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Tens of thousands of South Koreans gather in Seoul to protest against President Park Geun-hye
Demonstrators have gathered to demand the resignation of the scandal-hit president.
South Korean President Park Geun-hye agrees to withdraw her controversial prime ministerial nominee
'If the National Assembly recommends a new premier, I will appoint him and let him control the Cabinet,' the president said.
South Korea considering blacklisting Kim Jong-un's younger sister Kim Yo-jong
Kim Yo-jong serves as a vice director of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea's propaganda and agitation department.
Thaad deployment in South Korea to happen in the next 8 to 10 months, US commander says
The US and South Korea decided to deploy the anti-missile system in July to counter growing North Korean threats.
North Korea appoints new UK ambassador after 'human scum' defection scandal
The embassy has not yet responded to a request for comment on the fate of his predecessor, Hyon Hak-bong.
South Korean president replaces PM and finance minister amid scandal
Kim Byong-joon, a former presidential aide, is the new PM, replacing Hwang Kyo-ahn.
Is South Korea being ruled by a 'shaman and eight fairies'?
President Park Geun-hye was influenced in policy-making by her cult confidante.
North Korea's Kim Jong-un orders probe into two recent missile launch failures
A North Korean defector group said the country suspects sabotage by US and South Korean spies.
Man adopted by US couple as a child to be deported to South Korea after 37 years
Adam Crapser's adoptive parents failed to apply for naturalisation and allegedly abandoned him.
North and South Korea held secret meetings in 2012 despite suspension of formal talks - Report
One of the demands made at the talks was an apology for Pyongyang's attack on the South Korean naval corvette Cheonan in March 2010.
Women in South Korea launch Polish-inspired pro-choice campaign to fully legalise abortion
Abortion in South Korea is technically illegal, although as many as 200,000 are performed annually.
Asian Men's Hockey Champions Trophy 2016, India vs South Korea: Where to watch live, preview, live streaming info
India take on South Korea in the second game on 22 October. Find out where to watch live.
Asian Men's Hockey Champions Trophy 2016, Pakistan vs South Korea: Where to watch live, preview and live streaming info
Defending champions Pakistan play South Korea on 21 October. Find out where to watch live.
Nokia and SK Broadband achieve fastest-ever fibre internet speed to residential buildings
SK Broadband used Nokia's single fibre technology to boost speeds to apartments in Seoul up to 52.5Gbps.
Asian Men's Hockey Champions Trophy 2016: Schedule, fixtures, where to watch live, dates and time
The 2016 Asian Men's Hockey Champions Trophy starts on 20 October at Malaysia.
South Korea should bolster anti-missile capabilities before Thaad deployment, military chief says
General Lee Sun-jin met with his US counterpart in Washington to discuss ways to counter North Korean threats.
3 South Koreans found dead with gunshot wounds in Philippines
Neither the motive behind the killings nor the identities of the suspects are known yet.
Bangladesh vs South Korea, 2016 Kabaddi World Cup: How to watch live on TV, mobile and online in the UK and abroad
Bangladesh and South Korea face each other in the 2016 Kabaddi World Cup on 13 October.
South Korea deepens friendly ties with China – with a 'chicken and beer' party
More than 1,000 Chinese buyers and tourists will be treated to fried chicken and beer, also known as 'chimaek'.
South Korea mulling unilateral sanctions against North in case UN delays action
The tentative sanctions against North Korea would cover financial, shipping, trade and immigration sectors.
South Korea government told to prepare for large-scale defections from North Korea
Reports suggest that President Park Geun Hye is spending 2 trillion won to build a defector camp.
Typhoon Chaba batters South Korea leaving hundreds homeless and seven dead
Cars could be seen drifting among the floodwaters, while emergency services made various rescue missions.
India vs South Korea, 2016 Kabaddi World Cup: How to watch live on TV, mobile and online in the UK and abroad
India face South Korea in the opening match of the 2016 Kabaddi World Cup on 7 October.
2016 Kabaddi World Cup schedule: Fixtures, How to watch live in UK and broad, live streaming information
Defending champions India will host the 2016 Kabaddi World Cup.
Typhoon Chaba leaves death in its wake as South Korea is battered by torrential rain and winds
The storm, stronger than Hurricance Matthew, is headed towards Japan, where is it likely to cause similar destruction.
South Korean military cyber command hacked by injecting malicious codes into routing server
It is not known where the attack originated from, but North Korea is on the radar of suspicion.
South Korea coastguard kills 3 Chinese fishermen with flash grenade
Officials stated that the fishermen probably died because of the toxic gas produced by flash grenades.
South Korea golf course will host US anti-missile system to counter North Korea nuclear threat
Thaad is expected to be deployed at the golf course sometime in 2017, despite resistance from locals.
China threatens US with countermeasures if anti-missile system is deployed in South Korea
US has said that it will be deploying THAAD 'as soon as possible' to target the North Korea nuclear threat.
South Korea, US and UK to hold first joint military drill to counter North Korea threats
Britain plans to send Eurofighter Typhoon combat jets, Voyager tanker aircraft and C-17 Globemaster transport aircraft.