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North Korea to prepare third nuclear test

North Korea may be preparing for its third nuclear test as the United Nations considers new sanctions on the regime, according to a U.S. government official.

S Korea's economicgrowth may reach 2% in Q2

The private economic research institute of South Korean predicts that the growth rate of the second quarter (Apr-Jun) may reach 2%, 1% higher than the forecast of the government.

N. Korean refuges live like 'livestock'

North Korean refugees who fled to China recently faced forced marriage and deportation, according to reports regarding the imprisonment of two American journalists who worked on a subject of 'the plight of North Korean women who flee to China'.

Eight Shocking Traditional Foods You Have to Try on the Road (but probably won't try again)

For many people, sampling local food is the most important part of travel. For others it’s the bane of their trip, a massive stress that leads them all over their chosen countries in search of a familiar lunch.

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S.Korea makes plans to counter North missile: report

South Korea has outlined a plan to counter a possible missile attack by North Korea, including airstrikes on a missile base, Seoul's Yonhap News reported on Sunday citing military sources.

Russia will like Treasuries even if U.S. rating cut

U.S. Treasuries bonds will not become a less attractive investment even if the U.S. sovereign credit rating is cut, Russian Finance Minister Alexei Kudrin was quoted as saying on Saturday.

U.S. to impose financial sanctions on North Korea: report

The United States has told South Korea it is preparing financial measures to punish North Korea for illicit weapons trade and counterfeit activities in the wake of its nuclear test last week, a newspaper report said on Friday.

Bernanke sees recession ending soon; warns on debt

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke sounded a cautiously upbeat note on the U.S. economy on Wednesday but warned that corralling government debt was vital to ensuring the nation's long-term health.

Nokia popularity fading among teens: survey

Nokia's popularity among teenagers is fading, as the world's top handset maker has failed to introduce attractive mass-market models, according to a survey by networking site Habbo Hotel.

North Korea preparing long-range missile launch

North Korea is assembling a missile that could hit U.S. soil and may test-launch it as early as this month, a newspaper reported, as a U.S. envoy on Wednesday urged Pyongyang to cease provocations and return to disarmament talks.

Exclusive: Global consumer confidence stabilizing

Global consumer confidence is stabilizing after falling for 18 months, providing a glimmer of hope for a shattered world economy in which three quarters of households cut spending, a survey showed on Tuesday.

Japan plans missile early warning system

Japan approved on Tuesday plans for a missile early warning system and some ruling party lawmakers suggested Japan should inspect North Korean ships, as a report said the North was preparing to fire a mid-range missile.

China anger with North Korea echoes in the press

The top item on the Chinese website of Beijing's embassy in Pyongyang is a condemnation of North Korea's nuclear test.

North Korea's Kim moves to anoint youngest son as heir

North Korean leader Kim Jong-il has signaled the anointment of his youngest son as heir to the ruling family dynasty as the rival Koreas bolstered their militaries along a disputed sea border on Tuesday.

North Korea may launch long-range missile in weeks

North Korea may this month test a missile designed to fly as far as U.S. territory and may also be gearing up for skirmishes with the South around their disputed sea border, South Korean news reports said on Monday.

China's economy stabilizing; export orders tick up

China's manufacturing sector continued to expand moderately in May as new export orders improved, two surveys showed on Monday, adding to tentative signs that the world's third-largest economy is stabilizing.

N. Korea would seek self-defensive actions if new U.N. sanctions pass

North Korea warned Friday that it would take self-defense measures if the U.N. Security Council punished it for this week's nuclear test.

Weeping South Koreans pack streets for Roh funeral

Sobbing South Koreans jammed Seoul's streets on Friday for the funeral of former President Roh Moo-hyun, whose suicide last week has turned him from failed leader to lightning rod for criticism of his successor.

North Korea fires short-range missile

North Korea test-fired another short-range missile off its east coast on Friday and said it would take more self-defense measures if the U.N. Security Council punished it for this week's nuclear test.

U.S. grapples with idea of permanent nuclear North Korea

North Korea's second nuclear test has forced the United States to grapple with the idea that Pyongyang may never give up atomic weapons, current and former U.S. officials said this week.

North Korea's Kim too selfish to start war: defectors

North Korean leader Kim Jong-il is likely basking in the patriotic fervor whipped up by his nuclear test but is too worried about his own well-being to start a war, North Korean defectors said on Thursday.

Russia says not against North Korea U.N. resolution

Russia does not object to a U.N. Security Council resolution on North Korea's nuclear test this week, but feels it is too early to talk about possible penalties, a Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Thursday.

U.S., South Korea raise military alert on North

South Korea and the United States raised the military alert level for the peninsula on Thursday after the communist North warned the truce ending the Korean War was dead and it was ready to attack.

Wired South Korea mourns ex-president online

Many South Koreans are mourning a former president who was popular among youth in cyberspace, with an online gaming company even halt playing for several hours for the funeral on Friday.

U.S. assures protection for SKorea, Japan

The U.S. president promised Wednesday to defend South Korea and Japan from any attack by North Korean amid escalating threat from the reclusive state.

Russia fears Korea conflict could go nuclear: report

Russia is taking security measures as a precaution against the possibility tension over North Korea could escalate into nuclear war, news agencies quoted officials as saying on Wednesday.