No. 2 US diplomat says Washington open to dialogue with NKorea to resume disarmament talksSEOUL, South Korea — Washington’s No. 2 diplomat said the U.S. is open to dialogue with North Korea if it helps get international nuclear disarmament talks started again, and urged the regime Wednesday to take advantage of the opportunity. Asian stocks fall on weak US data, strengthening Japanese yenSEOUL, South Korea — Asian stock markets sank Monday as the yen surged to a nine-month high and disappointing data from the United States undermined hopes of a fast economic recovery. North Korea’s new constitution calls for respecting human rights for first timeSEOUL, South Korea — North Korea’s new constitution calls for respecting human rights for the first time, a possible attempt by Pyongyang to fend off international criticism about its harsh treatment of citizens, South Korean officials and an analyst said Monday. NKorea’s state media says Chinese Premier Wen to visit NKorea next weekSEOUL, South Korea — Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao will travel to North Korea next week, Pyongyang’s state media said Monday, amid a flurry of international efforts to convince the reclusive regime to return to stalled nuclear disarmament talks. Korean families separated by war bid farewell to each other after temporary reunionSEOUL, South Korea — Hundreds of family members separated for half a century by the Korean War bade tearful farewell to each other Monday after briefly reuniting under a program resumed amid warming ties between the North and South. Light plane crashes at fair site in South Korea, killing pilot and injuring 11SEOUL, South Korea — A light plane crashed at the site of an international fair packed with thousands of visitors in South Korea on Sunday, killing one of its two pilots and injuring 11 people on the ground, an official said. Homemade bombs in NKorea’s arsenal forces US to remember lessons of recent wars, general saysWASHINGTON — Homemade bombs known as IEDs appear to be North Korea’s latest weapon in its decades-long conflict with South Korea, the U.S. commander in Seoul said Tuesday. Koreans separated for more than 50 years hold reunions amid signs of thaw on peninsulaSEOUL, South Korea — Lee Dong-un cried and held the hands of his 60-year-old North Korean daughter Saturday during their first meeting in more than half a century. They were one of hundreds of families reuniting as part of a program revived by Pyongyang in an effort to ease tensions with South Korea. SKorea president says world must stand firm on NKorea, despite North’s softening tonePITTSBURGH — South Korean President Lee Myung-bak said Friday the world must take a strong stand against North Korea’s nuclear ambitions, despite recent conciliatory gestures from Pyongyang. Separated Koreans prepare for family reunions amid signs of thaw on peninsulaSEOUL, South Korea — Lee Sun-ok fled from North to South Korea to escape chaotic fighting during the Korean War, boarding a ship along with thousands of other people in December 1950. There was no time to say goodbye to her loved ones. World stocks fall amid jitters over possible stimulus withdrawal, big drop in oil priceSEOUL, South Korea — World stock markets fell Thursday amid a big drop in oil prices and as investors worried that support measures for the fragile global economy will be withdrawn too quickly. Asian stocks fall amid jitters over possible stimulus withdrawal, big drop in oil priceSEOUL, South Korea — Most Asian stock markets fell Thursday amid a big drop in oil prices and as investors worried that support measures for the fragile global economy will be withdrawn too quickly. SKorea president says non-nuclear NKorea prerequisite to unified KoreaUNITED NATIONS — South Korean President Lee Myung-bak said Wednesday that North Korea must scrap its atomic weapons programs before the divided Korean Peninsula can be unified with the signing of a peace treaty to formally end the Korean War. SKorean court upholds conviction for late president’s brother, reduces prison termSEOUL, South Korea — A South Korean court Wednesday upheld the conviction of the older brother of the late President Roh Moo-hyun for influence-peddling, but reduced the sentence he had received just days before the former leader’s suicide. South Korean telecommunications regulator approves sale of Apple’s iPhoneSEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s telecommunications regulator said Wednesday it has given approval for Apple Inc.’s hit iPhone to be sold in the country — potentially shaking up a handset market controlled by domestic manufacturers. Asia leading global recovery but too early to exit stimulus measures, ADB saysBEIJING — The Asian Development Bank raised its growth forecasts for China and India on Tuesday and said the region is leading a global recovery but warned against ending stimulus efforts too quickly. US looks to China for progress on North Korea before direct talksNEW YORK — The Obama administration and its top Asian allies agreed Monday that direct U.S.-North Korean talks may be the best way to bring North Korea back to the nuclear negotiating table, American officials said. SKorea president proposes ‘grand bargain’ to end NKorea’s nukesNEW YORK — South Korean President Lee Myung-bak proposed a “grand bargain” Monday to restart disarmament negotiations and end North Korea’s nuclear arms program. Report: North Korea shuts down biggest wholesale market
South Korean officials headed to North Korea to prepare for separated family reunionsSEOUL, South Korea — South Korean officials headed Monday to North Korea to prepare for a new round of reunion visits for families separated by the Korean War, amid easing tensions on the divided peninsula. South Korean destroyer rescues 5 Yemeni fishermen after repelling piratesSEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s military says one of its destroyers has repelled pirates pursuing cargo ships off the coast of Yemen and rescued five Yemeni fishermen. Asian leaders aim to press greater voice on global financial decisions, will face demands tooWASHINGTON — Asian leaders at this week’s economic summit will demand a greater voice in the way global financial institutions make crucial decisions. Likewise, the world’s established powers will have some demands of their own. Asian countries at G-20 push for greater decision-making role, face demands on climate, tradeWASHINGTON — Asian leaders gathering at next week’s economic summit in Pittsburgh will be demanding a greater voice in the way global financial institutions make crucial decisions. Likewise, the world’s established powers will have some demands of their own for the rising Asian nations. North Korea’s Kim hints at returning to six-nation nuclear talksSEOUL, South Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Il reportedly said Friday his country is ready to engage in multilateral talks, the latest move in a diplomatic chess game with the U.S. and regional powers seeking to rid Pyongyang of nuclear weapons. Report: North Korea’s leader open to ‘bilateral and multilateral talks’SEOUL, South Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Il expressed willingness to engage in “bilateral and multilateral talks,” a news report said Friday, a strong indication the country could rejoin stalled negotiations aimed at ending its nuclear weapons programs. Report: North Korea’s Kim open to ‘bilateral and multilateral talks’SEOUL, South Korea — A news report says North Korean leader Kim Jong Il has expressed willingness to engage in “bilateral and multilateral talks.” Report: North Korean leader Kim Jong Il meets Chinese special envoySEOUL, South Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Il met Chinese President Hu Jintao’s special envoy Friday and received a letter from Hu amid diplomatic efforts to resume stalled talks aimed at ending the North’s nuclear weapons programs. SKorea warns that in seeking US talks, NKorea wants recognition as nuclear stateSEOUL, South Korea — North Korea is insisting on direct talks with the United States in an attempt to obtain recognition as a nuclear state, Seoul’s top diplomat said Friday, warning that the North’s atomic bombs are intended to target South Korea. South Korean immigration officials holding Uighur activist from GermanySEOUL, South Korea — Immigration officials stopped an ethnic Uighur activist from Germany from entering South Korea and have been holding him at an airport since early this week, officials said Thursday. Asian markets hit new highs for year as data suggest US economy growing againBANGKOK — Asian stock markets climbed to new highs for the year Thursday after strong U.S. industrial production data boosted confidence the world’s largest economy is growing again. European shares were higher. |
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