North Korea calls for execution of ex-South Korea leader over 'assassination' plot
North Korea said on Wednesday it has issued a standing order for the execution of former South Korean President Park Geun-hye and her spy chief.
Wed Jun 28 2017
South Korea's Park apologises, promises cooperation in graft probe
Ousted South Korean President Park Geun-hye apologised to the country on Tuesday as she arrived at prosecutors' offices for questioning.
Tue Mar 21 2017
South Korea - Cheers and tears as President Park ousted
A supporter of South Korean President Park Geun-hye cries during a rally opposing her impeachment near the Constitutional Court in Seoul.
Mon Mar 13 2017
Samsung chief Lee arrested in corruption investigation
Samsung Group chief Jay Y. Lee was arrested early on Friday over his alleged role in a corruption scandal that led parliament to impeach South Korean President Park Geun-hye.
Fri Feb 17 2017
'Million'-strong protest tells South Korea president to quit
Hundreds of thousands of men, women and children joined one of the largest anti-government protests ever seen in Seoul on Saturday, demanding South Korean President Park Geun-Hye's resignation.
Sat Nov 12 2016
South Korean scandal widens as aide held, minister warns Park risks probe
Justice Minister Kim Hyun-Woong today warns that South Korean President Park Geun-Hye could face a probe.
Thu Nov 03 2016
South Korea's President accepts resignations of top aides amid crisis
South Korean President Park Geun-hye has accepted the resignations of her top presidential aides, including the chief of staff.
Sun Oct 30 2016
North Korea could be readying another nuclear test, South Korea's president warns
North Korea appears to be preparing to conduct another nuclear test, South Korean President Park Geun-hye said.
Tue Apr 19 2016
South Korean president Park Geun-Hye vows 'stern' response to any North Korea provocation
South Korean President Park Geun-Hye on Friday promised a harsh response to any military provocation by North Korea.
Fri Mar 04 2016
S. Korea's Park says North must 'pay price' for nuclear test
North Korea must pay the price for its latest nuclear test and rocket launch, South Korean President Park Geun-Hye said Tuesday.
Tue Mar 01 2016
As North, South Korea hold marathon crisis talks, Seoul talks tough
South Korean President Park Geun-hye demands that North Korea apologise over a recent landmine incident, even as the bitter rivals held marathon negotiations in a bid to defuse tensions.
Mon Aug 24 2015
South Korea's Park postpones US trip as MERS death toll hits nine
South Korean President Park Geun-Hye has postponed a planned trip to the US amid growing public alarm over the MERS outbreak which has now claimed nine lives.
Wed Jun 10 2015
South Korean president says yet to see 'The Interview'
South Korean President Park Geun-Hye says she has yet to see the Hollywood comedy about a CIA plot to assassinate North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un.
Mon Jan 12 2015
S.Korea president revamps cabinet after ferry targedy
South Korean President Park Geun-Hye revamped her cabinet, replacing seven ministers in response to intense criticism over ferry disaster.
Fri Jun 13 2014
S. Korea president takes responsibility for ferry disaster
South Korean President Park Geun-Hye announced that the widely criticised national coastguard would be dismantled.
Mon May 19 2014
What Trump 2.0 could mean for trade, migrants, climate change and electric cars
Here's a summary of the policies Donald Trump has said he will pursue when he takes office on Jan. 20.
Wed Nov 27 2024
UN says Taliban detained journalists over 250 times in Afghanistan since takeover
The Taliban-led foreign ministry denies having arrested that number of journalists and added that those arrested had committed a crime.
Wed Nov 27 2024
TikTok becoming app of choice for criminals promoting investment scams - Police
Many users continue to be tricked and scammed even though police have repeatedly issued warnings about scams proliferating on social media.
Wed Nov 27 2024
MOE’s mental health screening identifies students with emotional challenges
Deputy Minister of Education says, those identified with severe emotional issues undergo screening twice a year.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire brokered by US and France, to take effect Wednesday
Israel will gradually withdraw its forces over 60 days as Lebanon's army takes control of territory near its border with Israel to ensure that Hezbollah does not rebuild its infrastructure there.
Wed Nov 27 2024
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Myanmar rebel army ready for dialogue with junta, with China's help
China puts pressure on rebels amid the rapid degeneration of the military, which Beijing has long seen as a guarantor of stability.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Malaysia ready to collaborate with South Korea on more substantial matters - PM
Malaysia seeks deeper collaboration with South Korea on digitalization, AI, and advanced learning curve discussions.
Tue Nov 26 2024