 New York Times (blog) | Chinese Seek Details on Detained Fishermen Wall Street Journal By BRIAN SPEGELE Unidentified people in North Korea are demanding money in exchange for 29 Chinese fishermen they are holding captive, which is raising tensions between the two countries. The WSJ's Isabella Steger talks to reporter Evan Ramstad about ... Has North Korea Now Crossed China, Too? North Korea Navy Seize Chinese North Korea resumes work on nuclear reactor-report |
 The Guardian | Experts: North Korea still violating sanctions ArmyTimes.com By Edith M. Lederer - AP UNITED NATIONS — An expert panel's report says North Korea continues to violate UN sanctions, citing possible attempts to ship arms to Syria and Myanmar and illegally import luxury goods, UN diplomats said Friday. Diplomats say UN experts report NKorea continues violating sanctions, citing ... Diplomats say North Korea continues to defy UN sanctions UN: N. Korea evades luxury ban to smoke, drink, drive |
South Korea struts its robotic stuff at Expo 2012 San Jose Mercury News By Sam Kim AP In this April 20, 2012 photo, a fish robot swims at the Marine Robot pavilion of the EXPO 2012 Yeosu Korea site in Yeosu, South Korea. More than 100 nations are expected to participate in the expo that will open from May 12 to Aug. Interior Minister Heads to Yeosu in South Korea Expo exposure National pavilions draw large crowds at Yeosu Expo |
 msnbc.com (blog) | North Korea resumes work on nuclear reactor-report Chicago Tribune SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea has resumed construction work on an experimental light water reactor (ELWR) in a move that could extend its capacity to produce more material for nuclear weapons, website 38North reported on Thursday. North Koreans accused of seizing Chinese fishing boats for ransom Chinese netizens abuzz over reported boat hijackings by N. Korea North Korean Ship Seizes 3 Chinese Boats, Global Times Says |
 Malaysia Star | Manulife, Metlife submit bids for ING Asia sale: sources Chicago Tribune South Korea's Kyobo Life has also dropped out, and it was also unclear whether Prudential Financial Corp took part in the first round. Prudential Financial was seen as one of the strongest contenders to buy the whole Asian unit, and its absence from ... KB Financial, Korea Life Insurance Submit Bids For ING's Korean Operations -Report Samsung Life says won't bid for ING Asia insurance biz |
 Voice of America | Japan Launches South Korean Satellite Into Orbit Voice of America SEOUL - Early Friday, Japan successfully launched a South Korean satellite. The historical accomplishment puts the Japanese in the same arena as European and Russian entities in the lucrative commercial space launch business. S. Korean satellite successfully reaches earth's orbit All Share Services Japan's H-2A rocket blasts off[1]|chinadaily.com.cn-2A rocket blasts off |
 TopNews Arab Emirates | FDA bans Korean shellfish from US distribution Washington Post Consumers should not eat shellfish from South Korea and retailers should stop selling it, federal and state regulators said Thursday. The Food and Drug Administration yanked firms that transport Korean shellfish off its list of approved shippers on May ... Korean Shellfish At Risk for Feces Exposure, US Says Korean Shellfish At Risk for Feces Exposure, U.S. Says Warning about shellfish from South Korea issued by state health officials |
 Oman Daily Observer | Talks with South Korea focus on infrastructure projects Oman Daily Observer SEOUL — Dr Ahmed bin Mohammed al Futaisi, Minister of Transport and Communications, and Deputy Chairman of Oman Shipping Company (OSC) Board met in the Korean capital, Seoul yesterday with the President of the Korean GS Caltex Company. |
 The Voice of Russia | Iran, Syria and N. Korea on dinner menu as G-8 leaders open Camp David summit MyFox Washington DC Friday evening's discussions focused on global security concerns, with the situations in Iran, Syria and North Korea at the forefront. According to a senior administration official, cited by FOX News Channel, the leaders agreed that Iran needs to ... G-8 leaders agreed on Syria, Iran and N. Korea G-8 Leaders Stare Into Economic Unease Obama, G-8 leaders discuss Iran, Syria and North Korea during early summit talks |
 Yonhap News | S.Korea shares close at lowest this year; worst week in 8-mths Reuters KOSPI breaks support to its worst pct decline of year * Financials hammered by ailing Spanish banking system * Blue-chip heavyweights drag with steep declines By Joonhee Yu SEOUL, May 18 (Reuters) - South Korean shares tumbled on Friday to their lowest ... South Korea Down To Hit 5-Month Low, BOK Selling Suspected Korea Won Halts Six-Day Drop as Government Pledges Action Korea, Guatemala to promote ties |
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