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Park In Bee

Jun 10, 2016 AM EDT - Simeon L

Golfer Park In-bee to Become Second Korean in Hall of Fame

27-year-old golfer, Park In-bee, now qualifies for the LPGA Tour Hall of Fame, the Korea Times reports. The accomplishment comes after successful completion of the first round of the KPMG Women's PGA Championship on Thursday.

(Photo by: Chung Sung Jun / Getty Images News) North Korea frees South Korean national it held for six weeks for allegedly entering the country illegally.

Jun 09, 2016 AM EDT - Simeon L

China Demands Denuclearization of Korean Peninsula

Reports from China declared a clear stance against the use of nuclear weapons in North Korea. The nation has set the goal of realizing the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula, South Korea's nuclear envoy reported on Wednesday.

Winter Olympics 2018

Jun 03, 2016 AM EDT - Simeon L

2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics Selects White Tiger As Mascot

A white tiger has been selected as the mascot for the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea. The animal is known as a mythological guardian in the nation's folklore and will be the mascot for Korea's first Winter Olympics.

(Photo by: Chung Sung Jun / Getty Images News) South Korea announced plan to build another airport in the island of Jeju.

Jun 01, 2016 AM EDT - Simeon L

Jeju Island Presents 5-Year Plan for Cruise Tourism

South Korea's most southern island resort, Jeju Island, is planning to become a hub for cruise tourism. The regional government is hoping to draw attention from foreign cruise ships in order to support their touring industry.

Son Yeon jae

May 30, 2016 AM EDT - Simeon L

Son Yeon-jae Achieves New Personal Best at Gymnastics World Cup

22-year-old rhythmic gymnast, Son Yeon-jae achieved a new personal best at the FIG Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup on Sunday. The Korean star won the bronze medal in the individual all-around in Sofia, Bulgaria.

(Photo by: Spencer Platt / Getty Images News) UN Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon reportedly plans to visit North Korea, according to a high-level UN source.

May 26, 2016 AM EDT - Simeon L

Is Ban Ki-moon Considering a Presidential Run?

UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon opened speculation that he might be interested in being the president of South Korea. Ban's second term at the UN comes to an end this year and hinted at his plans for returning to Korea.

The United Nations Security Council condemned the recent rocket launch of North Korea. (Photo by Chris Hondros/Getty Images)

May 25, 2016 AM EDT - Simeon L

Seoul Refuses Talks With N. Korea Without Denuclurization

South Korea has rejected another offer to meet with North Korea for inter-Korean talks. Seoul is standing firm and insisting that North Korea should take the steps for denuclearization before continuing any further inter-Korean dialogue.

Park Tae-hwan

May 16, 2016 AM EDT - Simeon L

Park Tae-hwan Makes Last Attempt to Lift Olympic Ban

South Korean swimmer, Park Tae-Hwan, appealed to the international court after the Korean Olympic Committee refused to lift a ban that would allow him to swim at the Rio Olympics.

North Korea's Punggye-ri nuclear test site in 2015

May 10, 2016 AM EDT - Simeon L

N. Korea Pursues Nuclear Program 'Permantly'; Ignores International Demands

North Korea was officially declared as a "nuclear-armed state," reports indicate. The Workers' Party Charter, which stands over the nation's constitution, was revised during the congress on Monday to include a "permanent" pursuit of the nuclear weapons program.

Son Yeon jae

May 10, 2016 AM EDT - Simeon L

Rhythmic Gymnast Son Yeon-jae Wins 5 Titles at Asian Championships

21-year-old Son Yeon-jae of South Korean took home all five individual titles at the eighth Rhythmic Gymnastics Asian Championships in Uzbekistan on Tuesday. The rhythmic gymnast is looking forward to her chances at the 2016 Summer Olympics Games in Rio de Janiero.

Mother sleeping with her baby | By: Multi-bits | Getty Images

May 09, 2016 AM EDT - Simeon L

Korea Ranks 3rd Most Popular Destination for Adoption to U.S.

Even as South Korea continues to evolve, the nation still ranks third in the most popular destination for the adoption of orphans to the U.S.

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

May 07, 2016 AM EDT - Simeon L

Kim Jung-un Calls Nuclear Program a 'Great Success' During Congress

North Korean leader, Kim Jong-un gave a speech during a rare Workers' Party Congress that began on Friday. Kim addressed his nuclear test and long-range rocket launch earlier this year as a "great success."

North Korea's “supreme leader” Kim Jong Un

May 06, 2016 AM EDT - Simeon L

Kim Jong-un Initiates Congress In North Korea

The Workers' Party Congress in North Korea is gathering for the first time since 1980. The congress opened on Friday and is expected to last for a few days. The purpose of the event is presumed to be a formality to cement and endorse the leadership of Kim Jong-un.

Kim Jae-bum

May 05, 2016 AM EDT - Simeon L

Korean Judoka Retires, Looks Forward to 'New Start' as Coach

Olympic judo champion, Kim Jae-bum, announced on Wednesday that he will retire from competing and begin a new career as a coach.

Kim Kuk-young

May 05, 2016 AM EDT - Simeon L

South Korean Sprinter Races Car in 70m Race

South Korean sprinter, Kim Kuk-young raced the Avante in a 70-meter race on Thursday at the 2016 Motor and Leisure Sports Festival in Yeongam. The car won, but Kim is looking forward to a rematch.

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