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U.S. President Donald Trump speaks from the Resolute desk after signing a Presidential Memorandum in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington on Sept. 15. Trump is sending the National Guard to Memphis, Tennessee, at the request of the Gov. Bill Lee, in an attempt to clean up crime. [EPA/YONHAP]

Trump threatens to take over D.C. police again over immigration enforcement

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday threatened to once again federalize D.C.'s police force in what he suggested could come in response to the city's mayor's stated refusal to cooperate with immigration enforcement.

2025.9.16

With the dome of the U.S. Capitol in the background, members of the National Guard keep watch outside Union Station after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered an increased federal law enforcement presence to assist in crime prevention in Washington on Aug. 19. [REUTERS/YONHAP]

Top White House officials turn to public appearances with troops as a tense Washington watches

President Donald Trump escalated federal law enforcement in Washington, D.C., invoking mixed reactions. Vice President Vance praised the deployment, while local residents expressed frustration and concerns over increased militarization and crime.

2025.8.21

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Protesters demonstrate against President Donald Trump's planned use of federal law enforcement and National Guard troops in Washington at a rally in Dupont Circle, Aug. 11, in Washington. [AP/YONHAP]

Police chief orders more cooperation with immigration agents as federal activity takes root in Washington

The Washington police chief stepped up cooperation between her officers and federal immigration officials as President Donald Trump’s law enforcement takeover of the nation’s capital took root Thursday.

2025.8.15

Federal law enforcement officers patrol The Wharf, Aug. 11, in Washington. [AP/YONHAP]

Trump's Washington police takeover echoes history of racist narratives about urban crime

President Donald Trump has taken control of the District of Columbia's law enforcement and ordered National Guard troops to deploy onto the streets of the nation's capital, arguing the moves are in response to an urgent public safety crisis.

2025.8.12

Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser, right, joined by Chief of Police at the Metropolitan Police Department Pamela Smith speaks at a press conference after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a federal takeover of the Metropolitan Police Department at the Wilson Building on Aug. 11 in Washington. [AFP/YONHAP]

Trump says he's placing Washington police under federal control and activating the National Guard

U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday he’s taking over Washington's police department and activating 800 members of the National Guard in the hopes of reducing crime, even as city officials stressed crime is already falling in the nation’s capital.

2025.8.12

Welcoming Yoon

The Korean and U.S. national flags hang on the wall of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington in celebration of the state visit by Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Monday.

2023.4.24

Foreign Minister Park Jin, left, with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, in Washington D.C. on Sept. 23, 2022.[YONHAP]

Foreign Minister Park Jin to meet Secretary of State Antony Blinken Friday

Foreign Minister Park Jin will be meeting with Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Washington D.C. on Friday, as part of his four-day trip to the United States...

2023.1.31

BTS members left the Incheon International Airport on May 29 to meet with U.S. President Joe Biden and discuss Asian hate crimes and discrimination. [ILGAN SPORTS]

BTS members enjoy free time stateside ahead of meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden

One day before meeting President Joe Biden, boy band BTS is enjoying free time stateside with no official schedules. The members uploaded pictures on their social media from an indoor skydiving facility and golf courses.

2022.5.31

Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo, who started office last month, briefs media on his recent visit to the U.S. in meeting with White House officials and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai at the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy's office in Sejong on Wednesday. [MOTIE]

New trade minister asks for trade incentives in U.S.

New Korean Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo said he asked Washington to offer the same investment incentives to Korean companies that it offers its own.

2021.9.29