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Red light district in South Korea (Photo by Mike Ledford/Getty Images)

Dec 01, 2015 PM EST - Czarelli Tuason

A Number OF Female Defectors Of North Korea Become Victims Of Prostitution And Trafficking

After fleeing their homeland in hopes of a better life, many female defectors of North Korea end up becoming victims of sexual trafficking or are sold into prostitution.

Uniqlo at the Lotte Mall Gimpo Airport in Seoul, South Korea (Photo by Bloomberg/Getty Images)

Dec 01, 2015 PM EST - Czarelli Tuason

Uniqlo Reaches 1 Trillion Won Mark In Annual Sales In South Korea

Uniqlo South Korea reportedly became the first fashion brand in the country to reach the one trillion won mark in annual sales, which the company earned from Sep. 1, 2014 to Aug. 31, 2015.

Newborn (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)

Nov 30, 2015 AM EST - Czarelli Tuason

South Korea’s Birth Rate Drops For The Second Month In September

The South Korean government continues to battle aging and the declining birth rate in the country in order to prevent a drop in their workforce and increasing their welfare expenses.

Couples who have been married for at least 20 years are more likely to get divorce, according to a Court of Korea. (Photo by Chung Sung Jun / Getty Images)

Nov 30, 2015 AM EST - Diana Tomale

South Korean Couples Who Have Been Married For At Least 20 Years Are More Likely To Get Divorce

Statistics revealed that couples who have stayed together for at least 20 years are more likely to get divorce, according to a Court of Korea. The report also revealed that the latest figure attributed to the decrease of marriages in the country.

(Photo by: Carl Court / Getty Images News) Two new units of fighter jets purchased in South Korea arrived in the Philippines Saturday morning.

Nov 28, 2015 AM EST - Diana Tomale

Two New Units Of Fighter Jets Acquired In South Korea Arrive In The Philippines

First two of a dozen fighter jets purchased in South Korea arrived in the Philippines Saturday morning. The rest of the acquired jets will be delivered in 2017.

(Photo by: Pool / Getty Images News) Rival parties reached an agreement to seek ratification of South Korea's free trade agreement with China.

Nov 28, 2015 AM EST - Diana Tomale

Rival Parties Agree To Seek Ratification Of South Korea's Free Trade Deal With China

The ruling Saenuri Party and the main opposition New Politics Alliance for Democracy (NPAD) have reached an agreeement to seek for the ratification of South Korea's free trade agreement (FTA) with China next week.

(Photo by: Alexandre Loureiro / Getty Images Entertainment) Legendary artist Elton John holds small-scale concert in Seoul.

Nov 27, 2015 PM EST - Diana Tomale

Legendary Singer-Songwriter Elton John Holds Concert In Seoul As Part Of His World Tour

Renowned singer-songwriter Elton John staged a small-scale concert in Seoul Friday as part of his "All the Hits" world tour.

(Photo by: Dan Istitene / Getty Images News) Survey shows English-speaking people prefer

Nov 27, 2015 PM EST - Diana Tomale

Online Survey Shows Enlgish-Speaking People Prefer 'Hi Seoul' Over New Slogan For South Korea's Capital City 'I. Seoul. U'

A recent poll revealed English-speaking people like the previous slogan of South Korea's capital city which is "Hi Seoul" as compared to the new one, "I. Seoul. U".

Car charging station (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Nov 25, 2015 PM EST - Czarelli Tuason

South Korea To Build More Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

In efforts to decrease carbon emissions and air pollution in the country, South Korea plans to install more rapid-charging stations for electric vehicles to encourage people to use the environment-friendly mode of transportation.

South Korean soldiers patrol on the South-controlled island of Yeonpyeong near the disputed waters of the Yellow Sea (Photo by Jung Yeon Je/Getty Images)

Nov 25, 2015 PM EST - Czarelli Tuason

South Korea Commemorates The 2010 North Korea Shelling Of Yeonpyeong Island

South Korea conducted a live-fire drill on Monday to commemorate the shelling of Yeonpyeong Island in 2010 by North Korea, which killed two Marines and two civilians.

Students who prefer studying abroad decrease by 12 percent in 2014. (Photo by Chung Sung Jun/Getty Images)

Nov 25, 2015 PM EST - Czarelli Tuason

South Korean Students Moving Overseas To Study Drop By A Third In Over 8 Years

Since the growing trend of sending South Korean students overseas to study throughout the 2000s, a significant decline by a third has been observed in over eight years due to improving English education system in the country.

South Korean health workers wearing a protective gear during the MERS outbreak (Photo by Jung Yeon Je/Getty Images)

Nov 25, 2015 PM EST - Czarelli Tuason

South Korea’s Last MERS Patient Reportedly Dies

South Korea is now waiting for the formal declaration of WHO on the end of the MERS outbreak in the country as the last MERS patient reportedly died at the Seoul National University Hospital.

Fijian Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama met Pacific Island nations leaders last week to make last collective plea to address health impacts of climate change. (Photo by Simon Watts / Getty Images)

Nov 25, 2015 PM EST - Diana Tomale

Pacific Island Nations Make Last Collective Plea To Help Address The Health Impacts Of Climate Change Before U.N. Conference In Paris

Leaders from the Pacific island nations gathered to make last collective plea on the health impacts of climate change at a summit held in Fiji last week.

South Korean government announced plan to reduce credit card fees for small businesses. (Photo by Chung Sung Jun / Getty Images)

Nov 25, 2015 PM EST - Diana Tomale

South Korean Government Plans To Cut Credit Card Charges For Small Businesses Starting 2016

The South Korean government has announced its plan to cut credit fees for small merchants in the country starting next year. However, credit card companies complained it would greatly affect them.

Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang, South Korean President Park Geun Hye and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe met on Sunday for a trilateral summit. (Photo by Pool / Getty Images News)

Nov 25, 2015 PM EST - Diana Tomale

South Korean President Park Geun Hye Says Trilateral Summit With Japan And China Aims Restore Regional Cooperation

A trilateral summit between leaders from South Korea, China and Japan was held on Sunday after over three years. According to reports, the summit aims to restore regional cooperation among the three countries.

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