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South Korea 's Defense Ministry said Monday that a volley of missile launches by the Democratic People' s Republic of Korea was seen as an armed protest against the joint annual military drills between Seoul and Washington.

Unhyeon Palace in Seoul will open to the public free of charge from Thursday. Unlike other cultural assets that fall under the jurisdiction of Seoul City such as Gyeonghui Palace, Namsangol Hanok Village and Mongchon Earthen Fortress, it has charged an entrance fee of W700 for adults and W300 for children .

As the Korean music market is beginning to receive more international recognition, the local scene is looking to rise up and represent the next generation of Korean music.

The main opposition Democratic Party and independent Rep. Ahn Cheol-soo's political group on Sunday convened the first major gathering of key members, accelerating the process of establishing a new coalition party.

A group of Korean-Americans have started an online petition asking U.S. President Barack Obama to bring a set of Korean national treasures - apparently stolen by U.S. nationals and currently under the custody of U.S. authorities - to Korea when he visits the country in April.

This summer, Korean music will have its moment in London. A series of events showcasing Korean classical music, pop and gugak are planned throughout the city as part of the annual City of London Festival, which will take place June 22-July 17. It is a brand new project that the festival is starting since a new director - Paul Gudgin who led the ... (more)

The aging parents of a Japanese woman kidnapped by North Korean agents in 1977 have met their Korean-born granddaughter for the first time.

Ambassador Robert King, Special Envoy for North Korean Human Rights Issues, will be in Geneva March 17-19 to participate in the UN Human Rights Council's 25th Session.

South Korean President Park Geun-hye welcomed Japan's announcement that it would stand by past historical apologies, her spokesman said Saturday, raising hopes of a turnaround in strained Seoul-Tokyo relations.

North Korea has threatened to demonstrate its nuclear deterrence in a move analysts say could indicate the regime is preparing to carry out a fourth atomic test amid long-stalled disarmament talks.

The French automaker showcased the new 2014 Renault Fluence at Delhi Auto Expo this year.

Myrat Mammetaliyev has been appointed Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Turkmenistan to South Korea, according to the country's President, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov's decree.

A seminar titled 'Investment Promotion in Nepal' is to be held in Seoul, the capital of South Korea, on May 15, 16 and 17 on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between Nepal and South Korea.

With gaming growth in Macau and hopes for Japan later this year, gamblers and investors alike are wondering which countries will also follow suit and ramp up their gaming industries.

Suzy Mortemer looks at the camera through a heavy veil of makeup. She wears her hair midnight black on the left, platinum blond on the right.

That North Korean leader Kim Jong Un won his first parliamentary election with a clear 100% of the vote might not be remarkable, but who he chose to cast his vote with certainly has sparked interest amongst Korea-watchers.

Chef Shirley Chung made a trip to South Korea after competing on Season 11 of "Top Chef" in New Orleans.

Royal Malaysian Air Force pilots work in the cockpit of a Malaysian Air Force CN235 aircraft during a search and rescue operation to find the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, in the Strait of Malacca, on March 13, 2014.

For many South Koreans, the U.S. is and will continue to be country's most important military ally, but a substantial minority believes China's importance will increase in the future.

Answering questions in parliament, Abe reiterated Friday what his government's top spokesman said earlier this week about the 1993 statement on the so-called comfort women system.