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A South Korean Thanksgiving

US troops celebrate the annual holiday thousands of miles away from home.

23/11/2017

South Korea

Watch: North Korean soldier's daring dash to defect

Video has emerged of a North Korean soldier fleeing a hail of bullets as he escapes to the South

22/11/2017

South Korea

"North Korea is a country ruled by a cult" - Trump

The US president has issued a stark warning to leader Kim Jong-un

08/11/2017

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Kimchi Festival kicks off in Seoul

More than 2,300 people including 400 foreigners gathered at the 4th Seoul Kimchi Festival on Friday to make the classic Korean fermented spicy cabbage, for charity.

03/11/2017

Sci-Tech

Smart city concepts shine at ITU Telecom World in Busan

South Korea’s second city of Busan hosted this year’s ITU Telecom World event, bringing together governments, tech firms and startups to discuss new digital…

02/10/2017

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US conducts military exercises on Korean peninsula

Live-fire drills conducted as part of two-day exercise amid tensions with North Korea.

21/09/2017

South Korea

Pressure mounts on North Korea

South Korea carries out live fire military drills as the UN Security Council meets

04/09/2017

South Korea

Prosecutors seek 12-year jail term for Samsung boss Lee Jae-yong

The electronic giant's vice-chairman denies bribery in a scandal that brought the downfall of South Korea's ex-President Park Geun-hye.

07/08/2017

Economy

Samsung to recycle 157 tonnes of rare metals from its recalled Galaxy Note 7s

Samsung plans to recycle 157 tonnes of rare metals, including gold, and to reuse as many parts as possible from its recalled Galaxy Note 7s in an attempt to reduce the environmental impact.

18/07/2017

South Korea

South Korea orders Hyundai-Kia to recall 240,000 vehicles

South Korea’s transport ministry has ordered the compulsory recall of some 240,000 vehicles, following a tip off from a whistleblower.

12/05/2017

South Korea

Liberal Moon Jae-in set for South Korean presidency

Exit polls suggest Moon, who favours talks with Pyongyang, has won the election

09/05/2017

South Korea

South Korea: 'Moon Jae-in to win presidential vote' - exit polls

Moon Jae-in, who is tipped to win the South Korean presidency, is a liberal who favours a moderate stance on neighbouring North Korea.

09/05/2017

South Korea

Campaigning ends before South Korea's presidential election

The South Korean presidential campaign is coming to an end ahead of Tuesday’s highly anticipated election to choose a new leader after months of political turmoil that saw Park Geun-Hye ousted amid a

08/05/2017

South Korea

Scandal-hit South Korea prepares for election

The election was called following the impeachment of Park Geun-hye in December.

06/05/2017

South Korea

South Koreans vote early in presidential poll

South Korean polling stations open early in presidential poll

04/05/2017

South Korea

US missile defence system now ready to defend South Korea

The US military says its missile defence system -known as THAAD – has reached initial operational capacity in South Korea.

02/05/2017

South Korea

South Korea army slammed for 'gay witch-hunt'

As tensions rise with its northern neighbour, South Korea stands accused of waging an anti-gay witch-hunt against its own soldiers.

01/05/2017

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South Korea THAAD scuffles

Protesters scuffled with police in South Korea’s Seongju county on Sunday as they tried to prevent US Army oil lorries from entering the site where the Terminal High-Altitude Area Defence system (THAA

01/05/2017

Business Series

Samsung profit boosted by chips, sees better earnings from the S8

Samsung posted solid profit in Q1, boosted by strong demand for its memory chips and flagged up stronger future earnings

27/04/2017

South Korea

South Korea's ousted president charged with bribery

Prosecutors in South Korea have charged ousted president Park Geun-hye and Lotte Group chairman Shin Dong-bin with bribery. It is the latest twist to a corruption scandal that rocked the country for m

17/04/2017

South Korea

North Korea: "era of strategic patience is over" says US VP Pence

Mike Pence has visited the demilitarised border between North and South Korea on the first stop of a four-nation Asia tour.

17/04/2017

South Korea

Sewol bone fragments "not from a victim"

Bereaved families are hoping to find the last nine bodies still missing after the South Korean ferry sank in 2014 with the loss of 304 lives.

31/03/2017

South Korea

South Korea's president Park Geun-hye arrested

South Korea’s ousted president Park Geun-hye has reportedly been arrested.

30/03/2017

South Korea

Samsung puts faith in new Galaxy S8 smart phone

Samsung Electronics has unveiled its Galaxy S8 flagship smartphone at a media event in New York.

30/03/2017

Business Series

Samsung to fire sell refurbished Galaxy Note 7's

Samsung to sell refurbished Galaxy Note 7's

28/03/2017

South Korea

Search of South Korean ferry wreckage uncovers remains of missing passengers

A search of the ferry which sank off the coast of South Korea in 2014, killing 304 people, has uncovered human remains.

28/03/2017