands to reduce reliance on the U.S."
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A South Korean court ordered the arrest of the wife of jailed former President Yoon Suk Yeol as investigators seek to charge her over various suspected crimes, including bribery, stock manipulation and meddling in the selection of a candidate.
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South Korean court orders arrest of wife of jailed ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol
A South Korean court has ordered the arrest of the wife of jailed former President Yoon Suk Yeol as investigators seek to charge her over various suspected crimes, including bribery, stock manipulatio...
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August 12, 2025 at 3:39 PM
A South Korean court ordered the arrest of the wife of jailed former President Yoon Suk Yeol as investigators seek to charge her over various suspected crimes, including bribery, stock manipulation and meddling in the selection of a candidate.
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South Korea’s new President Lee Jae Myung will travel to Washington later this month to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump for talks on trade and defense cooperation in the face of nuclear-armed North Korea and other threats.
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South Korean President Lee will travel to Washington for Aug. 25 meeting with Trump
South Korea’s new President Lee Jae Myung will travel to Washington later this month to meet with U.S.
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August 12, 2025 at 4:41 AM
South Korea’s new President Lee Jae Myung will travel to Washington later this month to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump for talks on trade and defense cooperation in the face of nuclear-armed North Korea and other threats.
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LG전자 서비스 노동자들은 몸 상태가 안 좋아 하루쯤 연장근로 없이 퇴근하고 싶어도 그럴 수 없습니다. LG전자가 노동자들에게 주 50시간 이상 근무를 사실상 강제하고 있기 때문입니다.
[단독] “폭염 속 에어컨 고치다 어질”…주 50시간 강요받는 LG 노동자
“옥상이나 베란다에서 실외기 수리하다 보면 어질어질합니다.” 광주광역시에서 엘지(LG)전자 가전제품 수리기사로 일하는 ㄱ씨는 폭염을 맞아 에어컨·냉장고 서비스 수요가 폭증하면서 바쁜 나날을 보내고 있다. 아침 8시30분 출근해 저녁 8~9시 퇴근한다. 그는 “하루에 물
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July 10, 2025 at 10:43 PM
LG전자 서비스 노동자들은 몸 상태가 안 좋아 하루쯤 연장근로 없이 퇴근하고 싶어도 그럴 수 없습니다. LG전자가 노동자들에게 주 50시간 이상 근무를 사실상 강제하고 있기 때문입니다.
Prompted by concerns he might destroy evidence in one of the most explosive criminal cases in South Korea’s history, Yoon Suk Yeol's new arrest could mark the start of a prolonged period in custody as investigators pursue additional charges.
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What ex-South Korean leader Yoon faces following his new arrest over martial law
Four months after his release, South Korea’s disgraced former President Yoon Suk Yeol has been sent back to a detention center after a Seoul court issued a warrant for his arrest.
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July 10, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Prompted by concerns he might destroy evidence in one of the most explosive criminal cases in South Korea’s history, Yoon Suk Yeol's new arrest could mark the start of a prolonged period in custody as investigators pursue additional charges.
apnews.com/article/sout...
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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said that it remained unclear whether Seoul and Washington could conclude their tariff negotiations by Trump's deadline next week, noting that both nations were still working to clarify their positions and identify areas of agreement.
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South Korea's leader says trade deal with US remains unclear ahead of Trump's deadline
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung says that it remains unclear whether Seoul and Washington can conclude their tariff negotiations by next week’s deadline set by President Donald Trump.
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July 3, 2025 at 6:43 AM
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said that it remained unclear whether Seoul and Washington could conclude their tariff negotiations by Trump's deadline next week, noting that both nations were still working to clarify their positions and identify areas of agreement.
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North and South Korea have been separated by a heavily fortified border since the Korean War that began 75 years ago Wednesday. Koreans aren't allowed to exchange visits, phone calls or letters with their loved ones on the other side of the border.
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POWs, abductees, defectors and separated families are the legacy of the Korean War
North and South Korea have been separated by a heavily fortified border since the Korean War that began 75 years ago Wednesday.
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June 25, 2025 at 1:48 AM
North and South Korea have been separated by a heavily fortified border since the Korean War that began 75 years ago Wednesday. Koreans aren't allowed to exchange visits, phone calls or letters with their loved ones on the other side of the border.
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Sae Joon Park left for South Korea on Monday. His removal order was the result of drug possession and bail jumping charges from over 15 years ago — offenses that, he said, stemmed from untreated PTSD.
Purple Heart Army veteran self-deports after nearly 50 years in the U.S.
Sae Joon Park left for South Korea on Monday. His removal order was the result of drug possession and bail jumping charges from over 15 years ago — offenses that, he said, stemmed from untreated PTSD.
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June 24, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Sae Joon Park left for South Korea on Monday. His removal order was the result of drug possession and bail jumping charges from over 15 years ago — offenses that, he said, stemmed from untreated PTSD.
“South Korea’s Adoption Reckoning,” FRONTLINE and AP'S 2024 documentary, received a Documentary Emmy Award nomination. The film examines allegations of fraud and abuse in South Korea’s foreign adoption program, investigating cases of falsified records and identities. Watch it here: bit.ly/4dnJEvi
June 24, 2025 at 2:08 AM
“South Korea’s Adoption Reckoning,” FRONTLINE and AP'S 2024 documentary, received a Documentary Emmy Award nomination. The film examines allegations of fraud and abuse in South Korea’s foreign adoption program, investigating cases of falsified records and identities. Watch it here: bit.ly/4dnJEvi
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APNewsAlert: DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — #Iran's top diplomat warns US attacks 'will have everlasting consequences' and Tehran 'reserves all options' to retaliate.
June 22, 2025 at 4:20 AM
APNewsAlert: DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — #Iran's top diplomat warns US attacks 'will have everlasting consequences' and Tehran 'reserves all options' to retaliate.
