Koreas

Overshadowed by World War II and Vietnam, the 1950-53 Korean War is often called the “Forgotten War.” The same could be said for much of the music it inspired.

Panmunjom, the little village where East meets West every day to try and iron out their differences, became a scene of vivid contrast this week as men from both sides of the world worked long hours to finish the last link of Freedom highway.

An 86-year-old Korean veteran accused of treason and sentenced to death at the start of the Korean War has won a battle to clear his name. Now he is fighting to change history.

American and Communist delegates met at Panmunjom again Wednesday as the world awaited news on the Pueblo seizure.

Pope John Paul II blessed the children of Korea and the world Friday as church authorities expressed hopes that there won't be a repeat of a student demonstration that stung the pontiff's eyes with tear gas late the night before.

After canonizing 103 Christian martyrs and grieving for Catholics who live in North Korea, Pope John Paul II ended his 5-day pilgrimage to South Korea.