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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
September 9, 2019 Cargo ship owner offers thanks for all involved in rescue of 4 trapped crew members
September 5, 2019 South Korean politician ripped for telling female nominee she's failing country by not having kids A male South Korean politician has drawn a sharp rebuke from his female colleagues after he told a nominee for a top economic post that she is “failing to fulfill her duty to the nation” by being single and not having kids.
August 23, 2019 North Korea fires two short-range ballistic missiles into Sea of Japan, US official says North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles into the Sea of Japan, a U.S. official confirmed to ӣƵ Friday.