Kelly Kasulis Cho

Seoul

Breaking News Reporter/Editor

Education: Northeastern University, BA in Journalism

Kelly Kasulis Cho is a breaking news reporter and editor at The Washington Post, based in Seoul. Previously, she spent four years covering North and South Korea as a freelance foreign correspondent, and she has also worked at the New York Times and Bloomberg BNA. Follow her on Twitter: @KasulisK.
Latest from Kelly Kasulis Cho

    What we know about Hannah Kobayashi and her missing-person case

    The 30-year-old Hawaii woman was missing for weeks before investigators spotted her entering Mexico alone.

    December 3, 2024
    A flyer with information on Hannah Kobayashi, currently missing, is displayed Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024 in Los Angeles.

    Missing woman Hannah Kobayashi seen crossing into Mexico, police say

    The photographer, 30, has been missing for over three weeks, perplexing investigators. Los Angeles police said they won’t extend the search to Mexico.

    December 3, 2024
    Ryan Kobayashi, center, holds a picture of his missing daughter Hannah Kobayashi outside Los Angeles's Crypto.com Arena on Nov. 21.

    What’s happening in Georgia, and why are thousands protesting?

    More than 200 were arrested and dozens injured during protests after Georgia’s ruling party said it would suspend talks to join the European Union.

    December 2, 2024

    What led to Syria’s 13-year civil war, and why has fighting surged again?

    The sudden assault by Syrian rebels has rapidly redrawn the civil war’s front lines and threatened once again the authority of President Bashar al-Assad.

    December 1, 2024
    Smoke rises over Majdaliya in Syria's Idlib province on Thursday.

    What is swatting, the tactic being used to target Trump Cabinet picks?

    Trump’s transition team said that “several” of the president-elect’s picks faced “threats to their lives.” Such “swatting” incidents have proven difficult to stop.

    November 28, 2024
    A SWAT team responds to a protest in Huntington Beach, California, in April 2021.

      What we know about the Israel-Hezbollah cease-fire

      A U.S.-backed cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah went into effect Nov. 27, halting the deadliest war in Lebanon in decades.

      November 27, 2024

        Israel-Hezbollah cease-fire deal begins in Lebanon: What to know

        The agreement halts fighting between Israel and Hezbollah for 60 days, as negotiators aim to stop Lebanon’s deadliest war in decades.

        November 27, 2024
        A man celebrates the cease-fire plan Wednesday morning by waving a Lebanese flag in the rubble of a building destroyed by Israeli strikes in Tyre.

        Israel-Hezbollah cease-fire deal begins

        The deal to halt Israel’s war against Hezbollah in Lebanon, a victory for negotiators after weeks of intense talks, went into effect Wednesday morning.

        November 26, 2024

        Bird flu detected in raw milk sold at California store

        The H5N1 virus was found in a sample of unpasteurized milk at a store, prompting a recall of one batch. Health agencies have warned against the growing dietary fad.

        November 25, 2024
        Bottles of raw milk from Raw Farm are on display for sale at a store in Temecula, California, on May 8.

        More than 240,000 Hyundai, Genesis and Kia cars recalled for safety

        Some Hyundai models may have faulty wiring that would allow the vehicle to roll away. Other Hyundai, Kia and Genesis cars may have damaged EV charging units.

        November 24, 2024
        The Hyundai Motor Co., which also owns the Genesis luxury car brand, has recalled some of its vehicles.