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South Korean government wants to change the perception on various family forms in order to fight low birth rate.  (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images)

Feb 17, 2016 AM EST - Dalal Nasif

Financial Burden Urges Young South Koreans To Defer Having Children

A survey conducted revealed that young South Koreans choose to not have children due to financial obligations that entail raising a family. The government is scrambling off their feet to support childcare and change perceptions on single parenthood in a fight to raise their sluggish birth rate.

South Korea is crushing North Korea's economy as it shuts down the power and water supplies to the Kaesong Industrial Complex located in North Korea as a response to the rocket launch. (Photo by Park Jin-Hee-Pool/Getty Images)

Feb 19, 2016 AM EST - Dalal Nasif

Expert Says North Korea Rocket Launch Likely To Have Minimal Impact On The Economy of South Korea

Experts believe that despite North Korea’s attempt to scare off the South by its nuclear and long-range missile launches, the South’s economy will steer clear away from the said provocations and will instead backfire to the North.

Kim Jong Un's administration is infamous for its series of execution of officials since he took over in 2011. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images)

Feb 22, 2016 AM EST - Dalal Nasif

North Korea Executes Army Chief Of Staff Ri Yong Gil Over Corruption Charges

North Korea’s army chief of staff has been allegedly purged and executed after being charged with corruption and leading a “factional conspiracy” against Kim Jong Un.

Korean baseball player Oh Seung Hwan will join St. Louis Cardinals for their Spring training. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

Feb 11, 2016 PM EST - Diana Tomale

Korean Baseball Player Oh Seung Hwan Says His Primary Goal Is To Avoid Injuries As He Joins Cardinals

Baseball player Oh Seung Hwan left his homeland to join St. Louis Cardinals on their Spring training next week.

United States National Intelligence Director James Clapper at an Intelligence Leaders Brief Senate On Worldwide Threats To U.S. on February 9, 2016 in Washington, D.C.  (Photo by Gabriella Demczuk/ Getty Images News)

Feb 11, 2016 PM EST - Jean Marie Abellana

North Korea Reportedly Restarts Plutonium Reactor In Yongbyon To Possibly Fuel Nuclear Bombs, Missile Technology, U.S. Intelligence Says

North Korea has once again restarted a move that seemed to expand its uranium enrichment facility and renewed the plutonium production reactor at Yongbyon after nine years of being shut down.

North Korea's new satellite flew over Super Bowl 50 stadium an hour after the game. (Photo by Michael Heiman/Getty Images)

Feb 10, 2016 PM EST - Diana Tomale

North Korea’s New Satellite Flies Over Super Bowl 50 Stadium An Hour After The Game Ended

Reports say that North Korea's newest satellite allegedly passed over Super Bowl 50 stadium an hour after the game ended.

South Korea fired warning shots at a North Korean patrol boat after it allegedly crossed the disputed maritime border Monday. (Photo by Chung Sung Jun/Getty Images)

Feb 09, 2016 PM EST - Diana Tomale

South Korea Fires Warning Shots After North Korean Boat Allegedly Crosses Maritime Border

The South Korean navy fired five warning shots at a North Korean patrol boat after it allegedly crossed the disputed maritime border.

Pentagon spokesman Peter Cook says the U.S. is eager to deploy an $800 million Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system (THAAD).

Feb 08, 2016 PM EST - Jesse Lent

Pentagon Spokesman Peter Cook Says U.S. Is Eager To Provide South Korea With $800 Million THAAD Anti-Missile Technology

On Monday, representative for the Pentagon Peter Cook said the U.S. was eager to deploy an $800 million Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system (THAAD) to South Korea's northern border

South Korean suspects used computers and internet to open an online gambling site (Photo by Patrick Lux/Getty Images)

Feb 10, 2016 PM EST - Jean Marie Abellana

23 South Koreans Detained In Cambodia For Illegally Operating An Online Gambling Site

Cambodian police officers were able to arrest 23 South Koreans after raiding a villa situated in the northwestern part of Phnom Penh or their alleged involvement in opening an online gambling site.

North Korea has put its own satellite into orbit despite warnings from South Korea, United States. (Photo by Chung Sung Jun/Getty Images)

Feb 07, 2016 AM EST - Therese Agcopra

North Korea Puts Satellite Into Orbit Following Long-Range Rocket Launch; South Korea, U.S. Call For Emegency Security Meeting

North Korea proceed with its long-range missile launch despite heavy resistance from other countries and the United Nations. The U.S. Strategic Command has detected a new satellite in the Earth's orbit.

Tankers’ Presence At North Korea Launch Pad More Likely Indicates Fueling Of Tanks Rather Than Space Launch Vehicle, Monitoring Team Says (Chung Sung Jun | Getty Images)

Feb 06, 2016 PM EST - Jean Marie Abellana

Tankers’ Presence At North Korea Launch Pad More Likely Indicates Fueling Of Tanks Rather Than Space Launch Vehicle, Monitoring Team Says

The Centre National d'Études Spatiales and Airbus Defense & Space satellite imagery spotted tanker trucks near North Korea's rocket launch pad - the Sohae Satellite Launching Station.

South Korean Government will monitor North Korea's possible rocket launch during the holiday. (Photo by Chung Sung Jun/Getty Images)

Feb 06, 2016 PM EST - Diana Tomale

South Korean Government To Monitor Possible Rocket Launch Of North Korea During Holiday

South Korean Government said it will monitor possible rocket launch of North Korea during the Lunar New Year's holiday.

President Park Geun Hye asks Chinese President Xi Jinping to cooperate in adopting stern sanctions against North Korea. (Photo by Pool/Getty Images)

Feb 06, 2016 PM EST - Diana Tomale

South Korean President Park Geun Hye Asks Chinese President Xi Jinping To Cooperate With U.N. Sanctions Against North Korea

South Korea President Park Geun Hye asked President Xi Jinping's cooperation in adopting strong and effective sanctions against North Korea.

Feb 06, 2016 PM EST - Dalal Nasif

Network Of Hidden Websites Called ‘Darknet’ Is Being Used As A Conduit For Illegal Drug And Firearms Trade

A secret place in the internet is being used for illegal activities all over the world. These sites use a special software to access them, and the identities of the users are highly protected.

Popular group EXO had nearly been kidnapped as 'sasaeng' fans rented a van similar to their ride to deceive them. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images)

Feb 06, 2016 PM EST - Dalal Nasif

‘Sasaengs’ or Stalkers Could Face Two Years In Prison And Heavy Fines Under A New Law In South Korea

Legislators have increased the penalty and fine imposable on stalkers in a bid to bring down domestic violence in the country.

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