North Koreans may have helped create Western cartoons, report says
Researchers discover files on N. Korean internet server including animations, written instruction which appears to be for foreign studio.
Mon Apr 22 2024
North Korea releases song praising leader Kim as 'friendly father'
The music video features North Koreans of different backgrounds ranging from children to troops and medical staff.
Fri Apr 19 2024
South Koreans still seek answers 10 years after Sewol ferry disaster
Memorials were held throughout the country including at the port of Mokpo in the south where the wreckage of the Sewol is on display.
Tue Apr 16 2024
South Koreans vote for new parliament after economy, corruption dominate campaign
The parliamentary elections seen as a referendum on President Yoon Suk-yeol amid frustration about the cost of living and corruption.
Wed Apr 10 2024
Number of South Korea marriages edges up in 2023 after 11 years of falls
Most South Koreans cite high housing costs as the biggest hurdle for getting married.
Tue Mar 19 2024
INSIGHT - North Koreans use fake names, scripts to land remote IT work for cash
North Korean IT workers seeking employment in Western tech companies are deploying sophisticated subterfuge to get hired.
Sat Nov 25 2023
South Korea detains boat carrying suspected North Korean defectors
It is the second known case of North Koreans crossing the sea border to seek defection in recent months.
Tue Oct 24 2023
South Korea protests to China over suspected North Korea repatriations
Any forced repatriation of North Koreans goes against international norms and South Korea viewed it as regrettable, a spokesman said.
Fri Oct 13 2023
Nearly 40,000 Koreans die by suicide over past 3 years - Data
According to data, the suicide rate among teenagers and those in their 20s has been showing an upward trend.
Wed Oct 11 2023
South Koreans become a year or two younger as traditional way of counting age scrapped
Under the age system used in South Koreans' everyday life, people are deemed to be a year old at birth and a year is added every Jan 1.
Wed Jun 28 2023
South Korea's nuclear dilemma: Would US trade Seattle for Seoul?
Joe Biden will seek to reassure South Koreans that the US nuclear umbrella is sufficient protection from North Korean attack.
Wed Apr 26 2023
South Koreans set to become younger as traditional way of counting age scrapped
South Korea passed laws to adopt the international standard of counting ages - a shift which will make its citizens 1 or 2 years younger.
Thu Dec 08 2022
Pearly-Thinaah kick off their Japan Open campaign by crushing world number two pair
The national doubles pair beat the South Koreans 16-21, 21-14 and 21-18 in three games at the Japan Open.
Tue Aug 30 2022
Olympics - S.Korea irked over 'Korean traditional dress' in Beijing Winter Games ceremony
South Koreans have expressed ire in the past over recent Chinese claims that some aspects of Korean culture are of Chinese origin.
Sat Feb 05 2022
North Koreans worry over 'emaciated' Kim Jong Un, state media says
The autocratic leader, who is believed to be 37, appeared to have lost a noticeable amount of weight.
Mon Jun 28 2021