North Korea

North Korea Rocket Launch Fails
By Chris Williamson
April 13, 2012 - 12:46pm
Controversial missile launch that North Korea says was designed to carry an observation satellite into orbit, breaks after launch.

North Korea launched it's highly controversial rocket launch that took off early this morning. However, the rocket broke into two parts, dropping into the sea, just two minutes after the launch according to CNN.

New Tunnel Hints North Korea is Preparing Another Nuclear Test
By Meghann Ludemann
April 9, 2012 - 12:22pm
Reporters were taken to the Sohae launch station, to see the rocket that will be launched later this month

North Korea is in its final stages of digging a tunnel that can be used to launch a third nuclear test, according to top officials in South Korea. U.S. officials are concerned that this is another step by the North Koreans that could lead to a future attack on the U.S.

President Warns North Korea and Iran Not to Test Nuclear Programs
By Russ Reed
March 26, 2012 - 3:31pm
Obama also challenges China about a decision to act on weapons in Pyongyang

While attending an international nuclear summit in South Korea, President Barack Obama addressed the problems caused by the nuclear programs in North Korea and Iran.  Obama warned both countries that their refusal to back down will limit their options and number of allies.

Negotiations with North Korea Hint at Hope
By Anna Kuskin
March 1, 2012 - 12:37pm
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton calls Wednesday's agreement "a modest step in the right direction"

A bit of optimism surfaces—as North Korea agrees to comply with the beginning steps of a deal proposed by U.S. officials.

Shots fired over the DMZ between North and South Korea
By Kevin Barry
October 29, 2010 - 10:17am
Soldiers from both sides of the DMZ in Korea exchange gunfire after North Korean soldiers fire two shots at a South Korean guard post.

North Korean soldiers fired two shots at a guard post in South Korea Friday morning, prompting South Korean soldiers to return gunshots, according to CNN. The exchange happened near the South Korean city of Hwacheon and the North Korean city of Chorwon, where there was much fighting during the Korean War.