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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un | By: ChinaFotoPress | Getty Images

Nov 12, 2015 PM EST - Czarelli Tuason

Kim Jong Un Seeks 'Amicable Relations With South Korea'

During Chinese Communists Party's fifth ranked official Liu Yunshan's visit to Pyongyang, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un mentioned that he wanted to "ease tensions and seek amicable relations with South Korea."

Stem cell research. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Nov 12, 2015 PM EST - Czarelli Tuason

South Korean Research Team Increases The Success Rate Of Developing Healthy Embryonic Stem Cells

A South Korean research team from the CHA University Stem Cell Institute led by Lee Dong Ryul was able to successfully enhance the success rate of developing healthy embryonic stem cells from one percent to seven percent.

WHO Director-General Margaret Chan says nations could be held accountable for failure to adhere global health rules. (Author: Chatham House)

Nov 11, 2015 PM EST - Diana Tomale

World Health Organizations Says Government Could Be Held Accountable For Failure To Adhere Global Health Rules

WHO Director-General Margaret Chan says countries could be sanctioned for failure to adhere global health rules. Chan mentions South Korea for having poor health care standards that hasten the spread of MERS in the country.

A survey revealed that 231 large firms in South Korea allocated 3.5 percent of their pre-tax profits for social donations last year. (Photo by Oskar Alexanderson / Flickr)

Nov 11, 2015 PM EST - Diana Tomale

231 Large Companies In South Korea Adhere To Their Corporate Social Responsibilty Despite Decrease In Revenue And Profits

A survey conducted by the Federation of Korean Industries revealed that 231 large firms in South Korea allocated 3.5 percent of their pre-tax profits for social donations last year despite the decrease in revenue and profits in the past two years.

SK Telecom aims to commercialize 5G network in South Korea. (Photo by Atsushi Tomura/Getty Images)

Nov 11, 2015 PM EST - Czarelli Tuason

South Korean Mobile Carrier SK Telecom Opens 5G Playground

SK Telecom opened on Thursday their 5G Playground innovation center in Bundang, Gyeonggi Province.

South Korea's Konkuk University campus

Nov 11, 2015 PM EST - Czarelli Tuason

Mysterious Pneumonia Attacks 31 Students At Konkuk University In Seoul

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Korea is still trying to find out the cause for the mysterious virus that caused a pneumonia outbreak at Konkuk University in Seoul that has already infected 31 graduate students.

Choi Si Won | By: Han Myung Gu | Getty Images

Nov 11, 2015 PM EST - Czarelli Tuason

Super Junior Member Choi Si Won Chosen By UNICEF As Special Representative

Choi Si Won has been actively involved in various UNICEF campaigns that the organization has finally appointed the artist to become a special representative for their cause.

Man smoking in Myeongdong shopping area in Seoul | By: Ed Jones | Getty Images

Nov 11, 2015 PM EST - Czarelli Tuason

South Korean Health Ministry To Air More ‘Explicit’ Anti-Smoking TV Commercial

In an effort to relay a more powerful message on the harmful effects of smoking, the South Korean Health Ministry will be broadcasting a more "explicit" TV commercial next week showing more disturbing images and messages.

Assorted cheese | By: Sheri L. Giblin | Getty Images

Nov 11, 2015 PM EST - Czarelli Tuason

South Korean Annual Imports For Cheese Increases To Almost 500 Million USD

As South Koreans develop their taste for westernized food, demand for cheese results to an annual import cost of nearly $500 million.

South Korea Coach Uli Stielike |  By: Chung Sung Jun | Getty Images

Nov 11, 2015 AM EST - Czarelli Tuason

South Korea To Go Against Myanmar On Thursday For The Asian Qualification For The 2018 FIFA World Cup

In the second round of the Asian qualification for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, South Korea will be facing Myanmar on Thursday for their fifth Group G match.

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Nov 10, 2015 PM EST - Czarelli Tuason

South Korean Brand Black Yak Releases A Winter Jacket Smart Wear

Black Yak, a South Korean brand that manufactures mountain clothing, has unveiled their YAK ON H winter jacket smart wear that regulates the humidity and temperature of the wearer.

Solar energy park along the coast of South Korea | By: EschCollection | Getty Images

Nov 10, 2015 PM EST - Czarelli Tuason

U.N. Grants Green Climate Fund To South Korea’s Off-Grid Energy Model

The Green Climate Fund of the United Nations will be investing $6.24 million on South Korea's energy model for electricity supply in the northwestern Amazon Basin region.

 Shipping containers at South Korea's BNCT Co. container terminal at Busan New Port | By: Bloomberg | Getty Images

Nov 10, 2015 PM EST - Czarelli Tuason

South Korea’s Export Price Index Drops By 3.5 Percent

As the local currency of South Korea becomes stronger against the U.S. dollar, the export price index of the nation hits its largest decline in October since January at 82.12.

Business men shaking hands | By: Tim Robberts

Nov 10, 2015 PM EST - Czarelli Tuason

World Bank Ranks Korea Fourth Among Best Countries To Do Business

Local entrepreneurs puzzled by World Bank's "Doing Business" report that put South Korea fourth in rank of the best countries to do business.

Pope Francis visits South Korea on August 2014 | By: Handout | Getty Images

Nov 10, 2015 PM EST - Czarelli Tuason

South Koreans Show A Decreasing Trust In Religion

A survey conducted by the Jogye Order Institute for the Study of Buddhism and Society found that the level of trust in religion among South Koreans is dropping significantly.

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