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Sep 13, 2016 AM EDT - YuGee

South Korean Longtime Smokers to Receive Free Lung Health Checkups

On Monday, the South Korean government said that it will begin providing free lung health examinations for smokers who have smoked an approximate of one pack each day for the past 30 years. This is a part of the country's extensive cancer management program.

Sep 13, 2016 AM EDT - YuGee

United States Sends B-1B Bombers to South Korea

The United states Forces Korea (USFK) commander said on Tuesday that the flight by two U.S. B-1B bombers over the country signifies the “steadfast and unshakeable” dedication of the United States to its main Asian ally amidst North Korea's latest nuclear test last week.

Sep 12, 2016 AM EDT - Karen Lydelle Linaja

US Aircraft Carrier Partakes in South Korea Drills in mid-October

The US Aircraft carrier will partake in the South Korean drills which will be held in the mid-October.

Sep 12, 2016 AM EDT - Karen Lydelle Linaja

South Korean Golfer, Kim In-kyung, Wins at Ladies European Tour in Germany

Kim In-Kyung won the ISPS Handa Ladies European Masters tournament at the Golf Club Hubbelrath located in Dusseldorf, Germany.

Sep 12, 2016 AM EDT - Karen Lydelle Linaja

Yoo Jae Suk Becomes An EXO Member and Performs With Them on Live Stage

The South Korean Comedian Yoo Jae Suk became a member of EXO for a day and performed with them on live stage through the sneak-peek of the popular comedy show in South Korea entitled "Infinite Challenge."

Sep 11, 2016 PM EDT - Karen Lydelle Linaja

YG Entertainment To Host ‘Walking Festival’ With UNICEF Korea

YG Entertainment will host a "Walking Festival" together with UNICEF Korea to help malnourished children around the world as part of their 20th anniversary celebration.

Sep 11, 2016 PM EDT - Karen Lydelle Linaja

The Queen of Korean Hip-hop, Yoon Mi-rae, Releases New Single

“The Queen of Korean hip-hop," Yoon Mi-rae will release a new track in collaboration with the Asian-American hip-hop group, Far East Movement.

Sep 11, 2016 PM EDT - YuGee

East Asia Summit Asks North Korea to Relinquish Nuclear Program

On Thursday, the East Asia Summit (EAS) adopted a statement asking North Korea to abandon its missile and nuclear programs following South Korean President Park Geun Hye's call for “unequivocal words and actions” against the provocations from the North.

Sep 11, 2016 PM EDT - YuGee

'Boob Job' One of Top Internet Searches Amidst North Korea's Fifth Nuclear Test

Seems like North Korea’s missile provocations and nuclear tests do not greatly affect its South Korean neighbors as “boob job” came in as one of the top Internet searches on Friday amidst the North’s latest nuclear test, a report from the Korea Times stated.

Sep 11, 2016 PM EDT - Agatha Austria

'Fidelio' to Get Spotlight on 2016 Daegu Opera Festival

With a theme "To Joy from Suffering," the 14th Daegu International Opera Festival will commence on Oct. 6 and ends on Nov. 5.

Sep 09, 2016 AM EDT - Karen Lydelle Linaja

South Korean Films Dominate 70 Percent of Box Office Sales

South Korea’s homemade films dominate about 70 percent of all ticket sales in South Korea last month which reached the top four spots at the monthly box office.