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Special Envoy for N. Korean Human Rights
In September last year, the U.S. Congress extended the North Korean Human Rights Act to 2012 and created the position of special envoy for North Korean human rights.
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On a cold February night in 1951, South Korean troops moved swiftly to take a communist guerrilla stronghold on Bulgap Mountain, at a county called Hampyeong in the Korean peninsula's southwest corner.
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South Korea launches WTO dispute against U.S.
South Korea has launched a dispute at the World Trade Organization against the United States over U.S. measures to raise prices on imports of steel, a South Korean embassy official said on Thursday.
South Korea Admits Civilian Massacre During War
The South Korean military and police executed at least 4,900 civilians in the opening months of the Korean War for fear that they were Communist sympathizers, the country's Truth and Reconciliation Commission announced Thursday.
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Bibimbap, above, was one of the six main dishes served to South Korean President Lee Myung-bak and U.S. President Barack Obama at their summit last week.
South Korea urges US to move ahead on free trade agreement to boost jobs
South Korea's trade chief urged Washington on Tuesday to implement a stalled free trade deal, warning the U.S. would suffer if Seoul's agreement with the European Union takes effect first.
China 'Threatens U.S. Influence on S.Korea'
The U.S. is facing a powerful challenge from China to its status as South Korea's preferred partner, the Financial Times said Thursday.
In South Korea, Barack Obama found strong support for America the superpower, and for his nuclear policies US President Barack Obama was clearly saving the best for last.
Isakson Urges Support for United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement
Isakson Urges Support for United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement Also Praises Kia Investment in Georgia WASHINGTON - Citing the benefits to the state of Georgia and the nation, U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., today voiced his support for the United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement as President Obama met with South Korean President Lee ...
Obama: Asia trip may create jobs, open market for American goods
U.S. President Barack Obama and South Korean President Lee Myung-Bak attend a joint press conference at the presidential house on November 19, 2009 in Seoul, South Korea.
Obama Commits to Free Trade Deal With South Korea, But Auto Trade Remains Sticking Point
On the last leg of his four-nation tour in Asia, U.S. President Barack Obama revived the issue of a still-pending free-trade agreement signed in 2007 with South Korea , but an auto trade imbalance will continue to be a major obstacle to Congressional approval.
DM's DPRK trip may aid nuke talks
China and the United States announced Thursday they will send senior officials to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea as nations try to get the DPRK back to negotiations over its nuclear programs.
US: 'Consequences' loom for Iran after nuclear snub
United States President Barack Obama on Thursday said Washington and its partners were now working on a package of steps to show Iran the consequences of its decision to snub a nuclear deal with the West.
US PRESIDENT Barack Obama wrapped up his first trip to China on Wednesday by meeting Premier Wen Jiabao, who said the two nations were better off as partners not rivals, and visiting the Great Wall.
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Obama met with South Korean Presiden4 Lee Myung-bak. Both leaders declared new, united steps in getting North Korea CHICAGO Two Chicago men accused of plotting an armed attack on a Danish newspaper are facing accusations from another country.
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Under intense pressure to fix his corrupt government, Afghan President Hamid Karzai is expected to strike a balance in his second inaugural speech Thursday: answer international demands for reform while appeasing political allies who returned him to power Published: 2 hours, 5 minutes ago Provided by: Fox News Lithuania investigates possible CIA ...
A Great Wall: Obama tours China's iconic site
President Barack Obama absorbed history's expanse Wednesday from atop the Great Wall of China, a manmade wonder of such enormity that Obama found himself putting daily life in perspective.
Questioning a Korean Wedding Tradition
When a daughter of Kim Jong-chang, South Korea 's top financial regulator, got married last June, Mr.
Obama to Receive Honorary Taekwondo Belt
U.S. President Barack Obama will be given an honorary taekwondo belt to mark his first visit to Korea on Wednesday and Thursday.
Lee Expresses Grief Over Death of Japanese Tourists
President Lee Myung-bak sent a letter of condolence to Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama over the tragic deaths of seven Japanese tourists killed in a shooting range fire last week in Korea's southern port city of Busan.
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