Korea, South

South Korea trade deal produces bleak results in first year

24 May 2013

More than a year after it took effect, a highly touted trade deal with South Korea has failed to produce as expected for the U.S.: Exports are down, imports are up and the trade deficit with the Asian economic powerhouse has...

South Korea leader a 'confrontation maniac': North Korea

24 May 2013

North Korea today accused South Korean President Park Geun-Hye of hurting the dignity of its leadership and slammed her as "a confrontation maniac".

South Korea mulls North Korean detente

24 May 2013

SEOUL, May 24 (UPI) -- The South Korean government is examining a proposal from North Korea to resume annual rapprochement celebrations, a spokesman said Friday.