South Korea

Scientists Clone Stem Cells From Human Patients

By PBS News Hour

Scientists in South Korea, who announced last year that they extracted stem cells from a cloned human embryo, have used the same technology to create embryonic stem cells from human patients.

South Korean President Impeached

Following a dramatic scuffle on the floor of the National Assembly, South Korean lawmakers impeached President Roh Moo Hyun for violating his neutrality as president and engaging in illegal campaigning on behalf of a newly formed political party.

Scientists Cull Stem Cells From Cloned Human Embryo

By PBS News Hour

Researchers in South Korea succeeded in extracting stem cells from a cloned human embryo.

South Korea Accuses North of Working to Produce Nuclear Weapons

South Korea warned neighboring North Korea on Thursday not to aggravate the continuing diplomatic stalemate over its nuclear weapons program.

South Korea Presents Plan to End North Korea Nuclear Standoff

South Korea presented the United States with a plan Monday they hope will end the ongoing diplomatic standoff over the North Korea's nuclear program.

Subway Fire Kills At Least 130

The fire spread quickly, burning some victims beyond recognition while others, including passengers standing outside the trains on the subway platform, died of smoke inhalation.

IAEA to Discuss North Korea Nuclear Crisis, South to Send Envoy to North

The United Nation's nuclear watchdog agency on Friday scheduled an emergency board meeting for Feb. 3 to discuss North Korea's nuclear ambitions, possibly setting the stage for moving the issue to the U.N. Security Council.

Liberal Wins South Korean Presidential Election

Pro-government party candidate Roh Moo Hyun, a former labor and human rights lawyer, narrowly won South Korea's presidential election Thursday in a vote that could complicate relations with the U.S.

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, 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.