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South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea (ROK), is a country in East Asia, constituting the southern part of the Korean Peninsula and lying to the east of the Asian mainland. The name Korea is derived from Goguryeo which was one of the great powers in East Asia during its time, ruling most of the Korean Peninsula, Manchuria, parts of the Russian Far East and Inner Mongolia, under Gwanggaeto the Great. South Korea lies in the north temperate zone and has a predominantly mountainous terrain. It comprises an estimated 51.4 million residents distributed over 100,363 km² (38,750 sq mi). Its capital and largest city is Seoul, with a population of around 10 million.

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North Korea pulls out of liaison office with South: Unification Ministry

North Korea on Friday pulled out of a liaison office with South Korea just north of their armed border, in a setback for South Korean President Moon Jae-in's effort to end hostility and in the wake of..
Reuters - Published 2 days ago

South Korea arrests two for spy cameras that livestreamed 1,600 motel guests

South Korean police have arrested two men for using illegal spy cameras at motels to film and livestream videos of about 1,600 guests, raking in about 7 million won ($6,200) over the past three months,..
Reuters - Published 3 days ago

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Trump to withdraw some N. Korea sanctions

North Korea on Friday pulled out of a liaison office with the South in a major setback for peace efforts. The news coincided with the implementation and then sudden withdraw of some sanctions by the..

Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:03Published 2 days ago

North Korea quits liaison office with South

North Korea has pulled out of a liaison office with the South, in a major setback for Seoul, just hours after the United States imposed the first new sanctions on the North since the second U.S.-North..

Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:27Published 2 days ago

North Korea Pulls Staff From Liaison Office With South Korea

The office was established last year as a way to help the two countries communicate directly with each other instead of via phone or fax.

Credit: Newsy Studio Duration: 01:10Published 2 days ago

South Koreans fight smog their own way: with pork

Whenever dust particles hang thick in the air in South Korea, sales of pork rise due to an old belief. Grace Lee reports.

Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:43Published 4 days ago

Wall Street sheds gains on trade talk news

The benchmark S&P 500 index ended flat Tuesday as investor optimism regarding the Federal Reserve's expected affirmation of its dovish policy stance was offset by reports of fault lines emerging in..

Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:20Published 5 days ago

Ski champion Hirscher delays decision on professional future

Eight-time Alpine World Cup overall champion Marcel Hirscher says deciding his future in the sport will be a "joint decision"

Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 01:37Published 5 days ago

South And North Korea Seek To Host Women's World Cup

According to CNN, enthusiasm, and interest is beginning to stir surrounding the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. South Korea and North Korea have expressed a common interest in jointly bidding to host the..

Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:39Published 5 days ago

South Korea tries a flashy fix for its 'smartphone zombies'

A city in South Korea has installed flickering lights and laser beams at a road crossing to warn “smartphone zombies” to look up and drivers to slow down, in the hope of preventing accidents. Grace..

Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:26Published 5 days ago

'Shoplifters', Jaejoong, Samal Yeslyamova, Yakusho Koji win big at Asian Film Awards

Stars from across Asia attend a glitzy gala ceremony for the 13th Asian Film Awards in Hong Kong. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:26Published 6 days ago

North Korea reconsiders nuclear talks, missile ban: reports

After a failed summit in Hanoi, North Korea is considering suspending nuclear talks with the United States, according to news reports form the North's capital. Ryan Brooks reports.

Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:43Published 1 week ago

Sex, lies and video: K-pop world rocked by sex scandals

South Korea police are questioning two K-pop stars, including boyband Big Bang's Seungri, over allegations of sex tapes, secret chat about rape, and deals facilitated by prostitutes. Grace Lee reports.

Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:24Published 1 week ago

South Korea's K-pop world rocked by sex scandals

South Korean police questioned two K-pop stars on Thursday as allegations of sex tapes, prostitutes and secret chat about rape rocked South Korea’s music world.

Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:22Published 1 week ago

K-Pop Star Seungri Arrives at Police Station for Prostition and Hidden Camera Probe

After their stunning retirement announcements, two K-pop stars including a member of the superstars Big Bang are facing police questioning over a series of interlocking scandals that have roiled South..

Credit: Time Duration: 00:45Published 1 week ago

Multiple Countries Ban Use of Boeing 737 MAX Planes

The decisions come after an Ethiopian Airlines plane crashed Sunday, killing all 157 people on board.

Credit: Newsy Studio Duration: 01:41Published 2 weeks ago

K-pop star quits showbiz amid sex bribery scandal

Seungri, a member of South Korean K-pop band Big Bang, says he's leaving the entertainment industry after his alleged sex bribery case swept the country. Grace Lee reports.

Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:22Published 2 weeks ago

Fans shocked by K-pop Big Bang member's retirement after alleged sex bribery goes viral

Seoul residents react to Seungri news of providing prostitutes to foreign investors in his private club, resulting in him saying he would leave the entertainment industry. Rough cut (no reporter..

Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:44Published 2 weeks ago

K-pop Big Bang member Leaving Show-Business After Sex Bribery Case

Reuters reports A member of South Korean K-pop band Big Bang who uses the stage name Seungri will leave the entertainment industry after his alleged sex bribery case swept the country. The decision..

Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:44Published 2 weeks ago

Singapore, Australia Ban Use of Boeing 737 MAX Planes

The decisions come after an Ethiopian Airlines plane crashed Sunday, killing all 157 people on board.

Credit: Newsy Studio Duration: 01:29Published 2 weeks ago

Trump Administration Seeks More Money From Countries With US Troops

The Trump administration is discussing how to get countries hosting U.S. troops to give them more money. They want these countries to pay more of the cost of keeping U.S. troops stationed during times..

Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:32Published 2 weeks ago