Iran Ramps Up Uranium Enrichment, Seizes South Korean Tanker
Iran denied it had seized the ship but griped that South Korea has frozen billions of dollars in Iranian assets.
South Korea
The South Korea–Japan Rift Plays Right into China’s Hands
The two U.S. allies must resolve or set aside their differences to address shared national-security concerns.
South Korea Says It Is Fighting Second Wave of Coronavirus Infections
The second wave of infections center around Seoul after a holiday weekend in early May caused cases to spike.
North Korea Blows Up De Facto Embassy with South Korea
Kim Yo Jong, the sister of North Korea’s dictator Kim Jong Un, threatened to destroy the building in a statement Saturday, calling it “useless.”
‘A Young Lady Named Bright,’ Etc.
A smattering of reader mail.
Covid Patients Testing Positive after Recovery Are No Longer Infectious, Study Finds
The study showed that 285 patients who tested positive for the coronavirus despite apparently recovering were unable to spread any infection.
We Need to Take a Hard Look at Nursing-Home Policies
A dive into how different state governments are handling nursing home lockdowns and reopenings, and note about South Korea's handling of the pandemic.
A Mountain (Paektu) and a Man (Orwell)
On matters North Korean.
South Korea Says Kim Jong Un Did Not Have Surgery During Absence
North Korea has yet to explain Kim's absence.