Scott Snyder

China changes tone, not interests, on N. Korea

China's unusually forceful criticism of North Korea shows the rising power is eager to distance itself from a pariah, but experts doubt Beijing would ultimately put the regime's survival at risk.
 

N.Korea may test missile next week: US think tank

Fresh analysis of new satellite imagery confirms apparent North Korean preparations for an imminent long-range missile test -- perhaps as early as next week -- a US think tank says.
 

Strong US, S.Korea support for alliance: polls

Strong majorities in the United States and South Korea support the nations' alliance amid regional tensions, but few are interested in more robust action against mutual enemy North Korea, polls said.
 

SKorea-Japan flare-up a setback for US

A flare-up in tensions between South Korea and Japan marks at least a temporary setback for the United States, which has sought to boost cooperation between its allies as part of its focus on Asia.
 

N. Korea experts say new nuclear test likely

A panel of experts on North Korea told US lawmakers Wednesday that Pyongyang will probably conduct a new nuclear test, and relying on China to dissuade the isolated state from doing so is unwise.
 

US, N.Korea to hold first talks since leader's death

The United States said Monday it would send a senior envoy next week to Beijing for talks with North Korea on its nuclear program, in the first substantive contact since leader Kim Jong-Il died.
 

US, N. Korea to hold first talks since leader's death

The United States said Monday it would send a senior envoy next week to Beijing for talks with North Korea on its nuclear program, in the first substantive contact since leader Kim Jong-Il died.
 

N. Korea leader's death fuels 'condolences' debate

North Korean strongman Kim Jong-Il's death is raising tough questions not only of policy but also of protocol, with major world powers divided on whether and how to offer condolences.
 

US, N.Korea nuclear talks take 'positive direction'

The United States and North Korea are heading Tuesday into a second day of talks aimed at reviving long-stalled nuclear negotiations, with Washington saying they are moving in a positive direction.
 

Gold junior is located next to a billion-dollar producer

Q&A with Bison Gold Resources Inc. (V.BGE) President and CEO Lucas Ewart . Can you describe your company and say what it does?
 

US demands N. Korea commitment to nuclear disarmament

The United States on Friday ended nuclear arms talks with North Korea with a message that the "path is open" to better relations if the reclusive North shows a firm commitment to disarmament efforts.
 

U.S. rights envoy makes groundbreaking trip to North Korea

SEOUL (Reuters) - Rights envoy Robert King became the first U.S. official to visit secretive North Korea in 17 months on Tuesday, as Washington considers whether to resume food aid and as momentum builds to resume nuclear disarmament talks.
 

U.S. rights envoy makes groundbreaking trip to North Korea

SEOUL (Reuters) - Rights envoy Robert King became the first U.S. official to visit secretive North Korea in 17 months on Tuesday, as Washington considers whether to resume food aid and as momentum builds to resume nuclear disarmament talks.
 

N. Korea says no need for more meetings with South

North Korea said Thursday there was no need for further dialogue with "traitors" in South Korea, a day after the collapse of military talks aimed at easing months of high tensions.
 

S.Korea plans more drills, talks with US, Japan on North

South Korea on Thursday readied plans for more live fire drills as a warning to North Korea and scheduled talks with the United States and Japan on dealing with the volatile nuclear-armed regime.
 

US envoy gauges if ready for N.Korea talks

A US envoy plans to spend the coming week in Asia determining if the time is right to talk with North Korea, as tensions ease a notch but a party meeting in the secretive state raises new questions.
 

US should engage N.Korea: study

The Obama administration has been "halfhearted" on North Korea and needs a long-term strategy that includes engaging ordinary people to weaken the regime's grip, a study said Tuesday.
 

US should engage N.Korea: study

The Obama administration has been "halfhearted" on North Korea and needs a long-term strategy that includes engaging ordinary people to weaken the regime's grip, a study said Tuesday.
 

S.Korea confirms high explosive traces on ship wreckage

South Korea's defence minister confirmed Monday that traces of high explosive were found on the wreckage of a warship sunk by a mystery blast, indicating it was probably hit by a torpedo.
 

S.Korea: high explosive traces on ship wreckage

South Korea's defence minister confirmed Monday that traces of high explosive were found on the wreckage of a warship sunk by a mystery blast, indicating it was probably hit by a torpedo.