South Korea

Israeli-made Spike missiles stationed on Yellow Sea islands Baengnyeong and Yeonpyeong.

Pyongyang launches three short-range missiles directed at South Korean waters, forcing Seoul to beef up security.

Nationalist Japan Restoration Party co-head Toru Hashimoto fuels international row over 'comfort women' in WWII.

Korea Institute for Defence Analyses doubles estimates of number of transporter erector launchers held by Pyongyang.

The dollar gains strength as the Fed indicates an exit from bond-buying programme.

The US retail sales pick-up in April compares to a drop in March, suggesting growth in the world's largest economy.

'Bibi' installs costly double bed on plane for trip to Thatcher funeral. Now he has to lie in it.

USS Nimitz and several vessels arrive in South Korean port city of Busan.

North Korea accuses South Korea of planning to 'invade' the country.

Hamburg admit that they may have to sell Tottenham and Arsenal target Son Heung-min in the summer.

Liverpool and Tottenham must contend with Borussia Dortmund if they hope to land Son Heung-Min in the summer, reports claim.

The man told police that following a miserable childhood he decided not to have any children and hence chopped off his penis.

The interest rate cut along with supplementary budget is expected to help accelerate economic recovery.

Pyongyang vows to sink Yellow Sea islands in 'sea of flames' if US-South Korea anti-submarine drill violates sovereignty.

US mission receives photograph of pressure cooker bomb along with threat letter.

Christian tour operator Bae allegedly photographed starving children and dissenter executions in pariah state.

Although drill codenamed Foal Eagle ends, forces remain on high alert.

Interesting Office for National Statistics chart shows number of export businesses is larger than import ones.

Popularity of Whatsapp and iMessage sees chat apps overtake SMS text messaging for first time.

Pae Jun-ho, 44, was arrested in November accompanying five Europeans into business zone.

North Korean consulate staffers in Karachi said to be importing liquor and selling it.

Beijing 'mobilises' troops and tanks in region separated by Yalu River.

North Korea rejects talks and threatens tough action against southern neighbour.

The UK GDP data will confirm whether the country has entered a "triple-dip recession" or not.

South Korea GDP rises most in two years in first quarter.

South Korea's economy grew 0.9 percent in the first quarter from 0.3 percent in the fourth quarter.

Seoul reports based on satellite images suggest Pyongyang has moved missile launchers targeting South Korea.

Pyongyang agrees to arms reduction talks, but rules out denuclearisation of Korean Peninsula, a key US demand.

Asian markets end on a mixed note in the week due to volatile commodity prices and yen weakness.

North Korea wants joint military drills stopped and sanctions withdrawn.