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U.S., Japan, South Korea seen meeting Monday on North Korea

U.S., Japan, South Korea seen meeting Monday on North Korea

The foreign ministers of the United States, Japan and South Korea are expected to meet in Washington on Monday to discuss North Korea and other issues, U.S. officials said on Wednesday.

 

Palin fires back with list of Obama gaffes

Former Alaska governor Sarah Palin has responded to criticism surrounding a recent gaffe when she said the United States must "stand with our North Korean allies" by listing some of President Obama's misstatements.

 

N. Korea: Drills push 'to brink of war'

N. Korea: Drills push 'to brink of war'

South Korea and the United States are recklessly pushing the Korean peninsula "closer to the brink of war" by scheduling a joint military drill for this weekend, North Korean state media said Friday.

 

South Korea defense minister ousted; North warns of new attacks

South Korea defense minister ousted; North warns of new attacks

North Korea warns of a 'second and third' attack after killing 4, injuring 20 on a disputed island. Meanwhile, China expresses concern about U.S.-South Korean naval exercises set to begin Sunday.

 

North Korea fires artillery at South Korean island Yeonpyeong

North Korea fires artillery at South Korean island Yeonpyeong

North Korea launched a massive artillery barrage on a South Korean island Tuesday, killing two South Korean marines, wounding at least 14 others and setting more than 60 buildings ablaze in the most serious confrontation since the North s sinking of a South Korean submarine in March.

 

South Korea: North Korea opens fire at border

South Korea: North Korea opens fire at border

North Korea fired two rounds toward South Korea at their tense border Friday and South Korean troops immediately fired back, highlighting the security problems faced by Seoul as it prepares to host Barack Obama and other world leaders at the Group of 20 economic summit next month.

 

South Korean president proposes plan to reunite with North Korea

South Korean president proposes plan to reunite with North Korea

South Korean President Lee Myung-bak has proposed a plan to reunite his country with North Korea and suggested a tax to prepare for the costs expected if the two countries come together, South Korea's state media said Sunday.

Senh: This is a surprising development, especially after the alleged recent downing of a South Korean warship by North Korea.

 

N. Korea fires 100 rounds in Yellow Sea

North Korea fired more than 100 artillery rounds Monday on its side of the border with South Korea in the Yellow Sea, South Korea's Defense Ministry said.

 

S. Korea: North seized fishing boat

S. Korea: North seized fishing boat

A South Korean fishing boat in the Sea of Japan and its seven crew members are being held by North Korea, according to reports in South Korea.

Senh: What is it that North Korea has against South Korean boats?

 

SKorea launches drills despite NKorean threats

SKorea launches drills despite NKorean threats

South Korean troops fired artillery and dropped sonar buoys into the Yellow Sea as naval drills kicked off Thursday near the spot where a warship sank four months ago.

 

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