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South Korea cuts economic growth forecast on weak consumer and business sentiment
The Ministry of Strategy and Finance said that the country's economy would grow by 3.4% in 2014, lower than 3.7% expected earlier.
Jerin Mathew Dec 22, 2014
Furniture retailer IKEA opens first store in South Korea
The 131,550 square-metre outlet in Gwangmyeong is the Swedish company's largest at present.
Jerin Mathew Dec 18, 2014
Android 5.0 for Samsung Galaxy S5 imminent in UK, EU and India: Update now official in South Korea
Google Android 5.0 update will be available via OTA.
Rahul R Dec 09, 2014
South Korea US Osan base lockdown lifted as no shooter found
Osan American airbase was on brief lockdown following fear of 'active shooter'.
Vasudevan Sridharan Dec 01, 2014
Google Android 5.0 Update for LG G3 Begins in South Korea This Week: Rollout for EU, US Soon
Google Android 5.0 update is expected to roll out to LG G3 users in countries other than South Korea and Poland, in phases.
Rahul R Nov 25, 2014
South Korea to Raise $500bn in Preparation of Future Reunification with North Korea
South to raise money from public sector, according to top financial regulator.
Jack Moore Nov 19, 2014
Korea's Won Falls to 26-Month Low as PPI Data Disappoints, Dollar Extends Gains
Korean PPI fell for the third straight month, to its weakest since February last year.
Boby Michael Nov 19, 2014
North Korea's Kim Jong-un Will Even Be More Brutal Than His Father, Warns Former Bodyguard
Defected former bodyguard Lee Young-guk says North Korean dictatorship becomes 'crueller' with each successive generation.
Nov 08, 2014
Irish Teacher Turned Down for South Korean Job Due to 'Irish Alcoholism Nature'
Katie Mulrennan was told by recruiter that company does not hire Irish people due to 'alcoholism of your kind'.
Nov 08, 2014
North Korea Ramps Up Anti-Ebola Measures
Those staying in country for over 21 days screened for virus and kept away from public contact.
Vasudevan Sridharan Nov 06, 2014
UN Chief Rejects Reports Suggesting His Interest in South Korean Presidency
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's name stirs up South Korea's domestic politics.
Vasudevan Sridharan Nov 05, 2014
US Data Surprise Pushes Korean Won and Malaysian Ringgit Down to Nine-Month Lows Against Dollar
South Korean and Malaysian currencies fall to their lowest in nine months.
Boby Michael Nov 04, 2014
North Korea Develops Submarine Capable of Firing Ballistic Missiles
North Korea said to have modified Soviet-era Golf-class diesel submarine.
Vasudevan Sridharan Nov 02, 2014
North Korea Tried to Hack Smartphones in South Korea With Malware-Infested Games
North Korea hackers posted malicious smartphone games on South Korean websites infecting 20,000 devices
David Gilbert Oct 29, 2014
Korean-Born Jihadist on Trial in France Left Syria After Ten Days Because he Could Not Smoke
Islam convert on trial for plotting to prepare 'terrorist acts' returned to France to buy electronic cigarette.
Jack Moore Oct 21, 2014
North Korea Vows to Strengthen its Nuclear Programme after Leon Panetta's Memoir
Pyongyang sees US threat in former CIA director's revelations in his memoir.
Vasudevan Sridharan Oct 20, 2014
Japan: PM Shinzo Abe Sends Offering to Yasukuni Shrine, Angering China and South Korea
The Yasukuni Shrine honours Japan's war dead including convicted war criminals.
David Sim Oct 17, 2014
North Korea's Kim Jong-un makes Another Appearance with Walking Stick
North Korean leader pays 'field visit' to residential complex during his second appearance after long absence.
Vasudevan Sridharan Oct 17, 2014
Rival Koreas Hold High Level Military Talks in Truce Village of Panmunjom
Talks between high-ranking military officials from two Koreas reportedly underway to ease tensions.
Vasudevan Sridharan Oct 15, 2014
Ebola: South Korea on Alert Ahead of Conferences with West African Participants
Extra vigil as participants from Ebola-hit Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia will be attending conferences.
Vasudevan Sridharan Oct 14, 2014
North Korea Moves Remains of US Soldiers Killed in Korean War
Pyongyang says remains being shifted due to construction projects and floods.
Vasudevan Sridharan Oct 13, 2014
Chinese Fishing Boat Captain Killed in Confrontation with South Korean Coast Guard
Deadly Yellow Sea confrontation over illegal fishing angers Beijing
Umberto Bacchi Oct 10, 2014
North Korea Planning War Against South to Unify Two Koreas, Says Seoul
South Korean defence ministry's threat perception comes amid exchange of warning shots on disputed maritime border.
Vasudevan Sridharan Oct 07, 2014
North Korean Delegation in South Korea for Asian Games Closing Ceremony Amid Coup Speculation
Pyongyang sends delegation led by second-most powerful person to Incheon.
Vasudevan Sridharan Oct 04, 2014
North Korea's Kim Jong-un 'Undergoes Ankle Surgery'
North Korean leader reportedly undergoes surgery for fractured ankles.
Vasudevan Sridharan Sep 30, 2014
Qatar's Women's Basketball Team Withdraws from Asian Games over Hijab Ban
Qatari team pulls out in South Korea's Incheon after being told to remove hijab
Vasudevan Sridharan Sep 26, 2014
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Release Brought Forward to 26 September to Challenge iPhone 6
Samsung will begin selling Galaxy Note 4 on 26 September in China and South Korea
David Gilbert Sep 24, 2014
North Korea: Where is Kim Jong-un Hiding?
South Korea to watch rogue neighbour's parliamentary session three weeks after last Kim Jong-un sighting
Lewis Dean Sep 24, 2014
Tesco's Homeplus Investigated By South Korea Over Privacy Breach and Competition Rigging
Tesco-owned supermarket is accused of managers selling customers' private info to insurance firms
Lianna Brinded Sep 23, 2014
American Detained for Attempting to Swim to North Korea to Meet Kim Jong-un
South Korean marines arrest US national of suspected Arab descent as he tries to swim across Han River.
Vasudevan Sridharan Sep 17, 2014
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