Diplomacy is seeking to avert a military conflict between North and South Korea in the wake of escalated tension between the two nations.

May 26, 2010 - Michael Streich

A serious border clash has led to South Korean casualties and President Lee has threatened to hit back at the North.

Nov 23, 2010 - Brandon Place

North Korea stated Monday that South Korean and US behavior would lead to nuclear war on the peninsula.

Dec 13, 2010 - Brandon Place

Much like an angry cat lashing out with claws extended, North Korea continues to strike out at the world's concerned nations and defiantly resist calls for reason.

May 26, 2009 - Vernon Crumrine

As tensions remain high on the Korean peninsula, another year of poor harvests means many North Koreans will endure shortages this winter, raising the spectre of famine.

Nov 27, 2009 - Rich Ward

Article explains North Korea's racist, nationalist and anti-US world view. Its citizens learn ideology by studying the life of their leader, Kim Jong Il.

Jan 7, 2011 - Eric Brothers

North Korea was a country in disarray during the 1990s, shorn of Soviet support the Pyongyang regime struggled to feed its population.

Nov 10, 2009 - Rich Ward

Brazil claim a victory in their opening World Cup match - but only after North Korea demonstrate the dangers of the unknown quantity.

Jun 15, 2010 - Ben Small

Everything you need to know about being an international student in South Korea or being an exchange student in South Korea.

Dec 7, 2010 - Raphael Sheen

Could this be the final straw?

Nov 23, 2010 - Stephen Sundberg

Adopting a new, tough stance, North Korea has called for the suspension of all sanctions before they return to the negotiating table at the stalled six-party talks.

Jan 20, 2010 - Rich Ward

North Korea threatens a nuclear defense while South Korea talks reunification and Chinese officials meet with Kim Jong-Il in Pyongyang.

Dec 10, 2010 - Brandon Place

To the world's condemnation of its firing of artillery onto a South Korean island on 23 November 2010 North Korean leaders provided a muted response. Why?

Dec 10, 2010 - Thembinkosi Lehloesa

By the mid-1990's North Korea was on the brink of collapse, unable to feed his starving population Kim Jong-il announced a new 'army first' policy prioritising supplies.

Nov 10, 2009 - Rich Ward

Given North Korea's dependence on China, this is a possible course of action China can take to control its "little brother".

Dec 20, 2010 - Kevin Nguyen

In the face of North Korean threats the ROK has begun live fire exercises along the coast as diplomatic efforts continue.

Dec 6, 2010 - Brandon Place

South Korea's statement about the cause of the Cheonan's sinking is likely to increase already heightened tensions on the Korean Peninsular.

Apr 25, 2010 - Brian Cross

South Korea's most famous dissident & first liberal president since Gen. Park Chung-hee took power in a 1962 Coup d' etat, quietly passed away from pneumonia in Seoul.

Aug 18, 2009 - Frank W. Hardy

Analysis of all the action from Johannesburg (Ellis Park) where Dunga's Brazil eventually see off a stubborn North Korea side in Group G.

Jun 16, 2010 - Sean Morris