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South Korea steps up security at Winter Games

Thousands of soldiers and state-of-the-art security equipment are being used by South Korea to ensure safety at what it says will be the biggest-ever Winter Olympics.

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Unity amid war: North Korean athletes arrive in South Korea

A delegation of North Koreans has arrived in neighbouring South Korea ready for this month's Winter Olympics.

Economy

Samsung branches out into cryptocurrency mining

The decision could pile pressure onto the competition.

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More than 40 killed in South Korea hospital blaze

The cause of the fire in the city of Miryang is not yet known

South Korea

"Comfort women" deal with Japan failed to meet victims' says S.Korea

South Korean Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha apologised for the controversial deal as a panel appointed by her in July to investigate the negotiations leading up to the 2015 agreement unveiled its results.

South Korea

Reactions vary to Russia Winter Olympic ban

Some South Koreans worry that the absence of Russia will make for a less interesting Winter Olympics.

Sport

Gangneung: enjoy Olympics and authentic Korean culture

This edition of Road to Pyongchang takes us to the coastal city of Gangneung, which is co-hosting the 2018 Olympics.

South Korea

Fishing Boat sinks in South Korea

A fishing boat has collided with a refuelling vessel, killing at least eight people, with two still unaccounted for.

South Korea

Pyeongchang Olympics aim for high-tech gold

From February 9th 2018, PyeongChang in South Korea will be hosting the 23rd Winter Olympics.

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A South Korean Thanksgiving

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

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

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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.

South Korea

Pressure mounts on North Korea

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

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.

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.

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.

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

South Korea

Scandal-hit South Korea prepares for election

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

South Korea

South Koreans vote early in presidential poll

South Korean polling stations open early in presidential poll

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.