Lee Myung Bak

Outgoing S-Korea prez warns N-Korea

President Lee Myung-bak said on Tuesday in his farewell address that North Korea will only face international sanctions and isolation if it hangs on to its nuclear and missile programmes.

South Korea warns North Korea against third nuclear test

The warning by the outgoing administration of Lee Myung-bak was the toughest yet after North Korea vowed to conduct more rocket and nuclear tests in response to a UN censure.

S Korean lawmakers visit island claimed by Japan

South Korean members of parliament visited a set of remote islands also claimed by Japan on Tuesday.

Japan mulls recalling S Korea envoy over disputed islands

The Japanese government is considering recalling its ambassador to South Korea or have him return temporarily in a show of strong protest if President Lee Myung Bak makes an unprecedented trip to disputed islands.

South Korea Prez to visit disputed islands, angers Japan

South Korean President Lee Myung-bak is scheduled to visit a set of remote islands on Friday, angering neighbour Japan which also lays claims to territory.

S Korea conservatives move towards surprise parliamentary win

As the threat of North Korea looms large and disillusionment with the pro business government increases, South Korea's ruling conservatives were headed for a surprise victory in a parliamentary election on Wednesday.

PM in Seoul to attend Nuclear Security Summit

South Korea's Vice Foreign Minister Kim Sung-han received the PM at the Seoul air force base.

Fresh from deal with US, N.Korea vows "sacred war" on South

North Korea threatened "sacred war" against the South in a huge rally in the capital on Sunday.