Korean Summit Results Exceed Low Expectations

A declaration signed Thursday by the leaders of the Koreas contained a number of specific projects that could build closer economic and security ties between the countries.

For Sale: Undeveloped Korean Land. DMZ Views.

Land next to the DMZ may fetch only $9,200 per acre — cheap by the standards of South Korea — but it could not even be given away a few years ago, real estate agents say.

New York Philharmonic Might Play in North Korea

The exploratory trip comes at a time of what appears to be a softening in relations between the United States and North Korea.

Pledging Peace, Koreans Agree on Economic Projects

In a joint declaration today, South and North Korea said they would seek to put a formal end to the Korean War.

North Koreans Agree to Disable Nuclear Facilities

The deal sets a timetable for North Korea to dismantle all of its nuclear facilities in return for economic aid.

Korean Leaders Meet in Pyongyang

Leaders of North and South Korea sat down face-to-face today in the first summit meeting between the two Koreas in seven years.

North Korean Nuclear Talks Close to Consensus

Negotiators reached agreement on a draft in Beijing on Sunday after four days of six-nation talks on dismantling North Korea’s nuclear facilities, but said at the time that they needed final approval from their superiors.

Korean Leaders Meet in Pyongyang

Roh Moo-hyun is only the second South Korean president to visit since the two Koreas were divided.

Plan to Disarm North Korea Is Evaluated as Talks Recess

A draft agreement on dismantling North Korea’s nuclear program is expected to be made public after a two-day recess in talks.