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Samsung Electronics to freeze salaries of employees in Korea due to weak 2014 results
Overall performance incentives, which are based on profits, are not part of plan.
Jerin Mathew Feb 26, 2015
Giant sinkhole swallows up couple in South Korea
CCTV footage has been released which shows the moment a couple of pedestrians in South Korea are swallowed up by a giant sinkhole.
Alfred Joyner Feb 24, 2015
Galaxy Note 4 starts receiving Android 5.0.1 OTA update in South Korea after Poland [Download Link]
Samsung starts rolling out official Android 5.0.1 Lollipop update via OTA in South Korea, following Poland.
Vinod Yalburgi Feb 13, 2015
South Korea: 100-car pile-up on Yeongjong Bridge kills two and injures dozens
Seven people are in serious condition after bus accident prompts pile-up on bridge leading to Incheon International Airport.
Vasudevan Sridharan Feb 11, 2015
South Korea looks to ban Uber after rejecting its licensing proposal
South Korea cites oversupply in taxi market and raises concern that unorganised operators would be hit.
Jerin Mathew Feb 05, 2015
North Korea: Kim Jong-un executes four star general following argument
Dictator had four-star general put to death following argument
Dominic Gover Feb 04, 2015
Android Lollipop for LG G Pro 2 users in UK, US, India imminent: Update reportedly live in South Korea
Users of LG G Pro 2 variants viz LG-F350S, LG-F350K and LG-F350L, should observe Android 5.0 as an OTA update.
Rahul R Jan 31, 2015
Android 5.0 for LG G2 users in UK, US and India imminent: Update reportedly live in South Korea
LG G2 owners having subscribed to SK Telecom and LG U+ networks in South Korea should notice Android 5.0 for their handsets, via OTA.
Rahul R Jan 17, 2015
South Korea President urges North's Kim Jong-un to join in dialogue 'without conditions'
Park Geun-hye wants to discuss bilateral issues such as the reunion of families who were separated by the 1950-53 Korean War.
Jerome Anthony Jan 12, 2015
Asia week ahead: Australian unemployment seen rising, India IIP rebounding and Korea may cut rate
Indonesian central bank too meets to set rates next week.
Boby Michael Jan 09, 2015
North Korea inching towards miniaturising nuclear device capable of striking US mainland, says Seoul
White Paper released by the South Korean defence ministry details Pyongyang's nuclear progress.
Vasudevan Sridharan Jan 06, 2015
Central banks watch: US Federal Reserve's minutes and BoE rate decision in focus
Indonesia and Romania will also set rates next week.
Boby Michael Jan 03, 2015
South Korea inflation at 15-year low; Will BoK welcome 2015 with a rate cut?
When leaving the main rate at 2% on 11 December, the BoK was hopeful that inflation would rise.
Boby Michael Dec 31, 2014
Plastic surgery Gangnam style: South Korean surgeons 'ate birthday cake and played with breast implants in theatre'
Instagram selfies reveal staff having party and playing pranks as patients lie unconscious
Gareth Platt Dec 29, 2014
South Korea steps up security over ongoing cyber attacks
President Park Geun-hye orders increased security after minor attacks on Gori and Wolsong nuclear reactors.
Vasudevan Sridharan Dec 23, 2014
South Korea cuts economic growth forecast on weak consumer and business sentiment
The Ministry of Strategy and Finance said that the country's economy would grow by 3.4% in 2014, lower than 3.7% expected earlier.
Jerin Mathew Dec 22, 2014
Furniture retailer IKEA opens first store in South Korea
The 131,550 square-metre outlet in Gwangmyeong is the Swedish company's largest at present.
Jerin Mathew Dec 18, 2014
Android 5.0 for Samsung Galaxy S5 imminent in UK, EU and India: Update now official in South Korea
Google Android 5.0 update will be available via OTA.
Rahul R Dec 09, 2014
South Korea US Osan base lockdown lifted as no shooter found
Osan American airbase was on brief lockdown following fear of 'active shooter'.
Vasudevan Sridharan Dec 01, 2014
Google Android 5.0 Update for LG G3 Begins in South Korea This Week: Rollout for EU, US Soon
Google Android 5.0 update is expected to roll out to LG G3 users in countries other than South Korea and Poland, in phases.
Rahul R Nov 25, 2014
South Korea to Raise $500bn in Preparation of Future Reunification with North Korea
South to raise money from public sector, according to top financial regulator.
Jack Moore Nov 19, 2014
Korea's Won Falls to 26-Month Low as PPI Data Disappoints, Dollar Extends Gains
Korean PPI fell for the third straight month, to its weakest since February last year.
Boby Michael Nov 19, 2014
North Korea's Kim Jong-un Will Even Be More Brutal Than His Father, Warns Former Bodyguard
Defected former bodyguard Lee Young-guk says North Korean dictatorship becomes 'crueller' with each successive generation.
Nov 08, 2014
Irish Teacher Turned Down for South Korean Job Due to 'Irish Alcoholism Nature'
Katie Mulrennan was told by recruiter that company does not hire Irish people due to 'alcoholism of your kind'.
Nov 08, 2014
North Korea Ramps Up Anti-Ebola Measures
Those staying in country for over 21 days screened for virus and kept away from public contact.
Vasudevan Sridharan Nov 06, 2014
UN Chief Rejects Reports Suggesting His Interest in South Korean Presidency
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's name stirs up South Korea's domestic politics.
Vasudevan Sridharan Nov 05, 2014
US Data Surprise Pushes Korean Won and Malaysian Ringgit Down to Nine-Month Lows Against Dollar
South Korean and Malaysian currencies fall to their lowest in nine months.
Boby Michael Nov 04, 2014
North Korea Develops Submarine Capable of Firing Ballistic Missiles
North Korea said to have modified Soviet-era Golf-class diesel submarine.
Vasudevan Sridharan Nov 02, 2014
North Korea Tried to Hack Smartphones in South Korea With Malware-Infested Games
North Korea hackers posted malicious smartphone games on South Korean websites infecting 20,000 devices
David Gilbert Oct 29, 2014
Korean-Born Jihadist on Trial in France Left Syria After Ten Days Because he Could Not Smoke
Islam convert on trial for plotting to prepare 'terrorist acts' returned to France to buy electronic cigarette.
Jack Moore Oct 21, 2014
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