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Apple's first retail store in South Korea will open in Samsung's back garden
Cupertino giant brings iPhones, MacBooks and more to 'Samsung City'.
South Korean surveillance warplane inadvertently drops anti-ship missiles into sea
The anti-ship missiles and other weapons did not cause any damage as they were not armed.
23 soldiers injured in blast at South Korean military installation
No training activities were underway when the explosion occurred at the Ulsan military base.
North Korea slams accusations of South Korea military hack as 'childish' distraction plot
Pyongyang media says state hackers would never expose their IP addresses.
Park Guen-hye stripped of political power after overwhelming impeachment vote
Residents of South Korea welcomed the leader's swift fall from grace amid protests that drew millions into the streets in united fury.
South Korean military on alert for possible North Korean provocation
This comes at a time when the North has pledged a tough response in the wake of UN-imposed sanctions on Pyongyang.
Japan and South Korea to impose own unilateral sanctions against North Korea
The individual lists are in addition to UN sanctions and include blacklisting high-profile Pyongyang officials.
South Korean President Park 'deserves to be arrested' as rivals threaten impeachment
Over 150,000 demonstrators took part in a Seoul rally to protest against corruption allegations.
Tens of thousands of South Koreans gather in Seoul to protest against President Park Geun-hye
Demonstrators have gathered to demand the resignation of the scandal-hit president.
US and South Korean forces conduct drills targeting North Korea as missile threat looms
The joint forces look to knock out Pyongyang's lines of communication in the case of war.
South Korea on high alert amid possibility of North Korean missile test around US election
Seoul officials suspect that the Kim Jong-un regime might fire an intermediate-range ballistic missile.
Thaad deployment in South Korea to happen in the next 8 to 10 months, US commander says
The US and South Korea decided to deploy the anti-missile system in July to counter growing North Korean threats.
North and South Korea held secret meetings in 2012 despite suspension of formal talks - Report
One of the demands made at the talks was an apology for Pyongyang's attack on the South Korean naval corvette Cheonan in March 2010.
How North Korea hacks: Seoul warns email cyberattacks by Pyongyang on the rise
South Korea believes the reclusive nation is expanded its hacking abilities.
US to fly nuclear-capable bombers over Korean peninsula after North Korea's nuclear test
Washington's action is intended to show solidarity with South Korea.
North Korea is ready to conduct 6th nuclear test at anytime, says South Korea
US special envoy on North Korea's nuclear issue to arrive in Seoul to discuss countermeasures and the nuclear tests.
South Korea threatens to 'annihilate' Pyongyang if North Korea launches nuclear weapons
Seoul unveils massive retaliatory plan, after North conducts fifth nuclear test.
Kim Jong-un could soon conduct another test to get nuclear power status, suspects Seoul minister
US and South Korea are gearing up to study the composition of the nuclear substances used in the latest test.
Seoul raises 2017 defence budget to counter nuclear threats from North Korea
The US and South Korea will hold a meeting on the latest North Korean missile test to discuss countermeasures.
South Korea says WWII sexual slavery survivors will receive $90,000
Around 200,000 women were enslaved by the Japanese military from the early 1930s to the end of WWII.
Comfort Women: Former World War Two sex slaves demand Japan admits legal responsibility
Comfort women were forced into sexual slavery by Japanese military before and during the Second World War.
South Korea preparing missiles to take out all of North Korea's military installations – report
Seoul is bolstering its short-range Hyunmoo missiles to neutralise growing threats from North Korea.
UN Security Council holds emergency session over North Korea missile launch
UN's most powerful body stops short of formally condemning Pyongyang's defiant act.
South Koreans stage fake funerals as part of 'Death Experience' to make them appreciate life more
'Happy Dying' invites participants to take part in their own pretend funeral.
North Korean hackers gain access to personal data of dozens of South Korean diplomats and security officials
Emails and passwords of at least 56 South Korean officials have been compromised.
North Korean regime said to have executed 6 officials over restaurant workers' defection
Close to 100 family members and 80 government officials were reportedly forced to watch the executions.
North Korea soldiers on alert as Seoul accused of 'cunning plot' to release snakes over border
North Korea's military have been told to capture any snakes and the public has been warned to beware.
North Korea says latest missile tests are 'dry run' for attacks on South Korea and US positions
Pyongyang fired two short-range Scuds and a medium-range Rodong missile on 19 July.
North Korea fires 3 ballistic missiles in show-of-force response to US defence system deployment
Saber rattling mounts as Seoul and US prepare to launch Thaad anti-missile operation.
North Korea arrests defector for allegedly planning kidnappings with South's spy agency
South Korea's National Intelligence Agency denies any involvement in the case.