Korean Peninsula

South Korea says ‘too early to be optimistic’ about North

Mar 07, 2018 09:37

South Korean President Moon Jae-in says he has no plans to ease sanctions on the rival North only because of Pyongyang’s offer to discuss denuclearization with the United States.
North Korea offers to give up nukes in exchange for security guarantees

Mar 06, 2018 14:06

North Korea has said it would consider abandoning nuclear weapons in exchange for security guarantees, a South Korean envoy says.
China calls on US to stop 'mistaken actions' on North Korea

Feb 24, 2018 15:24

China has warned the United States that its wrong policies on North Korea could seriously undermine cooperation between Beijing and Washington to contain Pyongyang’s weapons program.
S Korea says Seoul cannot recognize rival North as nuclear state

Feb 23, 2018 16:45

South Korean President Moon Jae-in has reportedly said that Seoul cannot recognize North Korea as a nuclear state and discussions with Pyongyang on denuclearisation and better ties must go together.
Pence sees “no daylight” in US-North Korea standoff

Feb 11, 2018 11:04

US Vice President Mike Pence says “there is no daylight” in the ongoing standoff between the US and North Korea over Payongyang’s missile and nuclear weapons programs, noting that Washington and its regional allies are going to maximize pressure on the North.
US threatens N Korea with war as 2 Koreas take leap towards peace

Feb 10, 2018 16:47

The United States has yet again threatened North Korea with a military action as South Korea is witnessing a breakthrough in its relations with Pyongyang for the first time in more than 60 years.
North Korean leader’s sister arrives in South for Olympics in historic visit

Feb 09, 2018 10:56

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un’s sister has arrived in South Korea on a three-day visit, becoming the first member of her family to visit the rival South in more than 60 years amid a rapprochement.
North Korea warns against resumption of US-South Korea war games after Olympics

Feb 02, 2018 10:29

North Korea has warned against plans by the United States to resume joint war games with South Korea following the Winter Olympics, insisting in an official letter to the United Nations that it will not “sit idle” in response.
North Korean Olympians arrive at athletes' village in South

Feb 01, 2018 12:17

The North Korean Winter Olympics team has arrived at the athletes' village in Gangneung, South Korea, after flying into Yangyang Airport.
South Korea welcomes North’s participation in Olympics

Jan 21, 2018 15:12

Authorities in South Korea have welcomed North Korea’s participation in the Winter Olympics as a major step toward settlement of disputes between the two neighbors, especially those concerning Pyongyang’s development of weapons.