North Korea: ‘Very Big’ Flood Damage

North Korea said hundreds of people were dead or missing and thousands of homes destroyed in torrential rains.

Taliban release two female hostages

Taliban insurgents holding 21 South Koreans released two sick female captives yesterday evening.

A Korean Bridge Must Span Years of Bias and Sadness

In September, a long-anticipated bridge will connect an islet - and a group of people with leprosy - to the Korean mainland for the first time.

Leaders of 2 Koreas Will Meet in the North

The leaders of North and South Korea will hold their second-ever summit meeting in Pyongyang this month.

Families of South Korean Hostages in Afghanistan Seek Solace, and a Solution

The families have issued a joint statement addressed to President Bush and President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan.

Anger Is Tempering Sympathy for South Korean Hostages

Sympathy in South Korea for the 21 people remaining in captivity in Afghanistan has been offset by anger over their decision to travel to such a dangerous region.

South Korea Urges U.S. to Change Stance on Negotiating With the Taliban

South Korea on Tuesday urged the American and Afghan governments to show “flexibility” over Taliban demands for the release of imprisoned militants.