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Six elders died of hypothermia in South Korea since December. (Photo by Chung Sung Jun/Getty Images)

Jan 21, 2016 PM EST - Diana Tomale

Cold Weather Worsens Illnesses Of South Koreans; Six Died Of Hypothermia Since December

Cold weather in South Korea has affected the health of elderly people and those who suffer from chronic illnesses.

South Korean women are in no rush to get married. (Photo by Chung Sung Jung/Getty Images)

Jan 19, 2016 AM EST - Jean Marie Abellana

Most Young South Korean Marriage Prefer To Delay Marriage Due To Cultural And Economic Factors

More South Koreans tend to postponed marriage because of "adverse economic conditions" and the patriarchal structure of the community.

Part-time instructors in most South Korean universities suffer from poor working conditions and low income. (Photo by Chung Sung Jun/Getty Images)

Jan 19, 2016 AM EST - Jean Marie Abellana

Lecturer Exposes The Poor Working Conditions Of Part-Time Instructors In South Korean Universities

South Korean professor Kim Min Sup revealed that most part-time lecturers in South Korea are faced with poor working conditions.

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Jan 19, 2016 AM EST - Diana Tomale

'Vietnam Pieta' Statue To Be Created In Commemoration Of Vietnam War Victims

Creators of "comfort women" statue are speeding up to finish "Vietnam Pieta" statue to commemorate victims of Vietnam War.

Doubts rise over South Korea's and the United States' intelligence capability. (Photo by Olivier Douliery/Getty Images)

Jan 18, 2016 AM EST - Jean Marie Abellana

South Korea, United States Intelligence Capabilities In Question After President Park Commented They Did Not Detect Advance Signs Of North Korea’s Recent Nuke Test

South Korea and the United States' intelligence gathering capabilities have met skepticisms from several political experts following the statement of South Korean President Park Geun Hye that the two countries were not able to detect North Korea's most recent hydrogen bomb test in advance.

South Korea's football national team. (Photo by Chung Sung Jun/Getty Images)

Jan 18, 2016 AM EST - Ma Elena Garcia

South Korea Secures A Knock-Out Spot In The 2018 FIFA World Cup

South Koreans secured a knock-out spot in the Asian qualification for the 2018 FIFA World Cup on Thursday.

Many South Koreans are stressed out by financial and unemployment probles, report says. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)

Jan 18, 2016 AM EST - Ma Elena Garcia

Economic Problems And Unemployment Are The Main Causes Of Stress Among South Koreans

A report published on Thursday by the Korea Institute for Health and Social Affairs (KIHASA) indicated that financial stress including unemployment and financial insecurity postretirement causes anxiety among many South Koreans.

Convenience store (Photo by Tim Boyle/Getty Images)

Jan 15, 2016 PM EST - Diana Tomale

Convenience Stores Thrive In South Korea Despite Economic Slowdown

South Korean convenience stores continue to expand as single-member households increase.

South Korea’s largest conglomerates questioned in a parliamentary investigation regarding President Park's scandal.

Jan 15, 2016 PM EST - Diana Tomale

Park Geun Hye To Review Deployment Of THAAD In South Korea

South Korean President Park Geun Hye said her administration is reviewing the possibility of deploying THAAD in the country.

'Virtually Jobless' Koreans (Photo by Chung Sung Jun/Getty Images)

Jan 15, 2016 AM EST - Ma Elena Garcia

Unemployment Rates In South Korea Increases For The Third Straight Year, Up 9.2 Percent In 2015

New Statistics from South Korea’s Statistics Agency indicate that South Korea’s youth unemployment rate marked 9.2 percent in 2015.

Japan, South Korea, United States set to meet on Saturday to discuss possible sanctions that should be imposed on Iran (Photo by Pool/Getty Images)

Jan 14, 2016 PM EST - Jean Marie Abellana

Japan, South Korea, United States To Hold In-Depth Policy Discussions Over North Korea’s Nuclear Program

The vice ministers of the United States, Japan, and South Korea have planned to meet on Saturday to discuss the “stifling sanctions” that North Korea should face for its fourth nuclear testing.

South Korea resumed propaganda broadcasts last week after North Korea's hydrogen bomb claim. (Photo by Pool/Getty Images)

Jan 14, 2016 PM EST - Diana Tomale

North Korea Starts Propaganda Broadcasts To Retaliate Against South Korea

North Korea has started their own propaganda broadcasts after South Korea resumed their own propaganda broadcasts through loudspeakers.

Kakao Corp., provider of texting app Kakao Talk, is set to acquire Loen Entertainment. (Photo by Kakao Corp)

Jan 13, 2016 PM EST - Diana Tomale

Kakao Is Expected To Dominate K-Pop Market As It Acquires Music Company Loen Entertainment

Tech giant Kakao is poised to lead the K-pop market when it pushes to acquire music industry Loen Entertainment later this month.

Locals and foreigners participate in South Korea's ice-fishing festival in Hwacheon. (Photo by Chung Sung Jun/Getty Images)

Jan 12, 2016 PM EST - Diana Tomale

Thousands Of Locals And Tourists Gather For 23-Day Ice-Fishing Festival In Hwacheon

Thousands of locals and foreign visitors came to take part in the famous ice-fishing festival in Hwacheon. Its 23-day run kicked off Saturday and will conclude on January 31.

Crimes committed by senior citizens are expected to increase in 2016, says experts. (Photo by Chung Sung Jun/Getty Images)

Jan 12, 2016 PM EST - Diana Tomale

Crimes Committed By The Elderly Are Likely To Increase In 2016, According To Police Experts

Experts say that elderly crimes are expected to increase in the current year as a result of high poverty rate among senior citizens in South Korea.

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