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The atom-shaped Sci-Tech complex in Pyongyang, North Korea formally opens. (Photo from YouTube)

Jan 05, 2016 AM EST - Ma Elena Garcia

Kim Jong Un Attends Opening Event For The Pyongyang Sci-Tech Complex

Kim Jong-un, the North Korean leader, has opened a science and technology complex in Pyongyang. According to the North’s state Media on Saturday, Jong-un added yet another ostentatious building to the already impoverished country’s showcase capital. The complex is situated on a “propitious site” just next to the Taedong River in the capital.

North Korean soldier stands guard on the country's border.  (Photo by Cancan Chu/Getty Images)

Jan 05, 2016 AM EST - Czarelli Tuason

Number of North Korean Defectors Decreases As Kim Jong Un Establishes Tougher Border Control

North Korea saw defactors drop by 52.8 percent in 2015, attributed to Kim's establishment of tighter border control.

Olympic champion Sa Jae Hyouk received suspension order for beating up fellow athlete. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)

Jan 04, 2016 PM EST - Jean Marie Abellana

South Korea’s Sports Industry Still Faces Physical Violence and Abuse Scandals

After the alleged hitting and assaulting incident of the 20-year-old Hwang Woo-Man, a young weightlifter, Sa Jae-hyouk received a suspension order from the Korea Weightlifting Federation Monday.

Seoul National University student body president Kim Bo Mi aims for a society that is free from hate, violence and discrimination (Photo by Seoul National University)

Jan 04, 2016 PM EST - Jean Marie Abellana

Korea’s First Lesbian University Student Council President Kim Bo Mi Reveals Reasons For Coming Out

In an interview with The HuffingtonPost on December 23, Kim Bo-mi said her decision of coming out was a personal choice and was directed along with her party's campaign slogan - "Moving As One Towards Diversity."

South Korea is expecting a surgery of tourists that aim to undergo cosmetic surgery in the country this year. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Jan 04, 2016 AM EST - Czarelli Tuason

‘Cosmetic Surgery Tourism Has Limits’ Says A South Korean Research Institute

President of the Biomedical Research Institute in South Korea believes that cosmetic surgery in the country may not last long despite the increasing number of Chinese nationals travelling to the country for aesthetic procedures.

World Bank Economist: Korea should adopt ‘Time Banks’ to support aging society. (Photo by Chung Sung Jun/Getty Images)

Jan 04, 2016 AM EST - Jean Marie Abellana

South Korea Should Adopt ‘Time Banks’ To Support Aging Society, World Bank Economist Says

Philip O'Keefee, aneconomist at the World Bank, suggested that South Korea needs to embrace "Time Banks" to increase the number of volunteers that are helping the country's senior citizens in dealing with their loneliness and poverty.

Former Olympic Weightlifting champion Sa Jae Hyouk suspended for ten years after allegedly assaulting a fellow athlete. (Photo by Clive Brunskill / Getty Images)

Jan 05, 2016 AM EST - Diana Tomale

Former Olympic Weightlifting Champion Sa Jae Hyouk Receives 10-Year Suspension For Alleged Assault

Ex-Olympic weightlifting champion Sa Jae Hyouk might have ended his career too soon as he received a 10-year suspension for allegedly assaulting a fellow athlete.

North Korea May Send Foreign Minister Ri Su Yong To The 2016 World Economic Forum (Photo by Andrew Burton / Getty Images)

Jan 04, 2016 AM EST - Jean Marie Abellana

North Korea Foreign Minister Ri Su Yong Reportedly Scheduled To Attend The 2016 World Economic Forum

North Korea may be able sending its delegation to the 2016 World Economic Forum Meeting in Davos, Switzerland later this month.

Two North Korean doctors working in Cambodia reported dead due to alcohol intoxication. (Photo by Adam Berry/Getty Images)

Jan 04, 2016 AM EST - Czarelli Tuason

Death of North Korean Doctors Working in Cambodia Linked To High Alcohol Intoxication

Two North Korean doctors in Cambodia reporedly died of heart attack after their wives injected mysterious liquid on them to counteract their alcoholintoxication.

A Jin Air flight made an emergency landing in the Philippines Sunday after a door was found leaking air. (Photo by lasta29 / Flickr)

Jan 04, 2016 AM EST - Diana Tomale

South Korea To Review Low-Cost Airlines After Jin Air Flight Incident In The Philippines

A Jin Air flight bound to Busan was compelled to make an emergency landing Sunday after a door was found leaking air, thus, South Korea is planning to review all low-cost airlines to avoid such incident.

Coach Hong Myung Bo is excited to coach a professional club for the first time. (Photo by Chung Sung Jun / Getty Images)

Jan 04, 2016 AM EST - Diana Tomale

Coach Hong Myung Bo Wants To Develop Young Players Into Good Football Players, Good Human Beings

Coach Hong Myung Bo recognized that many challenges await him as the new head coach of Hangzhou Greentown FC, however, he said he is excited to coach pro club.

Workers' Party Secretary Kim Yang Gon | By: Chung Sung Jun | Getty Images

Jan 02, 2016 PM EST - Czarelli Tuason

Secretary of North Korean Workers’ Party Kim Yang Gon Dies In A Car Accident

Kim Yang Gon, secretary of the ruling Workers' Party in North Korea dies at 73 due to a mysterious vehicular accident.

Cows near the Trans-Canada Highway north of Calgary, Alberta | By: JOE KLAMAR | Getty Images

Jan 02, 2016 PM EST - Czarelli Tuason

Canadian Beef Ban In South Korea Lifted

After more than 10 months, South Korea has finally lifted the ban on Canadian beef imports from Canada following the North American country's announcement of a cow in Alberta that has been infected with the mad cow disease.

Kim Jong Un, in his speech on New Year's Day, pushes to build stronger ties with South Korea.

Jan 03, 2016 AM EST - Diana Tomale

North Korea To Improve Ties With South Korea, Says Kim Jong Un

North Korea's Kim Jong Un said they are open to have dialogues with South Korea in order to improve ties with rival.

Katie Holmes Rumored Dating Jamie Foxx, Ex-Husband Tom Cruise Fighting For Suri's Custody?

Jan 03, 2016 PM EST - Mitchie Encabo

Is Katie Holmes Dating Jamie Foxx? Ex Tom Cruise Fighting For Suri's Custody?

Is Katie Holmes dating Jamie Foxx? Meanwhile, Tom Cruise is rumored to be in fight over Suri's custody.

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