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South Korean citizens reacted to North Korea's first missile launch by setting fire to Kim Jong Un's posters along with a mockup missile. (Photo by Chung Sung Jun/Getty Images)

Jan 31, 2016 PM EST - Dalal Nasif

North Korea Reportedly Preparing For A Long-Range Ballistic Missile Test, Increased Movement Of Equipment And Personnel Detected At Launch Site

The country is being warned by both the United States and South Korea to abide by the international law and stop its suspicious operations.

The alleged oppression of freedom of speech in South Korea is currently being investigated by the United Nations. (Photo by Chung Sung Jun/Getty Images)

Jan 28, 2016 AM EST - Dalal Nasif

U.N. Special Rapporteur Maina Kiai Visits South Korea To Probe Possible Human Rights Violation

A special rapporteur from the United Nations is currently in South Korea to investigate the status of the freedom of speech in the country that many civic groups believe had been greatly compromised over the recent years.

Experts say North Korea's hydrogen bomb test registered a lower explosion level than the test conducted in 2013. (Photo by Chung Sung Jun/Getty Images)

Jan 10, 2016 AM EST - Jean Marie Abellana

North Korea’s Hydrogen Bomb Claim Met With Strong Disapproval From International Community

North Korea's claim of a succesful hydrogen bomb test is faced with skepticism and doubt from experts and analysts.

South Korean President Park Geun Hye is called to increase military defenses due to North's looming nuclear bomb threats. (Photo by South Korean Presidential Blue House/Getty Images)

Jan 09, 2016 PM EST - Jean Marie Abellana

North Korea's Hydrogen Bomb Test Sparks Calls For Increased Military Strategy, Defense In The South

United States and South Korea agreed to work together so that the United Nations Security Council could "swiftly adopt a stern resolution" that would subject North Korea to stiff sanctions because of its "latest reckless behavior."

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon's support for South Korea-Japan

Jan 08, 2016 AM EST - Jean Marie Abellana

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon's Support For South Korea's Deal With Japan On 'Comfort Women' Causes Controversy

After the compromise agreement reached by South Korea and Japan on the controversial issue of wartime “comfort women,” UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon's support for the pact triggered public criticism.

Vatican recognizes Palestine as a state and an equal partner. (Photo by Franco Origlia/Getty Images)

Jan 08, 2016 AM EST - Jean Marie Abellana

Vatican Fully Recognizes The State of Palestine As The Comprehensive Agreement Enters Into Force

On January 2, the Holy See announced that the comprehensive agreement forged last year has come into full force.

United Nations Security Council first discussed North Korea's human rights violations in 2014.  (Photo by Kena Betancur/Getty Images)

Dec 26, 2015 AM EST - Therese Agcopra

Senior North Korean Official Visits London to Lobby Against International Pressure Over Pyongyang's Human Rights Abuses

The visit follows the resolution passed by the U.N. General Assembly which summoned North Korea to the International Criminal Court for human rights violations.

Coal power plant (Photo by Han Peter Merten / Getty Images )

Nov 30, 2015 AM EST - Czarelli Tuason

Global Warming Reportedly Predeicted To Develop Faster Than Expected

A new study from the Linköping University in Sweden revealed that the Earth will be experiencing global warming faster than expected. Around 50,000 people, including world leaders, will be meeting outside of Paris on Monday to come up with an agreement that would reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Sunrise (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)

Nov 26, 2015 AM EST - Therese Agcopra

Engineering Dynamics Expert Hugh Hunt Explores The Viability of Climate Engineering and 'Block Out The Sun' As A Way To Cool Down The Earth

Hugh Hunt proposes a rather controversial strategy to help the Earth cool down as Global Warming takes its toil on it.

Ban Ki Moon reportedly received invitation to visit North Korea.  (Photo by Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images)

Nov 17, 2015 AM EST - Therese Agcopra

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon Reportedly Planning To Visit North Korea and Meet With Kim Jong Un Later This Week

Sources say Ban will meet with North Korea Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang.

Solar energy park along the coast of South Korea | By: EschCollection | Getty Images

Nov 10, 2015 PM EST - Czarelli Tuason

U.N. Grants Green Climate Fund To South Korea’s Off-Grid Energy Model

The Green Climate Fund of the United Nations will be investing $6.24 million on South Korea's energy model for electricity supply in the northwestern Amazon Basin region.

(Photo by: Dan Kitwood / Getty Images News) More than 218,000 refugees crossed the Mediterranean Sea to Europe in October.

Nov 03, 2015 PM EST - Diana Tomale

Over 218,000 People Crossed The Mediterranean Sea To Europe In October; Figures Almost Equivalent To Last Year's 219,000 Arrivals

The number of people who have journeyed through the Mediterranean Sea to reach Europe has skyrocketed in October. The figure last month was almost equivalent to the total number of arrivals in 2014.

South Korean President Park Geun Hye announces on Saturday that the country will donate $200 million in aid to poor countries. (Photo by Pool / Getty Images News)

Oct 25, 2015 PM EDT - Diana Tomale

South Korean President Park Geun Hye Donates $200 Million To Contribute to U.N.'s New Global Agenda

South Korea continues to improve its contributions toward United Nations' new global agenda. South Korean President Park Geun Hye also calls on countries to execute the new global agenda in good faith.

Assistant Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Colin Wood presents one of the graphs he used during the Press Conferance on 1974 Crime Statistics.(Photo by Wesley/Keystone/Getty Images)

Oct 21, 2015 AM EDT - Therese Agcopra

Numbers and Figures Given Utmost Importance As Nations Celebrate Second World Statistics Day

This year's celebration of the World Statistics Day aims to highlight the importance of statistics in our growing world.

Antonio Guterres

Oct 06, 2015 PM EDT - Therese Agcopra

Number of Displaced Persons Increases to 60 Million, Says U.N. Refugee Agency

The number of displaced persons has reached 60 million in the last 10 years as a result of emerging conflicts worldwide.

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