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US and Iran Prisoner Exchange Deal is Actually Worth $6 Billion
The US and Iran prisoner exchange will free $6 billion in Iranian oil revenue held in South Korea, with both countries discussing a possible arrangement that would seek to place some limitations on Iran's expanding nuclear program.
Kim Jong Un speaks of 'danger of a nuclear war' as US holds drills with allies
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has accused the United States and its allies of turning the waters off the Korean Peninsula into "the most unstable waters."
Chinese dissident flees to South Korea on jet ski
A 35-year-old Chinese dissident who had been campaigning against human rights abuses in China for years fled China for South Korea on August 16.
US soldier Travis King wanted refuge from racial discrimination, claims North Korea
Travis King, the US soldier who crossed into North Korea last month, wanted refuge from "inhuman maltreatment and racial discrimination within the US Army,"
Kim Jong Un boosts weapons as US-South Korea prepare military drills
North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un has ordered a drastic increase in weapons production.
Kim Jong Un sacks top general, asks his military to 'gird for war'
North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un asked his generals to prepare for the possibility of war.
US refuses to declare soldier who crossed into North Korea a 'prisoner of war'
The United States government has refused to classify its soldier Travis King as a prisoner of war (PoW) after he crossed into North Korea last month.
North Koreans are 'starving to death' due to food shortage: report
Economic slowdown, border restrictions and Covid-19 have created a shortage of food in North Korea
North Korea fires 'suspected ballistic missile' in Sea of Japan
The most significant joint military drills between the U.S. and South Korea have been held in the past five years coincide with Pyongyang's most recent tests.
Samsung registers record-breaking pre-orders for Galaxy S23 series in South Korea
Samsung has announced that the Galaxy S23 series of smartphones have broken the preorder record in its home market.
Kim Jong-un orders North Korean military to strengthen war preparations
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un directed his military to strengthen war preparations.
Eight dead after ship carrying 22 people sinks near Japan
At least eight people, including six Chinese nationals, died after a Hong Kong-flagged cargo ship sank in waters between South Korea and Japan.
Samsung Galaxy S23 series: New leak hints at a price hike for South Korea
According to a recently leaked material, the Galaxy S23 series will cost more than the outgoing Galaxy S22 lineup in Samsung's home market, South Korea.
South Korea removes ban on imported sex dolls
South Korean officials have removed the ban imposed on the import of adult-sized sex dolls.
South Korean man dies from brain-eating amoeba
A South Korean citizen died of an infection caused by a "brain-eating" amoeba that he was apparently exposed to in Thailand.
North Korea executes two high school students for watching K-dramas
North Korea executed two high school students for reportedly watching and distributing South Korean dramas among their friends.
North Korea asks parents to name children 'bomb', 'gun' and other patriotic names
The North Korean government has reportedly asked parents to give their children patriotic names such as "bomb," "gun," and "satellite."
South Korean miners survived on coffee powder while trapped underground for days
Two South Korean miners who were trapped underground following a mine collapse survived on instant coffee powder for nine days,
Seven drown in flooded South Korean underground car parking lot
Floods caused by Typhoon Hinnamnor have battered South Korea and have led to a significant loss of lives and property.
K-drama horror comes to life as 'Oppa' murders ex-grlfriend
The man has been charged for stalking and murdering his ex-girlfriend in her flat in central Seoul
'Squid Game' creator responds to LeBron James' complaint over show's ending
"LeBron James is cool and can say what he wants. I respect that."
Confirmed: 'Itaewon Class' star Park Seo Joon joins the MCU
The actor will likely portray the Korean-American superhero Amadeus Cho in "The Marvels."
'The Marvels': South Korean actor Park Seo Joon could play any of these characters
The "Itaewon Class" actor could play either Amadeus Cho or Marvel Boy in the "Captain Marvel" sequel.
BTS news: K-pop group members allowed to postpone South Korean military service
Jin and Suga of international pop sensation BTS do not have to enlist in the military when they turn 28.
Controversial moustache of US ambassador to South Korea finally gets the razor blade
The ambassador shaved off his moustache, which has offended South Koreans because it reminds them of brutal Japanese colonial rulers.
Korean animal activists fight for closure of bear farms
Korean moon bears are on the line for slaughter with their bile being tapped as a proposed cure-all for coronavirus
South Korea denies US extradition of Korean child pornography website operator
South Korea denies the extradition of a local convicted of operating a large network of child pornography websites.
COVID-19 treatment from S Korea reportedly shows effective results in pre-clinical tests
The study observed a major improvement from body aches, cough, and runny nose a day after the start of treatment.
K-pop star Sulli found dead at home, Korean celebrities postpone events
Police also in a statement said the singer had been suffering from "severe depression".
K-pop band BTS announces break to enjoy life
BigHit Entertainment released a statement on Twitter confirming the band members will go on a break.