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Gymnast flees North Korea by vaulting over border

Gymnast flees North Korea by vaulting over border
And other stories from the stranger side of life
25 Nov 2020
Which countries have tried circuit breaker lockdowns?

Which countries have tried circuit breaker lockdowns?
Singapore and South Korea saw Covid cases fall but not all of the shutdowns were a success
15 Oct 2020
Are we heading for clashes between North and South Korea?

Are we heading for clashes between North and South Korea?
Kim Jong Un’s regime blows up liaison office on border between the two countries
16 Jun 2020
Michael Jordan shoes smash auction world record

Michael Jordan shoes smash auction world record
And other stories from the stranger side of life
18 May 2020
Is North Korea’s Kim Jong Un seriously ill?

Is North Korea’s Kim Jong Un seriously ill?
South Korea casts doubt on claims about neighbouring leader’s health
21 Apr 2020
Coronavirus: the definitions of pandemic and epidemic

Coronavirus: the definitions of pandemic and epidemic
Covid-19 outbreak declared a pandemic by World Health Organization after it spreads to 125 countries
12 Mar 2020
How South Korea and Taiwan are beating coronavirus

How South Korea and Taiwan are beating coronavirus
What can we learn from how the two nations responded?
11 Mar 2020

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South Korea cult chief faces homicide probe over coronavirus

South Korea cult chief faces homicide probe over coronavirus
More than half of nation's infections involve members of the Shincheonji Church of Jesus.
2 Mar 2020
Coronavirus: what is the Shincheonji Church of Jesus?

Coronavirus: what is the Shincheonji Church of Jesus?
Mysterious Christian sect is blamed for spread of coronavirus in South Korea
28 Feb 2020
Five reasons why Parasite won at the Oscars

Five reasons why Parasite won at the Oscars
Bong Joon-ho’s comedy-thriller makes Academy Awards history by winning Best Picture
10 Feb 2020
Why a US ambassador’s tache is a tickly topic in South Korea

Why a US ambassador’s tache is a tickly topic in South Korea
Harry Harris’s facial hair has triggered a diplomatic spate
17 Jan 2020
Why is everyone talking about North Korea’s missile test?

Why is everyone talking about North Korea’s missile test?
Pyongyang alleged to have launched two ‘unidentified projectiles’
28 Nov 2019
South Korea: conservative MPs push to reduce LGBT+ rights

South Korea: conservative MPs push to reduce LGBT+ rights
Right-wing politician has proposed an amendment to the country’s laws
22 Nov 2019
Why Korean politicians are shaving their heads

Why Korean politicians are shaving their heads
Opposition leaders are furious about controversial government appointment
18 Sep 2019
What’s behind the enmity between Japan and South Korea?

What’s behind the enmity between Japan and South Korea?
South Korea has cut intelligence ties with its neighbour after Japan imposed aggressive trade restrictions
23 Aug 2019
North Korea rejects peace talks with South Korea

North Korea rejects peace talks with South Korea
Pyongyang follows statement with two further missile tests
16 Aug 2019
Why K-pop sensation BTS are going on hiatus

Why K-pop sensation BTS are going on hiatus
Band wants to ‘recharge and refresh’ after six years in the public eye
12 Aug 2019
North Korea fires ‘short-range missiles’ into sea

North Korea fires ‘short-range missiles’ into sea
Launches come as US hawk John Bolton visits South Korea
25 Jul 2019
Russia denies South Korean claims of warning shots from jets

Russia denies South Korean claims of warning shots from jets
Moscow and Seoul at odds over reported violation of airspace above disputed islands
24 Jul 2019
Britain signs post-Brexit free trade deal with South Korea

Britain signs post-Brexit free trade deal with South Korea
Agreement comes amid uncertainties over potential no-deal Brexit
10 Jun 2019
Why everyone’s talking about swine fever

Why everyone’s talking about swine fever
Millions of pigs are culled as ‘biggest animal disease ever’ hits Southeast Asia
6 Jun 2019
South Korea wildfires: government declares national disaster

South Korea wildfires: government declares national disaster
At least one person has died and thousands have fled their homes as blaze engulfs border region
5 Apr 2019
Molka: South Korea’s voyeurism problem

Molka: South Korea’s voyeurism problem
Authorities arrest two men over secret spycam filming of 1,600 guests in hotel rooms
21 Mar 2019
Ship with ‘drunk’ captain crashes into motorway bridge 

Ship with ‘drunk’ captain crashes into motorway bridge
Captain was over legal alcohol limit but it is not clear if he was steering vessel
1 Mar 2019
Why Trump/Kim summit was cut short with no deal

Why Trump/Kim summit was cut short with no deal
US President says talks failed over Kim’s demands to lift sanctions ‘in their entirety’
28 Feb 2019
Kim Jong Un makes ‘surprise’ visit to China

Kim Jong Un makes ‘surprise’ visit to China
North Korean leader set to hold talks ahead of rumoured summit with Trump
8 Jan 2019
The best photos of 2018

The best photos of 2018
From an iconic image of Trump vs. the world to arresting snapshots of everyday life
28 Dec 2018
Mitsubishi must pay compensation for WWII forced labour

Mitsubishi must pay compensation for WWII forced labour
Eleven victims win court ruling as tensions rise between Japan and South Korea
29 Nov 2018
Pastor claimed sex with followers was ‘an order from God’

Pastor claimed sex with followers was ‘an order from God’
South Korean megachurch leader took advantage of his power to assault eight women
22 Nov 2018
Who is Kim Jong-yang? 

Who is Kim Jong-yang?
South Korean beats controversial Russian candidate to become new president of Interpol
21 Nov 2018
Why global fertility is in decline

Why global fertility is in decline
New report warns that countries worldwide are facing a ‘baby bust’
9 Nov 2018
‘Gwarosa’: why Koreans are working themselves to death

‘Gwarosa’: why Koreans are working themselves to death
South Koreans work longer hours than almost any other OECD country
6 Nov 2018
North and South Korea agree to remove weapons from border

North and South Korea agree to remove weapons from border
Guard posts and firearms set to be removed from demilitarised zone village of Panmunjom
23 Oct 2018
Vatican says Pope considering visit to North Korea

Vatican says Pope considering visit to North Korea
Accepting Kim Jong Un’s invitation would ‘legitimise’ oppressive regime, warn analysts
19 Oct 2018