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US defence chief Ashton Carter in South Korea amid tensions
Carter, on his first Asia tour since taking over, arrives in Seoul after visiting Japan.
Vasudevan Sridharan Apr 09, 2015
Samsung likely to manufacture Apple A9 chip for next-gen iPhone
Samsung will reportedly manufacture A9 chips at its Giheung plant in South Korea.
Sarmistha Acharya Apr 05, 2015
North Korea fires four short-range missiles into West Sea over US-South Korea drill
Seoul says Pyongyang's missiles are 'provocative show of force' against ongoing military drills.
Vasudevan Sridharan Apr 04, 2015
South Korea and Turkey latest to apply for AIIB membership
As of 27 March, there are 37 countries and regions that have applied to become founding members of AIIB.
Jerin Mathew Mar 27, 2015
North Korea: Major wildfire breaks out at DMZ
Strong winds fan wildfire, which initially began on North Korean side of border, to South Korean side.
Vasudevan Sridharan Mar 23, 2015
Lee Min Ho and Suzy Bae dating: Relationship confirmed after couple spotted together in London
Lee Min Ho and Suzy Bae's relationship came to light after they were spotted together in London.
Simi John Mar 23, 2015
North Korea threatens to blow up balloons carrying Kim Jong-un film 'The Interview'
Pyongyang warns Korean People's Army will blow up propaganda balloons.
Vasudevan Sridharan Mar 22, 2015
AIIB: Switzerland applies to join Asian infrastructure bank as South Korea reconsiders stance
Applications by prominent countries such as Britain, Germany and France prompt many others to join AIIB.
Jerin Mathew Mar 21, 2015
IOC members visit venues for 2018 winter Olympics in South Korea
International Olympic Committee (IOC) members have toured venues for the Pyeongchang 2018 winter Olympics in South Korea.
Adam Justice Mar 17, 2015
Seoul blames North Korean hackers for December cyberattack on nuclear facility
South Korea says Pyongyang hackers staged a cyberattack to stir up 'social unrest and agitation'.
Vasudevan Sridharan Mar 17, 2015
France, Germany and Italy to join China-led AIIB following Britain
Other countries looking to join Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank include Australia, South Korea, Switzerland and Luxembourg.
Jerin Mathew Mar 17, 2015
Saudi Arabia becomes top arms importer
Escalation of regional tensions in the Middle East and Asia Pacific driving global defence trade figure.
Maria Khan Mar 08, 2015
Mark Lippert attack: John Kerry faces down North Korea over 'righteous' assault on US envoy
Mark Lippert slashed with knife by suspected North Korea sympathiser.
Dominic Gover Mar 05, 2015
US South Korea envoy Mark Lippert knife attack: Suspect is 'pro-Pyongyang political extremist'
Knife-wielding assailant who slashed Washington ambassador in Seoul was known to authorities.
Umberto Bacchi Mar 05, 2015
US ambassador to South Korea Mark Lippert attacked
Lippert was reportedly giving a lecture when he was attacked by a man.
Mark Piggott Mar 04, 2015
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
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