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

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.

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

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

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."

Investors worry over the global economic slowdown as Kospi drops 1.89 percent on Wednesday. (Photo by Chung Sung Jun / Getty Images)

Oct 21, 2015 PM EDT - Diana Tomale

KOSPI Weakens By 1.89 Percent On Wednesday As Investors Continue To Worry About The Global Economic Growth

Analysts reveal that investors are concern over the global economic slowdown. Also, KOSPI weakens by 1.89 percent on Wednesday.

A South Korean student from New York University was released by North Korea on Monday after being detained for six months for allegedly crossing North Korea without consent. (Photo by: Chung Sung Jun

Oct 21, 2015 PM EDT - Diana Tomale

North Korea Repatriated South Korean Joo Won Moon After Being Detained For Six Months For Allegedly Crossing Into North Korea

A 21-year-old South Korean student from New York University was repatriated on Monday after being detained for allegedly crossing into North Korea in April.

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

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)

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.

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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.

Lee Seung Hwan (Photo by Han Myung Gu / Getty Images - WireImage)

Oct 20, 2015 PM EDT - Czarelli Tuason

Singer Lee Seung Hwan Hold Longest Concert Lasting For Six Hours

On Saturday, pop singer and rocker Lee Seung Hwan held the record for longest concert ever performed by a Korean artist in his "Bar Day" concert at the AX Concert Hall, which lasted for more than six hours.

Critic says South Korean president Park Geun Hye's crowd funding project Youth Hope Fund

Oct 20, 2015 PM EDT - Diana Tomale

South Korean President Park Geun Hye's Crowd Funding Project Youth Hope Fund Is A Policy Initiative 'Just To Show Off,' Critic Says

A crowd funding project to create more job opportunities for the youth was launched by South Korean President Park Geun Hye last month. However, critics see this project more of a "PR stunt."

More women suffer from sleep disorders due to work and child-rearing. (Photo by Paula Bronstein / Getty Images News)

Oct 20, 2015 PM EDT - Diana Tomale

More And More South Korean Women In Their 30s Suffer From Sleep Disorders

The number of patients of sleep disorder continues to increase. Last year, some 415,000 patients were given medical expenses for the disorder.

South Korea pushes to finish 800-kilometer range ballistic missiles in 2017. (Photo by Chung Sung Jun / Getty Images News)

Oct 20, 2015 PM EDT - Diana Tomale

South Korea Pushes To Finish Development Of 800-Kilometer Range Ballistic Missiles By 2017

The Agency for Defense Development (ADD) says the development of 800-kilometer range ballistic missiles are expected to be finished in 2017.

2014 World Alliance of Religions' Peace (WARP) Summit signing ceremony (Photo by HWPL)

Oct 19, 2015 PM EDT - Diana Tomale

Over 300 Attendees Participated On The 1st Annual Commemoration Of September World Alliance Of Religions’ Peace Summit That Was Hosted By Peace Organization HWPL

Peace organization HWPL hosted the 1st Annual Commemoration Of September World Alliance Of Religions’ Peace Summit. The two-day event was attended by more than 300 participants from all over the world.

South Korean heartthrob Lee Min Ho endorses skin care brands Innisfree and Etude House. (Photo by Ashley Pon / Getty Images)

Oct 19, 2015 PM EDT - Czarelli Tuason

South Korean Men Are Buying Tons Of Beauty Products Amid A Highly Competitive Society

In a highly competitive society, South Korean men are spending more money on beauty products, with more cosmetic companies using male celebrities as their ambassadors.

Seoul-Buasn Korean Train Express (KTX) (Photo by Bloomberg / Getty Images)

Oct 19, 2015 PM EDT - Czarelli Tuason

South Korea To Begin Exporting High-Speed Rail Trains And Related Services Overseas

With South Korea's knowledge and expertise in high-speed rail and related services, the Malaysia-Singapore HSR project becomes a top inteerest in the South Korean government agenda.

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