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16th April, 2013
US military helicopter crashes near N. Korea border
A US military official identified the aircraft as a CH-53 US Marine helicopter that was carrying three crew and 13 other personnel during a training exercise.
A US military official identified the aircraft as a CH-53 US Marine helicopter that was carrying three crew and 13 other personnel during a training exercise.
15th April, 2013
Psy’s ‘Gentleman’ video smashes YouTube records
In the first 24 hours, it racked up around 20 million hits, destroying the previous record for single-day views of 8.0 million, set by Justin Bieber's “Boyfriend” video in May 2012.
In the first 24 hours, it racked up around 20 million hits, destroying the previous record for single-day views of 8.0 million, set by Justin Bieber's “Boyfriend” video in May 2012.
11th April, 2013
Korean rapper Psy releases single to follow ‘Gangnam’ hit
Psy will perform Gentleman in public for the first time at a concert at Seoul's World Cup stadium but he has been coy about what dance to expect this time.
Psy will perform Gentleman in public for the first time at a concert at Seoul's World Cup stadium but he has been coy about what dance to expect this time.
2nd April, 2013
North Korea to restart nuclear reactor
North Korea said that it intended to restart a nuclear reactor closed in 2007 and hinted that it may begin openly enriching weapons-grade uranium at a time of soaring military tensions.
North Korea said that it intended to restart a nuclear reactor closed in 2007 and hinted that it may begin openly enriching weapons-grade uranium at a time of soaring military tensions.
30th March, 2013
North Korea declares ‘state of war’ with South
Pyongyang warned Seoul and Washington that any provocation would swiftly escalate into an all-out nuclear conflict.
Pyongyang warned Seoul and Washington that any provocation would swiftly escalate into an all-out nuclear conflict.
26th March, 2013
N. Korea threatens Hawaii, US mainland
N. Korea put its military on combat ready status, with “strategic” rocket units ordered to prepare for possible strikes against the US mainland, Hawaii and Guam.
N. Korea put its military on combat ready status, with “strategic” rocket units ordered to prepare for possible strikes against the US mainland, Hawaii and Guam.
21st March, 2013
Korea tracks cyber attack to China, North still suspect
South Korea said that it had sourced a damaging cyber attack on its broadcasters and banks to an IP address in China.
South Korea said that it had sourced a damaging cyber attack on its broadcasters and banks to an IP address in China.
14th March, 2013
N. Korea puts troops on alert for war with South
North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong-un, has urged frontline troops to be on “maximum alert” for a potential war, state media reported, in its latest rhetorical volley following new UN sanctions.
North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong-un, has urged frontline troops to be on “maximum alert” for a potential war, state media reported, in its latest rhetorical volley following new UN sanctions.
23rd October, 2012
In search of the real Gangnam style
“Gangnam is just a symbolic place and I think the song really reflects Korea."
“Gangnam is just a symbolic place and I think the song really reflects Korea."
26th July, 2012
S.Korea may resume Iranian oil imports
South Korea may soon resume Iranian crude imports after having completely halted shipments in July due to an EU ban.
South Korea may soon resume Iranian crude imports after having completely halted shipments in July due to an EU ban.
5th July, 2012
Asian nations want to sink S.Korea whale hunt plan
South Korea proposed resuming whaling for scientific research, angering other Asian countries and conservationists.
South Korea proposed resuming whaling for scientific research, angering other Asian countries and conservationists.
4th July, 2012
Shares rise on hopes of more monetary stimulus
Asian shares rose to a seven-week high on Wednesday as investors kept hopes high for more monetary policy stimulus to support the faltering global economy.
Asian shares rose to a seven-week high on Wednesday as investors kept hopes high for more monetary policy stimulus to support the faltering global economy.
27th June, 2012
Shares up, but gains capped on EU summit cynicism
Asian shares rose on Wednesday but gains were capped as investors concluded a European summit this week will fail to take concrete action.
Asian shares rose on Wednesday but gains were capped as investors concluded a European summit this week will fail to take concrete action.
25th June, 2012
Asian markets slip on EU summit concerns
Asian markets fell on pessimism over whether a European summit this week will come up with a plan to address the region's crippling debt crisis.
Asian markets fell on pessimism over whether a European summit this week will come up with a plan to address the region's crippling debt crisis.
21st June, 2012
Asian markets hurt by muted Fed stimulus
Asian markets mostly slipped Thursday on disappointment at the US Federal Reserve's muted stimulus measures.
Asian markets mostly slipped Thursday on disappointment at the US Federal Reserve's muted stimulus measures.
20th June, 2012
Shares rise as investors bet Fed will ‘Twist’ again
Asian shares rose as investors bet that Europe's worsening debt crisis and faltering global growth will prompt central banks to launch monetary stimulus.
Asian shares rose as investors bet that Europe's worsening debt crisis and faltering global growth will prompt central banks to launch monetary stimulus.
19th June, 2012
Asian shares slip as Spain woes come into focus
Asian markets slipped on Tuesday as Spain's surging borrowing costs replaced the previous day's optimism over Greece's election
Asian markets slipped on Tuesday as Spain's surging borrowing costs replaced the previous day's optimism over Greece's election
18th June, 2012
Asian markets, euro rally after Greece vote
Asian markets surged Monday after Greek pro-austerity parties won enough votes to form a government but optimism was tempered with warnings of an uncertain future.
Asian markets surged Monday after Greek pro-austerity parties won enough votes to form a government but optimism was tempered with warnings of an uncertain future.
11th June, 2012
Asian stocks jump on Spain bank bailout
Asian markets rallied after the eurozone agreed to lend to Spain to save its banks, althought analysts just see it as sticking plaster for Europe's wider problems
Asian markets rallied after the eurozone agreed to lend to Spain to save its banks, althought analysts just see it as sticking plaster for Europe's wider problems
8th June, 2012
S Korea accuses N Korea of ‘crossing the line’
S Korea accused N Korea of “crossing the line” with its recent threats and insults, pressing the neighbouring country to start repayments for past aid.
S Korea accused N Korea of “crossing the line” with its recent threats and insults, pressing the neighbouring country to start repayments for past aid.
