South Korea

Chung Yoo-ra was arrested for staying illegally in Denmark.

Divya Kishore Jan 03, 2017

Public outcry saw the controversial, pink-coloured, birth.korea.go.kr website close shortly after it was launched.

Sofia Lotto Persio Dec 30, 2016

Opposition politicians promised to nullify the deal should their party win the next presidential election.

Sofia Lotto Persio Dec 29, 2016

The list purportedly included one of South Korea's most influential figures, film director Park Chan-wook.

Sofia Lotto Persio Dec 29, 2016

Moon Hyung-pyo is under emergency detention on charges of abuse of power.

Divya Kishore Dec 29, 2016

China and South Korea have always criticised the shrine as it symbolises Japan's colonialism.

Divya Kishore Dec 29, 2016

Chairman of South Korea's National Pension Service arrested on corruption charges.

Gaurav Sharma Dec 28, 2016

This comes after the team raided NPS Chairman Moon Hyung-pyo's home on suspicion of abuse of power.

Divya Kishore Dec 28, 2016

In the incident aboard a flight from the Vietnamese capital Hanoi to Incheon near Seoul, a passenger turned unruly.

Nandini Krishnamoorthy Dec 27, 2016

The 29 lawmakers have decided to create a new conservative party.

Divya Kishore Dec 27, 2016

Pyongyang has conducted two nuclear tests in 2016 alone following those in 2006, 2009 and 2013.

Divya Kishore Dec 24, 2016

During his final press conference as UN chief, Ban Ki-moon had hinted he might consider running for South Korea's presidency.

Nandini Krishnamoorthy Dec 23, 2016

Choi Soon-sil, Park's long-time friend, is in custody and on trial for fraud and abuse of power.

Divya Kishore Dec 21, 2016

The scandal-hit president was impeached on 9 December after 234 lawmakers voted against her.

Divya Kishore Dec 20, 2016

Choi denied pressuring companies in donating tens of millions of dollars to foundations under her control.

Sofia Lotto Persio Dec 19, 2016

The high-profile defector says he became 'disenchanted' with Kim Jong Un regime.

Sofia Lotto Persio Dec 19, 2016

Reports suggest that the meet is being rescheduled due to the political turmoil in South Korea.

Divya Kishore Dec 13, 2016

Prime Minister Hwang Kyo-ahn will receive updates on foreign policy, judicial, personnel and economic affairs.

Divya Kishore Dec 12, 2016

The advertisement was posted on the liquor brand's Facebook page a day after President Park's impeachment.

Ananya Roy Dec 12, 2016

PM Hwang Kyo-ahn said national security was the priority and restated that the military should be on high alert.

Divya Kishore Dec 10, 2016

Pyongyang media says state hackers would never expose their IP addresses.

Jason Murdock Dec 09, 2016

Park was impeached after a landslide vote in the parliament but judges will decide if she must now stand down.

Orlando Crowcroft Dec 09, 2016

Residents of South Korea welcomed the leader's swift fall from grace amid protests that drew millions into the streets in united fury.

Alex Wheeler Dec 09, 2016

The South Korean parliament on 9 December voted to impeach President Park Geun-hye.

Vasudevan Sridharan Dec 09, 2016

Park Geun-hye said she will do 'whatever is necessary' if the impeachment motion due later this week is passed.

Ananya Roy Dec 06, 2016

Samsung Group said the president had asked for support but did not specifically request money.

Divya Kishore Dec 06, 2016

President Park is accused of colluding with her friend, Choi Soon-sil, who has been accused of abuse of power.

Divya Kishore Dec 03, 2016

The individual lists are in addition to UN sanctions and include blacklisting high-profile Pyongyang officials.

Nandini Krishnamoorthy Dec 02, 2016

Opposition parties plan to propose the impeachment motion in parliament on Friday, 2 December.

Ananya Roy Dec 02, 2016

Ruling Saenuri Party wants Park to resign by April 2017 end to enable fresh elections in June 2017.

Ananya Roy Dec 01, 2016