# Korea

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# cold war kid

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.

14.4k

Feb 21st 2017, 9:06 AM

# cold war killiing

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.

15.0k

Feb 15th 2017, 10:00 AM

# Park Geun-Hye

South Korea impeaches its president over corruption scandal

There had been massive street protests over the scandal.

7.9k

Dec 9th 2016, 9:06 AM

# Say again?

Here's everything that's going to happen in 2017, apparently...

… according to the Old Moore’s Almanac.

26.6k

Dec 2nd 2016, 6:20 AM

# shots fired

North Korea takes major nuclear step as it test-fires two powerful missiles

The launches have sparked worldwide condemnation.

10.6k

Jun 22nd 2016, 7:25 AM

# comfort women

Japan apologises to women forced to be sex slaves for WWII soldiers

The Korean women were forced into military-run brothels.

16.3k

Dec 28th 2015, 2:30 PM

# Oh My girl

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.

41.9k

Dec 11th 2015, 8:30 PM

# Germany

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.

23.1k

Dec 9th 2015, 8:30 PM

# nailed it

This new 'shattered glass' nail art trend looks seriously cool

SHINY.

5.9k

Oct 21st 2015, 7:48 AM

# hermit state

Here's the damage North Korea could do if it went to war

Tensions between North and South Korea have escalated recently.

50.6k

Aug 29th 2015, 10:00 PM

# coffee kisses

This lip-shaped coffee cup lid is next level creepy

AAARGH.

5.1k

Aug 27th 2015, 11:29 AM

# this means war

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.

14.0k

Aug 22nd 2015, 7:25 PM

# North Korea

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.

22.6k

Aug 21st 2015, 7:09 AM

# thanks science

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.

31.4k

Aug 3rd 2015, 3:06 PM

# figure 8

This futuristic seaside resort has been inspired by plankton

The hotel in Korea has been designed for the 2016 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics.

2.5k

Apr 23rd 2015, 4:36 PM

# Seoul

American ambassador has face slashed by knife-wielding protester

The assailant was arrested immediately.

39.3k

Mar 5th 2015, 3:00 PM

# careless whispers

South Korea legalises adultery, condom shares soar

“Even if adultery should be condemned as immoral, state power should not intervene in individuals’ private lives.”

16.5k

Feb 26th 2015, 8:37 AM

# gangnam style

South Korean plastic surgeons 'partied in operating theatre'

The incidents are being investigated, authorities say.

17.1k

Dec 29th 2014, 2:23 PM

# op op op op

Here's how Gangnam Style changed YouTube forever

*does the riding a horse dance*

10.8k

Dec 3rd 2014, 9:14 AM

# Unstoppable

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.

8.3k

Nov 20th 2014, 9:15 AM

# kim regime

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.

18.3k

Nov 8th 2014, 5:05 PM

Voices

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.

1.4k

Nov 7th 2014, 8:00 AM

# korea choices

That 'Irish alcoholism' job rejection? There's now a Craigslist response from Seoul...

… who is pretending to be a drunk James Joyce.

8.0k

Nov 6th 2014, 12:16 PM

# Speculation

Kim Jong-Un mystery latest: Now he's been seen walking without a stick

He briefly disappeared from public view in September.

8.1k

Nov 5th 2014, 11:55 AM

# rising tensions

North Korea warns of 'unpredictable retaliatory strikes' against South

The two sides exchanged fire yesterday.

13.6k

Oct 20th 2014, 9:49 PM

# The north face

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.

4.4k

Oct 16th 2014, 7:50 AM

# dialogue

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.

12.2k

Oct 4th 2014, 1:00 PM

Voices

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.

811

Aug 18th 2014, 7:30 AM

# JEROS

These jellyfish-killing robots could save the fishing industry billions per year

It’s a system called JEROS, or “jellyfish elimination robotic swarm”.

11.7k

Jun 28th 2014, 9:45 AM

# South Korea

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.

11.5k

Jun 23rd 2014, 8:00 AM

# South Korea

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.

7.8k

May 28th 2014, 8:33 AM

# Sinking

"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.

12.2k

Apr 18th 2014, 7:16 AM

# Bad Neighbours

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.

10.1k

Mar 31st 2014, 9:10 AM

# From the Archives

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.

16.0k

Mar 17th 2014, 9:45 AM

# News Fix

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.

20.2k

Feb 20th 2014, 11:05 PM

# Emotional

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.

13.4k

Feb 20th 2014, 8:55 AM

# Cult of Personality

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.

17.4k

Feb 18th 2014, 10:06 AM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Good morning. Here are the nine things you need to know as you battle the elements on your way out today…

8.3k

Feb 5th 2014, 8:42 AM

# waterford whispers

Whoops... Media outlets duped by North Korea 'rocket to the sun' story

A raft of sites have been taken by the ‘Waterford Whispers’ report on North Korea’s out-of-this-world claims — including our own Sunday World.

71.1k

Jan 25th 2014, 8:03 PM

# North Korea

North Korea confirms execution of 'traitor' uncle of Kim Jong-Un

Jang Song-Thaek was described as “despicable human scum” during his trial, in which he reportedly admitted to plotting a coup.

13.8k

Dec 13th 2013, 7:27 AM