Topic: South Korea

North Korea Can't Stop Firing Missiles

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un applauds with children uring a visit to the Pyongyang Myohyangsan Children's Camp, situated at the foot of Mt. Myohyang in North Phyongan Province, in this photo released by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA)
REUTERS/KCNA

North Korea launched two more "projectiles" into the Sea of Japan on Monday and this is not a broken record.

By Alexander Abad-Santos

Feb 2, 2012

North Korea's List of Unreasonable Demands Might Actually Be a Good Thing

South Korea isn't expected to comply with North Korea's list of demands, but the rigid list might just be a sign that diplomacy isn't out of the question and that it might actually values a relationship with the United States.

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By Dino Grandoni

Dec 27, 2011

North Korea Hit Up South Korea for Money at Service for Kim Jong-Il

Like so many out-of-luck relatives at family functions, North Korea asked its richer cousin for some money today at a memorial service for Kim Jong-il.

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By Alexander Abad-Santos

Dec 23, 2011

North Korea Demands South Korea Attend Kim Jong Il's Funeral

Well this is awkward. North Korean officials have sternly invited demanded South Korea send a delegation to Kim Jong Il's funeral next week, and that not doing so would be "an unbearable insult and mockery of our dignity."

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By Alexander Abad-Santos

Dec 19, 2011

Don't Worry: North Korean Missiles Tests Are Merely Routine

In one of the more disturbing things you'll hear from North Korea today, the country conducted at least one short-range missile test today, news reports are confirming. 

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By Adam Martin

Nov 30, 2011

Korea's Tear Gas Lawmaker Is Now a National Hero

A week after a South Korean lawmaker set off a tear gas bomb in a parliamentary session, police there haven't brought charges against him and some in the country are hailing him as a hero.

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By Dashiell Bennett

Nov 22, 2011

South Korean Legislator Sets Off Tear Gas Bomb in the National Assembly

A South Korean lawmaker threw tear gas in the face of his opponents today in an attempt to stop the country's ruling party from ratifying a free trade agreement with the United States.

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By John Hudson

Oct 14, 2011

The Smells, Sounds and Celebrities at the South Korean State Dinner

It was a glamorous affair despite the lack of star power

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By Adam Martin

Oct 13, 2011

What They'll Be Eating at Tonight's White House State Dinner

It's the first time a Korean leader has dined at the White House in 13 years

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By Elspeth Reeve

Sep 28, 2011

South Korea Pays Its Citizens a Lot of Money to Spy on Each Other

People can make $5 to tattle on a cigarette butt litterer; $800 for tip on unlicensed livestock sales

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By Adam Martin

Sep 16, 2011

New Harmony for North and South Korea: A Joint Concert

After a long spate of hostility, cross-border cooperation starts with a joint classical music performance

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By Uri Friedman

Aug 10, 2011

What Fueled the Latest Firefight Between North and South Korea?

Some are calling the exchange a mistake, others a sign of aggression

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By Uri Friedman

Jul 27, 2011

Landslides Surge Through Seoul

The heavy rains have killed at least 32 people in Seoul and Chuncheon

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By Uri Friedman

Jul 26, 2011

The Motley Crew Rushing to Disavow the Norway Shooter's Praise

Anders Behring Breivik's idols ranged from Vladimir Putin to Geert Wilders

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By Adam Martin

Jul 6, 2011

South Korea to Host 2018 Winter Olympics

Favorite Pyeongchang edged out Munich and Annecy, France

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By Alex Eichler

May 17, 2011

U.S. Free Trade Agreements Are Stalled Over Worker Benefits

Deals with Colombia, Panama, and South Korea are tied to Trade Adjustment Assistance

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By Heather Horn

Apr 18, 2011

Home News From Afar

The World Considers Donald Trump

Home News From Afar: Aside from a South Korean blog, the world is smirking

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By Elspeth Reeve

Mar 22, 2011

Irritated Congressmen Lash Out at Obama Over Libya

The gap between candidate and president Obama on war powers touches a liberal nerve

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By Elspeth Reeve

Mar 9, 2011

South Korea Is a Hotbed of Sexy Spy Antics

Four diplomats allegedly traded government documents for sex with a Chinese woman

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