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Chinese military planes reportedly entered South Korea's air defense zone. (Photo by ChinaFotoPress/Getty Images)

Feb 04, 2016 PM EST - Diana Tomale

Two Chinese Military Planes Enter South Korea’s Air Defense Zone; Chinese Ministry Denied Alleged Intrusion

Two Chinese military planes briefly entered South Korea's air defense zone Sunday. However, China said the intrusion is "not true."

North Korea plans to launch satellite. (Photo by Chung Sung Jun/Getty Images)

Feb 03, 2016 PM EST - Diana Tomale

North Korea Announces Plan To Launch Satellite Between February 8-25; South Korea Warns Rival Will Pay ‘Searing Consequences’ Over Plan

North Korea revealed it plans to launch a satellite between February 8 and 25.

former Arirang TV CEO Bang Suk Ho

Feb 03, 2016 PM EST - Diana Tomale

Arirang TV CEO Bang Suk Ho Steps Down From Post After Allegedly Misusing Company Funds While On Business Trip

Head of Arirang TV resigned from his position after he was accused of misusing corporate funds while on a business trip in the United States.

Experts suggest North Korea should abandon its nuclear power status if it wants to improve the economy in the long run. (Photo by Gerald Bourke/Getty Images)

Feb 02, 2016 PM EST - Dalal Nasif

North Korea's 'Byeongjin' Policy For Nuclear And Economic Development Could Backfire In The Long Run, Experts Say

Experts believe the upsurge in the market value of North Korea is only good for short-run unless it cancels its nuclear power provocations as this will scare off foreign investors.

Pregnant South Korean women recommended to delay travel overseas amid Zika virus concerns. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Feb 02, 2016 PM EST - Diana Tomale

Zika Virus Triggers Fear In South Korea; Pregnant Women Suggested To Delay Travel To 24 Countries On Watch List For The Virus

Zika Virus has triggered fear among South Koreans, especially those who are pregnant. Some locals even cancelled their flights overseas amid Zika virus concern.

Former South Korean Prime Minister Lee Wan Koo involved in bribery scandal. (Photo by Chung Sung Jun/Getty Images)

Jan 31, 2016 PM EST - Diana Tomale

Former PM Lee Wan Koo Guilty Of Receiving Illegal Funds

The Seoul Central District Court charges former Prime Minister Lee Wan Koo guilty of receiving illegal funds from a businessman.

South Korean government to levy Google tax. (Photo  by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

Jan 31, 2016 PM EST - Diana Tomale

Korean Government To Levy Google Tax To Stop Tax Avoidance

South Korean government is planning to impose Google tax among multinational firms to stop tax avoidance.

South Korean citizens reacted to North Korea's first missile launch by setting fire to Kim Jong Un's posters along with a mockup missile. (Photo by Chung Sung Jun/Getty Images)

Jan 31, 2016 PM EST - Dalal Nasif

North Korea Reportedly Preparing For A Long-Range Ballistic Missile Test, Increased Movement Of Equipment And Personnel Detected At Launch Site

The country is being warned by both the United States and South Korea to abide by the international law and stop its suspicious operations.

The alleged oppression of freedom of speech in South Korea is currently being investigated by the United Nations. (Photo by Chung Sung Jun/Getty Images)

Jan 28, 2016 AM EST - Dalal Nasif

U.N. Special Rapporteur Maina Kiai Visits South Korea To Probe Possible Human Rights Violation

A special rapporteur from the United Nations is currently in South Korea to investigate the status of the freedom of speech in the country that many civic groups believe had been greatly compromised over the recent years.

 South Korea's Central Meteorological has issued an alert against snowfall across affected regions. (Photo by Chung Sung Jun/Getty Images)

Jan 28, 2016 AM EST - Dalal Nasif

South Korea Experiences Heaviest Snowfall In 32 Years; Jeju Airport Ceases Its Operations Due To Snow

South Korea is in its snowiest this season with 11 cm thick snowfall and cold temperatures reaching minus 18 degrees Celsius. The weather is freezing that hundreds of flights were cancelled and water pipelines froze.

North Korea arrested an American student for allegedly committing 'hostile act.' (Photo by Xialo Chu/Getty Images)

Jan 25, 2016 AM EST - Diana Tomale

North Korea Detains American Student For Allegedly Committing 'Hostile Act'

An American student was arrested before his flight to China at Pyongyang Airport after he allegedly committed 'hostile act' against North Korea.

Activists call out government for alleged abuses on foreign detainees in South Korean detention centers. (Photo by Alexander Aksakov/Getty Images)

Jan 23, 2016 PM EST - Jean Marie Abellana

Maltreatment Of Foreign Detainees In South Korean Detention Centers Raises Concern For Human Rights Protection

South Korea has been facing allegations of verbal and physical violence and abuses committed by detention center guards to foreign nationals who were detained in the country's detention centers situated in Yeosu, Cheonju and Hwaseong.

Foreign Ministry issues manual in response to terrorism threats. (Photo by Handout/Getty Images)

Jan 23, 2016 PM EST - Jean Marie Abellana

Foreign Ministry Issues Terrorism Response Manual To Prepare People For Possible Terrorist Attacks When Travelling Abroad

The Foreign Ministry of South Korea has issued a terrorism response manual on Monday, a tool perceived to help its people deal with emergency situations when they are traveling in foreign countries.

South Korea is the world's most innovative economy for three successive years, according to survey. (Photo by Chung Sung Jun/Getty Images)

Jan 23, 2016 PM EST - Diana Tomale

South Korea Is The World's Most Innovative Economy

South Korea ranked as the most innovative economy in the world for three consecutive years according to a Bloomberg survey.

Nineteen-year-old Chung Hyeon loses to Novak Djokovic at the 2016 Australian Open. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Jan 21, 2016 PM EST - Diana Tomale

Chung Hyeon Loses To Novak Djokovic At 2016 Australian Open

World's number one tennis player Novak Djokovic defeated South Korean Chung Hyeon.

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