English

More about this topic

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.

World News

South Korea: North's failed missile test 'threatens whole world'

South Korea reacted to the North’s failed missile launch on Sunday by threatening punitive action if such action is repeated, or leads to further provocation such as a nuclear test or a long-range mis

North Korea

North Korea missile test fails

North Korea tried and failed to launch a test missile on Sunday, hours after showing off its latest military hardware at a Pyongyang parade.

Business Series

Samsung says S8 pre-orders show it is on track to recover from fire-prone S7

Samsung says pre-orders for its new flagship Galaxy S8 smartphone are better than those of the discontinued and dangerous S7.

ADVERTISEMENT

North Korea

North Korea ready for 'any mode of war'

North Korea warns US to stop provocation

Korea

US warships are sent to the Korean peninsula

An aircraft-carrier led navy strike group was rerouted towards the western Pacific amid concerns about Pyongyang's weapons programme.

North Korea

Japan issues 'strong protest' over N.Korea missile launch

North Korea has fired another ballistic missile into the Sea of Japan according to both US and South Korean officials.

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.

South Korea

South Korea's president Park Geun-hye arrested

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

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.

Korea

South Korea prosecutors seek arrest warrant for ousted President Park

If a court decides there is enough evidence for the warrant, the 65-year-old could spend up to 20 days in a cell, while being investigated on criminal charges including bribery and corruption.

South Korea

Stricken South Korean ferry raised from the sea bed

The Sewol has been brought back above the waves after foundering almost three years ago with the loss of more than 300 lives.

North Korea

Suspected N.Korea missile test fails

A missile launch by North Korea appears to have failed according to both US and South Korean officials The apparent test on Wednesday came from an airbase on the country’s east…

South Korea

Ousted S.Korean president is questioned over bribery allegations

Ousted South Korean leader Park Geun-hye has been question by prosecutors over a corruption scandal which has cost her the presidency.

North Korea

North Korea's rocket engine progress 'significant', says Seoul

South Korea says the North’s latest rocket engine test shows that Pyongyang has made “meaningful progress” in its missile capabilities.

Korea

Fighting talk from the US for North Korea

The US secretary of state has used a visit to South Korea to warn that Washington is toughening its stance towards Pyongyang.

South Korea

S. Korea: after Park dismissed, PM won't run for presidency

South Korea’s Prime Minister Hwang Kyo-ahn has announced he will not run for president in an election scheduled for May 9.

South Korea

South Korea's impeached Park Geun-hye leaves presidential palace

South Korea’s ousted leader Park Geun-hye has left the presidential palace, two days after the country’s constitutional court upheld parliament’s decision to impeach…

Korea

Fears of confrontation in Seoul amid turmoil over president's ousting

Tension is high after the constitutional court confirmed impeachment and removed Park Geun-hye from office

South Korea

Two dead as South Korea's top court formally removes President Park Geun-hye from office

There have been ugly scenes in South Korea’s capital Seoul after the country’s highest court formally removed President Park Geun-hye from office.

A global tech leader and key geopolitical player, South Korea navigates tensions with North Korea while influencing global culture, from K-pop to technological innovations. Stay informed on the latest developments.