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South Korea to send special envoys to 5 countries in the wake of North Korea missile launch
The envoys will meet high-ranking officials in US, China, Japan, Germany and Russia to resume denuclearisation talks.
Nandini Krishnamoorthy May 15, 2017
US warns latest North Korea missile test impacted close to Russia but Moscow denies
US, South Korea, Japan and China condemned the launch as Russia expressed concerns.
Ananya Roy May 14, 2017
What does Moon Jae-in's victory mean for relations between North and South Korea?
Moon has said he is willing to meet Kim Jong-un to discuss Pyongyang's nuclear threat.
Isabelle Gerretsen May 10, 2017
Everyone North Korea has threatened to destroy in a nuclear hellfire recently
From Israel to Australia, Kim Jong-un's regime in North Korea has a long list of targets.
Shane Croucher May 02, 2017
Samsung gains approval to test autonomous cars on public roads
Technology giant gains approval to test self-driving car technology on the public roads of South Korea.
Alistair Charlton May 02, 2017
Trump says he would be 'honoured' to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un
The Trump administration and North Korea have been in an escalating war of words.
William Watkinson May 01, 2017
Man dies in South Korea after eating poisonous toad
A meal he consumed contained bufotenine – a component present in toad poison.
Ananya Roy Apr 21, 2017
South Korean army accused of using dating apps to identify and punish gay soldiers
Up to 50 soldiers have been identified - they face dishonourable discharge and two years' imprisonment.
Owen Hughes Apr 19, 2017
Why we aren't heading for World War 3
From the point of view of North Korea's tyrant Kim Jong-un, the nuclear programme has already worked.
Daniel Hannan Apr 18, 2017
Ousted South Korean president Park Guen-hye formally indicted for bribery
Park, who was arrested on 31 March, will now face trial in a criminal court.
Nandini Krishnamoorthy Apr 17, 2017
Era of strategic patience with North Korea over says Pence during visit to Demilitarised Zone
The US vice president visited Camp Bonifas, an American military base near zone that divides North and South Koreas.
Ananya Roy Apr 17, 2017
Mike Pence pledges support to South Korea after failed North Korea missile launch
The US vice-president claims the country's resolve to help them 'has never been stronger'.
Oli Gamp Apr 16, 2017
US 'may launch preemptive airstrikes' if North Korea goes ahead with nuclear test
Intelligence officials fear rogue republic's 'big, important event' may be nuclear missile test.
Nicole Rojas Apr 14, 2017
North Korea: Photos of new Ryomyong street complex that is 'scarier' than hundreds of nuclear bombs
The opening ceremony comes after China urged North Korea to halt its nuclear programme in exchange for greater protection from Beijing.
Alex Wheeler Apr 13, 2017
South Korean army chief reportedly orders crackdown on homosexual soldiers
A civic group claims 40 to 50 soldiers have been put on a list of homosexual individuals.
Vasudevan Sridharan Apr 13, 2017
Photos of daily life in North Korea as Pyongyang prepares parade for Kim Il-sung's birthday
North Korea is rehearsing for a huge parade to mark Kim Il-sung's birthday – and there are fears they may also be planning something more serious.
David Sim Apr 12, 2017
Ultimate Samsung Galaxy S8 blows every smartphone out the water - but good luck finding one
Souped-up Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus feature 6GB RAM and 128GB storage, double that of the standard version.
Owen Hughes Apr 07, 2017
North Korean hackers accessed 'war plans' detailing US military response to conflict
OPlan 5027 includes first strike targets, troop deployments and military plans.
Jason Murdock Apr 05, 2017
North Korea fires missile into waters off its east coast
'The United States has spoken enough about North Korea,' US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson responded.
James Tennent Apr 05, 2017
Japan's envoy set to return to Seoul after diplomatic spat over 'comfort women'
The Japanese foreign minister said the ambassador is returning in view of the changing political situation in Seoul.
Vasudevan Sridharan Apr 04, 2017
South Korea's former president Park Geun-hye jailed in corruption probe
The tainted leader could be detained for up to 20 days for questioning.
Vasudevan Sridharan Mar 31, 2017
South Korea's Park Geun-hye appears in court amid possible arrest
The court's decision is expected by late Thursday or early Friday.
Vasudevan Sridharan Mar 30, 2017
UK is talking to 15 countries about a post-Brexit trade deal as Article 50 is triggered
Liam Fox's Department for International Trade has given the full list to IBTimes UK.
Ian Silvera Mar 29, 2017
South Korean rescuers find 'remains' of Sewol ferry disaster victim
Ferry sank three years ago – the bodies of nine victims have never been found.
Isabelle Gerretsen Mar 28, 2017
North Korea nuclear test site witnesses hectic activity, satellite images show
It is unclear whether the reported presence of vehicles indicates preparation for a potential missile launch.
India Ashok Mar 26, 2017
In pictures: South Korea's Sewol ferry emerges from the sea nearly three years after it sank
The Sewol passenger ferry sank off the coast of Jindo island on 16 April 2014 and has now been raised.
David Sim Mar 23, 2017
In pictures: South Korea's Sewol ferry disaster, which killed 304 people, mostly children
Wreckage of the Sewol ferry, which sank off the South Korean coast on 16 April 2014, is to be raised.
David Sim Mar 22, 2017
US flies nuclear-capable B-1B bomber after North Korea's failed missile test
The US Air Force's sophisticated bomber was flanked by multiple fighter jets.
Vasudevan Sridharan Mar 22, 2017
Ousted South Korean president Park Geun-hye interrogated for 14 hours in graft probe
Park and her lawyers left the prosecutor's office 22 hours later, after checking her statements for accuracy.
Divya Kishore Mar 22, 2017
South Korea's tainted Park Geun-hye says 'sorry'
Impeached leader Park apologises to public as she faces lengthy interrogation over corruption scandal.
Vasudevan Sridharan Mar 21, 2017
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