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William Gallo

William Gallo is the VOA Seoul bureau chief and regional correspondent. His main focus is U.S. policy in Northeast Asia. Prior to coming to Seoul, William covered U.S. foreign policy and international affairs for VOA at the White House, Pentagon, and State Department.

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July 25, 2019
North Korea Fires 2 Short-Range Missiles, in Message to US

Launch likely won’t derail nuclear talks, analysts say
July 24, 2019
North Korea Fires 2 Ballistic Missiles, in Apparent Challenge to US

Latest provocation from Pyongyang raises more doubts on nuclear talks
July 23, 2019
Seoul: Russian Jets Violate South Korea Airspace

Warning shots fired by South Korean fighter jets after Russian plane twice violated South's airspace
July 22, 2019
North Korea’s Latest Escalation: A Deadly New Submarine

North Korea has a large submarine fleet but only one known experimental submarine capable of carrying a ballistic missile
July 17, 2019
US Expands Mediating Role in South Korea-Japan Dispute

Crisis erupted earlier this month when Japan restricted exports of high-tech materials to South Korea
July 16, 2019
US-South Korea Drills Could Impact Nuclear Talks, Says North

US wants working-level talks to resume this month
July 13, 2019
Fearing Crackdown, Christians at Forefront of Hong Kong Protests

As Hong Kong's pro-democracy protesters vow to keep up their fight, churches remain on the front lines. Christian groups hold regular public gatherings and sing hymns at demonstrations, both as a way to protest and to de-escalate clashes between police and more aggressive protesters. As VOA's Bill Gallo reports, many churches in Hong Kong fear a crackdown on religion as China expands its influence.
July 13, 2019
Fearing Crackdown, Christians at Forefront of Hong Kong Protests

As Hong Kong's pro-democracy protesters vow to keep up their fight, churches remain on the front lines. Christian groups hold regular public gatherings and sing hymns at demonstrations, both as a way to protest and to de-escalate clashes between police and more aggressive protesters. As VOA's Bill Gallo reports, many churches in Hong Kong fear a crackdown on religion as China expands its influence.
July 10, 2019
Hong Kong Protest Movement Grapples with Suicides

Activists discourage people from taking their own lives: ‘That won’t work here’
July 10, 2019
Hong Kong Protest Movement Grapples with Suicides
July 07, 2019
Hong Kong Business Reputation at Stake, as Beijing Closes in

Hong Kong has long been seen as a good place to do business, thanks to its proximity to China and the one-country, two systems policy that provides a wide degree of economic freedom. But as Beijing expands its control, that reputation is at risk, as VOA's Bill Gallo reports.
July 07, 2019
Hong Kong Business Reputation at Stake, as Beijing Closes in

Hong Kong has long been seen as a good place to do business, thanks to its proximity to China and the one-country, two systems policy that provides a wide degree of economic freedom. But as Beijing expands its control, that reputation is at risk, as VOA's Bill Gallo reports.
July 05, 2019
After LegCo Break-in, Hong Kong Assesses Damage

As some protesters become more aggressive, VOA’s Bill Gallo looks at whether the move will hurt public support.
July 01, 2019
Many South Koreans Welcome Trump-Kim Summit

The latest meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has drawn criticism from a wide range of voices in Washington DC. But many in South Korea, where the summit was held, view the meeting positively.
June 30, 2019
Trump Meets Kim at DMZ, Crosses Into North Korea

Donald Trump on Sunday became the first sitting U.S. president to visit North Korea, stepping across the border during a meeting at the demilitarized zone with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. At the impromptu summit, Trump said they agreed to resume working level negotiations, which had been stalled, as VOA's Bill Gallo reports from Seoul. ((NARRATOR))
June 30, 2019
Trump Meets Kim at DMZ, Crosses Into North Korea

Donald Trump on Sunday became the first sitting U.S. president to visit North Korea, stepping across the border during a meeting at the demilitarized zone with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. At the impromptu summit, Trump said they agreed to resume working level negotiations, which had been stalled, as VOA's William Gallo reports from Seoul. ((NARRATOR))
June 30, 2019
Trump Meets Kim at DMZ, Crosses Into North Korea

US, North Korean leaders agree to resume working-level talks
June 29, 2019
At DMZ, Trump Could Make History By Crossing Border

Trump may step into North Korea, making history at DMZ
June 29, 2019
South Korea Welcomes Trump, But Skeptically

Despite Trump courting controversy, polls suggest support for US remains high
June 28, 2019
Trump's Korea Visit to Include 'Long-Planned' Visit to DMZ

US president's tweet, which said his schedule included a speech to US troops and a trip to the border area between the two Koreas, did not mention North Korean leader Kim Jong Un or his invitation for Kim to join him

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