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Former South Korean national security adviser Chung Eui-yong, who was instrumental in brokering US-North Korea talks, will become Seoul's new foreign minister

New Foreign Minister For South Korea Ahead Of Biden Inauguration

New foreign minister for South Korea ahead of Biden inauguration

Samsung Chief Jailed For 2.5 Years Over Corruption Scandal

Lee Jae-yong has been the de facto head of the sprawling Samsung empire for several years

Samsung chief jailed for 2.5 years over corruption scandal

Samsung Chief Faces Corruption Verdict

Lee Jae-yong has been the de facto head of the sprawling Samsung empire for several years

Samsung chief faces corruption verdict

American Brendan Steele fired a nine-under par 61 in Saturday's third round to seize the lead of the US PGA Sony Open in Hawaii

American Steele Fires 61 To Swipe Lead At PGA Sony Open

American Steele fires 61 to swipe lead at PGA Sony Open

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The retired US Navy admiral arrived in South Korea in July 2018 and has been in the headlines several times

US Envoy To South Korea To Leave Post Next Week

US envoy to South Korea to leave post next week

Lee Man-hee bows while asking for forgiveness after the Shincheonji Church of Jesus coronavirus scandal

South Korea Sect Leader Cleared Of Hindering Virus Effort

South Korea sect leader cleared of hindering virus effort

GOT7 Jackson Wang

Jackson Wang Net Worth: How Rich Is The GOT7 Member?

Jackson Wang's $8 million net worth means he is worth billions in Korean won. The GOT7 member released his own clothing line and solo song in 2020.

There won't be a show floor for the 2021 Consumer Electronics Show, but exhibitors will be showcasing robots and other gadgetry at the online event

Massive Tech Show Kicks Off As Pandemic Boosts Spending

Massive tech show kicks off as pandemic boosts spending

Ryan Palmer birdied six of the last seven holes to match fellow American Harris English for the lead after Saturday's third round of the US PGA Tournament of Champions

Palmer, English Share Lead At PGA Tournament Of Champions

Palmer, English share lead at PGA Tournament of Champions

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said Pyongyang should focus on 'subverting the US'

North Korea's Kim Calls US 'Principal Enemy'

North Korea's Kim calls US 'principal enemy'

Taiwan has one of the world's lowest birth rates

Taiwan Population Fell For First Time In 2020

Taiwan population fell for first time in 2020

Relations between Tokyo and Seoul are strained by Japan's early 20th century colonial rule over the Korean peninsula, especially sex slavery during WWII

South Korean Court Orders Japan To Compensate Former Sex Slaves

South Korean court orders Japan to compensate former sex slaves

South Korean auto giant Hyundai is reportedly in talks with Apple to manufacture self-driving electric vehicles

Hyundai Shares Soar On Apple Car Talks Reports

Hyundai shares soar on Apple car talks reports

Samsung Electronics, long known as the world's biggest smartphone and memory chip maker, is crucial to South Korea's economic health

Samsung Electronics Forecasts 25.7% Jump In Q4 Operating Profit

Samsung Electronics forecasts 25.7% jump in Q4 operating profit

The South Korean delegation led by Koh Kyung-sok (L) is heading to Iran to negotiate the release of an oil tanker and its crew seized in strategic Gulf waters

South Korean Delegation In Iran After Oil Tanker Seized

South Korean delegation in Iran after oil tanker seized

Shanghai hosted the League of Legends world championships last September and October

Shanghai Builds $900m Hub In Push To Be ESports Leader

Shanghai builds $900m hub in push to be eSports leader

Iran's Revolutionary Guards said Monday it had seized the South Korean-flagged Hankuk Chemi in Gulf waters

S. Korean Destroyer Arrives In Waters Near Iran After Oil Tanker Seizure

S. Korean destroyer arrives in waters near Iran after oil tanker seizure

Observers say many countries have not stepped up their climate ambitions

Dozens Of Nations Miss Deadline To Boost Climate Ambition

Dozens of nations miss deadline to boost climate ambition

South Korea has one of the world's lowest birthrates

South Korean Homeownership An 'Impossible Dream:' Economics Fuels First-Ever Population Loss

Years of pressure on women and young people have finally taken their toll as South Korea posts first-ever negative population growth

Iran Revolutionary Guards Seize South Korean-flagged Tanker

Iran Revolutionary Guards seize South Korean-flagged tanker

South Korea has one of the world's lowest birthrates

South Korea Population Falls For First Time

South Korea population falls for first time

There is concern over the speed of vaccination across Europe

India Approves Vaccines As Nations Race Towards Inoculation

India approves vaccines as nations race towards inoculation

The Senate vote on the defense bill marked the first time the US Congress has voted to override a veto from President Donald Trump

US Congress Slaps Trump By Overriding Veto Of Defense Bill

US Congress slaps Trump by overriding veto of defense bill

Many countries have started rolling out coronavirus vaccines, but the pandemic has shown no signs of easing

US Hits Record Daily Covid-19 Deaths As World Looks To Vaccines In 2021

The U.S. logged its highest ever daily death toll from the coronavirus on Wednesday as the world prepares to turn the page on a grim year.

Nickel smelting at an Indonesian facility in Soroako, South Sulawesi

Indonesia In $9.8 Bln Electric Vehicle Battery Deal With Korea's LG

Indonesia in $9.8 bln electric vehicle battery deal with Korea's LG

Blackpink

Blackpink’s Lisa, Rosé To Make Solo Debuts; Twitter Fears YG Will Not Keep Its Word

Since Blackpink entered the music scene in 2016, only Jennie has made her solo debut among the four members of the band, releasing her track “Solo” in 2018.

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