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A South Korean student from New York University was released by North Korea on Monday after being detained for six months for allegedly crossing North Korea without consent. (Photo by: Chung Sung Jun

Oct 21, 2015 PM EDT - Diana Tomale

North Korea Repatriated South Korean Joo Won Moon After Being Detained For Six Months For Allegedly Crossing Into North Korea

A 21-year-old South Korean student from New York University was repatriated on Monday after being detained for allegedly crossing into North Korea in April.

South Korean heartthrob Lee Min Ho endorses skin care brands Innisfree and Etude House. (Photo by Ashley Pon / Getty Images)

Oct 19, 2015 PM EDT - Czarelli Tuason

South Korean Men Are Buying Tons Of Beauty Products Amid A Highly Competitive Society

In a highly competitive society, South Korean men are spending more money on beauty products, with more cosmetic companies using male celebrities as their ambassadors.

Critic says South Korean president Park Geun Hye's crowd funding project Youth Hope Fund

Oct 20, 2015 PM EDT - Diana Tomale

South Korean President Park Geun Hye's Crowd Funding Project Youth Hope Fund Is A Policy Initiative 'Just To Show Off,' Critic Says

A crowd funding project to create more job opportunities for the youth was launched by South Korean President Park Geun Hye last month. However, critics see this project more of a "PR stunt."

Family reunion

Oct 05, 2015 AM EDT - Ji Hyun Joo

South Korea To Finalize List For Family Reunions Despite Conflict With North

The family reunion event for South Korea and North Korea will reportedly be held on October 20 to 26.

(Photo by: Michael Bradley / Getty Images News) New Zealand winegrowers see potential in South Korean market after the Tariff Amendment Bill passed recently.

Oct 03, 2015 PM EDT - Diana Tomale

New Zealand Winegrowers See Potential In South Korean Market After The Tariff Amendment Bill Passed

New Zealand winegrowers think that there is good potential in South Korean market after the Tariff Amendment Bill passed just recently.

Power cut on the southern Pakistani city of Karachi | By: ASIF HASSAN | Getty Images

Oct 03, 2015 AM EDT - Czarelli Tuason

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif Seeks The Participation Of South Korean Companies In Power Generation

As power generation currently remains one of Pakistan's top priorities, the country seeks South Korea's participation, in line with their Free Trade Agreement discussions during the 70th Seesion of the UN General Assembly.

Families of victims of the Sewol ferry disaster in tears as they visit the site of the accident. (Photo by Ed Jones - Pool/Getty Images News)

Oct 22, 2015 PM EDT - Czarelli Tuason

Korean Ministry Of Oceans And Fisheries Receives 1,297 Applications For Compensation For Damages Caused By The MV Sewol Disaster

On April 2014, a total of 304 passengers reportedly died on the MV Sewol disaster when the vessel capsized. This year, the Korean Ministry Of Oceans And Fisheries already received a total of 1,297 applications for government compensation from te victims' families.

South Korea pushes to finish 800-kilometer range ballistic missiles in 2017. (Photo by Chung Sung Jun / Getty Images News)

Oct 20, 2015 PM EDT - Diana Tomale

South Korea Pushes To Finish Development Of 800-Kilometer Range Ballistic Missiles By 2017

The Agency for Defense Development (ADD) says the development of 800-kilometer range ballistic missiles are expected to be finished in 2017.

People’s Party Representative Ahn Cheol-soo and Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon recently came to an agreement --- to work together to oust President Park.

Oct 01, 2015 AM EDT - Ji Hyun Joo

South Korea Responds To North Korea’s Threat To Cancel Family Reunion Event

Family reunions for South Korea and North Korea are to be held in October.

Container terminal at Busan Port (Photo by Chung Sung Jun/Getty Images News)

Oct 21, 2015 PM EDT - Czarelli Tuason

A Slow Global Demand Puts South Korea’s Exports At 8.3 Percent Decline

With China's 25-year low economic growth and slow shipping demand, as well as the recent MERS outbreak in South Korea, exports in South Korea have decreased by 8.3 percent from the previous year.

Seoul

Oct 01, 2015 AM EDT - Therese Agcopra

South Korea and EU Pledge Cooperation on Climate Change and Carbon Markets

Leaders from South Korea and the European Union met in Seoul to discuss bilateral cooperation on climate change and other foreign policy issues.

North and South Korea agree to hold family reunions this October.

Oct 01, 2015 AM EDT - Therese Agcopra

South Korea Pursues Unification Campaign At Elementary Level Through Unification Camps For Kids

South Korean kids open their eyes to North Korea and the prospect of unification through educational camps.

South Korean identification system could be prone to hacking, says Harvard University professor. (Photo by Chung Sung Jun/Getty Images)

Oct 08, 2015 PM EDT - Czarelli Tuason

The Resident Registration Number Used To Identify Over 50 Million South Koreans Is Allegedly Vulnerable To Cracking

Latanya Arvette Sweeney, a Harvard professor, claims that the Resident Registration Number ID system of South Korea is vulnerable to hackers and data thieves.

KF-X fighter program suffers a severe setback due to tech transfer issues with the US government. (Photo by Tom Pennington / Getty Images News)

Oct 19, 2015 PM EDT - Diana Tomale

South Korea's $15-Billion KF-X Fighter Program Suffers Severe Setback Over Tech Transfer Issues With U.S. Government

KF-X fighter program is facing a major setback after the US government refuse to transfer four technologies for the program. Lockheed Martin says they are still consulting the US government for the tech transfer.

Dog saved from meat farm

Sep 30, 2015 PM EDT - Ji Hyun Joo

Dogs Saved From South Korean Meat Market Get A Second Chance

103 dogs have reportedly been saved from a dog meat farm.

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