North Korea

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.