Japan outraged by Korean statue of wartime sex-slavery and PM's likeness
Tokyo asks garden if the work depicts the Japanese PM in monument to war crimes.
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North Korea thinks he brought Covid-19. The South wanted to arrest him
New York Times: Defector who swam back to the North was wanted in South Korea.
US-China spats rattle world, prompting calls for unity
Caught in the middle, other world governments are trying to defend their own interests.
Covid 19: Ministry not ruling out South Korea case infected in NZ
Korean language newspapers say a Kiwi in his 20s is in hospital with Covid-19.
Kiwi tests positive for Covid in Korea: PM's travel theory
Korean authorities presume the person caught the virus while in New Zealand.
Covid 19 cases surge to record heights around the world
South Korea Covid-19 cases are spiking to their highest daily levels in four months.
The global march of face masks: A mirror on humanity
Face masks are becoming part of the new normal in a Covid-infected world.
Late Seoul mayor was outspoken liberal who eyed presidency
Seoul's mayor Park Won-soon found dead aged 64.
Why obsessive K-pop fans are turning to political activism
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Editorial: Asian flare-ups in a changing world
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There have been more than 183,000 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours.
K-pop star dead at 28
K-pop star Yohan, of the popular boy band TST, has died at the age of 28.
As Kim Jong Un turns hostile, his sister does the talking
New York Times: With "revolutionary blood" Kim Yo-jong a candidate to replace her brother.
A warning from South Korea: The 'fantasy' of returning to normal life
Financial Times: Vigilance and nimbleness over outbreaks critical in restarting economies.
Kim Yo Jong: North Korea threatens military action
Kim Jong-un's sister has erupted at South Korea, threatening military action.
Kim Jong Un's sister threatens 'decisive' action against South Korea
The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un bashed Seoul on Saturday.
Record high: India reports over 8000 new virus cases in one day
India has reported more than 8,000 new cases of the coronavirus in a single day.
Biggest number of new Covid-19 cases recorded in a single day
There have been more worldwide infections in the past 24 hours than ever before.
Cases surge in South Korea, China and Germany after lockdowns eased
Cases in Seoul, Wuhan and the Chinese region bordering North Korea have raised concerns.
South Korea's 'superspreader': How a pub crawl caused chaos
A sudden spike as bars reopened is a warning to other countries lifting lockdowns.
Missing man's body found: Family in South Korea can't come say goodbye
Covid-19 travel restrictions prevent family from visiting NZ.
NZ astronomers find Earth-like planet, with smaller sun and 'year' of 617 days
The planet's orbit and mass was similar to Earth's - but it had a 617-day year.
Editorial: Challenges, opportunities ahead in virus response
EDITORIAL: To envious overseas eyes, we have been a smooth success story.
Reopenings bring new cases in South Korea, virus fears in Italy
The new flare-ups underscored dilemma authorities face as they try to reopen economies.
North and South Korea exchange gunfire at border
Gunfire exchanged amid rising tensions after Kim Jong Un made a return to public life.
Outsiders consider possibility of chaos in North Korea
North Korea's collapse has been predicted — wrongly— for decades.
NZDF personnel overseas navigating Covid-19: 'You quickly become a caged lion'
Kiwi soldiers overseas this Anzac Day have the safety of loved ones in NZ on their minds.
Covid 19: The countries beating the virus
How New Zealand, China, Australia, Germany and South Korea are beating Covid 19.
New York 'stabilising at a horrific rate', UK's Boris Johnson out of hospital
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Health officials on alert after 100 South Korea Covid-19 cases relapse
Despite hopes people would build immunity, nearly 100 people have tested positive again.
Arrest warrant issued: Korean diplomat charged with indecent assault
South Korean diplomat left New Zealand after allegations of indecent assault.