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North Korea sanctions announced by Clinton part of a diplomatic dance for South Korea

North Korea sanctions announced by Hilary Clinton on her visit to South Korea's DMZ Wednesday are a display of solidarity to ease South Korean concerns about the American commitment.
China may join moves to sanction North Korea

China will accept the results of an international investigation blaming North Korea.
Diplomatic stance trumps tough talk on North Korea

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, on a brief visit to South Korea, agreed with South Korean President Lee Myung-bak that 'strategic patience' should guide relations in wake of North Korean sinking of a South Korean Navy ship in March.
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 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.
North Korea to release 'thankful' US missionary

Robert Park crossed into North Korea on Christmas Eve bearing a message of 'peace and good will' for Kim Jong-il.
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.
Obama in Korea: warmer welcome than in China, Japan?

Obama is expected to receive a warm welcome in South Korea, where top issues on agenda are North Korea talks and a free trade agreement.
In South Korea, Gates underscores threat from North

Secretary of Defense Gates reassured jittery South Korea of firm US commitment to deterring North's conventional forces and confronting its nuclear threat.
Global News Blog
Are N. Korea’s short-range missile tests a prelude?

Thursday’s tests were expected; what’s at issue now is whether Pyongyang will send a long-range missile toward Hawaii on July 4.
Obama expected to assure South Korea of US protection from the North

South Korean President Lee Myung Bak arrives in Washington today seeking a guarantee of American nuclear defense from possible North Korean aggression.
Global News Blog
North Korea to put American journalists on trial

The North may see the arrest of Laura Ling and Euna Lee as a powerful tool in negotiations with the US.
Clinton eyes bringing N. Korea back to negotiating table on nuclear program

In South Korea, which she visited Thursday, fears persist that the US will move forward on ties even if the North resists verifying disablement of its weapons.
Terrorism & Security
Clinton: North Korea succession a concern

Uncertainty over who will replace Kim Jong Il could complicate negotiations over the country's nuclear program, Clinton said.