Sticky points still in place in final stretch of Korea–U.S. trade deal talks

SEOUL, October 23 (AJP) - “It ain’t over till it’s over,” senior Seoul officials said as they wrapped up last-mile marathon talks in Washington over a trade agreement tied to South Korea’s $350 billion investment pledge in exchange for relief from a 25

North Korea says it tested 'cutting-edge weapon system'

SEOUL, October 23 (AJP) - North Korea has successfully test-fired hypersonic projectiles, state media reported Thursday, calling them a "new weapon system." The state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said "two hypersonic projectiles" were launched.

Unscripted diplomacy may steal the APEC Gyeongju show

SEOUL, October 22 (AJP) - Last-minute agenda-setting bustle is in full swing with nine days left until the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit brings together most-watched global leaders to the ancient city of Gyeongju, South Korea. Bets are high on a potential showdown