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Actor Lee Sun-kyun Found Dead In South Korea, Officials Say

CBS News Lee Sun-kyun, a popular South Korean actor best known for his role in the Oscar-winning movie "Parasite," was found dead in a car in Seoul on Wednesday, authorities said. Police had been searching for Lee, 48, after receiving a report that he was missing, Seongbuk police said.

North Korea Test Fires Missile Touted As Most Powerful In Nuclear Arsenal

CBS News This has been a record year for North Korea's weapons testing program. The nation has launched at least 36 missiles, including a rocket that carried a spy satellite into space in November.

White House: US Soldier Who Crossed Into North Korea 2 Months Ago Is In American Hands

Associated Press The U.S. soldier who sprinted into North Korea across the heavily fortified border between the Koreas two months ago was released into American custody, the White House announced Wednesday.

US Moves To Advance Prisoner Swap Deal With Iran, Release $6 Billion In Frozen Iranian Funds

Associated Press The Biden administration has cleared the way for the release of five American citizens detained in Iran by issuing a blanket waiver for international banks to transfer $6 billion in frozen Iranian money from South Korea to Qatar without fear of U.S. sanctions. In addition, as part of the deal, the administration has agreed to release five Iranian citizens held in the United States.

North Korea Fires 2 Short-Range Ballistic Missiles After US Submarine Arrives In South Korea

Associated Press North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles into its eastern sea, South Korea’s military said Tuesday, adding to a recent streak in weapons testing that is apparently in protest of the U.S. sending major naval assets to South Korea in a show of force.

U.S. Deploys Nuclear-Armed Submarine To South Korea In Show Of Force Against North Korea

News On 6 The United States deployed a nuclear-armed submarine to South Korea on Tuesday for the first time in four decades, as the allies warned North Korea that any use of the North’s nuclear weapons in combat would result in the end of its regime.

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Tourist Who Saw U.S. Soldier Sprint To North Korea Initially Thought It Was A Stunt

Associated Press King, 23, was a cavalry scout with the 1st Armored Division who had served nearly two months in a South Korean prison for assault. He was released on July 10 and was supposed to travel home Monday to Fort Bliss, Texas, where he could have faced additional military discipline and discharge from the service.

Tourist Who Saw U.S. Soldier Sprint To North Korea Initially Thought It Was A Stunt

US Soldier Who Fled To North Korea Was Facing Disciplinary Action After Time In South Korean Prison

Associated Press An American soldier facing military disciplinary actions fled across the heavily armed border from South Korea into North Korea, U.S. officials said Tuesday, becoming the first American detained in the North in nearly five years.

US Soldier Who Fled To North Korea Was Facing Disciplinary Action After Time In South Korean Prison

US Soldier Who Fled To North Korea Served 2 Months In South Korea Prison On Assault Charge

Associated Press An American has crossed the heavily fortified border from South Korea into North Korea, the American-led U.N. Command overseeing the area said Tuesday, amid heightened tensions over North Korea’s nuclear program.

US Soldier Who Fled To North Korea Served 2 Months In South Korea Prison On Assault Charge

Allisen Corpuz Wins The US Women’s Open At Pebble Beach For Her 1st LPGA Title

Associated Press Allisen Corpuz found herself on the biggest and most beautiful stage in women’s golf and made it look like a stroll on the beach.

Allisen Corpuz Wins The US Women’s Open At Pebble Beach For Her 1st LPGA Title

Associated Press Allisen Corpuz found herself on the biggest and most beautiful stage in women’s golf and made it look like a stroll on the beach.

Joey Chestnut Shakes Off Rain Delay And Defends Title At Nathan’s Fourth Of July Hot Dog Contest

Associated Press Eating superstar Joey “Jaws” Chestnut shook off a rain delay and gobbled his way to another win at Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest, downing 62 franks and buns in 10 minutes.

Joey Chestnut Shakes Off Rain Delay And Defends Title At Nathan’s Fourth Of July Hot Dog Contest

Consumer Survey: Bison, Melted Ice Cream Among Top 10 Out-Of-The-Ordinary Hotel Room Service Requests

CBS News Melted ice cream, cockle popcorn, and a no-egg-white omelet are among the most unusual hotel room service requests from travelers across the globe, according to a recent study.

Consumer Survey: Bison, Melted Ice Cream Among Top 10 Out-Of-The-Ordinary Hotel Room Service Requests

CBS News Melted ice cream, cockle popcorn, and a no-egg-white omelet are among the most unusual hotel room service requests from travelers across the globe, according to a recent study.

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Man Who Opened Emergency Door On South Korea Flight Told Police He Felt Suffocated

Associated Press A passenger who opened an emergency exit door during a flight in South Korea told police that he felt suffocated and tried to get off the plane quickly as it approached landing, reports said Saturday.

Man Who Opened Emergency Door On South Korea Flight Told Police He Felt Suffocated

U.S. To Dock Nuclear Subs In SKorea For 1st Time In 40 Years

Associated Press Presidents Joe Biden and Yoon Suk Yeol on Wednesday will sign an agreement that includes plans to have U.S. nuclear-armed submarines dock in South Korea for the first time in more than 40 years, a conspicuous show of support to Seoul amid growing concern about nuclear threats by North Korea, according to senior Biden administration officials.

U.S. To Dock Nuclear Subs In SKorea For 1st Time In 40 Years

‘The Phantom of the Opera’ Closes On Broadway After 35 Years

Associated Press The final curtain came down Sunday on New York’s production of “The Phantom of the Opera,” ending Broadway’s longest-running show with thunderous standing ovations, champagne toasts and gold and silver confetti bursting from its famous chandelier.

‘The Phantom of the Opera’ Closes On Broadway After 35 Years

North Korea Launches Missile Into Sea Amid US-SKorea Drills

Associated Press North Korea launched a short-range ballistic missile toward the sea on Sunday, its neighbors said, ramping up testing activities in response to ongoing U.S.-South Korean military drills that it views as an invasion rehearsal.

North Korea Launches Missile Into Sea Amid US-SKorea Drills

US, South Korea Hold Drills As North Sub Test-Fires Missiles

Associated Press The South Korean and U.S. militaries launched their biggest joint exercises in years Monday while North Korea said it tested submarine-fired cruise missiles in an apparent protest of the drills it views as an invasion rehearsal.

US, South Korea Hold Drills As North Sub Test-Fires Missiles

South Korea, Japan Grapple With Heavy Snow Chaos, Delays

Associated Press Thousands of travelers swarmed a small airport in South Korea’s Jeju island on Wednesday in a scramble to get on flights following delays by snowstorms as frigid winter weather gripped East Asia for the second straight day.

South Korea, Japan Grapple With Heavy Snow Chaos, Delays

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Concordia Life Plan Residents Participate In Senior Marathon

1 Killed, 1 In Custody After Crash Involving Bicyclist In Norman

News 9 One person is dead after a crash involving a vehicle and bicyclist in Norman, according to police.

1 Killed, 1 In Custody After Crash Involving Bicyclist In Norman

News 9 One person is dead after a crash involving a vehicle and bicyclist in Norman, according to police.

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1 Shot In Northeast Oklahoma City

News 9 One person was shot in northeast Oklahoma City, according to police.

Concordia Life Plan Residents Participate In Senior Marathon

1 Killed, 1 In Custody After Crash Involving Bicyclist In Norman

News 9 One person is dead after a crash involving a vehicle and bicyclist in Norman, according to police.

OKC Police Release Body Camera Footage Of First Officer-Involved Shooting Of The Year

News 9 Oklahoma City police released body camera footage on Friday of a recent officer-involved shooting in the southeast part of the city.

OKC Weather Siren Testing Canceled For Weekend

News 9 Oklahoma City Police Department shared on social media that the weather siren testing has been canceled for this weekend.

Gov. Stitt Responds To 200-Page State Audit On OMES

News 9 A state audit released this week shows tens of millions in questionable costs coming from the State's Office of Management and Enterprise Services. The audit also showed that OMES didn't get bids before hiring vendors.

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