Michelle Ye Hee Lee
Tokyo Bureau Chief at The Washington Post
@WashingtonPost Tokyo/Seoul bureau chief, covering Japan & the Koreas. [email protected]. Not here much anymore. Find me at: https://t.co/q02Z9kaJIr
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1 month ago |
washingtonpost.com | Michelle Ye Hee Lee
North Korea says Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ reeks of ‘arrogance’ (washingtonpost.com) North Korea says Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ reeks of ‘arrogance’ By Michelle Ye Hee Lee 2025052707455500 SEOUL — North Korea blasted President Donald Trump's plans for a defense shield designed to track and intercept missiles on Tuesday, calling it a "very dangerous" and "threatening" move that could be used for offensive purposes.
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1 month ago |
washingtonpost.com | Michelle Ye Hee Lee
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un irate after destroyer is damaged during launch (washingtonpost.com) North Korea’s Kim Jong Un irate after destroyer is damaged during launch By Michelle Ye Hee Lee 2025052209054100 SEOUL — North Korea's efforts to modernize its navy — and its military pride — have been damaged after its newest warship partially capsized during a launch ceremony, with leader Kim Jong Un calling the "catastrophic failure" a "criminal act," state media reported Thursday. Kim — who was...
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2 months ago |
washingtonpost.com | Christian Shepherd |Michelle Ye Hee Lee |Ellen Francis
Leaders across Asia issued a flurry of statements to shore up confidence and attempt to avert economic crisis, but China, analysts said, is ready for a showdown.
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2 months ago |
washingtonpost.com | Michelle Ye Hee Lee |Christian Shepherd |Steve Hendrix |Amanda Coletta
Allies and adversaries alike were reeling from Trump’s tariff blitz, with some signaling they were ready to retaliate, while others were still hoping for talks.
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Mar 27, 2025 |
washingtonpost.com | Michelle Ye Hee Lee |Chie Tanaka
A strong U.S. security ally with a large trade surplus, Japan has few options for retaliating against the tariffs. Instead, it is bracing for an economic hit.
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South Korea’s Lee Jae-myung began his term as president at 6:21 this morning, roughly five hours after his main rival, Kim Moon-soo, conceded. No presidential transition period, as it was a snap election.
[속보] 이재명 대통령, 오전 6시 21분 임기 개시 https://t.co/3yevFmmxam
