We all know the feeling of forgetting your lunch so we can appreciate the skills of this Korean wife.

The most senior diplomat ever to defect from North Korea has abandoned his post as deputy ambassador in London.

Samsung is facing criticism for allegedly covering up the fatal poisoning of its workers. And the company's excuse is amazing.

A selfie of two gymnasts whose nations are sworn enemies has melted hearts, with one saying this is what the Games are about.

Two businessmen with a Kiwi diplomat when he allegedly shoved Korean policemen and kicked a patrol car have avoided charges.

The market is one of many scattered across South Korea's capital - a city humming with activity and life - and a drawcard for locals and tourists.

What would it take for South Korea to develop nuclear weapons? It's a fringe idea that rears its head every now and then here.

The worst cases were put on Black Hawk helicopters to the field hospital, while the less urgent victims travelled by military ambulance.

South Korea claimed yesterday North Korea was planning terrorist attacks on the south.

Seoul is clean and easy to navigate, by foot, bus, subway or taxi if that is more your style. I reckon this is a destination that will feature more often on Kiwis' itineraries. Seoul definitely has a warm heart and a kind soul.

Inland Revenue cites international tax agreement as it refuses to hand over documents, judge is not persuaded that's a good reason to enforce secrecy.

Prioritise and focus on quality rather than quantity in this city where there is so much to see and do, writes Donna McIntyre.

Donna McIntyre is by turns saddened, unnerved, educated and fascinated on a visit to South Korea's side of the demilitarised zone.

William Pesek grades Park Geun Hye of South Korea, Benigno Aquino of the Philippines and Joko Widodo of Indonesia.

We are a few kilo-metres from the North Korean border and All Whites coach Anthony Hudson is getting excited.

Trade Minister Tim Groser will today seal a free trade deal with South Korea that will essentially steer NZ towards a level playing field with its competitors.

The All Whites look set to play a glamour friendly against leading Asian nation South Korea.

Koreans love their alcoholic beverages. The day after a wild night, Korean drinkers will turn to haejangguk, literally translated as "soup to chase a hangover".

Teen golf sensation Lydia Ko has been spending her time helping junior and amateur golfers in Auckland before she heads to Korea for Christmas.

Leaders of Samsung Electronics' mobile-phone unit may be replaced as the company tries to revive a business where profits slumped by $4.5b.

The free trade deal announced with South Korea is extremely good news for a number of our export industries, writes Liam Dann.

A long-awaited free trade agreement between New Zealand and South Korea appears close to being inked following talks in Seoul last week.

Three of North Korea's senior officials travelled to South Korea at the weekend for the first time in five years.

So busy is Audrey Young reflecting on the meaning of life at the Haeinsa Temple, that she doesn't even get around to breaking open her emergency rations.

The ex-girlfriend of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un who was thought to have been executed by firing squad last year has appeared back on state television.

The operation to recover bodies from the ferry that sank off South Korea last month has been suspended because of heavy seas amid concern many of the missing may never be found.

Rare pictures of Kim Jong-un as a boy have been shown during a televised concert for the air force in North Korea.

After more than three days of frustration and failure, divers finally found a way into a submerged ferry off South Korea's southern shore.