The leaders of South Korea and Japan have agreed to improve diplomatic and economic ties, despite bitter feelings from Japan’s occupation of the Korean peninsula and a lingering territorial dispute. South Korean President Lee Myung-bak held talks with Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda in Seoul Wednesday, the second meeting between the two leaders since Mr. […]
South Korean, Japanese Leaders Pledge Continued Cooperation
Posted October 19th, 2011 at 4:25 am (UTC-5)
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US Korean Commander Visits Border Island
Posted October 19th, 2011 at 12:45 am (UTC-5)
The new commander of U.S. armed forces in Korea has visited the South Korea border island which was the target of a deadly artillery attack by North Korean forces late last year. Tuesday’s trip to Yeonpyeong island by was the first by General James Thurman since he took over command of the 28,000 U.S. forces […]
US Korean Commander Visits Border Island
Posted October 19th, 2011 at 12:15 am (UTC-5)
The new commander of U.S. armed forces in Korea has visited the South Korea border island which was the target of a deadly artillery attack by North Korean forces late last year. Wednesday’s trip to Yeonpyeong island by was the first by General James Thurman since he took over command of the 28,000 U.S. forces […]
US, North Korea to Resume Talks on War Remains
Posted October 17th, 2011 at 8:00 pm (UTC-5)
The United States says it has agreed to negotiate with North Korea on resuming efforts to recover the remains of U.S. soldiers unaccounted for from the Korean war. In a brief announcement, the Pentagon said the negotiations would begin Tuesday in Bangkok. The Pentagon did not say why it is now resuming the discussions, but […]
Obama: Bailout Was Worth It
Posted October 14th, 2011 at 3:20 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama says a Michigan auto plant making cars with South Korean parts is proof his economic bailout package for the auto industry has paid off. Speaking alongside South Korean President Lee Myung-bak at a General Motors plant outside the city of Detroit, Mr. Obama said the hundreds of thousands of jobs saved […]
US, South Korean Presidents Visit Auto Plant
Posted October 14th, 2011 at 1:25 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama and South Korean President Lee Myung-bak are in Michigan, home of the U.S. auto industry, promoting a new trade deal passed this week by the U.S. Congress. The two leaders are visiting a factory outside Detroit operated by General Motors. The plant in Orion Township produces the Chevrolet Sonic subcompact car, […]
Grandson of North Korean Leader in Bosnia
Posted October 14th, 2011 at 1:05 pm (UTC-5)
The teenage grandson of North Korean leader Kim Jong Il is in Bosnia, where officials say he has enrolled in a private high school. Officials at United World College in the southern Bosnian city of Mostar, speaking on the condition of anonymity, confirmed 16-year-old Kim Han Sol arrived this week to take classes. They said […]
Obama, South Korean President to Visit U.S. Auto Plant
Posted October 14th, 2011 at 12:05 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama and South Korean President Lee Myung-bak are visiting the state of Michigan Friday to promote a new bilateral trade deal passed this week by the U.S. Congress. The two leaders are expected to visit a factory outside Detroit operated by U.S. automaker General Motors. The plant in Orion Township produces the […]
Grandson of North Korean Leader in Bosnia
Posted October 14th, 2011 at 10:30 am (UTC-5)
The teenage grandson of North Korean leader Kim Jong Il is in Bosnia, where officials say he has enrolled in a private high school. Officials at United World College in the southern Bosnian city of Mostar, speaking on the condition of anonymity, confirmed 16-year-old Kim Han Sol arrived this week to take classes. They said […]
Obama to Visit Detroit Auto Plant with South Korean Counterpart
Posted October 14th, 2011 at 12:35 am (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama and South Korean President Lee Myung-bak will travel to Detroit, Michigan Friday to promote a new bilateral trade deal passed this week by the U.S. Congress. The two leaders will visit a factory operated by U.S. automaker General Motors. Mr. Obama has said the trade deal will open South Korea’s market […]
