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South Korean President Park Geun Hye (left) and Chinese President Xi Jinping (right). (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)

Dec 09, 2015 AM EST - Therese Agcopra

South Korea and China's Free Trade Agreement Goes Into Full Effect On December 20

Under the FTA, South Korea and China will eliminate tariffs on as many as 90 percent of traded goods in the next 20 years.

Three illegal Indonesian migrants in South Korea were deported on suspicion of supporting an Al-Qaeda affiliate group. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)

Dec 09, 2015 AM EST - Therese Agcopra

Three Indonesians Illegally Residing in South Korea Deported on Suspicion of Supporting al-Qaeda Syrian Affiliate al-Nusra Front

South Korea's National Intelligence Service apprehended the Indonesia nationals five days after the Paris attacks on Nov. 13.

(Photo by: Chung Sung Jun / Getty Images News) An anti-government rally in Seoul last month turned violent.

Dec 05, 2015 AM EST - Diana Tomale

Seoul Administrative Court Allows Planned Second Anti-Government Rally This Weekend

Seoul Administrative Court has ruled to allow protesters to hold second anti-government rally this weekend. On the other hand, police said they respect the rulling, however, they will take strict measures if the picket turns violent.

Lost at sea: the bodies found in the fishing vessels were presumed to be fishermen who died of starvation and cold after their ship went off-course. (Photo by Michael Eko/Getty Images)

Dec 02, 2015 AM EST - Therese Agcopra

12 Ships Carrying Dead Bodies and Presumed To Be From North Korea Arrive on Japan's Shores

Experts say the old ships may have carried North Korean fishermen that got lost at sea.

This metal block reportedly comes from the Goryeo Dynasty. (Photo by Council of South and North Historians)

Dec 02, 2015 AM EST - Therese Agcopra

Inter-Korean Excavation Project In Gaesong Unearths Rare Ancient Metal Type Blocks Believed To Be From The Goryeo Dynasty

The revival of the "Manwoldae Project" marks the 70th anniversary of Korea's freedom from Japan's 1910-45 colonial rule.

Elderly people participate in a job fair in Seoul. (Photo by Chung Sung Jun/Getty Images)

Dec 01, 2015 PM EST - Therese Agcopra

South Korea's Workforce is Aging Rapidly; Many 50-Somethings Still Working Or Seeking Employment

Analysts believe there's a possibility the number of 50-year-olds and above would outnumber 39-year-olds and below in the workforce.

Students cheer for their classmates during the day of the exam. (Photo by Chung Sung Jun/Getty Images)

Dec 01, 2015 PM EST - Therese Agcopra

Results of The College Scholastic Ability Test Show Significant Decline in Perfect Scores From Last Year

The CSAT is South Korea's gruelling state-administered college-entrance exam.

Red light district in South Korea (Photo by Mike Ledford/Getty Images)

Dec 01, 2015 PM EST - Czarelli Tuason

A Number OF Female Defectors Of North Korea Become Victims Of Prostitution And Trafficking

After fleeing their homeland in hopes of a better life, many female defectors of North Korea end up becoming victims of sexual trafficking or are sold into prostitution.

South Korea's National Assembly ratified the country's bilateral free trade agreement with China on Monday. (Photo by Chung Sung Jun / Getty Images)

Dec 23, 2015 AM EST - Diana Tomale

South Korea Ratifies Bilateral Free Trade Agreement With China

The National Assembly of South Korea ratified the country's bilateral free trade agreement with China during a session Monday.

Breast milk

Nov 30, 2015 AM EST - Ji Hyun Joo

Seoul National University Opens Breastfeeding Rooms For Students

Seoul National University is planning on developing more facilities for students who are still breastfeeding.

Hassle-free banking: web-based banking will provide banking transactions without having to visit banks personally. (Photo by Daniel Berehulak/Getty Images)

Nov 30, 2015 AM EST - Therese Agcopra

Kakao Corp. and KT Corp. Granted Preliminary Licenses To Set Up First Internet-Only Banks In South Korea

The South Korean government is granting online-banking permits to reinvigorate a sector that seen as a potential bloodline that will finance economic expansion in the country.

NPAD member Rep. Ahn Cheol Soo rejects three-man political alliance proposed by Chairman Moon Jae In. (Photo by Chung Sung Jun / Getty Images)

Dec 14, 2015 PM EST - Diana Tomale

NPAD Member Rep. Ahn Cheol Soo Rejects Three-Man Political Alliance Proposal By Party Leader Moon Jae In

NPAD member Rep. Ahn Cheol Soo refused to accept the proposal of party chairman Moon Jae In for a three-man political alliance.

Graphic images to be added on tobacco packets to lower Korea’s smoking rate.

Nov 30, 2015 AM EST - Therese Agcopra

Smoking Rate Among South Korean Teens Decline By 1.4 Percent This Year Due To Cigarette Price Hikes

Teenage smoking in South Korea is on the decline as price hikes for cigarettes continue and the government implement's anti-smoking campaigns.

South Korean football player Son Heung Min named as Asian International Player of the Year during the AFC Annual Awards in India. (Photo by Clive Rose / Getty Images)

Dec 14, 2015 PM EST - Diana Tomale

South Korean Football Player Son Heung Min Named As AFC Asian International Player Of The Year For 2015

South Korean football player Son Heung Min bagged the prestigious award of Asian International Player of the Year at the AFC Annual Awards held in India Sunday, making him the first South Korean player to win such an award.

(Photo by: Pool / Getty Images News) Rival parties reached an agreement to seek ratification of South Korea's free trade agreement with China.

Nov 28, 2015 AM EST - Diana Tomale

Rival Parties Agree To Seek Ratification Of South Korea's Free Trade Deal With China

The ruling Saenuri Party and the main opposition New Politics Alliance for Democracy (NPAD) have reached an agreeement to seek for the ratification of South Korea's free trade agreement (FTA) with China next week.

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