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# Korea

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The daughter from family's viral BBC interview keeps stealing the show
Long may it continue.
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Mar 16th 2017, 10:27 AM
"A new stage of threat": Condemnation of North Korea as missiles reach Japanese waters
The US and South Korea began annual joint military exercises last week – and they always infuriate Pyongyang.
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Mar 6th 2017, 7:25 AM
Malaysia expels North Korean ambassador over Kim murder
He is expected to leave Malaysia within 48 hours.
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Mar 4th 2017, 5:55 PM
Media frenzy and armed special forces as Kim Jong-Nam's son reportedly visits body
North Korea wants Malaysia to hand over the slain man’s body.
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Feb 21st 2017, 9:06 AM
Woman arrested over 'assassination' of Kim Jong Un's half brother
Two female agents are believed to have used some kind of toxin in the attack.
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Feb 15th 2017, 10:00 AM
South Korea impeaches its president over corruption scandal
There had been massive street protests over the scandal.
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Dec 9th 2016, 9:06 AM
Here's everything that's going to happen in 2017, apparently...
… according to the Old Moore’s Almanac.
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Dec 2nd 2016, 6:20 AM
North Korea takes major nuclear step as it test-fires two powerful missiles
The launches have sparked worldwide condemnation.
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Jun 22nd 2016, 7:25 AM
Japan apologises to women forced to be sex slaves for WWII soldiers
The Korean women were forced into military-run brothels.
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Dec 28th 2015, 2:30 PM
Girl group detained at LA airport because 'their costumes and props made them look like sex workers'
The eight member band, Oh My Girl, were held for 15 hours.
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Dec 11th 2015, 8:30 PM
South Korean family charged with murder over brutal hotel exorcism
A 41-year-old woman was “severely” beaten, allegedly by a group including her own son.
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Dec 9th 2015, 8:30 PM
This new 'shattered glass' nail art trend looks seriously cool
SHINY.
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Oct 21st 2015, 7:48 AM
Here's the damage North Korea could do if it went to war
Tensions between North and South Korea have escalated recently.
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Aug 29th 2015, 10:00 PM
This lip-shaped coffee cup lid is next level creepy
AAARGH.
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Aug 27th 2015, 11:29 AM
How the North and South Korea talks were sparked by loudspeakers blaring propaganda
South Korea has been blasting pop music and news from the outside world across the border.
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Aug 22nd 2015, 7:25 PM
Kim Jong-Un has declared a "semi-state" of war
Military tensions between North and South Korea have soared following a rare exchange of artillery fire.
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Aug 21st 2015, 7:09 AM
The juice of this fruit could save you from a dreadful hangover
The juice of a pear can help reduce levels of the toxic metabolic thought to be responsible for hangovers.
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Aug 3rd 2015, 3:06 PM
This futuristic seaside resort has been inspired by plankton
The hotel in Korea has been designed for the 2016 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics.
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Apr 23rd 2015, 4:36 PM
American ambassador has face slashed by knife-wielding protester
The assailant was arrested immediately.
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Mar 5th 2015, 3:00 PM
South Korea legalises adultery, condom shares soar
“Even if adultery should be condemned as immoral, state power should not intervene in individuals’ private lives.”
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Feb 26th 2015, 8:37 AM
South Korean plastic surgeons 'partied in operating theatre'
The incidents are being investigated, authorities say.
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Dec 29th 2014, 2:23 PM
Here's how Gangnam Style changed YouTube forever
*does the riding a horse dance*
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Dec 3rd 2014, 9:14 AM
Taylor sets up re-match with Ochigava in World Championships quarter-final
The Olympic champion claimed a victory over Mira Potkonen in South Korea this morning.
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Nov 20th 2014, 9:15 AM
Released from years of 'hard labour': Two Americans imprisoned by North Korea are being allowed home
Kenneth Bae and Matthew Todd Miller have been held for for two years and seven months, respectively.
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Nov 8th 2014, 5:05 PM
Opinion: Soju think the Irish are all drunks?
News of an Irish teacher being discriminated against in South Korea has annoyed a lot of people – but it shouldn’t put you off this beautiful and welcoming country.
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Nov 7th 2014, 8:00 AM
That 'Irish alcoholism' job rejection? There's now a Craigslist response from Seoul...
… who is pretending to be a drunk James Joyce.
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Nov 6th 2014, 12:16 PM
Kim Jong-Un mystery latest: Now he's been seen walking without a stick
He briefly disappeared from public view in September.
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Nov 5th 2014, 11:55 AM
North Korea warns of 'unpredictable retaliatory strikes' against South
The two sides exchanged fire yesterday.
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Oct 20th 2014, 9:49 PM
Shoppers freak out as floor disappears beneath them in brilliant viral ad
The internet is going wild for this excellent ad by The North Face in Korea.
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Oct 16th 2014, 7:50 AM
Talks to resume between North and South Korea after surprise visit
Three top-ranking North Korean officials attended the closing ceremony of the Asian Games.
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Oct 4th 2014, 1:00 PM
Opinion: We see the happier side of expat life splashed across Facebook – there's darkness too
The Irish like to save face a lot of the time, and especially when it comes to emigration.
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Aug 18th 2014, 7:30 AM
These jellyfish-killing robots could save the fishing industry billions per year
It’s a system called JEROS, or “jellyfish elimination robotic swarm”.
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Jun 28th 2014, 9:45 AM
Killer soldier who shot dead five colleagues captured after tense standoff
The 22-year-old soldier, who was a conscript to the army, was captured after a 24-hour standoff.
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Jun 23rd 2014, 8:00 AM
Patient with dementia questioned after 21 die in fire at hospital for the elderly
Most of the victims died from asphyxiation as they could not escape the smoke-filled corridors.
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May 28th 2014, 8:33 AM
"I feel ashamed": Captain wasn't at the helm of capsized Korean ferry
Anger is said to be spreading over the stalled rescue efforts as hundreds of passengers remain missing.
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Apr 18th 2014, 7:16 AM
Tensions rise after North Korea fires across maritime border with South Korea
South Korea says that it will make a “resolute retaliation” to the firing of over 200 rounds into their waters.
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Mar 31st 2014, 9:10 AM
1953 St Patrick's Day photo shows US soldiers preparing Irish-decorated bomb
The US Army soldiers – originally from Sligo and Dublin – were fighting communists in Korea.
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Mar 17th 2014, 9:45 AM
Here’s What Happened Today: Thursday
Everyone’s talking about why Alan Shatter sacked the confidential recipient, a car chase in Ranelagh and what happens next for Ukraine.
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Feb 20th 2014, 11:05 PM
Sad scenes as families are reunited for first time since Korean War
A group of elderly and frail South Koreans met with family members in North Korea more than 60 years after they were separated.
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Feb 20th 2014, 8:55 AM
Here are just some of North Korea's human rights abuses
The UN has released this infographic that outlines the scale of torture in North Korean camps.
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Feb 18th 2014, 10:06 AM
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