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Photos of daily life in North Korea as Pyongyang prepares parade for Kim Il-sung's birthday
North Korea is rehearsing for a huge parade to mark Kim Il-sung's birthday – and there are fears they may also be planning something more serious.
Ultimate Samsung Galaxy S8 blows every smartphone out the water - but good luck finding one
Souped-up Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus feature 6GB RAM and 128GB storage, double that of the standard version.
North Korean hackers accessed 'war plans' detailing US military response to conflict
OPlan 5027 includes first strike targets, troop deployments and military plans.
North Korea fires missile into waters off its east coast
'The United States has spoken enough about North Korea,' US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson responded.
Japan's envoy set to return to Seoul after diplomatic spat over 'comfort women'
The Japanese foreign minister said the ambassador is returning in view of the changing political situation in Seoul.
South Korea's former president Park Geun-hye jailed in corruption probe
The tainted leader could be detained for up to 20 days for questioning.
South Korea's Park Geun-hye appears in court amid possible arrest
The court's decision is expected by late Thursday or early Friday.
UK is talking to 15 countries about a post-Brexit trade deal as Article 50 is triggered
Liam Fox's Department for International Trade has given the full list to IBTimes UK.
South Korean rescuers find 'remains' of Sewol ferry disaster victim
Ferry sank three years ago – the bodies of nine victims have never been found.
North Korea nuclear test site witnesses hectic activity, satellite images show
It is unclear whether the reported presence of vehicles indicates preparation for a potential missile launch.
In pictures: South Korea's Sewol ferry emerges from the sea nearly three years after it sank
The Sewol passenger ferry sank off the coast of Jindo island on 16 April 2014 and has now been raised.
In pictures: South Korea's Sewol ferry disaster, which killed 304 people, mostly children
Wreckage of the Sewol ferry, which sank off the South Korean coast on 16 April 2014, is to be raised.
US flies nuclear-capable B-1B bomber after North Korea's failed missile test
The US Air Force's sophisticated bomber was flanked by multiple fighter jets.
Ousted South Korean president Park Geun-hye interrogated for 14 hours in graft probe
Park and her lawyers left the prosecutor's office 22 hours later, after checking her statements for accuracy.
South Korea's tainted Park Geun-hye says 'sorry'
Impeached leader Park apologises to public as she faces lengthy interrogation over corruption scandal.
The Apology tells story of WW2 'comfort women' – sex slaves of the Japanese military
Some Japanese officials continue to deny women were forced into sexual slavery during WW2.
What is the US Thaad missile defence system in South Korea and why has it angered China?
US Secretary of State says he hopes China will work with the US 'to eliminate the reason Thaad is required'.
Is the US going to war with North Korea? Secretary of State Rex Tillerson says military strike is 'an option'
Top US diplomat lands in South Korea to deliver a combative message to the hermit kingdom.
2 US soldiers stationed in South Korea charged with smuggling $12m worth of crystal meth
The soldiers allegedly used the military postal service to ship the drugs in cereal boxes from California.
Tensions rise as Rex Tillerson arrives in Seoul, Pyongyang says region on 'brink of nuclear war'
The US Secretary of State landed in South Korea calling for a renewed approach in dealing with North Korea.
Trump may use 'secondary boycott' to press China over North Korea issue says Seoul think tank
The US and South Korea have already started the installation of Thaad to counter North Korean provocations.
Rex Tillerson kicks off Asia tour from Japan, to discuss Pyongyang's increasing missile threats
The US secretary of state will also visit China and South Korea during the trip.
US Navy team that captured Osama bin Laden to join exercises against North Korea
Joint US and South Korea military exercises will practise taking out Kim Jong-Un's war command.
South Korea's ousted president Park faces criticism for allegedly abandoning her dogs
Park, who was dismissed on 10 March, left the presidential house on Sunday leaving her dogs behind.
South Korea's acting leader Hwang Kyo-ahn rules himself out of presidential race
Hwang's decision not to contest has come as a blow for the conservative group of politicians in the country.
Man whose interview went viral when his kids burst in says he should have locked the door
Robert Kelly: we know why people find the video hysterical but I was mortified
Ousted South Korean president Park to be summoned for questioning as a suspect, prosecutors say
Park was ousted on 10 March over an influence-peddling scandal.
US preparing to deploy attack drone near Seoul after North Korea missile test
US and South Korea are also conducting two joint military exercises amid Pyongyang's provocations.
Defiant Park Geun-hye's first comments on impeachment ruling angers political leaders
South Korea's disgraced leader said 'truth will be definitely unearthed' after court verdict.
Who is Moon Jae-in? The human rights lawyer poised to become South Korea's new leader
Moon portrays himself as a moderate, rational leader backed by the younger generation.