South Korea

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South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea (ROK), is a country in East Asia. It constitutes the southern part of the Korean Peninsula and borders North Korea along the Korean Demilitarized Zone; though it also claims the land border with China and Russia. The country's western border is formed by the Yellow Sea, while its eastern border is defined by the Sea of Japan. South Korea claims to be the sole legitimate government of the entire peninsula and adjacent islands. It has a population of 51.96 million, of which roughly half live in the Seoul Capital Area, the ninth most populous metropolitan area in the world. Other major cities include Incheon, Busan, and Daegu.

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South Korea’s Opposition Dominates Parliamentary Elections South Korea’s Opposition , Dominates Parliamentary Elections. South Korea's Democratic Party won "175 seats in the 300-member single-chamber parliament" on April 10, NPR reports. The ruling.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published 1 week ago

South Korea: President Yoon’s Party Suffers Electoral Defeat, PM Offers Resignation\| Oneindia News The outcome of Wednesday's elections in South Korea dealt President Yoon Suk Yeol a severe political blow, probably delaying his domestic program and putting him in the path of an increasingly.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:29Published 1 week ago

Opposition win in South Korea election to deepen policy stalemate for Yoon Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:44Published 1 week ago

North Korea's Kim Jong Un Issues Stark Warning Amid Rising Tensions with South Korea \| Oneindia News In a chilling declaration, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un asserts the need for heightened preparedness for war amidst escalating tensions. Learn more about North Korea's military developments and its.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:31Published 1 week ago

South Korea opposition set for landslide in parliamentary election Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:49Published 1 week ago

North Korea fires an intermediate-range missile into its eastern waters, South Korea says \| Oneindia South Korea's military reported that North Korea conducted a suspected intermediate-range ballistic missile test towards its eastern waters on Tuesday. This move underscores North Korea's continued.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:35Published 2 weeks ago

S. Korea slams 'irresponsible' Russian veto ending UN Norht Korea sanctions monitoring Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:51Published 3 weeks ago

Attacks targeting politicians marks run-up to elections in South Korea Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:57Published 3 weeks ago

Keoyoung Sun: South Korea-flagged tanker capsizes off west coast of Japan \| Oneindia Eight sailors have been successfully rescued following the overturning of a South Korean-flagged tanker off the western coast of Japan. Tragically, three crew members remain missing. The incident.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:05Published on March 20, 2024

North Korea Launches Ballistic Missiles During US’ Blinken's Visits Seoul \| Oneindia News North Korea fired ballistic missiles into the sea as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Seoul for a democracy-focused conference. South Korea reported the launches, prompting condemnation.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:19Published on March 18, 2024

'Squid Game' Actor Oh Yeong-su Found Guilty of Sexual Misconduct \| THR News Video 'Squid Game' star Oh Yeong-su has been convicted of sexual misconduct and given an eight-month prison sentence, suspended for two years, for sexually harassing an actress in 2017. According to reports.. Credit: The Hollywood Reporter Duration: 01:14Published on March 15, 2024

South Korea Mobilizes Military, Public Doctors Amid Ongoing Hospital Strikes\| Oneindia News South Korea deploys military and public health personnel to assist hospitals amid a strike by nearly 12,000 trainee doctors over government plans to increase medical school admissions. Despite warnings.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:04Published on March 11, 2024

Tensions Rise Amid US-South Korea Military Drills Tensions Rise Amid , US-South Korea , Military Drills. 'Newsweek' reports that North Korea has issued a clear warning to the United States and South Korea in response to annual joint military.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published on March 8, 2024

India-RoK Partnership: EAM Dr S Jaishankar Addresses Joint Commission Meeting in Seoul \|OneindiaNews Watch as EAM Dr. S Jaishankar delivers the opening remarks at the 10th India-RoK Joint Commission Meeting in Seoul, highlighting the growth and significance of the partnership between India and the.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:48Published on March 6, 2024

Why have 10,000 junior doctors in South Korea resigned in protest against the government? The striking doctors-in-training say most of the additionally recruited medical students would likely try to work in high-paying, popular fields like plastic surgery. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:28Published on March 5, 2024

South Korea takes steps to suspend licenses of striking doctors Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:41Published on March 4, 2024

South Korea says to start legal action against doctors over walkout Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:57Published on March 4, 2024

Thousands of South Korean Doctors Rally Against Government's Medical Policy \| Oneindia News Thousands of South Korean doctors gather in a mass rally to protest against government medical policies, defying official calls to return to work. The Korean Medical Association organized the rally,.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:16Published on March 3, 2024

US and South Korea join Thailand in massive military exercise Drills in east and southeast Asia are designed to demonstrate readiness against any future Chinese aggression. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:35Published on March 1, 2024

South Korea’s Fertility Rate Declines Again in 2023 South Korea’s Fertility Rate , Declines Again in 2023. South Korea, which already had the lowest fertility rate in the world, continues to see declines in births, NBC News reports. . This is the.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published on February 28, 2024

In South Korea, world's lowest fertility rate plunges again in 2023 Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:39Published on February 28, 2024

South Korean trainee doctors stop work to protest medical reforms Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:52Published on February 20, 2024

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South Korea launches high-speed train - to help improve the country's birth rate South Korea has come up with a novel idea to get one of its biggest problems back on track – by launching a high speed train service. Sky News - Published 3 weeks ago
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Son asks South Korea fans to forgive team-mate Lee South Korea captain Son Heung-min asks fans to forgive Lee Kang-in after his team-mate apologises for his involvement in an altercation between the pair at the Asian Cup. BBC Sport - Published on February 21, 2024
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'Sonny being Sonny' in South Korea incident - Postecoglou Ange Postecoglou praises Son Heung-min's "high standards" after the Tottenham skipper dislocates a finger in an incident on the eve of South Korea's Asian Cup semi-final exit. BBC Sport - Published on February 16, 2024

Klinsmann sacked as South Korea head coach after pre-cup bust-up Former German football star Jurgen Klinsmann has been fired as head coach of the South Korean national team after a table tennis bust-up was blamed for the side's semi-final exit from the Asian Cup. Sky News - Published on February 16, 2024
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Scientists create 'meaty' rice to be more eco-friendly Scientists in South Korea have grown beef cells inside grains of rice in a bid to create food that is cheaper and more eco-friendly than real cuts of meat. Sky News - Published on February 15, 2024	South Korea reach Asian Cup quarter-finals South Korea reach the quarter-finals of the Asian Cup after they triumph 4-2 in a penalty shootout against Saudi Arabia. BBC Sport - Published on January 30, 2024
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North Korea reportedly tears down monument to peace and reunification with South Korea A major monument dedicated to peace and the possibility of reunification between North Korea and South Korea appears to have been demolished under the orders of Kim Jong Un. Sky News - Published on January 24, 2024	Carrick-Smith wins GB's first alpine skiing gold Great Britain's Zak Carrick-Smith, 16, wins gold in the combined event at the Youth Olympic Games in Gangwon, South Korea. BBC Sport - Published on January 22, 2024
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Who is the girl who may be North Korea's next leader? South Korea's spy agency has said it considers the young daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un his likely heir. Sky News - Published on January 5, 2024	India's Gujarat in talks with chipmakers in Japan, US, South Korea India -India's Gujarat state is in talks with semiconductor companies in Japan, South Korea and the US for investment in the state, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel told Reuters on.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 4, 2024
South Korean Democratic Party Leader Stabbed in Neck on Video The head of South Korea's Democratic Party was brutally stabbed by a knife-wielding suspect during a press conference ... and the horrifying attack was all caught on video. Lee Jae-myung was at a.. TMZ.com - Published on January 2, 2024Also reported by •Sky News	South Korean opposition leader attacked and injured by unidentified man - officials South Korea's opposition leader Lee Jae-myung has been injured after he was attacked by an unidentified man, officials have said. Sky News - Published on January 2, 2024
Kim Jong Un says North Korea should 'thoroughly annihilate' US and South Korea if provoked North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said his military should "thoroughly annihilate" the US and South Korea if provoked, according to state media. Sky News - Published on January 1, 2024	'Parasite' Star Lee Sun-kyun's Wife in Tears at His Funeral The death of "Parasite" star Lee Sun-kyun is hitting his family and friends hard as they lay the South Korean actor to rest. Lee's funeral was held Friday in Seoul, where a large congregation followed.. TMZ.com - Published on December 29, 2023
'Parasite' Actor Lee Sun-kyun Presumed Dead by Suicide Amid Drug Probe Lee Sun-kyun – best known for his 2019 role in the Oscar-winning film "Parasite" – has died by suicide while under investigation for using illegal drugs. The South Korean actor was found dead in.. TMZ.com - Published on December 27, 2023	Parasite actor found dead in apparent suicide South Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun, best known for his role in Oscar-winning film Parasite, has been found dead in an apparent suicide. Sky News - Published on December 27, 2023
Man held for harassing South Korean vlogger IndiaTimes - Published on December 20, 2023	US pilot safely ejected before fighter jet crashed into sea off South Korea, officials say A US Air Force pilot safely ejected before his F-16 fighter jet crashed into the sea off South Korea's coast, US and South Korean military officials have said. Sky News - Published on December 11, 2023
Four more K-popstars to begin South Korea military duty Four members of BTS are set to start their mandatory South Korean military duties imminently. Sky News - Published on December 6, 2023	South Korea suspend Hwang over illegal filming claim Norwich City striker Hwang Ui-jo is suspended by South Korea pending a police inquiry into claims he filmed a former girlfriend without consent. BBC Sport - Published on November 29, 2023
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South Korea

Country in East Asia

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