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Kim Jong-Un has "committed" to de-nuclearization

The South Korean Foreign Minister has reported that Kim Jong-Un has "given his word" on de-nuclearization, adding that it's the first time the words have come directly from the North Korean leader.

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.

USA

Trump gives cautious welcome to North Korea negotiations

US President Donald Trump cautiously welcomes reports that North Korea is open to negotiations over its nuclear programme.

North Korea

South Korea and North Korea to talk

Talks between South Korea and North Korea are expected to focus on the North's missile stocks and relations with the US.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

North Korea

Sold as a bride, North Korean woman finds salvation in Seoul

Human trafficking is the only option for escape for many North Koreans.

South Korea

Meet the queen of the coffee capital of South Korea

Coffee aficionados at the Winter Games are flocking to one area of Gangneung to get a taste of South Korea's coffee capital.

Sport

Pyeongchang 2018: what happened on day four of the Winter Olympics?

Here is our latest at-a-glance round-up of what you need to know from South Korea.

South Korea

Canadian snowboarder wins bronze medal at Pyeongchang after near-death

Canadian snowboarder Mark McMorris won bronze in the men’s slopestyle category. McMorris suffered serious injuries last year when he crashed into a tree during a miscalculated jump.

South Korea

Pyeongchang 2018: what happened on day three of the Winter Olympics?

Here is our at-a-glance round-up of what you need to know from South Korea.

South Korea

Koreas hold 'frank and candid' talks

North Korea reports talks with the South were frank and candid, but no further mention has been made of Pyongyang's summit invitation to President Moon Jae-in.

South Korea

Kim Jong Un invites South Korean president to visit him in Pyongyang

North Korean leader's invitation could lead to the first summit between Korean leaders in over a decade

South Korea

Winter Olympics kicks off with historic handshake

The Winter Olympics started with a colourful ceremony, though the diplomacy was tougher to predict.

South Korea

Winter Olympics opening ceremony starts

The opening ceremony for the 2018 Winter Olympics kicks off in Pyeongchang, South Korea.

Korea

Kim Jong Un's sister meets South Korean President

Kim Yo Jong is the first member of North Korea's ruling family to visit the South since the 1950-53 Korean War.

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