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Photos of daily life in North Korea as Pyongyang prepares parade for Kim Il-sung's birthday
North Korea is rehearsing for a huge parade to mark Kim Il-sung's birthday – and there are fears they may also be planning something more serious.
David Sim Apr 12, 2017
Ultimate Samsung Galaxy S8 blows every smartphone out the water - but good luck finding one
Souped-up Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus feature 6GB RAM and 128GB storage, double that of the standard version.
Owen Hughes Apr 07, 2017
North Korean hackers accessed 'war plans' detailing US military response to conflict
OPlan 5027 includes first strike targets, troop deployments and military plans.
Jason Murdock Apr 05, 2017
North Korea fires missile into waters off its east coast
'The United States has spoken enough about North Korea,' US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson responded.
James Tennent Apr 05, 2017
Japan's envoy set to return to Seoul after diplomatic spat over 'comfort women'
The Japanese foreign minister said the ambassador is returning in view of the changing political situation in Seoul.
Vasudevan Sridharan Apr 04, 2017
South Korea's former president Park Geun-hye jailed in corruption probe
The tainted leader could be detained for up to 20 days for questioning.
Vasudevan Sridharan Mar 31, 2017
South Korea's Park Geun-hye appears in court amid possible arrest
The court's decision is expected by late Thursday or early Friday.
Vasudevan Sridharan Mar 30, 2017
UK is talking to 15 countries about a post-Brexit trade deal as Article 50 is triggered
Liam Fox's Department for International Trade has given the full list to IBTimes UK.
Ian Silvera Mar 29, 2017
South Korean rescuers find 'remains' of Sewol ferry disaster victim
Ferry sank three years ago – the bodies of nine victims have never been found.
Isabelle Gerretsen Mar 28, 2017
North Korea nuclear test site witnesses hectic activity, satellite images show
It is unclear whether the reported presence of vehicles indicates preparation for a potential missile launch.
India Ashok Mar 26, 2017
In pictures: South Korea's Sewol ferry emerges from the sea nearly three years after it sank
The Sewol passenger ferry sank off the coast of Jindo island on 16 April 2014 and has now been raised.
David Sim Mar 23, 2017
In pictures: South Korea's Sewol ferry disaster, which killed 304 people, mostly children
Wreckage of the Sewol ferry, which sank off the South Korean coast on 16 April 2014, is to be raised.
David Sim Mar 22, 2017
US flies nuclear-capable B-1B bomber after North Korea's failed missile test
The US Air Force's sophisticated bomber was flanked by multiple fighter jets.
Vasudevan Sridharan Mar 22, 2017
Ousted South Korean president Park Geun-hye interrogated for 14 hours in graft probe
Park and her lawyers left the prosecutor's office 22 hours later, after checking her statements for accuracy.
Divya Kishore Mar 22, 2017
South Korea's tainted Park Geun-hye says 'sorry'
Impeached leader Park apologises to public as she faces lengthy interrogation over corruption scandal.
Vasudevan Sridharan Mar 21, 2017
The Apology tells story of WW2 'comfort women' – sex slaves of the Japanese military
Some Japanese officials continue to deny women were forced into sexual slavery during WW2.
Fiona Keating Mar 18, 2017
What is the US Thaad missile defence system in South Korea and why has it angered China?
US Secretary of State says he hopes China will work with the US 'to eliminate the reason Thaad is required'.
Romil Patel Mar 17, 2017
Is the US going to war with North Korea? Secretary of State Rex Tillerson says military strike is 'an option'
Top US diplomat lands in South Korea to deliver a combative message to the hermit kingdom.
Romil Patel Mar 17, 2017
2 US soldiers stationed in South Korea charged with smuggling $12m worth of crystal meth
The soldiers allegedly used the military postal service to ship the drugs in cereal boxes from California.
Ananya Roy Mar 17, 2017
Tensions rise as Rex Tillerson arrives in Seoul, Pyongyang says region on 'brink of nuclear war'
The US Secretary of State landed in South Korea calling for a renewed approach in dealing with North Korea.
Vasudevan Sridharan Mar 17, 2017
Trump may use 'secondary boycott' to press China over North Korea issue says Seoul think tank
The US and South Korea have already started the installation of Thaad to counter North Korean provocations.
Ananya Roy Mar 16, 2017
Rex Tillerson kicks off Asia tour from Japan, to discuss Pyongyang's increasing missile threats
The US secretary of state will also visit China and South Korea during the trip.
Vasudevan Sridharan Mar 16, 2017
US Navy team that captured Osama bin Laden to join exercises against North Korea
Joint US and South Korea military exercises will practise taking out Kim Jong-Un's war command.
Brendan Cole Mar 15, 2017
South Korea's ousted president Park faces criticism for allegedly abandoning her dogs
Park, who was dismissed on 10 March, left the presidential house on Sunday leaving her dogs behind.
Divya Kishore Mar 15, 2017
South Korea's acting leader Hwang Kyo-ahn rules himself out of presidential race
Hwang's decision not to contest has come as a blow for the conservative group of politicians in the country.
Vasudevan Sridharan Mar 15, 2017
Man whose interview went viral when his kids burst in says he should have locked the door
Robert Kelly: we know why people find the video hysterical but I was mortified
Mark Piggott Mar 15, 2017
Ousted South Korean president Park to be summoned for questioning as a suspect, prosecutors say
Park was ousted on 10 March over an influence-peddling scandal.
Divya Kishore Mar 14, 2017
US preparing to deploy attack drone near Seoul after North Korea missile test
US and South Korea are also conducting two joint military exercises amid Pyongyang's provocations.
Ananya Roy Mar 13, 2017
Defiant Park Geun-hye's first comments on impeachment ruling angers political leaders
South Korea's disgraced leader said 'truth will be definitely unearthed' after court verdict.
Vasudevan Sridharan Mar 13, 2017
Who is Moon Jae-in? The human rights lawyer poised to become South Korea's new leader
Moon portrays himself as a moderate, rational leader backed by the younger generation.
Fiona Keating Mar 12, 2017
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