North Korea calls for execution of ex-South Korea leader over 'assassination' plot
North Korea said on Wednesday it has issued a standing order for the execution of former South Korean President Park Geun-hye and her spy chief.
Wed Jun 28 2017
South Korea's Park apologises, promises cooperation in graft probe
Ousted South Korean President Park Geun-hye apologised to the country on Tuesday as she arrived at prosecutors' offices for questioning.
Tue Mar 21 2017
South Korea - Cheers and tears as President Park ousted
A supporter of South Korean President Park Geun-hye cries during a rally opposing her impeachment near the Constitutional Court in Seoul.
Mon Mar 13 2017
Samsung chief Lee arrested in corruption investigation
Samsung Group chief Jay Y. Lee was arrested early on Friday over his alleged role in a corruption scandal that led parliament to impeach South Korean President Park Geun-hye.
Fri Feb 17 2017
'Million'-strong protest tells South Korea president to quit
Hundreds of thousands of men, women and children joined one of the largest anti-government protests ever seen in Seoul on Saturday, demanding South Korean President Park Geun-Hye's resignation.
Sat Nov 12 2016
South Korean scandal widens as aide held, minister warns Park risks probe
Justice Minister Kim Hyun-Woong today warns that South Korean President Park Geun-Hye could face a probe.
Thu Nov 03 2016
South Korea's President accepts resignations of top aides amid crisis
South Korean President Park Geun-hye has accepted the resignations of her top presidential aides, including the chief of staff.
Sun Oct 30 2016
North Korea could be readying another nuclear test, South Korea's president warns
North Korea appears to be preparing to conduct another nuclear test, South Korean President Park Geun-hye said.
Tue Apr 19 2016
South Korean president Park Geun-Hye vows 'stern' response to any North Korea provocation
South Korean President Park Geun-Hye on Friday promised a harsh response to any military provocation by North Korea.
Fri Mar 04 2016
S. Korea's Park says North must 'pay price' for nuclear test
North Korea must pay the price for its latest nuclear test and rocket launch, South Korean President Park Geun-Hye said Tuesday.
Tue Mar 01 2016
As North, South Korea hold marathon crisis talks, Seoul talks tough
South Korean President Park Geun-hye demands that North Korea apologise over a recent landmine incident, even as the bitter rivals held marathon negotiations in a bid to defuse tensions.
Mon Aug 24 2015
South Korea's Park postpones US trip as MERS death toll hits nine
South Korean President Park Geun-Hye has postponed a planned trip to the US amid growing public alarm over the MERS outbreak which has now claimed nine lives.
Wed Jun 10 2015
South Korean president says yet to see 'The Interview'
South Korean President Park Geun-Hye says she has yet to see the Hollywood comedy about a CIA plot to assassinate North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un.
Mon Jan 12 2015
S.Korea president revamps cabinet after ferry targedy
South Korean President Park Geun-Hye revamped her cabinet, replacing seven ministers in response to intense criticism over ferry disaster.
Fri Jun 13 2014
S. Korea president takes responsibility for ferry disaster
South Korean President Park Geun-Hye announced that the widely criticised national coastguard would be dismantled.
Mon May 19 2014