South Korea

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South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea, is a country in East Asia, constituting the southern part of the Korean Peninsula and sharing a land border with North Korea.

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‘Very sorry’: Kim Jong Un apologises for killing of South Korean South Korean official went missing on Monday and Seoul said he had been shot and his body burned. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:25Published 2 days ago

Seoul says N. Korea killed missing S. Korean A South Korean fisheries official who went missing this week was questioned in North Korean waters before being shot dead by troops who then doused his body in oil and set it on fire, South Korea's.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:12Published 3 days ago

S. Korea suspends flu shots in setback for winter South Korea suspended free flu shots on Tuesday after reports of problems in storing the vaccinations during transportation, disrupting plans to pre-emptively ease the burden on a healthcare system.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:25Published 5 days ago

BTS: K-Pop Band Delivers First National Youth Day Message K-pop band BTS delivered a speech in support of young people to mark South Korea’s first National Youth Day. All seven members attended a ceremony at the presidential palace in Seoul, as.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:48Published 1 week ago

S. Korea aims for semiconductor self-sufficiency The South Korean government has teamed up with Samsung at a national nanofab center, where researchers hope to cut reliance on Japanese supplies and make more materials on home soil. Gloria Tso.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 02:12Published 2 weeks ago

Wild weather causes landslides in South Korea The typhoon uprooted trees and caused landslides near apartment buildings on Geoje Island, off the southeastern tip of the peninsula, local media footage and photos showed. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:58Published 3 weeks ago

Typhoon topples trees, knocks out power in South Korea Haishen, the country's tenth typhoon this year, brought heavy rain, strong winds to areas north of Busan. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:07Published 3 weeks ago

Debate reignited over Japanese buildings in South Korea September 2 marks the 75th anniversary of the formal surrender of Japan - and the moment that brought World War II to an end. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:29Published on September 1, 2020

Equity indices spurt with rally in banking scrips, IndusInd up 12 pc Equity benchmark indices traded higher on the first day of September futures and options series with banking and financials contributing significantly to the gains. The BSE S and P Sensex closed 354.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:13Published on August 28, 2020

Typhoon that smashed South Korea now makes landfall in its northern neighbour A typhoon that smashed South Korea, ripping off roofs and knocking out power to over 1,600 households, made landfall in North Korea early Thursday. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:50Published on August 27, 2020

S.Korea reports most daily cases since March VIDEO SHOWS: DISINFECTION OFFICER WITH SOUTH KOREA'S CENTRAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT HEADQUARTERS, YOON TAE-HO, SPEAKING AT NEWS BRIEFING; SOUNDBITES FROM YOON; EXTERIOR OF SOUTH KOREAN GOVERNMENT COMPLEX Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:42Published on August 27, 2020

South Korea reports most daily cases since March VIDEO SHOWS: DISINFECTION OFFICER WITH SOUTH KOREA'S CENTRAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT HEADQUARTERS, YOON TAE-HO, SPEAKING AT NEWS BRIEFING / SOUNDBITES FROM YOON / EXTERIOR OF SOUTH KOREAN GOVERNMENT Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:42Published on August 27, 2020

Kim Jong Un’s Sister May Hold Key North Korean Post, South Korean Officials Say Kim Yo Jong appears to be effectively in charge of the Organisation and Guidance Department of North Korea's ruling Workers' Party. Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 01:05Published on August 26, 2020

South Korea church groups in conflict with COVID-19 efforts Government's efforts to contain the coronavirus have now become entangled in a conflict with some religious groups. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:24Published on August 25, 2020

What Chalk Brand Achieved Cult Like Status? Hagoromo's Fulltouch chalk has developed a cult following among mathematicians. Some call it the Bentley of chalk, the Stradivarius of writing utensils. Some say it's unbreakable. Others say it leaves.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:35Published on August 22, 2020

S Korea fishing: Surge of freshwater threatening Jeju coastline The island of Jeju is having to adapt to the affects of a changing climate, including the problem of rising sea temperatures. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 01:52Published on August 22, 2020

Latest South Korea outbreak linked to church protest Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:36Published on August 20, 2020

South Korean pastor contracts COVID-19 More than 300 other infections are being linked to his church and the government is warning it could be the worst outbreak there in months. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:34Published on August 17, 2020

S Korea commemorates wartime 'comfort women' Many South Koreans say they are still waiting for Japan's apology. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:04Published on August 14, 2020

'Our relation with China should be on reciprocity': Former Ambassador to Uzbekistan Former Ambassador to Uzbekistan and Republic Of Korea, Skand Ranjan Tayal accused the Chinese ambassador in Delhi of spreading lies. He said, "The Chinese ambassador in New Delhi is spreading lies in.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:33Published on August 14, 2020

Watch: South Korea transforms closed mountain highway into luge track The sledges can travel at speeds of up to 60kmph - and with the wind behind them, even faster. View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:30Published on August 13, 2020

Bear found stuck in a noose in Chhattisgarh's Korea A bear was found trapped in a noose at a tree in Chhattisgarh's Korea district area on August 12. However it was later rescued by forest department. A local said, "I saw the Bear on yesterday in.. Credit: ANI Duration: 02:18Published on August 13, 2020

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