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Kharlan and Limbach win sabre gold in Seoul

Ukraine’s Olga Kharlan produced a stunning performance to outclass Ibtihaj Muhammad of the United States in the final of the women’s saber Grand Prix

Korea

South Korea demands release of 'spies' from North Korea

South Korea has demanded the release of two of its citizens, who are currently detained in North Korea on charges of espionage. KCNA, the North’s

Sport

Park Tae-hwan handed 18-month ban

Former Olympic swimming champion Park Tae-hwan has been handed an 18-month ban for doping. The 25-year-old South Korean tested positive for a

South Korea

China, Japan and South Korea meet to improve frosty relations

The foreign ministers of China, Japan and South Korea were in Seoul on Saturday .. to try and improve frosty relations ..strained by historical and

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Korea

North Korea fires test missiles amid Seoul-US drills

North Korea has fired seven short-range missiles into the sea, according to the South Korean Defence Ministry. It comes as Seoul takes part in joint

South Korea

Attempted murder charge likely after knife attack on US ambassador in Seoul

Police probing knife attack on US ambassador to Seoul say a charge of attempted murder is likely

South Korea

US vows not to cede to threats after knife attack on South Korea envoy

Secretary of State John Kerry says the US is more determined than ever to act in the country's interests, following the assault on its ambassador to South Korea, Mark Lippert.

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US envoy targeted in knife attack in South Korea

South Korea

South Korea: Man arrested after knife attack on US ambassador

Police in South Korea have identified the man responsible for attacking US ambassador Mark Lippert as 55-year-old Korean nationalist Kim Ki-jong

South Korea

US ambassador to South Korea injured in knife attack

The US ambassador to South Korea has been attacked by a man wielding a knife blade. Forty-two Mark Lippert was attending a breakfast forum in the

North Korea

North Korea missile-launch coincides with US-South Korea military drills

The latest chapter in a tale of tensions between North and South Korea has opened with Seoul accusing Pyongyang of firing two short-range missiles

Korea

New prime minister for South Korea

South Korea has a new prime minister. Parliament approved the appointment of Lee Wan-koo by a narrow margin with 148 for, to 128 against. The whole

South Korea

Nutcase closed as Korean Air vice-president jailed for roasting steward over the way he served up his nuts

A South Korean court has sentenced the daughter of the chairman of Korean Air to a one year jail term for breaking aviation law. The nuts and the

Sport

South Korea one win away from breaking Asian Cup hoodoo

Welcome back to The Corner, our weekly programme that brings you the latest news from the world of football. We begin this episode the first

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Reeling in the catch at winter trout fishing festival

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Asian stocks finish 2014 year with a fall

South Korea

South Korea to step up cyber security over nuclear power plant hacks

South Korea is to step up cyber security amid data leaks from its nuclear power plants. Korea Hydro and Nuclear Power Company which runs the

World News

South Korea prepares for possible cyberattacks

Drills have been taking place in South Korea’s nuclear plants to make sure they can withstand cyberattacks. It comes as the United States has accused

Sport

IOC to review Pyeongchang and Tokyo Games if Agenda 2020 reforms approved

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.