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Mike Valerio

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South Korea’s impeached president is removed from office, four months after declaring martial law

South Korea’s impeached president is removed from office, four months after declaring martial law

South Korea’s impeached president is removed from office, four months after declaring martial law
Asia|Crime|Election|Political|World

South Korea’s president is fighting to stay in office and out of prison after martial law fiasco. Here’s what happens next

South Korea’s president is fighting to stay in office and out of prison after martial law fiasco. Here’s what happens next

South Korea’s president is fighting to stay in office and out of prison after martial law fiasco. Here’s what happens next
Asia|News|Technology|World

This North Korean defector sends ‘smart’ balloons back home. Here’s a look inside his secretive assembly room

CNN's Mike Valerio speaks with a North Korean defector who is part of a wider network of activists attempting to get information into North Korea via balloons.

This North Korean defector sends ‘smart’ balloons back home. Here’s a look inside his secretive assembly room
News|Technology|US|World

Flying aboard the Ghostrider, a deadly aircraft carrying America’s biggest gun in the sky

Flying aboard the Ghostrider, a deadly aircraft carrying America’s biggest gun in the sky

Flying aboard the Ghostrider, a deadly aircraft carrying America’s biggest gun in the sky
Asia|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle|News

North Korean fashion, drums, and jubilation: Here’s how South Koreans celebrated the first-ever Defectors’ Day

North Korean fashion, drums, and jubilation: Here’s how South Koreans celebrated the first-ever Defectors’ Day

North Korean fashion, drums, and jubilation: Here’s how South Koreans celebrated the first-ever Defectors’ Day
Asia|News|Political|World

North Korea claims it’s sending 250 new missile launchers toward the South Korean border

North Korea claims it’s sending 250 new missile launchers toward the South Korean border

North Korea claims it’s sending 250 new missile launchers toward the South Korean border
News|Travel|World

North Korea will reopen to international tourism this winter, tour operators say

North Korea will reopen to international tourism this winter, tour operators say

North Korea will reopen to international tourism this winter, tour operators say
Celebrity|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

Pharrell’s Joopiter puts on sale of K-pop star G-Dragon’s prized possessions

Pharrell’s Joopiter puts on sale of K-pop star G-Dragon’s prized possessions

Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Videos

Pharrell on how luxury collectors have changed: ‘They’re walking in Yeezys’

Speaking to CNN's Mike Valerio in Seoul, where he's hosting a sale of K-pop star G-Dragon’s prized possessions, Pharrell reflects on how a new generation of collectors has “transformed” the auction market.

Pharrell on how luxury collectors have changed: ‘They’re walking in Yeezys’
Asia|News|World

North Korea releases images of Kim Jong Un visiting a uranium enrichment site, giving rare glimpse inside its nuclear program

North Korea releases images of Kim Jong Un visiting a uranium enrichment site, giving rare glimpse inside its nuclear program

North Korea releases images of Kim Jong Un visiting a uranium enrichment site, giving rare glimpse inside its nuclear program
News|World

Hear what expert thinks new pictures of North Korea’s nuclear program mean

New pictures of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un touring what state media said is a uranium enrichment facility have given an extremely rare glimpse inside the isolated nation’s closely guarded nuclear weapons program. CNN's Brian Todd reports

Hear what expert thinks new pictures of North Korea’s nuclear program mean
Asia|World

North Korea to cut off road and rail links to South Korea

North Korea to cut off road and rail links to South Korea

North Korea to cut off road and rail links to South Korea
Asia|Celebrity|Sports

After shooting to newfound internet stardom, Kim Ye-ji insists that ‘nothing has changed much’ since the Olympics

After shooting to newfound internet stardom, Kim Ye-ji insists that ‘nothing has changed much’ since the Olympics

After shooting to newfound internet stardom, Kim Ye-ji insists that ‘nothing has changed much’ since the Olympics
Political|World

Are North Koreans fighting in Ukraine? Here’s what we know

Are North Koreans fighting in Ukraine? Here’s what we know

Are North Koreans fighting in Ukraine? Here’s what we know
Asia|Political|World

‘Stop the Steal’ in South Korea? Why MAGA-like hats and slogans are part of President Yoon’s impeachment drama

‘Stop the Steal’ in South Korea? Why MAGA-like hats and slogans are part of President Yoon’s impeachment drama

‘Stop the Steal’ in South Korea? Why MAGA-like hats and slogans are part of President Yoon’s impeachment drama
Asia|Crime|Political|World

South Korean investigators suspend efforts to detain president after dramatic standoff

South Korean investigators suspend efforts to detain president after dramatic standoff

South Korean investigators suspend efforts to detain president after dramatic standoff
Asia|Crime|Travel|World

What investigators are looking for at the South Korea airplane crash site

More than 170 people died after a Jeju Air plane crashed in South Korea on Sunday morning. CNN's Mike Valerio explains what investigators are looking for as they work to answer what caused the devastating accident.

What investigators are looking for at the South Korea airplane crash site
Asia|Crime|Travel|World

Families mourn air crash victims in South Korean airport

All but two of the 175 passengers and six crew died after a Jetu Air plane crashed in South Korea on Sunday morning. CNN's Mike Valerio walks through the Muan County airport, where the families of the victims are waiting for more information.

Families mourn air crash victims in South Korean airport
Asia|Political|Travel|World

Sobbing and prayers echo through South Korean airport as families mourn air crash victims

Sobbing and prayers echo through South Korean airport as families mourn air crash victims

Sobbing and prayers echo through South Korean airport as families mourn air crash victims

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