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- US ambassador to South Korea criticized for mustache says he is picked on due to ethnic background
US ambassador to South Korea Harry Harris (pictured), who took office in July 2018, has been accused of having a 'disrespectful and even coercive' approach to the country.
Daily Mail. Fri, 17 Jan 2020 17:42:35 GMT. - While US Relaxes Demands in S. Korea Cost-Sharing Talks, Gaps Remain
Time running out to reach a deal, US ambassador says.
Voice of America. Thu, 16 Jan 2020 05:57:49 -0500. - The Street Food of South Korea | Fork The System
What makes food so personal? Fork the System explores the famous Gwangjang Market to find out.
Al Jazeera. Wed, 15 Jan 2020 14:51:15 GMT. - Alek Sigley says North Korea forced him to make false confession
In a first-hand account in a South-Korean magazine, the Australian also said he was "kidnapped" from his dorm at the university by secret police.
Sydney Morning Herald. Wed, 15 Jan 2020 21:19:06 +1100. - Biden: 'I Would Not Meet With' NKorea on Nukes
Amid rejections of President Donald Trump forgoing denuclearization diplomacy with Iran, Democrats took the reverse position on diplomacy with North Korea and Kim Jong Un.
Newsmax. Tue, 14 Jan 2020 22:35:28 EDT. - S. Korea Pushes For Cooperation With North, Despite Rejection, Insults
Moon hints at forging ahead independently with N. Korea ties.
Voice of America. Tue, 14 Jan 2020 05:37:45 -0500. - South Korean leader floats easing of sanctions on North Korea
South Korean President Moon Jae-in said he could seek exemptions of UN sanctions placed on North Korea to bring about improved inter-Korean relations that he believes would help restart nuclear negotiations between Pyongyang and Washington.
Irish Independent. Tue, 14 Jan 2020 09:15:05 +0000. - US reportedly wants to resume talks with North Korea
The United States is said to have reached out to North Korea to restart diplomatic talks that stalled last October, news website Axios reported.
CNBC. Mon, 13 Jan 2020 01:16:40 GMT. - Kim-Trump personal relations 'not enough to resume' US-North Korea talks
The US must fully accept North Korea's demands so nuclear discussions can restart, an official says.
BBC News. Sat, 11 Jan 2020 11:24:16 GMT. - North Korea says leaders' relations not enough after Trump sends birthday wishes to Kim
North Korea has received birthday greetings to its leader Kim Jong Un from U.S. President Donald Trump, according to a statement published on Saturday.
CNBC. Sat, 11 Jan 2020 07:21:43 GMT. - N Korea: Trump's birthday greet not enough to resume talks
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - A North Korean official on Saturday said that the U.S. ...
Kim Tong-hyung. Washington Times. Sat, 11 Jan 2020 01:51:52 -0500. - Trump wishes Kim Jong Un happy birthday, via South Korea
South Korean official says Trump asked him to convey the message during a meeting in Washington. U.S.-North Korean nuclear talks have been stalled for months.
CBS News. Fri, 10 Jan 2020 20:36:49 -0500. - Intel's (INTC) Mobileye Wins Deals in China and South Korea
Intel's (INTC) Mobileye inks deals in China and South Korea for the development of ADAS and MaaS, respectively.
Zacks Equity Research. Zacks. Wed, 08 Jan 2020 12:37:00 GMT. - How Trump is tackling dual nuclear threats from Iran and North Korea
The Trump administration is reportedly split on what demands to make of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un
CBS News. Tue, 07 Jan 2020 19:01:02 -0500. - Why North Korea's Kim Jong Un May Be Leaving The Door Open To Nuclear Talks
Kim Jong Un did not follow through on warnings about a harder line nuclear stance. Analysts say North Korea may be waiting to gauge President Trump's political prospects in 2020.
Anthony Kuhn. NPR. Wed, 01 Jan 2020 10:57:23 -0500. - North Korea threatens to resume nuclear and ICBM testing
Kim Jong-un says his country is developing a new "strategic weapon", but leaves room for US talks.
BBC News. Wed, 01 Jan 2020 05:44:05 GMT. - Kim says North Korea to show 'new strategic weapon' amid standoff with U.S.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has accused the United States of dragging its feet in nuclear negotiations and warned that his country will soon reveal a new strategic weapon.
CBC News. Tue, 31 Dec 2019 18:29:10 EST. - Trump says North Korea may be planning nice 'Christmas gift'
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un may be planning to give him "a nice present" such as a "beautiful vase" for Christmas rather than a missile launch.
Ap. ABC News. Wed, 25 Dec 2019 11:38:13 +0000. - BTS Scores Two Of The Top Five Bestselling Albums This Year In South Korea
As if landing the bestselling album of all time in one year wasn't enough of an ...
By Hugh Mcintyre, Contributor. Forbes. Mon, 23 Dec 2019 00:30:00 +0000. - KT joins up with Ubitus to launch 5G Cloud Game Streaming Service in Korea
SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. ...
PR Newswire. Fri, 20 Dec 2019 12:30:00 +0000.
The Korean Peninsula, located in northeast Asia, comprises the states
of North Korea and South Korea.
The Democratic People's Republic of Korea, also known as North Korea, is located in the northern part of the peninsula. North Korea's capital city is Pyongyang, and its national currency is the (North Korean) Won. Korean is the country's official language, and in 2007, the estimated population of North Korea was 23,302,000. For more news and information about North Korea, visit the official DPRK website.
The Republic of Korea, also known as South Korea, is located in the southern part of the peninsula. South Korea's capital city is Seoul, and its national currency is the (South Korean) Won. Korean is the nation's official language, and in 2007, South Korea's population was estimated at 49,045,000. For more news and information about South Korea, visit the official Republic of Korea website.