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Seoul subway murder sparks fury over South Korea’s stalking laws
Outside the women's restroom at a subway station in the South Korean capital is a plaque that reads: "Women Friendly Seoul."
The words, meant to assure women of their safety, have become tragically ironic. Last week, inside…
Woman arrested in S Korea in connection with alleged murder of 2children found in suitcases in NZ
A 42-year-old woman believed to be the mother of two children whose remains were found in suitcases bought from a storage facility in New Zealand has been arrested in connection with their alleged murders.
The woman, who has not been…
Typhoon Hinnamnor: Seven drown in flooded South Korean car park
Seven people in South Korea have died after they were trapped in an underground car park during floods caused by Typhoon Hinnamnor.
They had gone down to move their cars but got caught by the incoming torrents.…
Thousands evacuated as typhoon barrels across South Korea
The most powerful typhoon to hit South Korea in years has battered its southern region, dumping almost a meter (3ft) of rain, destroying roads, and bringing down power lines after thousands of people were evacuated to safer ground.
Typhoon…
Japan, South Korea stress need for better ties before key court decision
The Japanese and South Korean foreign ministers on Saturday underscored the need for improving bilateral relations strained over wartime issues, as South Korea's top court is expected to make a relevant decision soon.
"There has never been…
North Korea yet to show any sign of immediate nuclear test: South Korea
North Korea has yet to show any sign that it will carry out a nuclear test in the very near future, but the country is ready to hold the seventh of its kind, South Korea's Defense Minister Lee Jong Sup said Monday.
The minister also said…
South Korea President’s prominent rival set to lead opposition
South Korea's main opposition is expected to pick a high-profile rival of the president as its new leader, adding to the government's challenges as it struggles to build support after three months in office.
The progressive Democratic…
Inflation triggers fried chicken price war in South Korea
In South Korea, where the highest inflation in years is causing chicken prices to rise, one grocery store is cutting costs.
Homeplus, the nation's second-largest retailer, has slashed prices for fried chicken by as much as two-thirds to…
US and South Korea begin biggest military training in years amid growing North Korean nuclear threat
The US and South Korea have begun their biggest combined military training in years as they heighten their defence posturing against a growing North Korean nuclear threat.
The drills could draw anger from Pyongyang, which has pushed its…
South Korea president denies hostility toward North, offers aid
President Yoon Suk Yeol said Wednesday that South Korea has no hostile intentions toward North Korea, showing his willingness to offer aid programs if Pyongyang firmly commits to denuclearization.
North Korea fired two cruise missiles…