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Kim Jong Un orders demolition of 'shabby' South Korean-made buildings at North’s tourist site

October 23, 2019

Kim Jong Un orders demolition of 'shabby' South Korean-made buildings at North’s tourist site

The facilities South Korea built at a tourist site in the North look “like makeshift tents in a disaster-stricken area” and should be replaced by a series of “modern” buildings, Kim Jong Un announced Wednesday.

North Korean refugee enrolled at elite university to be human rights lawyer and help 'starving and dying' friends

October 17, 2019

North Korean refugee enrolled at elite university to be human rights lawyer and help 'starving and dying' friends

A North Korean refugee attending an elite university in South Korea is studying to become a human rights lawyer, a childhood dream that seemed impossible when he was growing up in the Hermit Kingdom.

South Korean soccer team tells of 'rough' match in Pyongyang

October 17, 2019

South Korean soccer team tells of 'rough' match in Pyongyang

South Korea's national soccer team described their World Cup qualifier against North Korea in Pyongyang as a "rough" match played under strange conditions that may be raised with FIFA.

Harry Kazianis: North Korean missile test aims to show it can launch nuke attack as it heads into US talks

October 2, 2019

Harry Kazianis: North Korean missile test aims to show it can launch nuke attack as it heads into US talks

North Korea’s firing of an advanced missile into Japanese territorial waters Wednesday it a clear move designed to remind the world that the North already has enough nuclear bombs to kill millions of people and has the missiles to send those bombs to neighboring countries.

South Korean man, serving life for rape and murder of sister-in-law, confesses to 14 murders: police

October 2, 2019

South Korean man, serving life for rape and murder of sister-in-law, confesses to 14 murders: police

A South Korean man previously suspected as a serial killer linked to nine murders nearly 30 years ago has reportedly confessed and police say there are more victims.

South Korean doctor performs abortion on the wrong woman: report

September 25, 2019

South Korean doctor performs abortion on the wrong woman: report

Police in South Korea have arrested two medical practitioners after they allegedly performed an abortion on the wrong woman.

South Korean president calls for economic engagement with North Korea at UN General Assembly

September 24, 2019

South Korean president calls for economic engagement with North Korea at UN General Assembly

South Korean President Moon Jae-in, speaking in front of the 74th United Nations General Assembly Tuesday, called for economic engagement with North Korea in exchange for progress on nuclear disarmament.

South Korean opposition shave their heads in protest over justice minister

September 17, 2019

South Korean opposition shave their heads in protest over justice minister

Conservative politicians in South Korea are shaving their heads in protest of the government's newest justice minister after several accusations of academic and financial corruption have been leveled against him and his family.

South Korea demands Olympic officials ban Japan's 'Rising Sun' flag at 2020 games

September 11, 2019

South Korea demands Olympic officials ban Japan's 'Rising Sun' flag at 2020 games

South Korea on Wednesday formally asked the International Olympic Committee to ban Japan's "Rising Sun" flag from next year's Tokyo Olympics, comparing it to a Nazi swastika and deeming it an offensive reminder of colonial atrocities.

Coast Guard has freed all 4 crew members from capsized cargo ship: officials

September 10, 2019

Coast Guard has freed all 4 crew members from capsized cargo ship: officials

The Coast Guard has freed all four crew members stuck in a capsized South Korea-owned cargo ship off the Georgia coast, officials said Monday.