South Korea

South Korea

Inter-Korean summit sparks cold noodle frenzy

Kim Jong-un reportedly made a joke about traditional North Korean noodles when he met his South Korean counterpart, sparking a craze in the South for the dish.

28/04/2018

South Korea

Making history with a handshake.

Kim Jong Un and Moon Jae-in have signed a declaration stating there will be "no more war on the Korean Peninsula" and heralding "a new era of peace."

27/04/2018

South Korea

South Koreans split on hopes and fears for future as relations with North take off

Meeting between two nations' leaders glues South Koreans to their screens as hopes for a meaningful pece soar.

27/04/2018

South Korea

What to expect from the historic Korea border summit

From who is attending, to what they will be talking about and what they will be eating.

26/04/2018

South Korea

Cautious optimism ahead of Korea summit

People in South Korea talk of a sense of great expectation ahead of Kim Jong-un’s visit to the country as he becomes the first North Korean leader to do so in 65 years.

26/04/2018

South Korea

South Korea turns off propaganda speakers on North Korean border

The move's an apparent gesture of goodwill ahead of Friday's historic summit between the nations' two leaders, Kim Jong-Un and President Moon Jae-in.

23/04/2018

South Korea

"Nut rage" sisters step down from Korean Air

One of them flew into a rage when her nuts were served in a packet instead of a bowl, and the other stands accused of throwing water in someone's face: the daughters of Korean Air's chief have been forced to stand down from the company.

22/04/2018

Cult

The South Korean artist bringing paper art to the world

Ilhwa Kim's work draws on ancient traditions to create stunning vivid art from rolled up paper

05/04/2018

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Kim Jong-un watches K-pop performance in Pyongyang

The event on April 1 was the first time a North Korean leader had attended a South Korean performance in the capital.

02/04/2018

South Korea

News of Trump-Kim meeting greeted with hope and caution

"I don't know what's in Trump's head, and I have doubts as to whether he's serious," says one Tokyo resident.

09/03/2018

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South Koreans hold rally on International Women's Day

South Korean civic group members held rallies in Seoul on March 8 to mark the International Women's Day as the #MeToo campaign sweeps the country

08/03/2018

South Korea

Bust after boom: Young South Koreans lost in crypto craze

In South Korea, one of the leading nations for crypto investing, young adults seeking financial freedom are falling into the craze with volatile results.

03/03/2018

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Olympics closing fireworks timelapse

South Korea brought the curtain down on the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang on Sunday (February 25) culminating in a spectacular fireworks display.

27/02/2018

South Korea

South Korea prosecutors demand 30 years in jail for ex president

Former president Park Geun-hye, who governed South Korea from 2013 until last year, faces charges of bribery and abuse of power.

27/02/2018

South Korea

How did European countries score in the 2018 Olympic Games?

Following the end of the Pyeongchang Olympics, find out which countries got the most medals.

25/02/2018

South Korea

North Korea open to talks with the US, says South Korea's government

Amid high tensions between the two nations, North Korea would be open to holding talks with the US says South Korea's office of the presidency.

25/02/2018

South Korea

Pyeongchang 2018 round-up: Final day results at Winter Olympics

From OAR taking gold in the men's hockey, to yet another victory for the most decorated Olympian of all time, find out what happened on the final day of the 2018 Winter Games.

25/02/2018

South Korea

In pictures: Winter Olympics closing ceremony in Pyeongchang

After more than two weeks of competitions, the 2018 Winter Olympics ended on Sunday with a vibrant closing ceremony.

25/02/2018

World

Best moments of the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in Pyeongchang

The Pyeongchang Olympic Games have come to an end. They have included some surprises, some controversy and plenty of action.

25/02/2018

South Korea

IOC bans athletes from flying Russian flag at Pyeongchang closing cere

Russia’s Olympic status will be restored automatically once it is confirmed there were no other doping violations by its athletes at this year’s Games.

25/02/2018

South Korea

2018 Winter Olympics: What to expect

A closing ceremony themed "The Next Wave" will showcase South Korea's modernity.

24/02/2018

South Korea

Pyeongchang 2018 round-up: Historic double gold for Czech Republic’s L

From Olympic history for Ledecka, to a shock victory in men’s curling and Finland’s first gold, find out everything you need to know about Saturday’s Games.

24/02/2018

South Korea

Zagitova wins first gold for Olympic Athletes from Russia

The 15-year-old beat her best friend and compatriot Evgenia Medvedeva to grab the Olympic title

23/02/2018

South Korea

Pyeongchang 2018 round-up: what happened today at the Winter Olympics?

From the OAR's first gold, to bronze for Switzerland in Curling and new doping results, find out everything you need to know about Friday's Winter Olympics.

23/02/2018

South Korea

Pyeongchang 2018 round-up: Broken bones and concussion plague ski cros

The men's cross-country skiing competition saw numerous collisions between athletes, with one being carried away from the course in a stretcher.

21/02/2018

Sport

Norway holds advantage in medals table, records tumble in Pyeongchang

World and personal records are set for the Netherlands, France and Italy in the latest Winter olympic competitions, but South Korea's women speed skaters send the crowd into seventh heaven,

20/02/2018