Markets & Finance  S&P: Nuke Deal Could Boost Korea Ratings  If
North Korea follows through on its agreement South Korea could
see improvement, as long as geopolitical risks are reduced  From
Standard & Poor's RatingsDirectThe six-party talks pushing for
the nuclear disarmament of the Democratic People's Republic of
Korea (North Korea) have reportedly reached a tentative
agreement that may see North Korea shut down its nuclear reactor
in exchange for energy and other economic aid. A meeting is
under way that aims to reach a final agreement.  Such an
agreement may reduce the geopolitical risk that constrains the
ratings on the Republic of Korea (foreign currency:
A/Stable/A-1; local currency: A+/Stable/A-1), but clear evidence
of North Korea's commitment to nuclear disarmament is a
prerequisite to any future positive ratings action.  According
to media reports, the main contents of the agreement are that
North Korea will initially close and seal its nuclear reactor in
Yongbyon within 60 days after the agreemen