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US returns laundered money from former president Chun Doo Hwan to South Korea. (Photo by Keystone / Getty Images)

Nov 15, 2015 AM EST - Diana Tomale

U.S. Returns 1.1 Million USD Laundered Money Linked To Former South Korean President Chun Doo Hwan

South Korea reclaimed more than $1.1 million worth of assets that was forfeited by the United States from former South Korean president Chun Doo Hwan.

Ramen fever: South Korea is the highest consumer of instant ramen throughout the world. (Photo by Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images for Harlem EatUp!)

Nov 12, 2015 PM EST - Therese Agcopra

South Korea Is The Leading Country In Terms of Ramen Consumption Per Capita, Says Ministry of Agricultre, Food and Rural Affairs

South Koreans consume around 20 pounds of instant ramen in a year.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un | By: ChinaFotoPress | Getty Images

Nov 12, 2015 PM EST - Czarelli Tuason

Kim Jong Un Seeks 'Amicable Relations With South Korea'

During Chinese Communists Party's fifth ranked official Liu Yunshan's visit to Pyongyang, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un mentioned that he wanted to "ease tensions and seek amicable relations with South Korea."

A rising number of young South Korean job seekers are choosing overseas employment through K-Move.  (Photo by Chung Sung Jun/Getty Images)

Nov 11, 2015 AM EST - Therese Agcopra

14,000 Young South Korean Job Seekers Have Opted For Overseas Employment Amid High Youth Unemployment Rate

Although there's been a slight improvement in labor conditions in South Korea, many young job seekers still prefer to work abroad in search of greener pastures.

Assorted cheese | By: Sheri L. Giblin | Getty Images

Nov 11, 2015 PM EST - Czarelli Tuason

South Korean Annual Imports For Cheese Increases To Almost 500 Million USD

As South Koreans develop their taste for westernized food, demand for cheese results to an annual import cost of nearly $500 million.

South Korea Coach Uli Stielike |  By: Chung Sung Jun | Getty Images

Nov 11, 2015 AM EST - Czarelli Tuason

South Korea To Go Against Myanmar On Thursday For The Asian Qualification For The 2018 FIFA World Cup

In the second round of the Asian qualification for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, South Korea will be facing Myanmar on Thursday for their fifth Group G match.

 Shipping containers at South Korea's BNCT Co. container terminal at Busan New Port | By: Bloomberg | Getty Images

Nov 10, 2015 PM EST - Czarelli Tuason

South Korea’s Export Price Index Drops By 3.5 Percent

As the local currency of South Korea becomes stronger against the U.S. dollar, the export price index of the nation hits its largest decline in October since January at 82.12.

A fewer number of South Koreans see climate change as a serious issue. (Photo by Chung Sung Jun/Getty Images)

Nov 10, 2015 AM EST - Therese Agcopra

Lesser Number of South Koreans Believe Climate Change Is A 'Serious Problem'

48 percent of South Koreans believe that climate change poses a significant problem, a sharp drop from the 68 percent that had the same sentiments five years ago.

(Photo by: Chung Sung Jun / Getty Images News) South Korea announced plan to build another airport in the island of Jeju.

Nov 11, 2015 PM EST - Diana Tomale

South Korean Government Announces Plans To Build 2nd Airport On Jeju Island For Recent Influx Of Tourists

The South Korean government has announced its plan to build a second airport in Jeju Islanfd to accomodate the increasing number of tourists visiting the island.

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Nov 09, 2015 PM EST - Therese Agcopra

Job Inequality Worsens in South Korea as Number of Irregular Workers Continue to Rise

In South Korea, the great divide between "regular" and "irregular" workers continue to widen.

(Photo by: Chung Sung Jun / Getty Images News) US Defense Secretary Ash Carter (L) with South Korean Defense Minister Han Min Koo (R).

Nov 12, 2015 PM EST - Diana Tomale

South Korean Defense Minister Han Min Koo Says Freedom Of Navigation In Disputed South China Sea Should Be Guaranteed

Defense Minister Han Min Koo said during a regular security meeting that South Korea's standpoint is guaranteed 'freedom of navigation' in the disputed South China Sea.

Shohei Otani led Japan national team to defeat South Korea in a 5-0 opening contest of Premier 12 Baseball Tournament. (Photo by: Atsushi Tomura/Getty Images)

Dec 06, 2015 AM EST - Diana Tomale

South Korea Falls To Japan In A 5-0 Opening Game Of Premier 12 Baseball Tournament In Sapporo

Right-hander Shohei Otani led Japan in a 5-0 contest against South Korea for the opening of Premier 12 Baseball Tournament held in Sapporo.

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Nov 09, 2015 PM EST - Ji Hyun Joo

Are South Korea’s Mokbang Videos Becoming A Trend In The North As Well?

The "mokbang" video trend might be making its way to North Korea.

President Hassan Rouhani says South Korea-Iran relations should be improved to promote peace and stability in East Asia and Middle East. (Photo by Spencer Platt / Getty Images)

Dec 06, 2015 AM EST - Diana Tomale

President Hassan Rouhani Says South Korea-Iran Relations Should Be Improved To Promote Peace And Stability In East Asia And Middle East

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani suggested that South Korea and Iran should improve their relations to promote peace and stability in East Asia and Middle East.

(Photo by: Pool / Getty Images / News) Survey shows 46 percent of South Koreans think recent meeting between Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (L) and President Park Geun Hye (R) was 'unproductive'.

Nov 08, 2015 PM EST - Diana Tomale

Survey Shows 46 Percent Of South Koreans Think Bilateral Summit Between South Korea And Japan Is 'Unproductive'

46 percent of surveyed South Koreans said the recent meeting between South Korean President Park Geun Hye and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was "unproductive" despite reports that the two leaders have agreed to put more efforts in resolving the issue of comfort women.

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