Thu, Jul 2nd, 2009 | Most Viewed, Top Stories, World |

SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea may test mid-range missiles or fire more short-range missiles to step up saber rattling that has raised regional tension, a South Korean daily said on Friday. The North fired four short-range missiles on Thursday, which follows ...Read More

Buddhists from 2 Koreas hold joint ceremony

Sat, Nov 21st, 2009 | Top Stories, World |

SEOUL, South Korea -- Buddhist monks from South and North Korea held a joint ceremony at a temple in the communist country Saturday in a continuation of civic exchanges between the nations despite a bloody naval skirmish earlier this month. The ...Read More

Buddhists from 2 Koreas to hold joint ceremony

Sat, Nov 21st, 2009 | Top Stories, World |

SEOUL, South Korea - South Korean Buddhist monks headed to North Korea on Saturday for a joint ceremony with monks there, showing the countries continue civil exchange despite a bloody naval skirmish earlier this month.The 13 South Korean monks in ...Read More

N. Korea Slams UN Human Rights Resolution, KCNA Says

Fri, Nov 20th, 2009 | World |

Nov. 21 (Bloomberg) -- A UN human rights resolution againstNorth Korea adopted this week is “nothing but a trite politicalplot,” the communist nation’s state-run media said yesterday,citing a foreign ministry spokesman it didn’t identify. It should never be overlooked that the ...Read More

South Korean model Daul Kim found dead in Paris

Fri, Nov 20th, 2009 | Entertainment, World |

PARIS, Nov 20 (Reuters) - South Korean model Daul Kim was found hanged in her Paris apartment on Thursday, a spokeswoman for the city prosecutor's office said. Police were investigating the cause of the 20-year-old's death and said it was most ...Read More

Wie withdraws with ankle injury, Ochoa shoots 66 to take lead at LPGA Tour Championship

Fri, Nov 20th, 2009 | Sports |

Wie withdraws with ankle injury, Ochoa shoots 66 to take lead at LPGA Tour Championship RICHMOND, Texas (AP) - Michelle Wie couldn't take the pain one week after taking the spotlight at Lorena Ochoa's tournament. Ochoa is back on center stage now, trying to steal the player of the year honor away from Jiyai Shin at ...Read More

On last day in Asia, Obama sets date for N.Korea talks

Thu, Nov 19th, 2009 | World |

SEOUL (AFP) – President Barack Obama announced Thursday a US envoy would visit North Korea early next month, as he joined South Korean President Lee Myung-Bak in urging the communist state back to nuclear talks. But differences remained between the two ...Read More

Obama wraps 1st Asian tour with tough talk on North Korea, possible new sanctions against Iran

Thu, Nov 19th, 2009 | World |

Showing impatience with Iranian foot-dragging, President Barack Obama said Thursday that the U.S. and its allies are discussing possible new penalties against Iran for defying international attempts to halt its contested nuclear program. Obama's warning came after Iran rejected a compromise ...Read More

On last stop of Asia tour, Obama targets Iran, North Korea

Thu, Nov 19th, 2009 | Top Stories, World |

Osan Air Base, Osan, South Korea - There was no doubt it. President Barack Obama got by far the loudest cheers of his six-day East Asian odyssey Thursday in a rousing 15-minute talk before about 1,000 troops. At Osan Air Base ...Read More

Obama discusses nuke sanctions against Iran, North Korea

Thu, Nov 19th, 2009 | Top Stories, World |

Obama discusses nuke sanctions against Iran, North Korea SEOUL (AP) — Showing impatience with Iranian foot-dragging, President Barack Obama said Thursday that the U.S. and its allies are discussing possible new penalties to bring fresh pressure on Iran for defying international attempts to halt its contested nuclear program. Obama's ...Read More

Obama ready to help a non-nuclear North Korea

Thu, Nov 19th, 2009 | Top Stories, World |

SEOUL (Reuters) – U.S. President Barack Obama said he was willing to help North Korea repair its economy and end decades of international isolation if Pyongyang stopped a cycle of threats and finally moved toward nuclear disarmament. Speaking to reporters at ...Read More

Obama to send envoy to North Korea

Thu, Nov 19th, 2009 | Top Stories |

Obama to send envoy to North Korea Seoul, South Korea (CNN) -- U.S. President Barack Obama, meeting with South Korean President Lee Myung-bak in Seoul on Thursday, said he will send envoy Stephen Bosworth to North Korea next month for bilateral talks on dismantling Pyongyang's nuclear program. "If ...Read More

Barack Obama calls on North Korea to end nuclear provocation

Thu, Nov 19th, 2009 | Top Stories, World |

Barack Obama calls on North Korea to end nuclear provocation Barack Obama and his South Korean counterpart Lee Myung-bak pressed North Korea to end provocation and return to dormant nuclear talks, as the US president wrapped up his Asian tour with a brief visit to Seoul today. Lee said the two ...Read More

Obama Takes Stern Tone on North Korea and Iran

Thu, Nov 19th, 2009 | Top Stories, World |

Obama Takes Stern Tone on North Korea and Iran SEOUL, South Korea — President Obama delivered a stern message on Thursday to North Korea and Iran that they risk further sanctions and isolation if they do not rein in their nuclear ambitions. Appearing at a joint press conference with President ...Read More

SNAP ANALYSIS-Obama prods North Korea back to nuclear talks

Thu, Nov 19th, 2009 | Top Stories, World |

(For stories on Obama's Asia trip click on [ID:nOBAMAASIA]) SEOUL, Nov 19 (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama's trip to Asia may increase pressure on North Korea to return to stalled nuclear talks, but it is a long way from ensuring ...Read More

Obama, Lee Vow Efforts On US-Korea Trade Pact

Thu, Nov 19th, 2009 | Top Stories, World |

(Combines previous stories, adds quotes, context) SEOUL (Dow Jones)--The U.S. and South Korea vowed Thursday to work toward implementing a stalled bilateral free-trade agreement, which has snagged on disagreements over auto trade. President Barack Obama and his counterpart Lee Myung-bak both told ...Read More

US envoy Bosworth to North Korea on Dec. 8, says Obama

Thu, Nov 19th, 2009 | Top Stories, World |

SEOUL, Nov 19 (Reuters) - U.S. special envoy StephenBosworth will visit North Korea on Dec. 8 to discuss how to getPyongyang to give up its nuclear weapons programme, U.S.President Barack Obama said on Thursday. Bosworth's mission will be aimed at reviving ...Read More

Obama, Lee Seek Nuke Bargain with N. Korea

Thu, Nov 19th, 2009 | Top Stories, World |

South Korea's president said he and President Barack Obama have agreed to offer North Korea a "grand bargain" aimed at ending the North's nuclear program. Speaking at a joint news conference with Mr. Obama, President Lee Myung-bak said the deal would ...Read More