US soldier who fled to North Korea in July back in US custody
Travis King transferred across border to China, where he was handed to US embassy and will be returned home Travis King, an American soldier who...
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US citizen crosses border from South Korea into North Korea
UN Command says US soldier is in custody after crossing border without authorisation A US soldier who crossed into North Korea during a tour of...
South Korea floods leave dozens dead as rescuers scramble to find tunnel victims
Bodies recovered from underpass as downpours trigger landslides and force evacuation of thousands Rescuers in South Korea are battling to reach people trapped in a...
K-pop megastars BTS release keenly awaited memoir
Fans of boyband brave heavy rain to gather at Seoul bookshop for Beyond the Story: 10-Year Record of BTS The K-pop megastars BTS have released...
South Koreans confront IAEA chief over Fukushima water release
Rafael Grossi met with protests in Seoul during visit to try to calm fears over radioactive water discharge Protesters have confronted the head of the...
South Korean court issues arrest warrant for man who opened plane door mid-air
Man in his 30s was detained on Friday after opening emergency exit at about 200 metres above ground A South Korean court has issued an...
Man who opened plane door over South Korea says he wanted out ‘quickly’
Asiana Airlines flight was about 200 metres above the ground when the passenger pulled emergency exit A man who opened an emergency exit on a...
Trudeau’s wide-stance pose with Korean politician splits critics
Korean media praises prime minister’s gesture, known as ‘manner legs’, while some Canadians say it is embarrassing country Justin Trudeau’s hair has made international headlines,...
Pentagon leaks: US seeks to mend ties after claims Washington spied on key allies
Defence secretary speaks to South Korean counterpart after leak suggesting US was spying on Seoul’s internal discussions on arms sales The US is attempting to...
BTS’s Jimin becomes first South Korean solo artist to top US songs chart
Jimin’s single Like Crazy is the 66th track ever to debut at the peak of the Hot 100 chart, and the first by a South...