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Samsung is by far the biggest of the chaebols, as the family-controlled conglomerates that dominate Asia's fourth-largest economy are known, with its revenues equivalent to around a fifth of the country's GDP. (Photo: File)

South Korean media mounting division over Samsung heir verdict

Chaebols were instrumental in South Korea's economic rise but have long had murky connections with political authorities.

28 Aug 2017 3:56 PM

North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un (C) ast week delayed the Guam strike plan, but warned it could go ahead depending on Washington's next move. (Photo: File)

Amid US, South Korea military drills, North Korea fires short-range missiles

The reported failure of the latest, short-range missiles suggested Pyongyang may have been trialling new technology, officials said.

26 Aug 2017 12:22 PM

The vice-chairman of Samsung Electronics, 49, arrived at Seoul Central District Court on a justice ministry bus handcuffed (Photo: AP)

Samsung heir Lee Jae-Yong convicted of bribery, embezzlement gets 5 yrs jail

The court found the money was in return for policy favours including government support for Lee's hereditary succession at the group.

25 Aug 2017 12:43 PM

Last month North Korea carried out two successful ICBM launches (Photo: AFP)

North Korean media reveals missile plans as Kim orders more ICBM production

Pyongyang has made rapid strides in its ballistic missile technology, which it is banned from pursuing under United Nations resolutions.

23 Aug 2017 11:33 AM

The North's official Korean Central News Agency made the comments in response to tough talk in Washington and Seoul over threats posed by Pyongyang's nuclear and missile programs. (Photo: File)

North Korea says Trump known for tweeting ego-driven thoughts

The agency's comments came hours after North Korea's military issued its standard fiery threats over ongoing joint military exercises.

22 Aug 2017 6:11 PM

Seoul and Washington are conducting joint military drills, an annual exercise seen by the North as a preparation for invasion (Photo: AFP)

North Korea issues trademark fiery rhetoric over US-South Korea drills

North Korea routinely issues such warlike rhetoric or conducts weapons tests to respond to the US-South Korean exercises.

22 Aug 2017 8:27 AM

South Korean media reports have said the US was considering scrapping a plan to bring in two aircraft carriers to the peninsula. (Photo: File)

Amid North Korea tensions, US-South Korea begin joint military drills

Only weeks ago it said it was considering firing a salvo of missiles towards the US Pacific territory of Guam.

21 Aug 2017 10:45 AM

The wargames, details of which are a closely guarded secret, simulate military conflict with the isolated country. (Photo: AFP)

Keyboard warriors: South Korea, US gear up for war games to counter North Korea

The August 21 to 31 exercises involve computer simulations designed to prepare for the unthinkable: war with nuclear-capable N Korea.

19 Aug 2017 12:38 PM

South Korean President Moon Jae-in (Photo: AP)

South Korea's Moon says N Korea ‘crossing a red line’ if it launches ICBM again

N Korea's rapid progress in developing nuclear weapons and missiles capable of reaching the US has fueled surge in tensions in recent days.

17 Aug 2017 1:22 PM

South Korea's Moon says there will be no war on Korean peninsula

Tensions have soared in recent months over N Korea's weapons ambitions, which have seen it subjected to a seventh round of UNSC sanctions.

17 Aug 2017 9:34 AM

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un watches the test launch of solid fuel Pukguksong-2, a medium-to-long range ballistic missile, at an undisclosed location in North Korea. (Photo: AP)

North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un briefed on plan to fire missiles near Guam

North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un urged the US to 'stop at once arrogant provocations' against the North and not provoke it any longer.

15 Aug 2017 9:50 AM

North Korea said its last test of an intercontinental ballistic missile in late August was a “perfect and big success” with both re-entry and warhead control capabilities showing no fault. (Photo: AP)

N Korea hasn’t mastered missile re-entry tech, may take 1-2 yrs: South Korea

Under the orders of leader Kim Jong Un, North Korea has been testing missiles at an unprecedented pace since last year.

14 Aug 2017 9:13 PM

Pyongyang carried out its first nuclear test in 2006, and formally abandoned the deal in 2009. (Photo: Representational/ File)

As tensions soar, South Korean media urge nuclear arms

The South, which hosts US 28,500 troops on its soil to defend it from the North, is banned from building its own nuclear weapons.

11 Aug 2017 12:51 PM

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (Photo: AP/File)

North Korea finalizes a plan to fire four missile salvo towards Guam

South Korea's military responded by saying North Korea will face a 'stern and strong' response from Washington and Seoul.

10 Aug 2017 2:54 PM

Canadian Hyeon Soo Lim speaks in Pyongyang, North Korea. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office confirmed a delegation is in North Korea to discuss the Canadian pastor imprisoned there and North Korean media said Trudeau’s national security adviser, Daniel Jean, had arrived in Pyongyang. (Photo: AP)

N Korea releases jailed Canadian pastor on medical grounds

Hyeon Soo Lim, 61, was freed on 'sick bail', the agency announced after a Canadian govt delegation arrived in Pyongyang to discuss the case.

09 Aug 2017 6:07 PM

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un (Photo: AP)

North Korea vows harsh retaliation against new UN sanctions

The US envoy to UN, Nikki Haley, called the US-drafted resolution 'single largest economic sanctions package ever leveled against' N Korea.

07 Aug 2017 6:44 PM

Despite multiple rounds of UN sanctions, the nation's leader Kim Jong Un has defiantly pushed his scientists to manufacture a nuclear-tipped missile capable of reaching the US heartland. (Photo: File)

North Korea isolated but gets what it needs from neighbours

A relentless pursuit of nuclear weapons has been a major source of the country's ability to pull in aid and concessions.

01 Aug 2017 3:37 PM

Several of the surviving South Korean comfort women currently numbering 37 refused to accept the final compensation provided by Japan. (Photo: Representational/AP)

South Korea began to review of sex slavery deal with Japan

The plight of the so-called "comfort women" is a hugely emotional issue that has marred relations between the Asian neighbours for decades.

31 Jul 2017 4:13 PM

The North's first ICBM test set off global alarm over the nation's weapons capabilities and a push by the US to impose more UN and bilateral sanctions, with the US Senate passing new bipartisan sanctions on Pyongyang on Friday. (Photo: Representational/AP)

Missile test 'warning' against US sanctions push: North Korea

Technical details of Friday's launch suggested it was significantly more powerful than the first ICBM test on July 4.

30 Jul 2017 7:21 PM

South Korea's Hyunmoo II Missile system fire missiles during the combined military exercise between the U.S. and South Korea against North Korea (Photo: AP)

South Korea speeds up US missile defence over North's missile test

A senior official at the presidential Blue House said Seoul had also informed Beijing of the decision.

29 Jul 2017 1:13 PM

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