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South Korean exports sank 15.8 percent on-year in October, according to South Korea trade ministry. (Photo by Chung Sung Jun / Getty Images)

Nov 25, 2015 PM EST - Diana Tomale

South Korean Exports Post Sharpest Decline In Six Years At 15.8 Percent On-Year In October

South Korean Trade Ministry data showed the sharpest decline of exports in over six years. South Korean exports sank 15.8 percent on-year in October.

Many South Korean seniors who are living alone fear they would die alone, with no relatives coming to claim their remains and offering a funeral.  (Photo by Chung Sung Jun/Getty Images)

Nov 02, 2015 AM EST - Therese Agcopra

Change in Traditional Social Structure Leads to Lonely Deaths of 1,008 Elderly South Koreas in 2014

An increasing number of South Korean elderly are living and dying alone as traditional Confucian social construct crumbles amidst the country's economic growth.

Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang, South Korean President Park Geun Hye and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe met on Sunday for a trilateral summit. (Photo by Pool / Getty Images News)

Nov 25, 2015 PM EST - Diana Tomale

South Korean President Park Geun Hye Says Trilateral Summit With Japan And China Aims Restore Regional Cooperation

A trilateral summit between leaders from South Korea, China and Japan was held on Sunday after over three years. According to reports, the summit aims to restore regional cooperation among the three countries.

Children in South Korea

Nov 02, 2015 AM EST - Ji Hyun Joo

South Korea Pulls Plug On Child Surveillance App Following Safety Concerns

The Smart Sheriff app in South Korea has reportedly been pulled from the market.

(Photo by: Chung Sung Jun / Getty Images News) US Defense Secretary Ash Carter calls on North Korea to stop its nuclear weapons program.

Nov 25, 2015 AM EST - Diana Tomale

U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter During His DMZ Visit Calls On North Korea To Stop Its Nuclear Weapons Program

Pentagon chief Ash Carter called on North Korea to stop its provocations and end its nuclear weapons program during his visit to the Demilitarized Zone that divides the two Koreas.

(Photo by: Taneli Rajala) South Korea's industrial production increased by 1.9 percent in September from the previous month.

Oct 30, 2015 PM EDT - Diana Tomale

South Korea's Industrial Output Recovers Steadily As Growth Rate Increases To 1.9 Percent In September

South Korea' industrial production in September expanded to 1.9 percent as compared to the previous month. Experts say shipments of semicounductors and car production were among the factors that resulted to the growth rate in September.

Construction within Fiery Cross located in the western part of the Spratly Islands | By: DigitalGlobe | Getty Images

Oct 30, 2015 PM EDT - Czarelli Tuason

South Korean Government Faces Increasing Pressure To Choose Sides Between The U.S. And China Amid Tension Over Spratly Islands

As tension increases between the U.S. and China over the Spratly Islands issue, preessure mounts on South Korea as the country establishes strong relations with both nations.

Statue in South Korea

Oct 30, 2015 PM EDT - Ji Hyun Joo

Statues Placed In Seoul To Honor Korean And Chinese ‘Comfort Women’

New statues have been placed in a small park in Seoul to honor the "comfort women."

Seoul | By: www.johnsteelephoto.com | Getty Images

Nov 03, 2015 AM EST - Czarelli Tuason

South Korean Capital’s New Promotional Slogan ‘I.Seoul.U’ Earns Mixed Responses

A new slogan for South Korea's capital, Seoul, has been chosen by a panel of nine experts and over a thousand citizens. The new "I.Seoul.U" slogan will be used for global promotion despite being criticized by many.

Yellow ribbons seen in South Korea to commemorate the death of more than 300 passengers who died in Sewol tragedy. (Photo by: Piotrus)

Nov 25, 2015 AM EST - Diana Tomale

South Korea's Highest Court Sentences Head Of Ferry Operator To 7 Years Imprisonment For Sewol Ferry Tragedy In 2014

South Korean Supreme Court sentenced head of Chonghaejin Marine Co. to seven years of imprisonment after Sewol ferry capsized off last year that killed more than 300 people.

Oct 30, 2015 AM EDT - Czarelli Tuason

Bronze Statues Representing Comfort Women During WWII Unveiled In Seoul

Two bronze statues of South Korean and Chinese girls were unveiled in Seoul on Wednesday in honor of Asia's "comfort women" during the WWII.

Alleged North Korean drone crashes in Baengnyeong Island, South Korea | By: Handout | Getty Images

Oct 30, 2015 AM EDT - Czarelli Tuason

South Korea Tests Unmanned Attack Drones Amid North Korea’s Growing Fleet Of Military Drones

As North Korea develops a growing fleet of military drones, South Korea is now testing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) that can detect and attack enemy drones in an effort to prepare their defenses against possible threat.

(Photo by: Jhoan Montolio) South Korea increases quota for military enlistment to 20,000 within two years.

Oct 28, 2015 PM EDT - Diana Tomale

S. Korea To Increase Quota For Military Enlistment To 20,000 Within 2 Years, Sets Budget At $53 Million

The South Korean government is allocating $53 million after the Defense Ministry and the ruling Saenuri Party agree to expand the quota for military enlistment to 10,000 in 2016 and another 10,000 in 2017.

(Photo by: Emmanuel DYAN) South Korea's M&A activity hit record high at 885 deals this year up to date amounting to $84.3 billion surpassing last year's record.

Oct 28, 2015 PM EDT - Diana Tomale

M&A Activity In South Korea Hits Record High At 885 Deals This Year At 84.3 Billion Dollars

An international financial software company reveals that South Korea's M&A activity hits a record high this year up to date at 885 deals, amounting to $84.3 billion and surpassing last year's $84 billion.

Serious crimes in South Korea mostly committed during daytime, according to Statistics Korea.

Nov 20, 2015 AM EST - Diana Tomale

Statistics Korea Data Shows Serious Crimes In South Korea Mostly Happen During Office Hours

A recent data released by Statistics Korea shows that most of the serious crimes in South Korea occur during daytime.

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