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U.S. Senate Select Intelligence Committee

Feb 11, 2016 PM EST - Jean Marie Abellana

U.S. Senate Unanimously Approves North Korea Sanctions and Policy Enhancement Act Of 2016

The United States Senate recently adopted a bill that aims to impose stringent sanctions against North Korea following its recent nuclear and ballistic missile testing.

South Korean suspects used computers and internet to open an online gambling site (Photo by Patrick Lux/Getty Images)

Feb 10, 2016 PM EST - Jean Marie Abellana

23 South Koreans Detained In Cambodia For Illegally Operating An Online Gambling Site

Cambodian police officers were able to arrest 23 South Koreans after raiding a villa situated in the northwestern part of Phnom Penh or their alleged involvement in opening an online gambling site.

South Korea fired warning shots at a North Korean patrol boat after it allegedly crossed the disputed maritime border Monday. (Photo by Chung Sung Jun/Getty Images)

Feb 09, 2016 PM EST - Diana Tomale

South Korea Fires Warning Shots After North Korean Boat Allegedly Crosses Maritime Border

The South Korean navy fired five warning shots at a North Korean patrol boat after it allegedly crossed the disputed maritime border.

Norway's Kjetil Jansrud won gold medal at the 2016 International Ski Federation in South Korea. (Photo by Chung Sung Jun/Getty Images)

Feb 08, 2016 PM EST - Diana Tomale

Norway’s Kjetil Jansrud Wins The Gold Medal At The 2016 International Ski Federation In South Korea

Norwegian alpine ski racer Kjetil Jansrud won the 2016 International Ski Federation, defeating Italian Dominik Paris by 0.2 seconds.

Pentagon spokesman Peter Cook says the U.S. is eager to deploy an $800 million Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system (THAAD).

Feb 08, 2016 PM EST - Jesse Lent

Pentagon Spokesman Peter Cook Says U.S. Is Eager To Provide South Korea With $800 Million THAAD Anti-Missile Technology

On Monday, representative for the Pentagon Peter Cook said the U.S. was eager to deploy an $800 million Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system (THAAD) to South Korea's northern border

Mosquito-borne Zika virus has a low chance of spreading in South Korea, says expert. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Feb 07, 2016 PM EST - Diana Tomale

South Korea Has Low Chance Of Having A Zika Virus Epidemic, Experts Confirm

Expert and health officials say South Korea has a little chance of Zika epidemic.

North Korean defectors are being featured in several South Korean television programs. (Photo by Chung Sung Jun/Getty Images)

Feb 06, 2016 PM EST - Diana Tomale

Television Programs Feature North Korean Defectors

Several television shows are featuring North Korean defectors to share about their lives while living in the north.

Online video games were once deemed as the national sport for the new generation of South Korea. (Photo by Chung Sung Jun/Getty Images)

Feb 06, 2016 PM EST - Dalal Nasif

South Korea's Online Gaming Industry Plummets, Number Of Game Developers Decrease Under Strict Government Regulation

South Korean online game industry is facing a threat to its existence with even tighter restrictions set by the government. Many game developers ceased creating more games with limitations to their creativity.

Feb 06, 2016 PM EST - Dalal Nasif

Network Of Hidden Websites Called ‘Darknet’ Is Being Used As A Conduit For Illegal Drug And Firearms Trade

A secret place in the internet is being used for illegal activities all over the world. These sites use a special software to access them, and the identities of the users are highly protected.

South Korean Government will monitor North Korea's possible rocket launch during the holiday. (Photo by Chung Sung Jun/Getty Images)

Feb 06, 2016 PM EST - Diana Tomale

South Korean Government To Monitor Possible Rocket Launch Of North Korea During Holiday

South Korean Government said it will monitor possible rocket launch of North Korea during the Lunar New Year's holiday.

President Park Geun Hye asks Chinese President Xi Jinping to cooperate in adopting stern sanctions against North Korea. (Photo by Pool/Getty Images)

Feb 06, 2016 PM EST - Diana Tomale

South Korean President Park Geun Hye Asks Chinese President Xi Jinping To Cooperate With U.N. Sanctions Against North Korea

South Korea President Park Geun Hye asked President Xi Jinping's cooperation in adopting strong and effective sanctions against North Korea.

Popular group EXO had nearly been kidnapped as 'sasaeng' fans rented a van similar to their ride to deceive them. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images)

Feb 06, 2016 PM EST - Dalal Nasif

‘Sasaengs’ or Stalkers Could Face Two Years In Prison And Heavy Fines Under A New Law In South Korea

Legislators have increased the penalty and fine imposable on stalkers in a bid to bring down domestic violence in the country.

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.

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.

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