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South Korean officials report 5 people dead from Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS).

Four defence department workers in US also undergoing post-exposure treatment.

A £5.23bn merger of two of its units would help the struggling company re-establish itself in the market.

US Secretary of State John Kerry addressed students at Korea University in Seoul on Monday (18 May), seeking to promote importance of cyber stability.

Seoul expresses serious concerns over Pyongyang's latest test-firing of submarine-based ballistic missile.

India's Sensex buoyed by news that New Delhi has set up a panel to suggest ways to resolve retrospective tax row.

Lee accused of accepting bribe during election campaign.

Rising output from Saudi Arabia and other Opec members, amid the China slowdown, may reverse the rebound in oil prices.

Police deploy water cannon, pepper spray as thousands of protesters take to the streets against government

South Korean PM Lee Wan Koo and President Park Geun-hye face wrath of protesters.

Seoul says Pyongyang's missiles are 'provocative show of force' against ongoing military drills.

Pyongyang warns Korean People's Army will blow up propaganda balloons.

South Korea says Pyongyang hackers staged a cyberattack to stir up 'social unrest and agitation'.

Seoul and Washington conclude computer-simulated Key Resolve joint military exercise.

In a surprise gesture in support of International Women's Day, North Korea's Kim Jong-un gifts women cosmetics.

Lippert was reportedly giving a lecture when he was attacked by a man.

Thousands of soldiers will participate in the annual war games in the Korean peninsula, which will begin early next month.

Shares in Samsung have gained some 3.7% so far this year in Seoul trade.

In his address to the World Trade Forum in Seoul, he emphasised the region's need for stronger and coherent policies.

South Korea suspended most commercial and political ties in 2010 over deadly attack on navy ship.

South Korea's Samsung Electronics announced a $2bn share buyback plan in November 2014.

Shares in Hyundai Motor and Kia Motors end 2.08% and1.54% lower respectively

President Park Geun-hye orders increased security after minor attacks on Gori and Wolsong nuclear reactors.

South to raise money from public sector, according to top financial regulator.

Those staying in country for over 21 days screened for virus and kept away from public contact.

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's name stirs up South Korea's domestic politics.

North Korea said to have modified Soviet-era Golf-class diesel submarine.

North Korea hackers posted malicious smartphone games on South Korean websites infecting 20,000 devices

North Korean leader pays 'field visit' to residential complex during his second appearance after long absence.

Talks between high-ranking military officials from two Koreas reportedly underway to ease tensions.