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Jun 27, 2016 AM EDT - Simeon L

Study Shows Korean Women Rank 3rd in Longest Life Expectancy

A report from the World Health Organization revealed that Korean women have the third longest life expectancy rate. Korean women's' life expectancy is 85.48 years, just behind Spain with 85.5 years and Japan, topping the list, with 86.8 years.

Teenagers using their smartphones in the Gangnam District of Seoul | By: Angelo DeSantis | Getty Images

Jun 21, 2016 AM EDT - Simeon L

Koreans Top List of Consuming News Via Smartphone

According to the Korea Press Foundation (KPF), almost half of all Koreans consume digital news via smartphones. They topped the list of 26 countries studied in a survey.

Pyeongchang 2018 Olympics Winter Games sign at Yongpyong Alpine Center | By: Michael Heiman | Getty Images

Jun 20, 2016 AM EDT - Simeon L

PyeongChang Olympics 2018 Recruiting 22,000 Volunteers for Successful Hosting

The PyeongChang Organizing Committee for the 2018 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (POCOG) is busy preparing for a successful hosting of the event in South Korea. Officials in the committee are planning to recruit thousands of volunteers in various fields to support the preparations.

 Song Joong Ki attends the KBS 2TV

Jun 20, 2016 AM EDT - Simeon L

Song Hye-kyo Praises Song Joong-ki in China Fan Meeting

South Korean stars, Song Joong Ki and Song Hye-kyo reunited on stage during a fan meeting in China. The actors are known to be close and good friends and were happy to meet again with fans.

Jun 17, 2016 AM EDT - Simeon L

Roy Kim to Release Chinese Track, Solo Concert in Taiwan

K-pop singer, Roy Kim, 22, is releasing a Chinese track, his agency said on Friday. The star will also be holding a solo concert in Taiwan next month.

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a campaign press conference at the at the Old Post Office Pavilion, soon to be a Trump International Hotel, in Washington, DC on March 21.

Jun 16, 2016 AM EDT - Simeon L

Trump Says He'd Meet Kim Jong-un Over Burgers to Discuss Nuclear Weapons Program

Presumptive US Republican Presidential nominee, Donald Trump, made comments suggesting that he would meet with North Korean leader, Kim Jong-un to convince him to end his nuclear weapons program.

Jun 15, 2016 AM EDT - Simeon L

Lee Min-ho Wins 'Asian Cinema Pioneer' Prize at Weibo Movie Awards

South Korean mega-star, Lee Min-ho took home the Asian Cinema Pioneer prize at the Weibo Movie Awards in Shanghai on Monday.

Business men shaking hands | By: Tim Robberts

Jun 15, 2016 AM EDT - Simeon L

Top U.S. Companies Provide Tech & Network Support for S. Korean Startups

Nineteen America companies participated in the "Global Leading Companies Mentoring Startups" opening event in partnership with the Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning in Seoul, South Korea on Tuesday.

Park In Bee

Jun 10, 2016 AM EDT - Simeon L

Golfer Park In-bee to Become Second Korean in Hall of Fame

27-year-old golfer, Park In-bee, now qualifies for the LPGA Tour Hall of Fame, the Korea Times reports. The accomplishment comes after successful completion of the first round of the KPMG Women's PGA Championship on Thursday.

Beauty make up | By: RUNSTUDIO | Getty Images

Jun 10, 2016 AM EDT - Simeon L

Korean Cosmetics Demands Multiply in China, U.S.

Korean cosmetics are in high demand around the world. According to a report on Chosun, the production of Korean cosmetics has exceeded a record W10 trillion in 2015. The total W10.7 trillion is 19.6% compared to the total in 2014.

(Photo by: Chung Sung Jun / Getty Images News) North Korea frees South Korean national it held for six weeks for allegedly entering the country illegally.

Jun 09, 2016 AM EDT - Simeon L

China Demands Denuclearization of Korean Peninsula

Reports from China declared a clear stance against the use of nuclear weapons in North Korea. The nation has set the goal of realizing the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula, South Korea's nuclear envoy reported on Wednesday.

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Jun 09, 2016 AM EDT - Simeon L

Song Joong-ki and Song Hye-kyo to Reunite at China Fan Meeting

Song Joong-ki and Song Hye-kyo are preparing to reunite during a fan meeting in China, reports suggest. Joong-ki is currently touring China and Hye-kyo is expected to make a special appearance on June 17.

Jun 08, 2016 AM EDT - Simeon L

'Criminal Minds' Remake To Be Produced by 'Descendants of the Sun' Creators

The popular U.S. TV series, "Criminal Minds," will be remade by the creators of "Descendants of the Sun," Yonhap News reports.

Berry Good is back with a new concept!

Jun 03, 2016 AM EDT - Simeon L

First KCON France Concludes in Paris

France's first K-pop festival, KCON, concluded on Thursday night. The festival included special guests including South Korean President Park Geun-hye.

Winter Olympics 2018

Jun 03, 2016 AM EDT - Simeon L

2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics Selects White Tiger As Mascot

A white tiger has been selected as the mascot for the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea. The animal is known as a mythological guardian in the nation's folklore and will be the mascot for Korea's first Winter Olympics.

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