Kim Jong-un inspects military units as North Korea likely to test-launch ICBM soon – South Korea media
The test-launch might coincide with the inauguration of Donald Trump on 20 January.
South Korean court rejects Samsung heir Lee Jae-yong arrest plea for lack of evidence
Lee's arrest would have caused an immediate void in the company's leadership.
Opinion poll shows Ban Ki-moon in second place among candidates to succeed President Park Geun-hye
The Realmeter poll showed ex-liberal opposition party leader Moon Jae-in maintaining his lead.
Former UN chief Ban Ki-moon says he is 'embarrassed' over relatives' bribery accusations
Ban's younger brother and nephew were accused of bribing a Middle Eastern official.
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Samsung leader to be questioned as a suspect by special prosecutor in South Korea influence-peddling scandal
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South Korean Buddhist monk who set himself on fire over 'comfort women' deal dies
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South Korea: Special prosecution office says not sure whether to arrest Samsung executives
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Buddhist monk set himself on fire to protest against Japan's WW2 sex slavery
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Apple's first retail store in South Korea will open in Samsung's back garden
Cupertino giant brings iPhones, MacBooks and more to 'Samsung City'.
South Korea appoints 'Twitter officer' to monitor Donald Trump's tweets
South Korean government says president-elect's tweets give 'effective insight' into his foreign policy.
South Korea's Constitutional Court starts President Park Geun-hye's impeachment trial
Park was impeached on 9 December after 234 lawmakers voted against her.
South Korea to create special military unit to eliminate Kim Jong-un if he launches nuke attack
Defence chief in Seoul said the move will be part of broader defence measures to thwart increasing nuclear threats.
South Korea to proceed with extradition of Park Geun-hye aide's daughter
Chung Yoo-ra was arrested for staying illegally in Denmark.
South Korean government website tracking fertile women shuts down
Public outcry saw the controversial, pink-coloured, birth.korea.go.kr website close shortly after it was launched.
South Koreans continue to oppose Japan deal on former sex slaves, a year after it was signed
Opposition politicians promised to nullify the deal should their party win the next presidential election.
9,000 artists 'blacklisted' in South Korea for opposing President Park Geun-hye
The list purportedly included one of South Korea's most influential figures, film director Park Chan-wook.
South Korea's special prosecutor team seeks warrant to arrest pension fund chief
Moon Hyung-pyo is under emergency detention on charges of abuse of power.
Japanese defence minister visits Yasukuni war shrine after returning from Pearl Harbor
China and South Korea have always criticised the shrine as it symbolises Japan's colonialism.
South Korean corruption scandal ensnares pension fund boss
Chairman of South Korea's National Pension Service arrested on corruption charges.
South Korean special prosecution team detains National Pension Service's head
This comes after the team raided NPS Chairman Moon Hyung-pyo's home on suspicion of abuse of power.
Korean Air crew to use stun guns to control unruly passengers after recent on-board incident
In the incident aboard a flight from the Vietnamese capital Hanoi to Incheon near Seoul, a passenger turned unruly.
South Korea: 29 lawmakers leave ruling Saenuri Party over President Park's impeachment
The 29 lawmakers have decided to create a new conservative party.
North Korea reportedly set to hold nuclear test during South Korea's presidential election
Pyongyang has conducted two nuclear tests in 2016 alone following those in 2006, 2009 and 2013.
North Korea calls UN chief 'chameleon in human mask' and his presidential ambition a 'silly dream'
During his final press conference as UN chief, Ban Ki-moon had hinted he might consider running for South Korea's presidency.
South Korean court issues arrest warrant for daughter of President Park's friend
Choi Soon-sil, Park's long-time friend, is in custody and on trial for fraud and abuse of power.
South Korea court to hold first impeachment trial of Park Geun-hye on 22 December
The scandal-hit president was impeached on 9 December after 234 lawmakers voted against her.
South Korean president's jailed confidante denies extortion charges as trial starts
Choi denied pressuring companies in donating tens of millions of dollars to foundations under her control.
North Korea's deputy ambassador to UK defected to escape 'tyrannical reign of terror' of Kim Jong Un
The high-profile defector says he became 'disenchanted' with Kim Jong Un regime.
Japan, China and South Korea trilateral summit postponed until 2017
Reports suggest that the meet is being rescheduled due to the political turmoil in South Korea.
South Korea PM to receive briefings from presidential secretaries after Park's impeachment
Prime Minister Hwang Kyo-ahn will receive updates on foreign policy, judicial, personnel and economic affairs.
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