South Korea

An elderly South Korean man set himself on fire on 12 August at a protest in front of the Japanese embassy in Seoul.

South Korean military says it will be in a position to retaliate immediately.

While Seoul calls it a provocation, UN says it violates Armistice Agreement.

Pyongyang switches to pre-colonial time zone to pull back from time zone imposed by Japan.

South Korean reports say Pyongyang preparing launchpad at Dongchang-ri in North Pyongan province.

North Koreans made a remarkable turnout to vote for the only standing candidate in the nation's elections.

Case comes after former spy chief was convicted for attempting to fix election.

The professor also allegedly beat the student with a variety of instruments, including a baseball bat.

Super typhoon Chan-hom slammed into eastern China on 11 July, displacing over a million people.

Paranoid North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un has university-educated medical experts analysing each leaf of lettuce he eats for "germs, toxins and other harmful elements".

Kim Jong-un ordered the execution after an official visit to the facility in May, South Korean media say.

Genetically engineered pig breed could be first approved for human consumption.

South Korean manufacturer has seen a period of solid growth in recent times.

65-year-old man died in Ostercappeln hospital, in Lower Saxony after contracting the virus in Abu Dhabi.

A North Korean troop member, thought to be a teenager, has fled his country to present himself to South Korean forces.

Quarantine tent set up for suspected cases of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) outside Seoul National University Hospital.

South Korea's health ministry said on Tuesday (June 9) there were eight new cases of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), bringing total in country to 95 with seven fatalities.

UK not considering South Korea travel advisory after Hong Kong issues virus "red alert"

Eight new cases detected bringing total number of cases to 95.

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

All central banks are on dovish track but RBNZ and BoK will be mostly watched.

One person recovers and leaves hospital.

Schools have shut or cancelled classes for the week to prevent the spread of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome virus

No cases yet of suspected anthrax, no risk to the public, say authorities

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

Rogue soldier goes on rampage during training and later kills himself.

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

Rising labour costs in South Korea are expected to change GM's global strategy.

Lee accused of accepting bribe during election campaign.

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