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Terrorism & Security
Reports: North Korea planning a new nuclear test (+video)

The threat of such a test, coming amid plans to test a controversial rocket this week, is seen as an effort by North Korea to extort more aid from the international community.
North Korea envoy ties food aid to human rights

As North Korea faces ongoing food shortages, the US appears closer to providing food aid amid hopes for movement on six-party nuclear talks.
Chapter & Verse
Korean literature's rise on the back of "Please Look After Mom"

Will one bestselling novel – "Please Look After Mom" – help Korean literature find its way in the global marketplace?
Global News Blog
Millions of dollars found in a South Korean garlic field. Currency debate ensues.

Critics say that the garlic field cash stash is further proof that the 50,000 won note could aids those operating on the black market because it is easily hidden from the prying eyes of authorities.
Terrorism & Security
North Korea says on 'brink of war' as US, South Korea prepare for military exercises

North Korea kept up its harsh rhetoric Friday, indicating that it saw upcoming military exercises as fresh provocation. US Gen. Walter Sharp toured the island area attacked by the North on Tuesday.
Terrorism & Security
US concerned about China's military investments

Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, says he is worried by Beijing's 'heavy investments' in the sea and air capabilities of the China military and its rejection of military contacts with the US.
Terrorism & Security
North Korea asks for peace treaty with US: Sincere or delay tactic?

North Korea has requested a formal peace treaty with the US, with which it has technically been in a state of war for over half a century.
Terrorism & Security
South offers grand bargain to North Korea to give up nuclear weapons

The South says it is tired of an approach that lets North get perks for small concessions.
Global News Blog
South Korea: North unleashed flood on purpose

Seoul rejected Pyongyang's explanation that water levels had risen dangerously, pointing out that no recent downpours could have caused that. The water row is escalating just as tensions between the two had begun to ease.
Terrorism & Security
North Korea says uranium enrichment in final phase

The North offered to engage in dialogue, and said sanctions would be met by an acceleration of its nuclear program.
Terrorism & Security
North Korea quits nuclear talks, vows to resume nuclear program

The move is a response to the UN Security Council statement condemning North Korea's missile launch last week.
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.