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Wi Sung-lac, South Korea's nuclear envoy.

North and South Korea Nuclear Officials to Hold Rare Talks in China

As long ago as 2005, North Korea agreed to abandon its nuclear program in exchange for certain economic and political incentives

Stem-Cell Pros: NFL Players Peyton Manning, Terrell Owens Have Therapy, Reports Say

NFL players hoping to extend their playing career apparently don't think stem-cell treatment is a bad idea. Last week came a report that injured Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning had stem cell therapy in Europe before having a third neck surgery this month. Now comes a new report that free agent wide receiver Terrell Owens is in South Korea for a three-day stem-cell therapy treatment.

Samsung Seeks to Gun Down iPhone 5; Delay in Release?

Just a few weeks before Apple is said to be releasing its most anticipated iPhone 5, which could halt Samsung’s aggravating success with the Galaxy Line, the South Korean firm is considering legal action to ban the sales of the upcoming iPhone.

Samsung Gunning for iPhone 5 as Patent War Worsens: Is Apple Losing Grip?

Ever since Samsung introduced the Galaxy S line of smartphone in June 2010, it has entrenched its position as one of the best smartphone manufacturers in the market and put up a strident attack on Apple iPhone's dominance.

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European Central Banks Become Net Buyers of Gold

For the first time since 1985, European central banks have become net buyers of gold, according to data from the World Gold Council.

Biggest Defence Contractor in Japan Hit by Cyber Attack

Hackers gained access to the computers of the biggest defense contractor in Japan, the manufacturer of Patriot Advanced Capability 3 missiles, targeting the submarine, missile and nuclear power plant component factories.

South Korea to Renew Stem Cell Research

President Lee Myung-bak said South Korea will set up a series of regulatory reforms to help regain its place as a stem cell research frontrunner.

Apple wins German court ruling on Samsung tablets

Samsung Sues Apple in Australia Over iPhone, iPad 2, Appeals German Ban

Samsung Electronics Co. has accused Apple of patent infringement in Australia, widening a growing dispute between the two companies over smartphone technologies. Samsung is also appealing a German court's ruling to ban the sale of its Galaxy Tab in Germany.

South Korea suspends 7 more ailing savings banks

South Korea's financial regulators on Sunday ordered the temporary closure of seven more savings banks as part of its efforts to prevent financial contagion in the country's volatile savings bank sector.

Apple and Samsung Legal Row Escalates

Samsung filed an appeal against a German court's ban on its Galaxy series of tablets and stepped up its offensive against Apple, filing suit in Australia.

Samsung Countersues Apple in Australia, Appeals Galaxy Ban in Germany

Samsung on Friday filed a countersuit against Apple in Australia, where the sales of Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablet may be banned later this month.

Blake of Jamaica wins the men's 200 metres event ahead of Thompson of Trinidad and Collins of St Kitts and Nevis at the Memorial Van Damme IAAF Diamond League athletics meeting in Brussels

Blake Runs Second Fastest 200m of All Time

Jamaican Yohan Blake blazed to the second fastest 200 meters of all time at the Brussels Diamond League meeting on Friday, upstaging compatriot and training partner Usain Bolt who clocked the quickest 100m of the season.

EU to Mull Stockpiling Strategic Raws Materials

The European Union will decide in the coming months whether to start stockpiling raw materials that are critical for the bloc's industrial and high-tech production, an EU spokesman said on Friday.

South Korea Still Top World Communications Economy: U.N.

South Korea was the world's most advanced Internet and telecommunications economy in 2010, with high levels of access, usage and skills, while high-speed Web access remained unaffordable in many low-income countries, the United Nations said on Thursday.

S.Africa to build new nuclear plants

South African energy minister Dipuo Peters said on Thursday she had signed off on a proposal for new nuclear power plants, likely worth tens of billions of dollars, and said it would be presented to cabinet soon.

Wall St to open up on Europe, data could weigh

Wall Street was set for a higher open on Thursday after three straight winning sessions on relief European leaders were committed to keeping Greece afloat, but weaker-than-expected data, including jobless claims, kept gains in check.

Standardized Testing: Is it a Blessing or Curse for U.S. Students?

While public schools have focused their energy on training students in math and reading since the passage of No Child Left Behind, the College Board announced SAT scores in combined reading and math this year have dropped to their lowest point since 1995.

Futures up on Greek hopes; data in focus

Stock index futures rose on Thursday after three days of market gains as investors welcomed signs that European leaders are committed to keeping Greece afloat for now.

Asia corporate sentiment slides on global worries

Sentiment at Asia's top companies fell in the third quarter, hitting its lowest level since the fourth quarter of 2009 as doubts about the strength of the global economy weighed, a Reuters survey showed.

Samsung Group shake-up seen with Everland stake-sale plan

Samsung Card <029780.KS> said on Wednesday it planned to sell a 20.64 percent stake in unlisted affiliate Samsung Everland through a block deal or initial public offering, in a deal media reports estimate could be worth more than 1 trillion won ($928 million).