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Hangman's noose (Photo by Thomas Northcut / Getty Images)

Dec 17, 2015 AM EST - Czarelli Tuason

South Korean Companies Stage Mock Funerals To Curb Increasing Suicide Rates

Some companies in South Korea are arranging mock funeral practices for their employees in order for them to realize the value of life, consequently curbing the increasing suicide rate in the country.

South Korean government to deal with illegal and violent protesters strictly. (Photo by Chung Sung Jun / Getty Images)

Dec 13, 2015 PM EST - Diana Tomale

South Korean Justice Minister Kim Hyun Woong Vows Zero-Tolerance For Illegal And Violent Protesters

South Korea's Justice Minister Kim Hyun Woong vowed the government will not tolerate illegal and violent protesters, according to a report this week from Reuters.

South Korea fines German company Volkswagen over emission scandal. (Photo by Alexander Koerner / Getty Images)

Dec 13, 2015 PM EST - Diana Tomale

South Korea Reportedly Fines German Carmaker Volkswagen $12.3 Million Over Emissions Scandal

South Korea's Ministry of Environment has fined German carmaker Volkswagen on the issue of emissions cheating. It also ordered the company to recall over 125,000 diesel vehicles.

Korea's internet-based comic strips

Dec 13, 2015 PM EST - Diana Tomale

Korea's Internet-Based Comic Strips 'Webtoon' Gains Popularity Worldwide

South Korea's webtoon, or web and cantoon, is gaining popularity not only in South Korea but also in some other countries.

Bruised woman (Photo by Tetra Images - Jamie Grill/Getty Images)

Dec 10, 2015 PM EST - Czarelli Tuason

Medical Student May Face Expulsion From Chosun University

Following an alleged physical abuse incident on March, medical student at Chosun University is highly likely to face expulsion once Gwangju District Court raises his penalty from a fine to jail time.

 Christmas gift (Photo by Brownsword/Getty Images)

Dec 10, 2015 PM EST - Czarelli Tuason

Expats In Gwangju Raise Funds To Give Christmas Gifts To Orphans

Expats in Gwangju are annually holding a fund raising campaign known as the "Adopt A Child For Christmas" to provide Christmas gifts to orphans.

Kids at the Dooly Museum (Photo by Dooly Museum)

Dec 10, 2015 PM EST - Czarelli Tuason

Government-Led Dooly Museum Opens In Seoul

Cartoonist Kim Soo Jeong and the district office of Dobong in Seoul collaborated to created the 4,151-square-meter Dooly Museum based on the cartoonist's popular creation "Dooly The Little Dinosaur."

(Photo by: Alexander Koerner / Getty Images News) Volkswagen reportedly is not responding to its South Korean customers demanding for compensation over emission scandal.

Dec 10, 2015 PM EST - Diana Tomale

German Company Volkswagen Is Not Responding To South Korean Customers Demanding For Compensation Over Emission Scandal

Barun Law said German company Volkswagen is still not responding to their request to offer compensation to its customers in South Korea over the issue of emission scandal.

South Korea won Premier 12 final after defeating team USA on Saturday at the Tokyo Dome. (Photo by: Koji Watanabe / Getty Images)

Dec 10, 2015 PM EST - Diana Tomale

South Korea Wins Premier 12 Final Against Team USA 8-0; Park Byung Ho Leads Team With A Three-Run Homer In The Fifth Inning

South Korea defeated team USA in the final round of Premier 12 on Saturday 8-0. Kim Hyun Soo was named as the most valuable player of this year's baseball tournament.

South Korea's military reportedly performed live-fire drills despite threats from North Korea. (Photo by Chung Sung Jun / Getty Images)

Dec 09, 2015 PM EST - Diana Tomale

South Korea's Military Holds Live-Fire Drills Despite 'Merciless Retaliation' From North Korea

South Korea's military performed major live-fire drills despite 'merciless retaliation' threat from its rival, North Korea.

South Korean President Park Geun Hye (left) and Chinese President Xi Jinping (right). (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)

Dec 09, 2015 AM EST - Therese Agcopra

South Korea and China's Free Trade Agreement Goes Into Full Effect On December 20

Under the FTA, South Korea and China will eliminate tariffs on as many as 90 percent of traded goods in the next 20 years.

South Korean Finance Minister Choi Kyung Hwan (L) reportedly said offering financial aid to unprofitable overseas projects could lead to insolvency. (Photo by Handout / Getty Images)

Dec 08, 2015 PM EST - Diana Tomale

South Korea's Financial Institutions To Increase Scrutiny Before Providing Financial Aid To Local Companies With Large-Scale Overseas Projects

State-run banks in South Korea will examine the profitability of local companies that has large-scale overseas projects before offering them with financial aid.

PSY (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

Dec 06, 2015 AM EST - Czarelli Tuason

Psy Releases 7th Album: 'Chiljip Psy-da' Is Sou Korean YouTube Sensation's 1st Album In 3 Years

YouTube sensation turned pop icon Psy releases seventh album on Tuesday entitled "Chiljip Psy-da."

Shohei Otani led Japan national team to defeat South Korea in a 5-0 opening contest of Premier 12 Baseball Tournament. (Photo by: Atsushi Tomura/Getty Images)

Dec 06, 2015 AM EST - Diana Tomale

South Korea Falls To Japan In A 5-0 Opening Game Of Premier 12 Baseball Tournament In Sapporo

Right-hander Shohei Otani led Japan in a 5-0 contest against South Korea for the opening of Premier 12 Baseball Tournament held in Sapporo.

President Hassan Rouhani says South Korea-Iran relations should be improved to promote peace and stability in East Asia and Middle East. (Photo by Spencer Platt / Getty Images)

Dec 06, 2015 AM EST - Diana Tomale

President Hassan Rouhani Says South Korea-Iran Relations Should Be Improved To Promote Peace And Stability In East Asia And Middle East

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani suggested that South Korea and Iran should improve their relations to promote peace and stability in East Asia and Middle East.

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