Samsung chief faces nine years behind bars
Prosecutors have requested the steep sentence during a retrial of his bribery charges.
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South Korea confirms first mutant Covid-19 cases
The cases have been confirmed in a family of three people.
South Korea sleepwalks into Covid crisis
South Korea had seemed to be winning the fight against the coronavirus, but not now.
'Odds against peace': China's 2021 plan could spark 'death, destruction'
They have the world's largest navy. Now an expert says China is primed and ready for war.
He spent 20 years in prison, until a serial killer confessed to the crime
New York Times: He was able to clear his name after a notorious serial killer confessed.
South Korea marks deadliest day, over 1,000 cases
South Korea have had more than 1000 infections of coronavirus for the second straight day.
North Korea 'executed people to guard against Covid'
North Korean leader has banned fishing at sea and locked down capital Pyongyang.
How backpacker grew $100 site to sell into 10 countries in a year
He was doing odd jobs while travelling when he came up with an idea.
Covid-19: 'More trouble' as Thanksgiving crowds head to US airports
November 26 holiday is 'going to get us into even more trouble', says Dr Anthony Fauci.
A ride on the assembly line with the world's most famous chalk
New York Times: Unravelling the history and mystery of a cult favourite.
Kim Jong Un apologises to South Korea for official being shot and burnt
South Korean man was shot and burned after being found in North Korean waters.
In South Korea, Covid-19 comes with another risk: Online bullies
New York Times: The country's extensive response raised privacy concerns.
Global Covid-19 cases top 30 million, tally shows
The worldwide count of known Covid-19 infections climbed past 30 million.
Forbidden love across the border: She's a North Korean defector, he's from the South
North Korea tends to closely monitor men - so women are slipping across the border.
Veteran's son keeps Korean War memory alive
A veteran's son on the trail of his father's life in the Korean War finds unseen images.
South Korean diplomat asked to compensate alleged NZ victim: report
South Korean govt to submit implementation plan within 90 days.
Luxury private island, $800 a year. Don't mind the neighbours
It could be paradise, if you don't mind the nuclear-armed neighbours.
'We definitely feel that': Korean boy band beats WAP
BTS have taken the top spot in the US pop charts and the boys say it "doesn't feel real".
New Covid-19 outbreaks test South Korea's strategy
New York Times: South Korea is struggling with a second wave of infections.
Kim Jong Un's sister has vanished from the public eye
July 27 was the last time Kim Yo-jong was seen in public.
Mystery of last seen image of Kim Jong-un
The North Korean leader didn't look like a man who was about to slip into a coma.
Seoul apologises over its handling of diplomat sexual abuse allegations
Foreign Minister says she was sorry for causing concern to the public.
Regime change? Kim Jong-Un 'in a coma and his sister is set to take control'
"Kim Yo-jong is being brought to the fore."
Landslide victims laid to rest in South Korea
Anna Song, her son Taeyang Rikiti and mother Rose Kim were killed by a landslide in Korea.
High-flying NZer and young son killed in South Korean landslide
Mfat and the New Zealand Embassy in Seoul were providing consular assistance.
Three Kiwis killed in South Korea landslides
New Zealand nationals are reportedly among victims dead after landslides in South Korea.
Long lines at Queenstown pop-up Covid testing spot
The testing site was set up after a Korean man who later tested positive visited the city.
South Korean diplomat accused of sexual harassment in NZ ordered to return home
A South Korean diplomat accused of sexual harassment may be extradited back to NZ.
NZ pressuring South Korea to co-operate in diplomat sex assault case
PM Jacinda Ardern is disappointed at South Korea's unwillingness to waive immunity.
South Korean tries to combat virus by putting money through the wash
Another person tried to disinfect bank notes by putting them in the microwave.
Two new cases of Covid-19 today in managed isolation
Today's two new cases bring the total number of confirmed cases to 1212.
Covid-19: The Auckland shops South Korean man visited
A man who tested positive for Covid in South Korea went shopping in Auckland.
Sylvia Park food court gets 'deep clean' after visit from South Korean case
The food court was closed for a "full deep clean".
'Get tested immediately': Spectre of community transmission in Queenstown
Anyone in Queenstown from July 1 to 4 who is feeling unwell needs to get tested for Covid.