Nov 21st, 2008 · The incoming Obama administration will inherit ongoing nuclear weapons negotiations with North Korea. One expert says that, though it they are likely to take years, continuing talks will be the only chance at reigning in the reclusive nation.
Nov 16th, 2008 · The Army now has the first woman four-star general in the history of the American armed forces. Gen. Ann Dunwoody grew up in an Army family — her father served in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. Now, his daughter will lead the Army Materiel Command.
Nov 5th, 2008 · One of the things investors hate most is uncertainty. And there is a little bit more certainty because the U.S. election has been decided. Stock investors in Asia showed signs of relief. Japan's main index ended the day up more than 4 percent. Hong Kong rallied more than 3 percent. Markets in Australia, South Korea and China also ended the day sharply higher. European stocks are trading lower. Markets in France, Germany and Britain are being dragged down by shares of troubled banks.
Oct 19th, 2008 · This summer, South Korea partially lifted a ban on American beef. But fear of mad cow disease lingers across the country, and it has sparked public demonstrations and riots. That hasn't led Koreans away from steak, though.
Oct 13th, 2008 · Victor Cha, director of Asian studies at Georgetown University and a senior fellow at the Pacific Council, explains the Bush administration's recent move to delist North Korea from the list of states that sponsor terrorism.
Oct 12th, 2008 · After twenty years, North Korea has been taken off the U.S. list of state sponsors of terrorism. Why is it so important for North Korea to be removed from the list and why did the U.S. agree to do it? Liane Hansen speaks with NPR's Mike Shuster.
Oct 11th, 2008 · After North Korea agreed to nuclear inspection demands, the U.S. took it off a terrorism blacklist.
Sep 30th, 2008 · U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Christopher Hill is headed to Pyongyang to try to prevent a nuclear agreement from unraveling. North Korea has moved to reconstitute its nuclear infrastructure amid complaints from both sides over the deal.