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US: California’s Garnet Fire Burns 57,000 Acres in Sierra Nevada, Forces Evacuations

The Garnet Fire, sparked by lightning on August 24 in the Sierra National Forest near Garnet Dike, central California has burned about 57,000 acres and is 15% contained. Fire activity remains intense, particularly on the northwestern front, where crews are struggling with steep terrain that limits the use of heavy equipment. Mandatory evacuation orders are in place for multiple zones, with warnings in surrounding areas. Road closures affect McKinley Grove Road and sections of Trimmer Springs Road.

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US: Hurricane Erin Brings Storm Surge to North Carolina’s Outer Banks 6

Hurricane Erin is bringing storm surge to North Carolina's Outer Banks while moving through the Atlantic, prompting mandatory evacuations for Hatteras and Ocracoke islands.

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US: Large Hail Pelts Kerrville, Texas

Kerrville, Texas experienced large hail on Sunday evening, March 23, as strong storms swept through the city and surrounding areas.

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US: Heavy Snowfall And Icy Conditions Grip New England Amid Widespread Storm

A widespread storm swept across the Northeast, bringing heavy snowfall and icy conditions to parts of New England on Sunday, February 16. This video shows heavy snow falling in Hinesburg, Vermont.

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South Korea: People Protest Outside Parliament, Calling For President Yoon’s Resignation

South Korean President Yoon Seok-yeo declared martial law late on Tuesday, December 3, accusing the opposition of anti-national activities. However, he lifted the order early Wednesday after the National Assembly passed a resolution calling for its removal. After the emergency order was lifted, protesters gathered around the parliament in Yeouido, calling for Yoon's resignation.

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France: Paris Sees First Snowfall Of The Season

Paris saw its first snow of the season on Thursday morning, November 21. Snow also fell much of northern and western France.

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New Zealand: Vegetation Fire Erupts In Port Hills In Christchurch, Evacuation Underway 5

A huge vegetation fire erupted in Christchurch's Port Hills Wednesday afternoon, February 14, prompting evacuations of nearby residents. About 55,000 homes are experiencing a power outage due to the fire, reports say.

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U.N. sanctions on N. Korea

NEW YORK, United States - South Korean Ambassador to the United Nations Kim Sook holds a press conference at the U.N. headquarters in New York on March 7, 2013, after the U.N. Security Council unanimously voted for tough new sanctions against North Korea for its third nuclear test in February 2013.

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6-way envoys fail to agree on N. Korea nuke verification protocol

BEIJING, China - North Korean Vice Foreign Minister Kim Kye Gwan (R) and chief South Korean delegate Kim Sook are seen on Dec. 11 after the six-party talks on denuclearizing North Korea ended at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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China presents draft on N. Korea verification at 6-way talks

BEIJING, China - Kim Sook, South Korea's special representative for Korean Peninsula peace and security affairs of the Foreign Affairs and Trade Ministry, answers reporters' questions prior to the six-party talks on North Korea's denuclearization as nuclear negotiators from six countries met for the second day in Beijing on Dec. 9.

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6-way envoys begin talks over N. Korea nuclear verification

BEIJING, China - Kim Sook, South Korea's special representative for Korean Peninsula peace and security affairs of the Foreign Affairs and Trade Ministry, attends the first day of the six-party talks on denuclearizing North Korea on Dec. 8 at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing. (Pool photo)

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Japan, S. Korea, U.S. agree to seek N. Korea pledge on nuke sampling

TOKYO, Japan - (From L) Kim Sook, the South Korean Foreign Affairs and Trade Ministry's special representative for Korean Peninsula peace and security affairs, Akitaka Saiki, who heads the Japanese Foreign Ministry's Asian and Oceanian Affairs Bureau, and Christopher Hill, U.S. assistant secretary of state for East Asian and Pacific affairs, talk to reporters after their meeting at the Foreign Ministry in Tokyo on Dec. 3.

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Japan, U.S., S. Korean envoys meet ahead of 6-party talks

TOKYO, Japan - (From left) Kim Sook, the South Korean Foreign Affairs and Trade Ministry's special representative for Korean Peninsula peace and security affairs, Akitaka Saiki, who heads the Japanese Foreign Ministry's Asian and Oceanian Affairs Bureau, and Christopher Hill, U.S. assistant secretary of state for East Asian and Pacific affairs, shake hands before their talks at the Foreign Ministry in Tokyo on Dec. 3. (Pool photo)

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Hill back in S. Korea after N. Korea trip

SEOUL, South Korea - Top U.S. nuclear envoy Christopher Hill (R) answers questions by reporters after his meeting with his South Korean counterpart Kim Sook in Seoul on Oct. 3. Hill returned from North Korea earlier in the day.

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Japan, U.S., S. Korea meet to push forward N. Korea nuke talks

TOKYO, Japan - Christopher Hill (L), U.S. assistant secretary of state for East Asian and Pacific affairs, Kim Sook (C), the South Korean Foreign Affairs and Trade Ministry's special representative for Korean Peninsula peace and security affairs, and Akitaka Saiki, director general of the Japanese Foreign Ministry's Asian and Oceanian Affairs Bureau, pose for photos at the Foreign Ministry in Tokyo on June 19 before the start of their talks on how to proceed with North Korea's denuclearization. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Japan, U.S., S. Korea meet to push forward N. Korea nuke talks

TOKYO, Japan - Kim Sook (L), the South Korean Foreign Affairs and Trade Ministry's special representative for Korean Peninsula peace and security affairs, Christopher Hill (C), U.S. assistant secretary of state for East Asian and Pacific affairs, and Akitaka Saiki, director general of the Japanese Foreign Ministry's Asian and Oceanian Affairs Bureau, are surrounded by reporters at the Foreign Ministry in Tokyo on June 19 after their talks.

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N. Korea close to giving full account of nuke activities

WASHINGTON, United States - (From L to R) Christopher Hill, U.S. assistant secretary of state for East Asian and Pacific affairs, Kim Sook, special representative for Korean Peninsula peace and security affairs at the South Korean Foreign Affairs and Trade Ministry, and Akitaka Saiki, director general of the Japanese Foreign Ministry's Asian and Oceanian Affairs Bureau, stand before reporters in Washington on May 19 after their trilateral gathering.

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S. Korea's Kim takes 1st-round lead at Toyo Suisan Ladies

KITAHIROSHIMA, Japan - South Korea's Kim Ae Sook watches her tee shot in the first round of the Toyo Suisan Ladies Hokkaido golf tournament at the Kitahiroshima Prince Golf Club in Hokkaido on July 13. Kim was the only player to break par as she shot a 1-under-par 71 to take a one-stroke lead over Chieko Amanuma and Akane Oshiro.

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Takamura wins Kosaido Ladies Golf Cup in playoff

ICHIHARA, Japan - Aki Takamura touches her trophy after defeating South Korea's Kim Ae Sook with a birdie on the first playoff hole to win the Kosaido Ladies Golf Cup tournament at the Chiba Kosaido Country Club on May 27.

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North Korea's Kye wins 52-kg judo title

Olympic champion Kye Sun Hui of North Korea defeats Kim Hye Sook of South Korea to claim her first Asian Games title in the women's 52-kg category in Bangkok on Dec 8.

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South Korea's outgoing President Moon

South Korea's outgoing President Moon Jae In (L) and his wife Kim Jung Sook wave as they leave the presidential Blue House in Seoul on May 9, 2022.

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South Korea's outgoing President Moon

South Korea's outgoing President Moon Jae In (L) and his wife Kim Jung Sook wave as they leave the presidential Blue House in Seoul on May 9, 2022.

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