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A shelter sign is displayed at the entrance to a subway station in Seoul on Wednesday, a day after North Korea tested an intercontinental ballistic missile. Subway stations are designated as shelters in case of aerial bombardment, part of the city's response to the threat posed by North Korea. But many Seoul residents take the threat in stride.

Calm In Seoul As The North Korea Question Grows More Urgent

Pyongyang's test on Tuesday of an intercontinental ballistic missile hasn't rattled many South Koreans. "I think it's just, like, a whatever attitude that we are having," says a student in Seoul.

In his short tenure as North Korea's leader, Kim Jong Un has done a lot to put far richer and stronger nations in an increasingly difficult spot.

After North Korea's ICBM Launch, Now What?

Kim Jong Un's moves have succeeded in putting the rest of the world in a tough spot. Possible responses include further isolation of North Korea, military moves or greater engagement. None are ideal.

News Brief: North Korea Launches Missile; States Won't Supply Voter Data

It hasn't been confirmed, but North Korea says it successfully tested an intercontinental ballistic missile. At least 41 states say they won't hand over information to Trump's election commission.

U.S. and South Korean soldiers of the combined 2nd Infantry Division train at Camp Red Cloud in Uijeongbu, South Korea, in 2015.

In Trump Meeting With South Korean Leader, A Chance To Reaffirm 'Ironclad' Ties

North Korea will top the agenda as President Trump and South Korea's Moon Jae-in meet Thursday. But whatever tensions brew below the surface, there will be reassurances that the relationship is solid.

Moon Jae-in, South Korea's president, (center) will meet with President Trump on Thursday and Friday.

What To Expect From The White House Summit With South Korea's Leader

At a time of growing North Korean weapons capabilities, President Trump and Moon Jae-in will meet Thursday. "We will focus on building a foundation of friendship and trust," says Moon's spokesman.

An undated aerial photo of the Olympic venues in PyeongChang, South Korea.

Rural South Korean County Prepares For Role As 2018 Winter Olympics Host

Only a handful of tourists come to PyeongChang, usually to hike green hills dotted with Buddhist temples or visit a small nearby ski station. All that is about to change.

Former NBA star Dennis Rodman poses with his entourage — Chris Volo (left) and Joe Terwilliger — after arriving at Pyongyang Sunan International Airport in North Korea on Tuesday for Rodman's first visit to North Korea since President Trump took office.

Dennis Rodman Says He's On A 'Mission' In New Visit To North Korea

Dennis Rodman is one of the few people on Earth who can claim relationships with both Kim Jong Un and President Trump.

The USS Carl Vinson, seen here earlier this month, is taking part in exercises with Japanese ships in the Philippine Sea.

Defense Chief Mattis Seeks Continuity In Policy Toward Asia

The Trump administration is aiming for continuity in Asia policy, sticking broadly with the approach its predecessors have taken by emphasizing diplomacy and cooperation with allies, U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said Friday.

Video: Animal Cafes Are Cool, But Does A Raccoon Cafe Go Too Far?

In NPR's Elise Tries series, correspondent Elise Hu tests out new experiences in East Asia. In this inaugural episode, she visits a South Korean animal cafe. Things don't go as smoothly as planned.

During a weekly anti-Japanese demonstration, South Korean students sit near a statue of a teenage girl symbolizing former "comfort women" who served as sex slaves for Japanese soldiers during World War II. The statue is seen in front of the Japanese embassy in Seoul on Feb. 3, 2016.

Not All South Koreans Satisfied With Japan's Apology To 'Comfort Women'

In 2015, Japan signed an agreement giving $8.3 million to the few surviving comfort women. But South Korea's new President Moon Jae-in now says it's something his people "cannot emotionally accept."

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