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South Korean Athletes Arrive Home From Rio Paralympics

Sep 23, 2016 AM EDT - Karen Lydelle Linaja

South Korean Athletes Arrive Home From Rio Paralympics

The South Korean athletes who were sent to Rio de Janeiro Paralympics arrived in South Korea with a warm welcome from the people

The Superman of South Korea: 28-Year Old Korean Man Dies For Saving 20 Lives

Sep 22, 2016 AM EDT - Karen Lydelle Linaja

Superman of South Korea: 28-Year Old Man Dies For Saving 20 Lives

A 28-year old South Korean man is considered as the Superman of South Korea and a hero after risking his own life in order to save 20 lives.

KMA's Domestic Earthquake Report as of Sept. 22, 2016 03:24:00 KST

Sep 22, 2016 AM EDT - YuGee

South Korean Government Gives Disaster Zone Status to Gyeongju

The ruling Saenuri Party agreed on Wednesday to designate Gyeongju as a special disaster zone following several earthquakes plus almost 400 weaker aftershocks felt in the city in two consecutive weeks, according to a report from the Korea Herald.

SOUTH KOREA - FEBRUARY 21: An employee of Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co. (DSME) walks past a ship being constructed at the company's shipyards in Geoje Island, South Korea, on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2007. A rising tide of orders for containersh

Sep 22, 2016 AM EDT - YuGee

SK Government to Announce New Measures for Ailing Industries

A report from Yonhap News Agency stated that according to the statements of some officials, the South Korean government will soon declare a set of fresh measures which focus on improving the competitiveness of ailing industrial sectors which are anticipated to have massive layoffs and substantial cuts in output.

Bucheon Animation Festival Targets Asia's Top Spot

Sep 22, 2016 AM EDT - Karen Lydelle Linaja

Bucheon Animation Festival Targets Asia's Top Spot

The Bucheon International Animation Festival (BIAF) 2016 will target the Asia's top spot through exploring the large scale since its launch.

North Korea tested rocket engine successfully.

Sep 22, 2016 AM EDT - Agatha Austria

North Korea Successfully Tests Rocket Engines to Launch Satellites

North Korea performed a successful ground test of rocket engine for launching satellites. The newly tested engines reportedly have "sufficient carrier capability for launching various kinds of satellites."

South Korea's President Park Geun Hye | By: Pool | Getty Images

Sep 21, 2016 AM EDT - YuGee

Park Wants Gyeongju to Become a Special Disaster Zone

On Tuesday, South Korean President Park Geun-Hye asked to consider designating Gyeongju as a special disaster zone after it was struck by the strongest earthquake recorded in the country last week. The country reportedly felt hundreds of weaker tremors after that.

FILE PHOTO: An air-to-air front view of a B-52G Stratofortress aircraft from the 416th Bombardment Wing armed with AGM-86B Air-Launched Cruise Missiles (ALCMs). (Photo by USAF via Getty Images)

Sep 21, 2016 AM EDT - YuGee

South Korea to Receive Two B-52 Bombers from the United States

An official source stated on Tuesday that South Korea will receive two B-52 bombers from the United States this week, proving its strong dedication to its main Asian ally amidst the growing threats from North Korea.

South Korea with 2nd highest road fatality rate among OECD members.

Sep 21, 2016 AM EDT - Agatha Austria

South Korea with Second Highest Road Fatality Rate

The latest report from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) revealed that South Korea still has one of the highest road fatality rates.

View of National Earthquake and Volcano Center (NEVC), KMA

Sep 20, 2016 AM EDT - YuGee

Southeastern South Korea Hit by Magnitude 4.5 Earthquake

On Monday, the weather agency announced that a magnitude 4.5 earthquake hit near Gyeongju in the southeastern part of South Korea. The said earthquake occurred a week after two strong quakes struck the same city.

South Korea’s Post-Crisis Investment Remains Weak

Sep 20, 2016 AM EDT - Karen Lydelle Linaja

South Korea’s Post-Crisis Investment Remains Weak

The post crisis corporate investment in South Korea continues to remain weak.

Yim Jong Yong, South Korea's vice finance minister, speaks during an interview at his office in Kwacheon, South Korea, on Wednesday, June 9, 2010. South Korea needs more evidence of a sustainable economic recovery and a stronger global outlook before rais

Sep 19, 2016 AM EDT - YuGee

South Korea Eyes of Becoming a 'Knowledge Hub' for Antiterrorism Financing

South Korean officials announced on Monday that the country is aiming to become a “knowledge hub” in antiterrorism financing as a new training center related to the mentioned industry was launched in the country.

Ban Ki Moon urged parties to the Arms Trade Treaty keep from providing weapons to countries that might use them to cause harm to others. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Sep 19, 2016 AM EDT - YuGee

UN Chief Weighs In on Giving Tougher Sanctions to North Korea

As the UN Security Council (UNSC) works on new sanctions to implement against North Korea for its latest nuclear test, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon appealed for a “tougher, clear message” to the communist nation.

EVIAN-LES-BAINS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 18: In Gee Chun of Korea plays a shot during the final round of The Evian Championship on September 18, 2016 in Evian-les-Bains, France. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)

Sep 19, 2016 AM EDT - YuGee

Chun In Gee Sets Record, Wins LPGA Major

Along with winning the final major at the 2016 LPGA season in France, Chun In Gee also set an impressive record to cap her victory, according to a report from Yonhap News Agency.

South Korea's Underground Economy Larger Than OECD Countries

Sep 19, 2016 AM EDT - Karen Lydelle Linaja

South Korea's Underground Economy Larger Than OECD Countries

The South Korea's underground economy size is greater than other advanced countries in the world.

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