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A US missile defense system called Terminal High Altitude Area Defense, or THAAD, is installed on a golf course in Seongju, South Korea. (Photo: AP/File)

THAAD deployment in South Korea to be delayed for environmental...

President Moon on Monday ordered an investigation into who tried to avoid avoid the 'green audit' of the THAAD...

7 Jun 2017 7:26 PM IST

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un signing an order document of a test-fire of the inter-continental ballistic rocket Hwasong-15. (Photo: AFP)

Even as N Korea sees fastest economic growth in 5 years, S Korea...

South Korea's total trade volume was put at USD 902 billion, almost 140 times the North's USD 6.5 billion.

18 Dec 2017 3:53 PM IST

South Korean protesters take part in a demonsration against N. Korea in Seoul. (Photo: AP)

Moon changes colour on US visit, hardens N Korea stance

North Korea shows no sign of wanting to restart talks on abandoning its nuclear weapons program.

30 Jun 2017 6:02 AM IST

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. (Photo: AP)

South Korea imposes fresh sanctions on N Korea amid rising tensions

A total of 20 North Korean organisations, including banks and trading companies have been blacklisted.

10 Dec 2017 3:30 PM IST

The drills come a week after North Korea said it had tested its most advanced intercontinental ballistic missile capable of reaching the United States. (Photo: AFP)

US B-1B bomber joins military drill on Korean peninsula as N Korea...

The bomber flew from the Pacific US-administered territory of Guam and joined US F-22 and F-35 stealth fighters in the...

6 Dec 2017 7:31 PM IST

Opposition parties and internet users joined in, saying the incident epitomised the Asian giants attitude towards its smaller neighbour. (Photo: AFP/ Representational)

South Korea angered over China betaing up journalist

The photographer was thrown to the floor and kicked, reportedly suffering fractured facial bones and ruptured vessels in...

15 Dec 2017 3:12 PM IST

South Korean President Moon Jae-in and China President Xi Jinping review the guard of honour during a welcome ceremony in Beijing. (Photo: AP)

Moon tries K-Pop, TV to charm China

On his maiden visit, S. Korea Prez seeks solution to North Korea row.

15 Dec 2017 1:08 AM IST

Newly elected South Korean President Moon Jae-in speaks during his inauguration ceremony at the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo: AP)

Amid N Korea crisis, China, S Korea to meet, 'normalise' ties

A series of missile tests along with pressure from Donald Trump pushed Beijing to prioritise improving relations with...

14 Dec 2017 3:50 PM IST

North Korea launched another missile Tuesday morning, officials said. (Photo: AFP)

South Korea arms sales sparks up amid tensions with N Korea: study

South Korea is a top arms producer among emerging countries in the sector, including Brazil, India and Turkey.

11 Dec 2017 4:34 PM IST

South Korean President Moon Jae-in appointed Kang after the opposition-led parliament failed to issue a report on the outcome of its confirmation hearing for her. (Photo: United Nations)

In a first, South Korea appoints woman as foreign minister

Kang Kyung-wha was appointed as UN Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights in September 2006.

19 Jun 2017 2:17 PM IST

US President Donald Trump (Photo: AP)

Trump's suggestion of Seoul paying for THAAD could test US-South Korea...

The remarks come as South Korea heads into a presidential election that will likely elect liberal front-runner Moon...

28 April 2017 7:37 PM IST

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon(right) and Possible South Korean presidential contender Moon Jae-in(left). (Photo: AP)

Moon rising? S Korea presidential hopeful quietly takes stage

Opposition leader Moon Jae-in led opinion polls, although a survey showed he had fallen just behind UN Secretary-General...

23 Dec 2016 1:13 PM IST