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Warm welcome: North Korea fires rockets as Pope Francis arrives in the South
South Korea had asked for Catholics from North Korea to come to an event with the Pope, but the North declined.
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Aug 14th 2014, 10:09 PM
Meet South Korea's new 'Gangnam Style' tourist police
The new force was “formed to protect tourists from being ripped off during their stay in Seoul”.
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Oct 16th 2013, 11:30 PM
In pictures: The jet crash in San Francisco that killed two and injured 182
The FBI said there was no indication that terrorism was to blame for the crash.
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Jul 7th 2013, 7:16 AM
Confirmed: 10 injured in San Francisco plane crash
Eight adults and two children have been confirmed as being critically injured into today’s crash landing at San Francisco International Airport.
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Jul 6th 2013, 11:30 PM
North and South Korea hold rare talks after months of increasing tensions
The talks follow months of friction and threats of war by Pyongyang after its February nuclear test attracted tougher UN sanctions, further squeezing its struggling economy.
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Jul 6th 2013, 12:06 PM
North and South Korea agree to 'constructive' high-level meeting
The agreement comes after intense talks aimed at rebuilding trust after months of tension and threats of nuclear war.
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Jun 10th 2013, 9:10 AM
North Korea gives US citizen 15 years' hard labour for 'hostile acts'
Pae Jun-Ho, also known as Kenneth Bae, has been sentenced to 15 years of prison labour for “hostile acts” against the communist regime.
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May 2nd 2013, 8:30 AM
Column: Will a policy of deterrence quell tensions on the Korean peninsula?
The problem with deterrence theory is that, at its root, it is based on threats which can lead states to the brink of war. North Korea’s behaviour should instead be viewed as an opportunity for engagement, writes Jason Douglas.
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Apr 11th 2013, 7:00 AM
North Korea declares 'state of war' with South
North Korea has issued a warning to Seoul and Washington, saying that “any provocation” could swiftly escalate into an all-out nuclear conflict.
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Mar 30th 2013, 10:58 AM
Sports Film of the Week: 9.79'
Remember Ben Johnson’s world record breaking gold medal in ’88? Not for long.
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Jan 6th 2013, 10:29 PM
South Korea plans legal ban on posting swear words using mobiles
The government is reportedly looking at mandatory software to block swear words, purportedly to stop cyberbullying.
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Dec 29th 2012, 6:25 PM
These South Korean Christmas lights are considered "psychological warfare"
The Presbyterian church in Seoul is being decked out in lights from today – a display which North Korea sees essentially as a rude gesture at Pyongyang.
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Dec 22nd 2012, 7:45 AM
How much money will PSY make from ‘Gangnam Style’?
An investigation reveals he could make significantly more money from YouTube than he ever might from music sales.
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Dec 16th 2012, 12:00 PM
Hey, sexy lady: ‘Gangnam Style’ becomes most-watched YouTube video
The South Korean smackdown of Seoul’s affluent Gangnam district surpasses Justin Bieber’s ‘Baby’ with 812 million views.
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Nov 25th 2012, 10:48 AM
What is ‘Gangnam Style’? 2012′s biggest viral phenomenon, explained
It’s the most ‘liked’ video in YouTube history. But what does it all mean? Hayley Millar is here to help.
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Sep 26th 2012, 7:30 PM
Olympic themes: the best and worst of Summer Games songs
How does the London 2012 theme shape up to those of yester-Olympics?
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Aug 4th 2012, 7:30 PM
Automatic shutdown at South Korea nuclear reactor
Operators of the nuclear plant ruled out any possible radiation leak at the plant after the automatic shutdown.
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Jul 30th 2012, 11:01 AM
Two arrested for hacking 8.7 million mobile customers in South Korea
The pair stole the data, including the customers’ names, contact details and registration numbers, to sell onto telemarketers.
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Jul 29th 2012, 7:30 AM
Is North Korean leader Kim Jong Un married?
South Korea says mystery woman recently spotted accompanying the new leader is his wife.
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Jul 25th 2012, 12:05 PM
Meet the new boss: North Korea names new army chief
Some analysts say that the departure of Ri Yong-Ho and the arrival of his replacement Hyon Yong-Chol is an attempt by new leader Kim Jong Un to tame the power of the country’s vast military.
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Jul 17th 2012, 10:24 AM
Burma 'halting arms purchases' from North Korea
Burma’s president has confirmed that his country has bought weapons from North Korea over the past 20 years and assured his South Korean counterpart that it will no longer do so.
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May 15th 2012, 2:15 PM
In pictures: Obama enjoys himself in South Korea
It’s not all dull being the leader of the free world, you know…
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Mar 26th 2012, 10:49 AM
Obama warns North Korea and Iran over nuclear ambitions
He also admitted that the US has more nuclear weapons than it needs.
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Mar 26th 2012, 10:06 AM
'I'm a better swimmer now' - Thorpe
Despite seemingly being past his peak, the Australian athlete claims he is a technically improved swimmer.
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Nov 16th 2011, 2:32 PM
South Koreans accused of spying for Pyongyang
The five men are accused of providing sensitive military and political information to North Korea.
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Aug 26th 2011, 4:33 PM
North Korea seizing South's assets at Diamond Mountain resort
Seoul’s refusal to re-start tourist trips to the joint resort after a South Korean tourist was shot dead three years ago has angered Pyongyang.
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Aug 22nd 2011, 11:47 AM
The week in photos
This is the week that was, in pictures.
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Jul 30th 2011, 11:22 AM
Dublin in the running to be World Design Capital for 2014
Ireland’s capital city hopes to beat off competition from 53 other cities around the world.
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Jun 13th 2011, 9:14 PM
North Korea vows military action against South over target practice photos
Seoul admitted a few days ago that its military had used photos of Pyongyang’s ruling family for target practice.
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Jun 3rd 2011, 1:37 PM
South Korea man escapes jail for retweeting North Korean messages
A 55-year-old who retweeted messages from North Korea’s official news agency is given a two-year suspended sentence.
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Apr 19th 2011, 1:50 PM
North and South Korea talks 'break down'
Talks between the two countries have broken down after the North Korean delegation reportedly stormed out of the meeting.
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Feb 9th 2011, 12:18 PM
North and South Korea begin dialogue after months of escalating tension
The two Koreas have begun their first meeting since a South Korean island was shelled in November.
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Feb 8th 2011, 2:46 PM
G20 leaders agree to avoid global 'currency war'
Good news for the EU, as world leaders pledge not to aggressively devalue currencies – but there’s no concrete action.
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Nov 12th 2010, 3:13 PM
G20 agrees on 'biggest ever reform' of the IMF
The world’s biggest economies agree a deal that gives emerging economies a bigger role in the IMF’s affairs.
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Oct 23rd 2010, 4:59 PM
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