Powell fails to win over China on two hot spots

"On North Korea, Beijing does not back a call for a multilateral approach. On Iraq, it does not endorse military action."
Goh Sui Noi
February 25, 2003

Atom Agency Finds Pyongyang in Violation of Arms Accords

The U.S. is attempting to resolve the North Korean nuclear crisis through official international channels rather than bilaterally, as North Korea would prefer.
James Dao
February 12, 2003

An Illicit Paradise for the Motion Picture Buff

China’s booming movie piracy industry has resulted in losses for American studios, but there may be a bright side to all this.
Richard McGregor
February 18, 2003

Drop in Students Abroad Threatens Japan's "Edge"

Japanese students remain reluctant to go overseas for college
Crystal Wong
May 21, 2007

No More E-6 Visas for Foreign Dancers

South Korea's new immigration law may stem the flow of possible sex workers, but not solve the problem of exploitation.
Kim Kyung-ho
February 27, 2003