Japan urges 'concrete action' from North Korea

The China Post - Japan on Thursday urged North Korea to take "concrete action" on nuclear disarmament following a landmark deal, but refused to lift economic sanctions against its communist neighbor. Full Story

Tentative plan drafted for North Korea nuclear program: envoys

The China Post - Negotiators at North Korea's disarmament talks tentatively agreed to a draft plan on disabling the North's nuclear facilities by year's end, though they said the detailed blueprint required further consideration by their governments. Full Story

Japan to extend North Korea sanctions 6 months

The China Post - The Japanese government plans to extend its economic sanctions against North Korea for another six months because of little progress in the issue of Japanese nationals kidnapped by the communist state, a media report said Sunday. Full Story

North Korea edging closer towards giving up nukes: U.S. envoy

The China Post - North Korea has agreed to take further steps towards ending its nuclear weapons programmes but more needs to be done in pushing forward a landmark deal, the U.S. envoy to disarmament talks said Friday. Full Story

North Korea nuclear talks set for Sept. 27-30

The China Post - Talks between North Korea and regional powers on ending Pyongyang's atomic weapons programme will resume in Beijing from Sept. 27 to 30, China's Foreign Ministry said on Friday. Full Story

United States, China urged to stop hindering atom test ban

The China Post - The United States and China should show leadership and ratify the decade-old Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty so it can take effect, the president of a CTBT review conference said on Tuesday. Full Story

Nuclear experts hold talks with North Korea

The China Post - Talks between North Korea and a U.S.-led team of experts were "businesslike" and "positive," an official said Saturday, raising hopes for a firm deal on how to disable the North's nuclear facilities at the coming arms talks. Full Story

North Korea gives experts full access to nuclear facilities

The China Post - North Korea has given full access to experts from the United States, Russia and China on a rare visit to the reclusive nation to examine ways to disable its nuclear weapons program, the State Department said Wednesday. Full Story