Senators Criticize U.N. Program in North Korea, but Question Set of Accusations

The program was vulnerable to manipulation by the North Korean government, the panel said.

Rice Rebukes Bush Envoy Who Criticized Policy on North Korea

The comments made last week by President Bush’s special envoy on North Korean human rights criticized the current United States diplomatic approach of North Korea.

South Korea’s Sunshine Policy Dims

The president-elect of South Korea proposed eliminating a government agency that has long led efforts to build reconciliation with North Korea.

South Korea Proposes Meeting With North

The conservative president-elect of South Korea said that he was willing to meet with the North Korean leader to discuss the North’s nuclear weapons programs.

Samsung Chairman’s Office Raided in Inquiry

Special prosecutors are investigating accusations that the company’s chairman, Lee Kun Hee, had amassed slush funds to bribe politicians, prosecutors and government officials.

Newly Elected South Korean Leader Faces Inquiry

An independent prosecutor will investigate whether President-elect Lee Myung-bak engaged in financial misdeeds.

U.S. Nuclear Envoy Puts Gentle Pressure on North Korea

The United States urged North Korea on Thursday to rethink its position and give a “complete and correct” accounting of its nuclear weapons programs.