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GENEVA - JUNE 08: The United Nations emblem is seen in front of the United Nations Office (UNOG) on June 8, 2008 in Geneva, Switzerland. Housed at the Palais des Nations, the United Nations Office at Geneva serves as the representative office of the Secre

Aug 31, 2016 AM EDT - YuGee

South Korea Targets Innovation and Inclusiveness to Attain UN Development Goals

A vice foreign minister said on Wednesday that South Korea will focus on aiming for inclusive growth of delicate countries and innovative partnerships with the private sector as it joins the implementation of the international community of the United Nations' (UN) Sustainable Development Goals.

Animal Exchange Program: Asiatic Black Bear From North Korea Dies

Sep 01, 2016 AM EDT - Karen Lydelle Linaja

Animal Exchange Program: Asiatic Black Bear From North Korea Dies

The female Asiatic black bear pair from North Korea which was brought to South in 1999 because of the first inter-Korean animal exchange program.

(Photo Credit: Getty Images)

Aug 31, 2016 AM EDT - Bien R. Gruba III

South Korean Economy to Rise, Spurred by Service Industry and Domestic Consumption

South Korea's economy is expected to rise in the later months of 2016 boosted by the services industry and the domestic consumption of citizens according to the country's central bank Reuters reported.

China to band Korean TV content as a protest against US missile defense system in Korea.

Aug 30, 2016 AM EDT - YuGee

Three Alternative THAAD Sites Named

According to some officials, the Ministry of National Defense has chosen three alternative options for potential deployment site of a U.S. anti-missile defense system and started reviewing them on Monday.

South Korea’s Top Archers Scheduled For New Competition

Aug 30, 2016 AM EDT - Karen Lydelle Linaja

South Korea’s Top Archers Scheduled For New Competition

South Korean top Archers are pitting against each other to compete for a new competition this fall according to the national archery governing body.

South Korea Plans To Build Network of Smart Expressway in 2020

Aug 30, 2016 AM EDT - Karen Lydelle Linaja

South Korea Plans To Build Network of Smart Expressway in 2020

South Korea revealed a plan to build a network of smart expressway which will include new road sections that charge electric vehicles as they go.

South Korean Right Back Oh Jae-suk Ready To Play on Left Side in Asian World Cup

Aug 30, 2016 AM EDT - Karen Lydelle Linaja

Asian World Cup: South Korean Right Back, Oh Jae-suk, Ready To Play on Left Side

South Korean right back Oh Jae-suk is ready to play on the left side when he makes his first international debut in the final Asian World Cup qualifying round against China.

South Korea Rep. Choo Mi Ae addresses a national convention of the main opposition Minjoo Party of Korea in Seoul on Aug. 27, 2016, after being officially named as the new party chief. (Photo by Kyodo News via Getty Images)

Aug 29, 2016 AM EDT - YuGee

New Minjoo Party Leader Choo Mi Ae to Strongly Oppose THAAD Deployment

On Saturday, The Minjoo Party of Korea (MPK), South Korea’s major opposition party, elected Rep. Choo Mi Ae as its new chairwoman. Following the election of its newest party leader, the party is expected to show strong opposition to the deployment of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system in the country.

S. Korea’s Olympic Golf Champion Park In-bee to miss LPGA Due to Injury

Aug 29, 2016 AM EDT - Karen Lydelle Linaja

S. Korea’s Olympic Golf Champion Park In-bee to Miss LPGA Due to Injury

South Korea's Olympic Golf Champion in women's division, Park In-bee will miss to sit out in the final major LPGA Tour season due to her thumb injury.

South Korea Embassy in China Warns About North Korea’s Possible Terrorist Attacks

Aug 29, 2016 AM EDT - Karen Lydelle Linaja

South Korea Embassy in China Warns About North Korea’s Possible Terrorist Attacks

The South Korean Embassy in China, particularly in Beijing warned South Koreans who live in China about possible terrorist attacks by the North Korea due to the recent desertion of a senior diplomat.

(Photo by: Pool / Getty Images News) South Korean President Park Geun Hye says the government is open to discuss labor reform measures with unions and employers.

Aug 27, 2016 AM EDT - YuGee

Park Geun-Hye Wants Agriculture to Develop as a Growth Engine for South Korea

On Friday, South Korean President Park Geun-Hye emphasized her stand on developing the agricultural sector in a future growth engine by applying cutting-edge technologies, cultural content, tourism, and other creative ideas.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un | By: ChinaFotoPress | Getty Images

Aug 27, 2016 AM EDT - YuGee

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un Orders New Submarine with Multiple SLBM Launchers

On Friday, August 26, Tokyo Shimbun, a Japanese media, reported that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ordered a new submarine that is capable of launching multiple ballistic missiles to be finished by 2018, which is also the 70th anniversary of the founding of the nation.

South Korea Reveals ‘New Team Manager’ on September for 2017 World Baseball Classic

Aug 27, 2016 AM EDT - Karen Lydelle Linaja

2017 World Baseball Classic: South Korea Reveals ‘New Team Manager’ for September

South Korea will reveal the new national team manager for the 2017 World Baseball Classic tournament not later than September according to one of the official of the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO).

New Yacht Marina To be Completed Next Week in Incheon

Aug 27, 2016 AM EDT - Karen Lydelle Linaja

New Yacht Marina To be Completed Next Week in Incheon

The new yacht marina located in the western port city of Incheon will be completed next week according to some officials.

Some South Koreans do not approve of the agreement between South Korea and Japan on the comfort women issue. (Photo by Chung Sung Jun/Getty Images)

Aug 26, 2016 AM EDT - YuGee

Japan to Provide Cash Aid to Comfort Women and their Families

On August 25, South and Japan agreed to offer 100 million won (US $89,600) in cash to every surviving Korean comfort woman and 20 million won ($17,900) to families of the victims who already passed away.

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