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26th April, 2013
N. Korea rejects dialogue with South
Seoul on Thursday had given the North 24 hours to agree to formal negotiations on the Kaesong complex.
Seoul on Thursday had given the North 24 hours to agree to formal negotiations on the Kaesong complex.
25th April, 2013
S. Korea offers North talks, with warning
The government in Seoul warned of 'grave measures' if North Korea did not agree to reopen the joint manufacturing zone.
The government in Seoul warned of 'grave measures' if North Korea did not agree to reopen the joint manufacturing zone.
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.
16th April, 2013
SKorea plans $15 bln extra budget to boost economy
It would be South Korea's third-largest supplementary budget ever, exceeded only by the extra budgets approved after the 1998 Asian financial crisis and the 2008 global financial turmoil.
It would be South Korea's third-largest supplementary budget ever, exceeded only by the extra budgets approved after the 1998 Asian financial crisis and the 2008 global financial turmoil.
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.
12th April, 2013
Kerry backs South Korea bid to ease crisis with North
As Pyongyang aimed fresh nuclear threats at Japan, Kerry urged China to step in and said the North would never be accepted as a nuclear power.
As Pyongyang aimed fresh nuclear threats at Japan, Kerry urged China to step in and said the North would never be accepted as a nuclear power.
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.
5th April, 2013
North Korea missile movements fuel tensions
N Korea moved a medium-range missile to its east coast, S Korea said as the US strengthened its Pacific missile defences amid intensifying threats from Pyongyang.
N Korea moved a medium-range missile to its east coast, S Korea said as the US strengthened its Pacific missile defences amid intensifying threats from Pyongyang.
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.
29th March, 2013
US ‘prepared for any eventuality’ from North Korea
Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel said that the US was “prepared to deal with any eventuality” from North Korea and warned that danger from Pyongyang was on the rise.
Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel said that the US was “prepared to deal with any eventuality” from North Korea and warned that danger from Pyongyang was on the rise.
25th March, 2013
South Korea hails new military pact with US
The two allies signed the military agreement on Friday in a move likely to fuel fresh outrage in Pyongyang.
The two allies signed the military agreement on Friday in a move likely to fuel fresh outrage in Pyongyang.
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.
11th March, 2013
South Korea, US begin drills as North Korea threatens war
South Korea and the United States began annual military drills Monday despite North Korean threats to respond by voiding the armistice that ended the Korean War.
South Korea and the United States began annual military drills Monday despite North Korean threats to respond by voiding the armistice that ended the Korean War.
8th March, 2013
Pakistan cracks down on South Korean cigarettes
The Federal Board of Revenue ran an advertisement in newspapers, warning that PINE cigarettes were being sold on the market without duty.
The Federal Board of Revenue ran an advertisement in newspapers, warning that PINE cigarettes were being sold on the market without duty.
8th March, 2013
N. Korea scraps peace pacts as sanctions toughened
It has even threatened a “pre-emptive nuclear attack” against the United States and South Korea -- a notion dismissed as bluster by analysts, but not without dangerous, underlying intent.
It has even threatened a “pre-emptive nuclear attack” against the United States and South Korea -- a notion dismissed as bluster by analysts, but not without dangerous, underlying intent.
7th March, 2013
Little PSY goes solo after ‘Gangnam Style’ cameo
PSY showed just how anyone can turn into an international icon. Now little PSY wants it too.
PSY showed just how anyone can turn into an international icon. Now little PSY wants it too.
25th February, 2013
South Korea swears in first female president
Taking the oath of office, Park Geun-Hye called on Pyongyang to “abandon its nuclear ambitions without delay” and rejoin the international community.
Taking the oath of office, Park Geun-Hye called on Pyongyang to “abandon its nuclear ambitions without delay” and rejoin the international community.
25th February, 2013
Lightning-fast mobile hits speed bump in Europe
The new networks need significant new investment by operators, and Europe has fallen behind.
The new networks need significant new investment by operators, and Europe has fallen behind.
20th February, 2013
Cobra Gold 2013
Cobra Gold 2013 is a joint, multi-national military exercise that focuses on maintaining and improving military-to-military relationships among nations
Cobra Gold 2013 is a joint, multi-national military exercise that focuses on maintaining and improving military-to-military relationships among nations
12th February, 2013
North Korea says it has conducted third nuke test
State media said the test was conducted in a safe manner and is aimed at coping with 'US hostility that undermines the North's right to launch satellites.
State media said the test was conducted in a safe manner and is aimed at coping with 'US hostility that undermines the North's right to launch satellites.
