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South Korea marks anniversary of Sewol ferry disaster with mix of grief and anger
South Korean PM Lee Wan Koo and President Park Geun-hye face wrath of protesters.
US defence chief Ashton Carter in South Korea amid tensions
Carter, on his first Asia tour since taking over, arrives in Seoul after visiting Japan.
Samsung likely to manufacture Apple A9 chip for next-gen iPhone
Samsung will reportedly manufacture A9 chips at its Giheung plant in South Korea.
North Korea fires four short-range missiles into West Sea over US-South Korea drill
Seoul says Pyongyang's missiles are 'provocative show of force' against ongoing military drills.
South Korea and Turkey latest to apply for AIIB membership
As of 27 March, there are 37 countries and regions that have applied to become founding members of AIIB.
North Korea: Major wildfire breaks out at DMZ
Strong winds fan wildfire, which initially began on North Korean side of border, to South Korean side.
Lee Min Ho and Suzy Bae dating: Relationship confirmed after couple spotted together in London
Lee Min Ho and Suzy Bae's relationship came to light after they were spotted together in London.
North Korea threatens to blow up balloons carrying Kim Jong-un film 'The Interview'
Pyongyang warns Korean People's Army will blow up propaganda balloons.
AIIB: Switzerland applies to join Asian infrastructure bank as South Korea reconsiders stance
Applications by prominent countries such as Britain, Germany and France prompt many others to join AIIB.
IOC members visit venues for 2018 winter Olympics in South Korea
International Olympic Committee (IOC) members have toured venues for the Pyeongchang 2018 winter Olympics in South Korea.
Seoul blames North Korean hackers for December cyberattack on nuclear facility
South Korea says Pyongyang hackers staged a cyberattack to stir up 'social unrest and agitation'.
France, Germany and Italy to join China-led AIIB following Britain
Other countries looking to join Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank include Australia, South Korea, Switzerland and Luxembourg.
Saudi Arabia becomes top arms importer
Escalation of regional tensions in the Middle East and Asia Pacific driving global defence trade figure.
Mark Lippert attack: John Kerry faces down North Korea over 'righteous' assault on US envoy
Mark Lippert slashed with knife by suspected North Korea sympathiser.
US South Korea envoy Mark Lippert knife attack: Suspect is 'pro-Pyongyang political extremist'
Knife-wielding assailant who slashed Washington ambassador in Seoul was known to authorities.
US ambassador to South Korea Mark Lippert attacked
Lippert was reportedly giving a lecture when he was attacked by a man.
Samsung Electronics to freeze salaries of employees in Korea due to weak 2014 results
Overall performance incentives, which are based on profits, are not part of plan.
Giant sinkhole swallows up couple in South Korea
CCTV footage has been released which shows the moment a couple of pedestrians in South Korea are swallowed up by a giant sinkhole.
Galaxy Note 4 starts receiving Android 5.0.1 OTA update in South Korea after Poland [Download Link]
Samsung starts rolling out official Android 5.0.1 Lollipop update via OTA in South Korea, following Poland.
South Korea: 100-car pile-up on Yeongjong Bridge kills two and injures dozens
Seven people are in serious condition after bus accident prompts pile-up on bridge leading to Incheon International Airport.
South Korea looks to ban Uber after rejecting its licensing proposal
South Korea cites oversupply in taxi market and raises concern that unorganised operators would be hit.
North Korea: Kim Jong-un executes four star general following argument
Dictator had four-star general put to death following argument
Android Lollipop for LG G Pro 2 users in UK, US, India imminent: Update reportedly live in South Korea
Users of LG G Pro 2 variants viz LG-F350S, LG-F350K and LG-F350L, should observe Android 5.0 as an OTA update.
Android 5.0 for LG G2 users in UK, US and India imminent: Update reportedly live in South Korea
LG G2 owners having subscribed to SK Telecom and LG U+ networks in South Korea should notice Android 5.0 for their handsets, via OTA.
South Korea President urges North's Kim Jong-un to join in dialogue 'without conditions'
Park Geun-hye wants to discuss bilateral issues such as the reunion of families who were separated by the 1950-53 Korean War.
Asia week ahead: Australian unemployment seen rising, India IIP rebounding and Korea may cut rate
Indonesian central bank too meets to set rates next week.
North Korea inching towards miniaturising nuclear device capable of striking US mainland, says Seoul
White Paper released by the South Korean defence ministry details Pyongyang's nuclear progress.
Central banks watch: US Federal Reserve's minutes and BoE rate decision in focus
Indonesia and Romania will also set rates next week.
South Korea inflation at 15-year low; Will BoK welcome 2015 with a rate cut?
When leaving the main rate at 2% on 11 December, the BoK was hopeful that inflation would rise.
Plastic surgery Gangnam style: South Korean surgeons 'ate birthday cake and played with breast implants in theatre'
Instagram selfies reveal staff having party and playing pranks as patients lie unconscious