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South Korean President urges bone-crushing reform on shipbuilders

President Park Geun-Hye warned of mass job cuts and an economic slump in the country's southern region where the shipbuilders are based

South Korean President urges bone-crushing reform on shipbuilders
Updated On : 13 Jun 2016 | 12:45 PM IST

South Korea sends military vessels to repel Chinese boats

Four naval and marine boats were in neutral waters around South Korea's Ganghwa island to chase away about 10 Chinese boats

South Korea sends military vessels to repel Chinese boats
Updated On : 10 Jun 2016 | 1:11 PM IST

South Korea calls for Nissan to face charges over flawed emissions data

The environment ministry has also ordered the recall of 814 Qashiqai vehicles

South Korea calls for Nissan to face charges over flawed emissions data
Updated On : 07 Jun 2016 | 3:24 PM IST

We welcome US decision to to label North Korea a money launderer: South Korea

The move will reportedly further isolate Pyongyang from the global financial system

We welcome US decision to to label North Korea a money launderer: South Korea
Updated On : 02 Jun 2016 | 12:09 PM IST

Signs that North is preparing fifth nuclear test detected: South Korea's Park Geun-Hye

Media reports spoke of a spike in activity at the North's Punggye-ri nuclear test site, as quoted by intelligence officials

Signs that North is preparing fifth nuclear test detected: South Korea's Park Geun-Hye
Updated On : 18 Apr 2016 | 10:52 AM IST

South Korea opposition wins parliamentary elections

The vote, clouded by North Korean nuclear threats and a slowing economy, dealt a blow to President Park Geun-Hye

South Korea opposition wins parliamentary elections
Updated On : 14 Apr 2016 | 9:24 AM IST

'Electile' dysfunction: South Korea probes sex pills-for-votes claim

The alleged vote-buying took place in Suwon, 30 kilometres south of the capital Seoul

'Electile' dysfunction: South Korea probes sex pills-for-votes claim
Updated On : 12 Apr 2016 | 3:49 PM IST

South Korea conducts live fire exercise near North border

The drill involving K-9 self-propelled artillery units and 130mm multiple rocket launchers was held in the coastal county of Goseong

South Korea conducts live fire exercise near North border
Updated On : 04 Apr 2016 | 11:00 AM IST

South Korea activists launch anti-Kim Jong-un leaflets into North Korea

Activists used gas-filled balloons to float 100,000 leaflets criticising North Korean leader Kim Jong-un over the heavily militarised border

South Korea activists launch anti-Kim Jong-un leaflets into North Korea
Updated On : 28 Mar 2016 | 12:25 PM IST

South Korean activists launch anti-Pyongyang leaflets into North Korea

They released 50,000 leaflets marking the 6th anniversary of sinking of a South Korean warship with the loss of 46 sailors

South Korean activists launch anti-Pyongyang leaflets into North Korea
Updated On : 26 Mar 2016 | 1:09 PM IST

South Korea says North hacked phones of key officials

It also attacked the server of a major software firm specialising in providing security software for Internet banking.

South Korea says North hacked phones of key officials
Updated On : 08 Mar 2016 | 2:08 PM IST

South Korea, US open missile shield talks

There is already a THAAD battery stationed in Guam and Japan is also considering taking on the system

South Korea, US open missile shield talks
Updated On : 04 Mar 2016 | 11:45 AM IST

South Korea, US delay official missile shield talks: Seoul

The allies had been set to sign an agreement today on setting up a joint working group to look into the roll-out of THAAD

South Korea, US delay official missile shield talks: Seoul
Updated On : 23 Feb 2016 | 11:03 AM IST