Ambitious Rivers Project Meets a Sea of Opposition

A project to remake South Korea’s four longest rivers has spurred a national debate over what constitutes green development.

Thailand to Hold Crew That Was Transporting Weapons

Five crew members of an aircraft carrying weapons from North Korea were denied bail here Monday and ordered held for at least 12 days while police investigate.

Baby Boom of Mixed Children Tests South Korea

Migrant women from poorer parts of Asia have helped fuel a South Korean baby boom but brought concerns about assimilating the offspring of mixed unions.

South Korea Admits Civilian Killings During War

Authorities executed at least 4,900 civilians suspected of communist sympathies at the start of the Korean War.

China Aims to Steady North Korea

China wants to ward off an implosion by North Korea, which would endanger the stability of its own border area.

Mending Fences for 2 Asian Leaders

The North Korean leader, Kim Jong-il, held talks with the visiting prime minister of China, Wen Jiabao, as his government tried to mend ties with Beijing.

New North Korean Constitution Bolsters Kim’s Power

The changes, which include the removal of the term “Communism” from the constitution’s text, are perceived as an attempt to improve the country’s image abroad.