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South Korean President Park Geun Hye announces on Saturday that the country will donate $200 million in aid to poor countries. (Photo by Pool / Getty Images News)

Oct 25, 2015 PM EDT - Diana Tomale

South Korean President Park Geun Hye Donates $200 Million To Contribute to U.N.'s New Global Agenda

South Korea continues to improve its contributions toward United Nations' new global agenda. South Korean President Park Geun Hye also calls on countries to execute the new global agenda in good faith.

(Photo by: Chung Sung Jun / Getty Images News) South Korea's demand for imported beef increases as prices of local beef continue to rise.

Oct 07, 2015 PM EDT - Diana Tomale

Soaring Prices Of Locally-Produced Korean Beef Boost The Demand For Beef Imports In South Korea

The demands for imported beef continues to increase as South Koreans turn away from buying expensive Korean beef.

North Korea's Unha-3 rocket | By: KNS | Getty Images

Sep 28, 2015 AM EDT - Czarelli Tuason

North Korea To Launch Another Satellite On October Igniting Fears Of A Nuclear Weapon Delivery System Testing

North Korea is set to launch another satellite on October that is allegedly for the purpose of space exploration. Other nations are now closely watching for a possible testing of a nuclear weapon delivery system.

A boatman in Thailand waits for tourist passengers. (Photo by: Paula Bronstein / Getty Images News)

Oct 07, 2015 PM EDT - Diana Tomale

1 Hungarian Tourist Died And 22 Foreign Tourists Were Left Injured After Tourist Boat Crashes Into Another Vessel In Thailand

23 tourists were out to view fireflies along Mae Klong River in Thailand. However, the night turned into a terrible experience after a vessel crashed into the tourist boat leaving 1 Hungarian tourist dead and 22 others injured.

Teenagers using their smartphones in the Gangnam District of Seoul | By: Angelo DeSantis | Getty Images

Sep 26, 2015 PM EDT - Czarelli Tuason

Young South Koreans Are Allegedly Taking To The Internet Their Frustrations With The Country’s Society

Online group and forum "Hell Chosun" and "Hell Korea" are becoming the popular vent for the youth to show the painful life of most young people in South Korea.

(Photo by: Mark Wilson / Getty Images News) US Representative for North Korea policy Sung Kim arrives in Seoul for the Korea-US Integrated Defense Dialogue.

Sep 26, 2015 AM EDT - Diana Tomale

Eighth Annual Korea-U.S. Integrated Defense Dialogue Aims To Tackle About The Allies' Joint Response On North Korea Provocations

US Representative for North Korea policy Sung Kim arrives in Seoul to meet with various officials for the eighth annual Korea-US Integrated Defense Dialogue.

Mountain

Sep 25, 2015 PM EDT - Ji Hyun Joo

South Korea’s Low Unemployment Rate Makes Recent Graduates Turn To Desperate Measures

Recent graduates are praying for jobs on mountains now.

Korean young professionals | By: Multi-bits | Getty Images

Oct 06, 2015 AM EDT - Czarelli Tuason

South Korean Study Shows That 3 Out Of 10 Young Job Seekers Are Struggling to Find Permanent Jobs

A research conducted by the Korea Research Institute for Vocational Education and Training and The Chosun Ilbo found that three out of 10 young workers are finding it hard to secure a permanent position in companies.

New Zealand flag | By: Stockbyte | Getty Images

Oct 06, 2015 AM EDT - Czarelli Tuason

South Korea and New Zealand To Push ForRatification Of Their Free Trade Agreement

During the twelfth joint economic committee meeting of South Korea and New Zealand on Thursday, both countries have agreed to push for the early implementation of thei free trade agreement, which has been pending in the National Asembly since June.

South Korean women wearing traditional

Sep 25, 2015 AM EDT - Czarelli Tuason

South Korea Celebrates Chuseok On Sept. 26-29 With Cultural Festivities

South Korea will be celebrationg Chuseok on Sept. 26-29 as thanksgiving for their harvest season.

South Korean soldiers at the Unification Bridge | By: AFP | Getty Images

Oct 06, 2015 AM EDT - Czarelli Tuason

South Korean Blue House’s Use Of The Term ‘Bestow’ In Giving Snacks To Military Personnel Draws Critics' Attention

On Sunday, the Blue House announced that President Park Guen Hye will be "bestowing" snacks to military servicemen on Chuseok. The term "bestow" used by the presidential office was slammed by critics.

North Korean rocket Unha-3 in 2012 | By: AFP | Getty Images

Oct 06, 2015 AM EDT - Czarelli Tuason

North Korea To Imminently Launch Rockets And Multiple Satellites Into Space

According to an interview by CNN, senior directors of the National Aeronautical Development Association (NADA) have confirmed a space launch by the newly opened satellite control center in Pyongyang, North Korea.

night scene at Itaewon, where the alleged murder of a college student in Burger King took place on April 3, 1997 (Wikimedia Commons)

Oct 06, 2015 AM EDT - Diana Tomale

1997 Itaewon Murder Case Alleged Suspect Arthur Patterson Is Back In South Korea After The Investigation Of The Case Was Reopened

Alleged suspect of the Itaewon murder case in 1997 is back in South Korea for a trial. Arthur Patterson arrives in the country on Wednesday after the case was reopened for investigation in 2009.

Investors worry over the global economic slowdown as Kospi drops 1.89 percent on Wednesday. (Photo by Chung Sung Jun / Getty Images)

Oct 21, 2015 PM EDT - Diana Tomale

KOSPI Weakens By 1.89 Percent On Wednesday As Investors Continue To Worry About The Global Economic Growth

Analysts reveal that investors are concern over the global economic slowdown. Also, KOSPI weakens by 1.89 percent on Wednesday.

Magnifying glass and a descending line graph | By: Adam Gault | Getty Images

Sep 25, 2015 AM EDT - Czarelli Tuason

The Bank Of Korea Reports Declining Sales In Over 3,000 Companies For Q2 Amid Weak Exports And Falling Commodities Prices

The Bank of Korea reported on Tuesday a decline of 4.3 percent in market sales of over 3,000 companies, small and big.

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