South Korea

And other stories from the stranger side of life

From Japan to Estonia, every culture has its own twist on the festival of love

And other stories from the stranger side of life

Singapore and South Korea saw Covid cases fall but not all of the shutdowns were a success

Kim Jong Un’s regime blows up liaison office on border between the two countries

And other stories from the stranger side of life

South Korea casts doubt on claims about neighbouring leader’s health

Covid-19 outbreak declared a pandemic by World Health Organization after it spreads to 125 countries

What can we learn from how the two nations responded?

More than half of nation's infections involve members of the Shincheonji Church of Jesus.

Mysterious Christian sect is blamed for spread of coronavirus in South Korea

Bong Joon-ho’s comedy-thriller makes Academy Awards history by winning Best Picture

Harry Harris’s facial hair has triggered a diplomatic spate

Pyongyang alleged to have launched two ‘unidentified projectiles’

Right-wing politician has proposed an amendment to the country’s laws

Opposition leaders are furious about controversial government appointment

South Korea has cut intelligence ties with its neighbour after Japan imposed aggressive trade restrictions

Pyongyang follows statement with two further missile tests

Band wants to ‘recharge and refresh’ after six years in the public eye

Launches come as US hawk John Bolton visits South Korea

Moscow and Seoul at odds over reported violation of airspace above disputed islands

Agreement comes amid uncertainties over potential no-deal Brexit

Millions of pigs are culled as ‘biggest animal disease ever’ hits Southeast Asia

At least one person has died and thousands have fled their homes as blaze engulfs border region

Authorities arrest two men over secret spycam filming of 1,600 guests in hotel rooms

Captain was over legal alcohol limit but it is not clear if he was steering vessel

US President says talks failed over Kim’s demands to lift sanctions ‘in their entirety’

North Korean leader set to hold talks ahead of rumoured summit with Trump

From an iconic image of Trump vs. the world to arresting snapshots of everyday life

Eleven victims win court ruling as tensions rise between Japan and South Korea

South Korean megachurch leader took advantage of his power to assault eight women

South Korean beats controversial Russian candidate to become new president of Interpol

New report warns that countries worldwide are facing a ‘baby bust’

South Koreans work longer hours than almost any other OECD country