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United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki Moon sparks speculations that he might be running for president in South Korea. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images News)

Korea - Oct 23, 2015 AM EDT - Czarelli Tuason

U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki Moon Sparks Speculations Of His Presidential Bid As He Climbs Chinese Mountain Visted By Presidential Hopefuls

U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki Moon's climb to Mount Taishan on Sept. 4 sparked speculations of a presidential run as many South Korean presidential hopefuls were witnessed to climb the Chinese mountain for good luck.

Young consumers testing new tablets at the 2015 International CES Convention. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images News)

Life - Oct 22, 2015 PM EDT - Czarelli Tuason

Study Shows That Teens Who Spend More Hours On Internet Use Are At Risk For Elevated Blood Pressure

Researchers from the Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit conducted a study on teenagers and found that those who spend more hours on the Internet are more likely to develop high blood pressure.

North Korean workers and students perform the

Korea - Oct 22, 2015 PM EDT - Czarelli Tuason

North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un Bids For Country To Host International Sporting Events

North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un reportedly has plans of bidding for the country to host the World Cup and Olympic Games as part of his vision of the country to have many sports and sporting events achievements in the future.

South Korea's military. (Photo by Chung Sung Jun/Getty Images News)

Korea - Oct 22, 2015 PM EDT - Czarelli Tuason

South Korea Sends Home Nine Russian Athletes, Trainers And Journalists For Alleged Rowdy Behavior Aboard Flight En Route CISM Military Games

For the sixth Military World Games at Mungyeong, South Korea, nine Russian athletes, trainers and journlists were sent home by the South Korean government for allegedy violating aviation security law.

Families of victims of the Sewol ferry disaster in tears as they visit the site of the accident. (Photo by Ed Jones - Pool/Getty Images News)

Korea - Oct 22, 2015 PM EDT - Czarelli Tuason

Korean Ministry Of Oceans And Fisheries Receives 1,297 Applications For Compensation For Damages Caused By The MV Sewol Disaster

On April 2014, a total of 304 passengers reportedly died on the MV Sewol disaster when the vessel capsized. This year, the Korean Ministry Of Oceans And Fisheries already received a total of 1,297 applications for government compensation from te victims' families.

Container terminal at Busan Port (Photo by Chung Sung Jun/Getty Images News)

Korea - Oct 21, 2015 PM EDT - Czarelli Tuason

A Slow Global Demand Puts South Korea’s Exports At 8.3 Percent Decline

With China's 25-year low economic growth and slow shipping demand, as well as the recent MERS outbreak in South Korea, exports in South Korea have decreased by 8.3 percent from the previous year.

Samsung Galaxy S6 (Photo by Spencer Platt / Getty Images News)

Business - Oct 21, 2015 PM EDT - Czarelli Tuason

Analysts Predict A Low Profit For Samsung Electronics In The Third Quarter Of 2015

As sales for Samsung Electronics' smartphones continue to struggle, analysts forecasted low profits for the tech giant with a 6.4 percent decline.

(Photo by Spencer Pratt/Getty Images News)

World - Oct 21, 2015 PM EDT - Czarelli Tuason

Application Process For Resettlement In The U.S. Could Take Up To 2 Years Due To Strict Rules And Security Concerns

Refugees from Syria are feeling discouraged from the slow resettlement process in the U.S., which is said to be due to strict resettlement rules and security concerns of the country.

Kang Ji Seok (Samuel Kang)  (Photo by Gilbert and Tobin Law Firm)

K-PEOPLE - Oct 21, 2015 PM EDT - Czarelli Tuason

Korean Immigrant Kang Ji Seok Wins Australian Law Awards' Young Gun Of The Year

The prestigious Australian Law Awards on Sept. 17 made Kang Ji Seok (Samuel Kang) the first Korean to win the "Young Gun of the Year" award.

League of Legends | By: Riot Games

K-PEOPLE - Oct 21, 2015 PM EDT - Czarelli Tuason

South Korean Lee ‘Faker’ Sang Hyeok Is ‘God’ Of Multiplayer Online Battle Arena ‘League Of Legends’

Lee "Faker" Sang Hyeok from South Korea is hailed by fans as the "god" of the online battle video game "League of Legends."

South Korean students pose in the shape of the 'aids ribbon' during an event to promote the awareness of Aids at Cheonggyecheon on December 1, 2013 in Seoul, South Korea.

Life - Oct 20, 2015 PM EDT - Czarelli Tuason

WHO Releases New Antiretroviral Therapy Guidelines For Early HIV Intervention

After further studies and discovery of new evidences on the effects of antiretroviral drugs, the World Health Organization developed a revised guideline on the use of ARV therapy on patients testing positive with HIV.

Villagers in Indonesia struggle to collect clean water as country suffers worst drought in five years. (Photo by Agung Parameswara/Getty Images News)

World - Oct 20, 2015 PM EDT - Czarelli Tuason

El Niño Could Be The Strongest Since 1998, Already Hitting Some Nations Hard

The El Niño that the world is currently experiencing may be the strongest one to hit since the 1997-1998 phenomenon, pushing countries to do all necessary preparations as humans and economy are greatly being affected.

Apple changes it repair policy after receiving complaints from users. (Photo by Ken Ishii/Getty Images)

Tech - Oct 20, 2015 PM EDT - Czarelli Tuason

Apple Changes Its Repair Policy Based On The Korean Fair Trade Commission’s Recommendations

On September, Apple Korea began providing iPhone repairs to customers based on recommended repair policy changes by the Korean Fair Trade Commission.

Volkswagen sales in South Korea drop following emissions test cheating scandal. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images News)

Business - Oct 20, 2015 PM EDT - Czarelli Tuason

Volkswagen’s September Sales In South Korea Is The Company's Weakest Following The Outbreak Of Diesel Emissions Scandal

A scandal broke out in September stating that Volkswagen has been installing emissions cheating software on their deisel vehicles since 2009, causing a nosedive on the company's Spetember sales.

Kim Whanki's

K-PEOPLE - Oct 20, 2015 PM EDT - Czarelli Tuason

Kim Whanki’s Painting Becomes The Most Expensive Korean Artwork Ever Sold

A Seoul Auction in Hong Kong on Sunday and Monday successfully sold 90 percent of their artworks on display, including Kim Whanki's oil painitng that sold for $4 million, making it the ost expensive Korean artwork ever sold.

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