US targets 2008 for implementing NK deal

2007-07-24 10:27:40

US has set 2008 as the target for full implementation of an accord to end N.Korea's nuclear drive, including a final peace deal for the peninsula.

US cautious ahead of North Korea nuclear talks

2007-07-17 14:35:38

US envoy Christopher Hill said that convincing N.Korea to give up its nuke weapons remained a tough task, as negotiators arrived in Beijing for talks. Nuclear Crisis

US: N.Korea nuke issue far from over

2007-06-18 13:39:51

The chief US envoy at N.Korean nuclear talks warned Sunday that shutting down DPRK's atomic program remains a far-off goal, but welcomed the country's decision to invite inspectors.

Hill: N.Korea talks lack momentum

2007-04-14 15:35:54

The deadline for North Korea to shut down it main nuclear reactor passed Saturday with no action taken by DPRK.

US, S.Korea press N.Korea on nuke issue

2007-04-12 16:58:22

The US and S.Korea urged N.Korea to move toward dismantling its nuclear programs now that its frozen bank accounts have been freed.

N.Korean money frozen to be unblocked

2007-04-11 10:27:27

Macau's Monetary Authority said Wednesday that holders of North Korean accounts frozen at a bank blacklisted by the United States can withdraw or transfer their money.

Richardson sees N.Korea set for nuclear deal

2007-04-09 13:31:01

New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson, leading a U.S. delegation on a visit to North Korea, said he believed Pyongyang was ready to end its nuclear weapons program.

US clears way for return of NKorean money

2007-03-15 09:31:05

The United States Wednesday cleared the way for the release of millions of dollars of North Korean money frozen in a Macau bank, a pivotal demand of North Korea under a deal aimed at dismantling its nuclear arms program.

US, N.Korea to talk under nuclear deal

2007-03-05 16:55:21

US and North Korean negotiators will start talks on Monday aimed at normalizing diplomatic ties as part of a complex agreement.

US urges speedy end to N. Korea talks

2007-02-11 15:34:14

The US envoy to six-party talks on North Korea's nuclear arms programme said on Sunday it was time to wrap things up and reach a resolution but South Korean and Japanese delegates held out little hope.

US considering release of some N.Korea funds

2007-01-17 10:03:29

The US Treasury Department is scrutinizing US$24 million in North Korean accounts frozen in a Macao bank to see if some of the money could be released to Pyongyang.

US sends stealth fighters to S.Korea

2007-01-10 15:28:25

The United States is deploying a squadron of stealth fighters to South Korea, amid speculation that North Korea may be ready to test a second nuclear device.