Topic: Kaesong

On North Korea's border: foreboding about what's next

South Koreans wonder if North Korea’s new leader, Kim Jong-un, might cause more trouble abroad to divert attention from political instability at home.

How North Korea has skillfully exploited a defector standoff with South

The ability of North Korea to turn the rescue by the South of a boat full of North Koreans into a propaganda coup has surprised observers.

South Korea's mixed messages to North: anger, and a Christmas tree

South Koreans erected a huge Christmas tree that can reportedly be seen from the North's side of the demilitarized zone. But a sense of brotherhood has been sharply strained by the North's recent attack.

North Korean attack on South Korea: 8 provocations of the past decade

North Korea shelled South Korea Tuesday, killing two South Korean marines and injuring at least two other marines and four civilians. History shows the North is often an instigator.

South Korea OKs humanitarian aid trip to North Korea

A South Korean doctor and two drivers are headed just across the line bearing antimalaria drugs next week, a move that may signal a slight shift in policy toward North Korea.

South Korea dials back tough talk over Cheonan sinking

One day after China refused to take a stand against North Korea over the March 26 sinking of South Korea's naval ship, Cheonan, South Korea appears to be moderating its rhetoric against the North over the sinking.

North Korea moves to cut remaining ties with South

Angered by charges that it torpedoed the Cheonan Navy ship, North Korea appears ready to shut down the Kaesong Economic Complex, the last point of contact between the two Koreas. Kaesong hosts some 100 South Korean factories and more than 40,000 North Korean workers.

How will North Korea respond to South Korea's threats?

A third nuclear test and naval confrontations in the Yellow Sea are likely, say analysts, in response to South Korean President Lee Myung-bak's announcement Monday of retaliatory measures against North Korea for torpedoing the navy ship Cheonan.

Seoul says North Korea sank Cheonan warship. Are sanctions next?

It's 'obvious' North Korea was involved in the sinking of the Cheonan warship in March, South Korea's foreign minister said Wednesday.

North Korea arrests American; continues shelling near disputed border

Analysts and diplomats are scratching their heads as to why North Korea continued firing artillery shells into its disputed maritime border with the South for the second day in a row.

Tensions flare in crossfire between South Korea and North

North Korea ratcheted up tensions with the South after firing an estimated 30 shells into the two countries' no-sail zone, which may be a precursor to the testing of short-range missiles.

Money Daily Brief: Thin holidays for US retailers

US holiday sales are expected to fall 1 percent, the National Retail Federation says.

South Korea on guard after deadly flash flood from North

Seoul demanded an apology Tuesday after Pyongyang released without warning a torrent of dam water that killed six people in the South.

Korea: Kim Dae-jung's funeral may spark North-South reconciliation

As tens of thousands gather in Seoul to mourn the death of the former president, his 'Sunshine policy' is breathing life into fresh North-South talks.

North Korea to send envoys to Kim funeral

The isolationist state plans to send a delegation to pay its respects to Kim Dae-jung, the former South Korean president who launched a policy of rapprochement with the North.

N. Korea frees South Korean worker: sign of warming relations?

The Hyundai engineer, who has been held since March, was released after the company's chairwoman traveled to Pyongyang Monday.

Freed reporters got their wish: dialogue about N. Korea

Laura Ling and Euna Lee wanted to generate discussion about 'important issues.' By returning to the US today, they have.

UN, US close to imposing sanctions on North Korea

The UN Security Council is close to approving action in response to the North's latest nuclear test. The US also plans separate sanctions for illegal weapons sales and counterfeiting.

Execution in North Korea underscores tough stance on influence from South

Senior official Choe Sung-chol was reportedly put to death for accepting bribes.

Korea talks: 12 hours of prep for a 22-minute meeting

North Korea focused on labor rates in joint industrial complex, while South Korea sought freedom for jailed worker.

North Korea wants talks with South Korea

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North Korea warns of war over 'satellite test' interference

The move comes as South Korea and the US begin a large-scale joint military exercise.

Will North Korea cut a nuclear deal before Obama arrives?

As Beijing talks stall, analysts say North Korea may be waiting for a gesture from Barack Obama once he assumes the presidency.