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This metal block reportedly comes from the Goryeo Dynasty. (Photo by Council of South and North Historians)

Dec 02, 2015 AM EST - Therese Agcopra

Inter-Korean Excavation Project In Gaesong Unearths Rare Ancient Metal Type Blocks Believed To Be From The Goryeo Dynasty

The revival of the "Manwoldae Project" marks the 70th anniversary of Korea's freedom from Japan's 1910-45 colonial rule.

Elderly people participate in a job fair in Seoul. (Photo by Chung Sung Jun/Getty Images)

Dec 01, 2015 PM EST - Therese Agcopra

South Korea's Workforce is Aging Rapidly; Many 50-Somethings Still Working Or Seeking Employment

Analysts believe there's a possibility the number of 50-year-olds and above would outnumber 39-year-olds and below in the workforce.

Students cheer for their classmates during the day of the exam. (Photo by Chung Sung Jun/Getty Images)

Dec 01, 2015 PM EST - Therese Agcopra

Results of The College Scholastic Ability Test Show Significant Decline in Perfect Scores From Last Year

The CSAT is South Korea's gruelling state-administered college-entrance exam.

Red light district in South Korea (Photo by Mike Ledford/Getty Images)

Dec 01, 2015 PM EST - Czarelli Tuason

A Number OF Female Defectors Of North Korea Become Victims Of Prostitution And Trafficking

After fleeing their homeland in hopes of a better life, many female defectors of North Korea end up becoming victims of sexual trafficking or are sold into prostitution.

South Korea's National Assembly ratified the country's bilateral free trade agreement with China on Monday. (Photo by Chung Sung Jun / Getty Images)

Dec 23, 2015 AM EST - Diana Tomale

South Korea Ratifies Bilateral Free Trade Agreement With China

The National Assembly of South Korea ratified the country's bilateral free trade agreement with China during a session Monday.

Breast milk

Nov 30, 2015 AM EST - Ji Hyun Joo

Seoul National University Opens Breastfeeding Rooms For Students

Seoul National University is planning on developing more facilities for students who are still breastfeeding.

Hassle-free banking: web-based banking will provide banking transactions without having to visit banks personally. (Photo by Daniel Berehulak/Getty Images)

Nov 30, 2015 AM EST - Therese Agcopra

Kakao Corp. and KT Corp. Granted Preliminary Licenses To Set Up First Internet-Only Banks In South Korea

The South Korean government is granting online-banking permits to reinvigorate a sector that seen as a potential bloodline that will finance economic expansion in the country.

NPAD member Rep. Ahn Cheol Soo rejects three-man political alliance proposed by Chairman Moon Jae In. (Photo by Chung Sung Jun / Getty Images)

Dec 14, 2015 PM EST - Diana Tomale

NPAD Member Rep. Ahn Cheol Soo Rejects Three-Man Political Alliance Proposal By Party Leader Moon Jae In

NPAD member Rep. Ahn Cheol Soo refused to accept the proposal of party chairman Moon Jae In for a three-man political alliance.

Graphic images to be added on tobacco packets to lower Korea’s smoking rate.

Nov 30, 2015 AM EST - Therese Agcopra

Smoking Rate Among South Korean Teens Decline By 1.4 Percent This Year Due To Cigarette Price Hikes

Teenage smoking in South Korea is on the decline as price hikes for cigarettes continue and the government implement's anti-smoking campaigns.

South Korean football player Son Heung Min named as Asian International Player of the Year during the AFC Annual Awards in India. (Photo by Clive Rose / Getty Images)

Dec 14, 2015 PM EST - Diana Tomale

South Korean Football Player Son Heung Min Named As AFC Asian International Player Of The Year For 2015

South Korean football player Son Heung Min bagged the prestigious award of Asian International Player of the Year at the AFC Annual Awards held in India Sunday, making him the first South Korean player to win such an award.

(Photo by: Pool / Getty Images News) Rival parties reached an agreement to seek ratification of South Korea's free trade agreement with China.

Nov 28, 2015 AM EST - Diana Tomale

Rival Parties Agree To Seek Ratification Of South Korea's Free Trade Deal With China

The ruling Saenuri Party and the main opposition New Politics Alliance for Democracy (NPAD) have reached an agreeement to seek for the ratification of South Korea's free trade agreement (FTA) with China next week.

(Photo by: Dan Istitene / Getty Images News) Survey shows English-speaking people prefer

Nov 27, 2015 PM EST - Diana Tomale

Online Survey Shows Enlgish-Speaking People Prefer 'Hi Seoul' Over New Slogan For South Korea's Capital City 'I. Seoul. U'

A recent poll revealed English-speaking people like the previous slogan of South Korea's capital city which is "Hi Seoul" as compared to the new one, "I. Seoul. U".

South Korean government to deal with illegal and violent protesters strictly. (Photo by Chung Sung Jun / Getty Images)

Dec 13, 2015 PM EST - Diana Tomale

South Korean Justice Minister Kim Hyun Woong Vows Zero-Tolerance For Illegal And Violent Protesters

South Korea's Justice Minister Kim Hyun Woong vowed the government will not tolerate illegal and violent protesters, according to a report this week from Reuters.

South Korea fines German company Volkswagen over emission scandal. (Photo by Alexander Koerner / Getty Images)

Dec 13, 2015 PM EST - Diana Tomale

South Korea Reportedly Fines German Carmaker Volkswagen $12.3 Million Over Emissions Scandal

South Korea's Ministry of Environment has fined German carmaker Volkswagen on the issue of emissions cheating. It also ordered the company to recall over 125,000 diesel vehicles.

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