Mar 11th, 2010 · In Mother, Korean filmmaker Bong Joon-ho turns in a taut mystery about a woman who takes it upon herself to investigate the murder of a teenage girl in the effort to prove her son's innocence — and ends up uncovering much more than she bargained for.
Feb 26th, 2010 · Kim Yu-na won South Korea's first Olympic medal in figure skating at the Vancouver Olympics — and did it by setting a record. Mao Asada of Japan took silver, and Canada's Joannie Rochette got the bronze. American Mirai Nagasu finished fourth.
Feb 24th, 2010 · Kim Yu-na's score in the women's short program not only shattered her own record put her almost five points ahead of her chief rival, Japan's Mao Asada. Americans Rachael Flatt and Mirai Nagasu are in fifth and sixth place heading into Thursday's free skate.
Feb 8th, 2010 · North Korean leader Kim Jong Il reiterated his country's pledge to achieve a denuclearization of the Korean peninsula when he met a senior Chinese envoy, Beijing's official news agency reported. "The sincerity of relevant parties to resume the six-party talks is very important," Kim said.
Feb 4th, 2010 · Robert Park crossed the border from China in December, carrying carrying letters calling on Kim Jong Il to close camps for political prisoners and step down. The North "decided to leniently forgive and release him, taking his admission and sincere repentance" into consideration, the North's official Korean Central News Agency reported.
Jan 27th, 2010 · The president said both countries face increased isolation and stronger sanctions.
Jan 27th, 2010 · North Korea fired artillery and South Korea responded with warning shots along their disputed western sea border Wednesday, but there were no reports of casualties. The North vowed more barrages would follow as part of a military drill.
Jan 8th, 2010 · North Korea has banned the use of foreign currency, another move to crack down on the burgeoning middle class. Last month, the government's move to slash two zeros off its currency was met with unexpected opposition. Some damage control was done, but the results are widespread inflation and food shortages.