North Korea

North Korea Re-Opens Nuclear Facilities, Agency Says

The International Atomic Energy Agency confirmed Tuesday that North Korea has removed key monitoring equipment and has entered sealed-off areas in a nuclear reactor plant.

North Korea Warns of Possible War

North Korea said Monday that it was on the verge of war with the United States and that only the signing of a treaty could avoid a conflict.

U.S., South Korea Urge North Korea Not to Restart Nuclear Program

President Bush told South Korean President Kim Dae-Jung that he won't allow "business as usual" with North Korea in the wake of its decision to reactivate a suspended nuclear power plant, while President Kim called North Korea's move "unacceptable."…

North Korea to Reopen Nuclear Project

North Korea announced Thursday that it would reopen a suspended nuclear power plant in response to the Bush administration's decision to halt shipments of heavy oil.

North Korea Admits to Developing Nuclear Weapons Program

North Korea has admitted to U.S. diplomats that it has been secretly developing a nuclear weapons program that violates previous non-nuclear international agreements, Bush administration officials said late Wednesday.

North, South Korea Agree to Economic Talks, Stall on Military Summit

Officials from North and South Korea wrapped up talks Wednesday, agreeing to further discussions on economic cooperation and proposed reunions of families, but remaining undecided on when to hold talks on a proposed cross-border railway.

North Koreans Continue Talks With Seoul, Spar With U.S.

While officials from North and South Korean resumed talks on Tuesday aimed at fostering cooperation, continuing tensions between the U.S. and North Korea threatened to derail a diplomatic pact aimed at freezing its reported nuclear weapons program.

U.S., North Korea Consider Reopening Dialogue

Secretary of State Colin Powell met briefly with the foreign minister of North Korea Wednesday, marking the highest level of contact between Washington and communist North Korea since President Bush took office in 2001.