SEOUL, South Korea -- North Korea's barrage of missile tests and a recent underground nuclear blast have unnerved many South Koreans. Yet for all the scaremongering on the Korean peninsula, an all-out attack by either side is unlikely.

A memorial service at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia brought some closure — but no answers — to a family mystified about the fate of their father and grandfather during the Korean War.

SEOUL, South Korea - North Korean leader Kim Jong Il showed scant enthusiasm for the visiting South Korean president on Tuesday, while orchestrated crowds of thousands cheered the start of the second summit between the divided Koreas since World War II.

SEOUL, South Korea -- There was no sign of Kim Jong Il at a closely watched parade Tuesday marking the 60th anniversary of North Korea's founding, and Western officials said the all powerful leader - who has not appeared publicly for a month - may be gravely ill.

David Mills remembers little of his captivity during the Korean War. Most of the horrific experience blends together, he said. But a couple of things stand out: Living in a cramped dungeon without enough room to stand or fully extend his legs.

SEOUL, South Korea - The United States agreed Thursday to dismantle its bases and withdraw American troops from positions they have occupied for decades near the tense Demilitarized Zone separating South Korea from communist North Korea.

An educational program for seniors seeks someone to help capture snippets of history.

SEOUL, South Korea - North Korea on Tuesday blasted U.N. sanctions aimed at punishing the country for its nuclear test, saying the measures amount to a declaration of war and that the nation wouldn't cave in to such pressure now that it's a nuclear weapons power.

Helen DeBruin was a riveter and welder, as well as a Marine during World War II, so attending events like Wednesday’s Massing of the Colors and Service of Remembrance at Faith Presbyterian Church reminds her of those days. “It brings back memories, and you feel like you’re part of it,” she said.

Helen DeBruin was a riveter and welder, as well as a Marine during World War II, so attending events like Wednesday’s Massing of the Colors and Service of Remembrance at Faith Presbyterian Church reminds her of those days. “It brings back memories, and you feel like you’re part of it,” she said.

Helen DeBruin was a riveter and welder, as well as a Marine during World War II, so attending events like Wednesday’s Massing of the Colors and Service of Remembrance at Faith Presbyterian Church reminds her of those days. “It brings back memories, and you feel like you’re part of it,” she said.

NEW YORK - Wall Street shrugged off a discouraging consumer confidence report Tuesday and sent stocks modestly higher as investors placed bets after several days of declines.

Korean War veteran B.J. Johnson said if he even thinks about being cold he has to go find a faucet and run warm water over his hands.

SEOUL, South Korea - North Korea warned Sunday that South Korea's confrontational policies may trigger a war on the divided peninsula, a message coming two days after the communist country vowed to abandon all peace agreements with its southern neighbor.

Hundreds of East Valley residents gathered at several spots Monday to honor those who have given their lives in military service.

Kathy Priest-Henson understands the potential devastation war can bring to a family. She’s had too many close calls with her own family.

Her white 1971 Cadillac is covered with 2,544 names written in red, white and blue paint. For Patricia Ann Flemming, known by friends and family as “Cadillac Sue,” it’s how she honors those killed in the Iraq war. “That’s the least I can do,” said the Mesa 64-year-old. “These men and women died for us.”