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The South Korean government on Wednesday released a set of measures to prevent the Zika virus, including plans to strengthen inspection of animal and plant …

North Korea’s preparations for a satellite launch appear to be an effort to show progress in building a militarily strong nation ahead of its ruling …

South Korea on Wednesday warned that North Korea will face “severe consequences” should it press ahead with a new long-range missile test in line with its …

North Korea’s push for a long-range rocket launch is seen as aimed at achieving feats on the military front for internal solidarity ahead of its key …

A 44-year-old South Korean has been arrested on charges of smuggling methamphetamine worth more than 10 billion won from the Philippines, Seoul police said …

A tourist stumbling across the streets of Hannam-dong is baffled by a road sign which points to the embassy of “Namapeurika Gonghwaguk.” The sign, which is …

An immigration official apprehended a Vietnamese man accused of illegally entering South Korea, the Justice Ministry said Wednesday. The 25-year-old was …

South Korea will tighten monitoring on the spread of the Zika virus and increase its quarantine infrastructure to effectively deal with any possible outbreak, …

North Korea is ramping up military tensions with South Korea with its move to carry out a long-range missile test, Defense Minister Han Min-koo said Wednesday, …

Three out of 10 South Koreans feel that society is unsafe, according to a survey released by the Ministry of Public Safety and Security this week. But nearly …