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Facebook’s latest controversy has echoes of Cambridge Analytica scandal
Facebook admitted it has not determined what personal user information may have been misused by Rankwave, a South Korean company which offers apps to consumers and businesses.
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South Korean theaters transform into forest, living room and bedroom to attract filmgoers
As part of its efforts to lure home movie watchers and mobile users out to the big screens, South Korea’s largest theater chain has creative ways to offer moviegoers a unique cinematic experience.
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Korean pop group BTS performed on ‘SNL’ and fans went crazy
Sure, “Saturday Night Live” was hosted by Emma Stone and took jabs at Michael Avenatti, Lori Loughlin, Julian Assange and “The View” — but the spotlight belonged to the seven members of the boy band sensation.
1 month ago -
Trump intervenes, reverses planned NK sanctions with tweet
President Trump tweeted Friday that he has reversed his administration’s decision to slap new sanctions on North Korea, with his press secretary explaining that the president “likes” leader Kim Jong Un and doesn’t think they’re necessary.
2 months ago -
US, South Korea end spring military drills to back diplomacy
The decision announced by both countries Sunday came after President Trump complained about the cost of joint drills even as his high-stakes second summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un collapsed last week.
3 months ago -
Kim Jong Un warns US in New Year’s address
Kim Jong Un said he is ready to sit down again with President Donald Trump — but also warned the United States against imposing more sanctions.
5 months ago -
Nine dead on Nepal’s Mt. Gurja after snowstorm, officials say
A renowned South Korean climber was among nine people killed when a vicious snowstorm hit their camp on Nepal’s Mount Gurja, according to officials.
7 months ago -
Dogs saved from Korean meat farm up for adoption in Virginia
Five puppies that were among 200 rescued from a meat farm in South Korea are looking for new homes in Virginia.
7 months ago -
‘Dark day for German football’ after World Cup elimination
The Germans have become the fourth defending champions in the last five tournaments to be eliminated in the group stage following a 2-0 loss to South Korea on Wednesday.
11 months ago -
Analysis: Is N. Korea really willing to walk away from its nuclear program?
North Korea has reportedly said would suspend its nuclear and missile testing programs if the U.S. would sit down and discuss how to improve relations. A former negotiator who has talked with the regime before tells WTOP’s J.J. Green why he’s skeptical.
1 year ago -
PHOTOS: Pyeongchang Olympics, part 2
Here are some photos from the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea.
1 year ago -
PHOTOS: Pyeongchang Olympics, part 1
Here are some photos of the first days of the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea.
1 year ago -
Is NKorea pulling away from efforts to normalize relations with SKorea?
There are signs North Korea is backtracking on its efforts to mend fences with the South. WTOP National Security Correspondent J.J. Green spoke about it with the ex-director of the National Counter Proliferation Center.
1 year ago -
Parents of children who crashed BBC interview say viral video is ‘terribly cute’
A college professor and his wife respond to the viral video of their children hilariously interrupting their dad’s live BBC interview Friday.
2 years ago -
North Korean nuclear weapons threaten U.S. West Coast
WASHINGTON — Fears are growing that North Korea (DPRK) may soon have the ability to attach a nuclear warhead to a missile, launch it and hit a target on the western coast of the U.S.…
4 years ago
