Topic: Kim Gye Gwan
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North Korea rebuffs Obama's warnings at nuclear summit (+video)
President Obama's admonition against firing a long-range rocket next month went unheeded by North Korea, which argued it is for economic development. Will China and Russia have any sway?
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Korean missile politics overshadow Seoul nuclear terrorism summit
More than 50 world leaders, including President Obama, are set to arrive in Seoul to discuss prevention of nuclear terrorism, but Pyongyang's plans for a new missile test have shifted the discussion.
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North Korea agrees to suspend nuclear activities (+video)
North Korea agreed to suspend nuclear weapons tests and uranium enrichment, and allow in international inspectors, according to the US State Department. The US will provide food aid.
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North Korea and US talk for first time since Kim Jong-il's death
Talks today between North Korea and the US could provide insight to whether North Korea's new government is ready for change.
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North Korea invites Bill Richardson to visit: What message is it sending?
Bill Richardson, a former US ambassador to the UN, has been invited to visit North Korea by the nation's top nuclear negotiator. It could be a bid to avoid confrontation after weeks of tensions.
12/10/2010 03:35 pm -
Terrorism & Security Kim Jong-il snubs Jimmy Carter to seek China ties, son's accession
Kim Jong-il's visit to China comes as Jimmy Carter visits Pyongyang to seek the release of an imprisoned American.
08/26/2010 11:19 am -
Jimmy Carter: Can Obama trust him in North Korea talks?
Jimmy Carter gained a reputation as an independent actor when President Clinton sent him to North Korea in 1994. President Obama will hope Carter – on a mission to bring back a jailed American – does not stray into talks about North Korea's nuclear program.
08/25/2010 02:47 pm -
Jimmy Carter's North Korea visit may trigger cooling-off period
Jimmy Carter was greeted Wednesday by North Korea’s nuclear envoy, Kim Kye-gwan, which analysts say is a signal North Korea wants the visit to be about much more than the release of US prisoner Aijalon Mahli Gomes.
08/25/2010 12:01 pm -
North Korea edges toward new nuclear talks
UN undersecretary-general Lynn Pascoe said today that North Korea is 'not eager to return to six-party talks,' but others say Kim Jong-il appears ready for renewed dialogue.
02/12/2010 11:05 am -
North Korea talks: US envoy trip shows difficulty of getting to yes
US envoy Bosworth says North Korea talks in Pyongyang were 'useful.' But the North has not committed to returning to six-party talks on its nuclear program.
12/10/2009 12:00 am -
Terrorism & Security South Korea to send nuclear envoy to North Korea
The delegation will discuss buying fuel rods from a North Korean reactor, a step in the North's disarmament process.
01/13/2009 12:00 am -
U.S. to mine N. Korean papers for answers, progress
A US diplomat returns from talks in Pyongyang Monday with 18,000 pages supplied by North Korea on its nuclear facilities.
05/12/2008 01:00 am -
'Secret' U.S.-N. Korea deal irks South
South Korea's conservative president will meet with Bush Friday, as the US appears to soften its stance on North Korea.
04/17/2008 01:00 am -
In Korean elections, conservatives' win boosts president
President Lee can lean on his new Assembly majority to pursue economic reforms and a tougher N. Korea policy.
04/10/2008 01:00 am -
High-level talks keep North Korea nuclear deal alive
Last week's meeting generated talk of a secret side deal to end an 11-week impasse.
03/17/2008 01:00 am -
Will Philharmonic's Korean concerts build a lasting bridge?
The New York Philharmonic played Thursday in Seoul. Can their Korea tour restart the dismantling of North's weapons program?
02/29/2008 12:00 am
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