SEOUL, June 29 (UPI) -- Peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula can be achieved only if North Korea ends its nuclear program, South Korea's prime minister said Monday.

SEOUL, May 29 (UPI) -- Thousands of South Koreans Friday put aside concerns of war threats from North Korea to attend the funeral in Seoul of former President Roh Moo-hyun.

PRAGUE, Czech Republic, April 22 (UPI) -- The Czech Republic's prime minister said the European Union and South Korea could conclude a free trade agreement by the end of June, Prague Radio reported.

SEOUL, Oct. 10 (UPI) -- A South Korean vice minister who resigned amidst allegations of political corruption was found dead inside his home on Friday, police said.

SEOUL, July 30 (UPI) -- South Korea Wednesday termed as "not even worth an official comment" Japan's criticism of its prime minister's visit to two disputed islets.

SEOUL, July 29 (UPI) -- South Korea's prime minister Tuesday visited two Sea of Japan islets, drawing strong reaction from Japan as both nations lay claim to the territory.

WASHINGTON, July 10 (UPI) -- The IAEA estimates at least 60 new nuclear power stations will be built worldwide in the next 15 years. The increased need for uranium to fuel the plants will provide opportunities for producing nations, and in Central Asia, Uzbekistan is about to increase its exports to the global community.

SEOUL, July 7 (UPI) -- South Korea has announced new energy conservation measures.

SEOUL, July 7 (UPI) -- South Korean President Lee Myung-bak fired some of his cabinet ministers Monday in the wake of massive protests against the importation of U.S. beef.