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Park's confidants summoned by the parliament for the scandal investigation. (Photo by Jeon Heon Kyun/Getty Images)

Nov 09, 2015 PM EST - Diana Tomale

South Korean President Park Geun Hye Conducts Partial Cabinet Reshuffle After The Government Was Reportedly Criticized For Its Handling Of KF-X Project

South Korean president Park Geun Hye conducted a Cabinet reshuffle to change the top secretary for foreign affairs, two ministers and six vice ministers amid the accusations that the government reportedly concealed the refusal of US to hand over certain technologies for the KF-X project.

Data shows that over 18,000 South Koreans left the urban life last year to settle in rural areas. (Photo by  Handout / Getty Images)

Nov 09, 2015 PM EST - Diana Tomale

Statistics Shows That Young South Koreans In Their 30s Leave The Cities To Settle In Rural Areas

More and more South Koreans are leaving the urban cities to live in the rural areas. Statistics shows that most of them are young people in their 30s.

South Korean man says homosexuality is a

Nov 09, 2015 PM EST - Diana Tomale

South Koreans Remain Ambivalent About Homosexuality; Man Talks About What It Feels Like Being Gay In A Conservative Country

A research conducted by Pew Research Center revealed that 57 percent of surveyed South Koreans consider homosexuality as unacceptable.

South Korean President Park Geun Hye willing to host bilateral meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. (Photo by Hudson Institute / Flickr)

Nov 09, 2015 PM EST - Diana Tomale

South Korean President Park Geun Hye Willing To Host Bilateral Meeting With Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe In Seoul Next Month

South Korean President Parek Geun Hye said the trilateral meeting of South Korea, Japan and China next month in Seoul will allow her to hold talks with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

(Photo by: Buddhika Weerasinghe / Getty Images News) More than 400 set of remains were found in a Japanese temple from 2008 to 2010.

Nov 08, 2015 PM EST - Diana Tomale

Over 2,700 Remains Found In Japan Confirmed As Koreans Reportedly Forced Into Labor During Japanese Colonial Rule

A South Korean commission confirmed that the remains found in Japan were Korean forced laborers during colonial rule. A total of 2,745 set of remains were found in Japan since 2005.

(Photo by: Pool / Getty Images / News) Survey shows 46 percent of South Koreans think recent meeting between Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (L) and President Park Geun Hye (R) was 'unproductive'.

Nov 08, 2015 PM EST - Diana Tomale

Survey Shows 46 Percent Of South Koreans Think Bilateral Summit Between South Korea And Japan Is 'Unproductive'

46 percent of surveyed South Koreans said the recent meeting between South Korean President Park Geun Hye and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was "unproductive" despite reports that the two leaders have agreed to put more efforts in resolving the issue of comfort women.

(Photo by: China Photos / Getty Images News) South Korea expressed interest in importing copper from Pakistan.

Nov 07, 2015 AM EST - Diana Tomale

South Korea Expresses Interest In Importing Duty-Free Copper From Pakistan: Ministry Of Commerce Rep Says Negotiations Are Underway

During a visit at the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry, South Korea has reportedly expressed its interest in importing iron ore from Pakistan to manufacture products for exports.

(Photo by: Chung Sung Jun / Getty Images News) Former representative Kim Boo Kyum says forming a new political circle to solve unending social issues in South Korea.

Nov 07, 2015 AM EST - Diana Tomale

Former Representative Kim Boo Kyum Says Forming A 'New Political Circle' Would Solve Unending Social Issues In South Korea

Member of social-liberal political party NPAD Kim Boo Kyum reportedly suggested that forming a new political circle would solve the social issues in South Korea.

Motoring journalists inspect a new SUV Sportage car at South Korean carmaker Kia Motors booth | By: ODD ANDERSEN | Getty Images

Nov 05, 2015 PM EST - Czarelli Tuason

Kia Motors' Q3 Revenue At 13.1 Trillion Won

Amid sluggish sales, Kia Motors decided to focus on younger consumers, helping the company increase their third-quarter revenue by 15 percent at 13.1 trillion won.

Overweight boy eating | By: KANEHISA MURAKAMI | Getty Images

Nov 05, 2015 PM EST - Czarelli Tuason

Childhood Obesity Can Be Linked To Not Eating Dinner With Parents

A research conducted by the Korean Society for the Study of Obesity has found that children who do not eat dinner with thir parents are more likely to develop obesity.

North Korean employees work at the assembly line of the factory of South Korean company at the Kaesong industrial complex | By: Pool | Getty Images

Nov 05, 2015 PM EST - Czarelli Tuason

South Korean Officials Are Reportedly Prevented From Entering Kaesong Industrial Complex

Two South Korean officials were reportedly prevented from entering the jointly-run Kaesong Industrial Complex in North Korea on Wednesday for reasons still unclear for the South.

(Photo by: David Greedy / Getty Images News) 15 percent of North Korean defectors who die in South Korea have committed suicide, says Unification Ministry.

Nov 05, 2015 PM EST - Diana Tomale

15 Percent Of North Korean Defectors Who Die In South Korea Have Committed Suicide, Says Unification Ministry

The Unification Ministry of South Korea said 15 percent of North Korean defectors who die in the country every year have taken away their own lives.

(Photo by: Chung Sung Jun / Getty Images News) South Korean government to introduce a new set of guidelines to root out gender discrimination at workplaces.

Nov 04, 2015 PM EST - Diana Tomale

South Korean Government To Introduce New Set Of Guidelines To Eliminate Gender Discrimination During Recruitment

The South Korean government announced it will step up the enforcement of new guidelines to root out gender discrimination during hiring process. The Ministry of Employment and Labor said it will send the new guidelines to major companies in the coutnry.

The Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II jet | By: Bloomberg | Getty Images

Nov 04, 2015 PM EST - Czarelli Tuason

Military Exercise Vigilant Ace 16 Kicks Off On Sunday For A Week-Long Combat Training

The military exercise led by th U.S. Air Force kicks off on Sunday. The week-long Vigilant Ace 16 exercise will be participated by U.S. service members and South Korean forces.

(Photo by: Chung Sung Jun / Getty Images News) US Defense Secretary Ash Carter and South Korean Defense Minister Han Min Koo reportedly agreed on plan to combat North Korean missile threats.

Nov 04, 2015 PM EST - Diana Tomale

U.S. Defence Secretary Ash Carter And South Korea Defense Minister Han Min Koo Reportedly Agree On Plan To Fight North Korean Missiles

Defense chiefs from the United States and South Korea reportedly agreed on a plan to combat North Korean missiles during an annual talks in Seoul. US Defense Secretary Ash Carter and South Korean Defense Minister Han Min Koo talked about North Korean threats during their meeting.

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