South Korea

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.

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.

President Bush Opens Two-Day South Korea Visit

Amid tight security, President Bush arrived at an airbase outside Seoul Tuesday, beginning a trip aimed at strengthening U.S.-South Korean ties.