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Steven Yeun in a South Korean show. Photo by KBS World TV/YouTube

May 14, 2018 AM EDT - Sid Natividad

Steven Yeun News: Actor Apologizes For Liking Japanese Equivalent Of Nazi Sign; Koreans Still Unsatisfied With Apology

Steven Yeun apologizes for an offensive cyber-gesture to the South Korean people, but his apology might be lacking.

Yasukuni Shrine (Photo by Takashi Aoyama/Getty Images)

Aug 15, 2016 PM EDT - Erlane Audrie

South Korea’s Display of Concern as Japan Commemorates Wartime Heroes in the Yasukuni Shrine

Japan's commemoration of World War II heroes in the Yasukuni Shrine is the cause of great outrcry in South Korea and China.

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.

Some South Koreans do not approve of the agreement between South Korea and Japan on the comfort women issue. (Photo by Chung Sung Jun/Getty Images)

Jan 06, 2016 PM EST - Jean Marie Abellana

South Koreans Divided Over Japan's Legal Liability On Wartime Sexual Slavery Issue

The controversial issue of the comfort women or the sexual enslavement of young girls and women by the Imperial Japanese Army into military brothels during the Second World War has received various reactions and commentaries from the general public in Korea.

Men walking in part of the Nazi Germany 'Riese' construction project (Photo by Janet Skarzynski/Getty Images)

Nov 18, 2015 PM EST - Czarelli Tuason

Experts To Begin Study On Railway Embankment Next Week To Solve The Mystery Of The Nazi Gold Train

Treasure hunters and experts begin their non-invasive investigation on a railway embankment in Walbrzych, Poland in hopes of solving the mystery of the missing "Nazi gold train" of World War II.

Protestors sit next to a 'peace monument' for former 'comfort women' | By: Jung Yeon Je | Getty Images

Nov 17, 2015 PM EST - Czarelli Tuason

New Statue Representing South Korean ‘Comfort Women’ Stands In Front Of Franciscan Education Center In Seoul

Two students from Ewha Girls' High School raised funds for the creation of a statue that represents South Korean "comfort women," which now stands in front of Franciscan Education Center in Seoul.

South Koreans protest against Japanese

Oct 06, 2015 PM EDT - Therese Agcopra

Japanese Textbooks Allegedly Contain Errors That Distort Historical Accounts Relating to South Korea

Over the past five years, tension between Japan and South Korea has been festering due to the subdued accounts of wartime aggression in Japanese textbooks.

(Photo by: Chung Sung Jun / Getty Images News) South Korean students pay tribute beside a comfort woman statue.

Oct 01, 2015 PM EDT - Diana Tomale

Yonhi Middle School in Seoul Teaches Students About Sexual Slavery During World War II Through A Special History Class

Seoul's Yonhi Middle School teaches 32 students about sex slavery during the World War II with the help of study materials from the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family.

Krzysztof Szpakowski at the press conference hosted by Walbrzych authorities | By: PIOTR HAWALEJ | Getty Images

Sep 12, 2015 AM EDT - Czarelli Tuason

Polish Man Discovers A Massive Nazi Shelter In A Tunnel System In Walbrzych City

Polish man Krzysztof Szpakowski claimed he has found a Nazi shelter dating back to World War II that can accomodate thousands of people.

(Photo by: Andrew Wong / Getty Images) China will celebrate the 70th anniversary of victory over Japan during World War II.

Sep 04, 2015 AM EDT - Diana Tomale

China Marks 70th anniversary of Japan's Defeat

China restored 800 historical films as part of its celebration for the 70th annniversary of the end of World War II.

Memorial Hall of the Nanjing massacre during World War II

Aug 26, 2015 AM EDT - Czarelli Tuason

China Releases Videos On Sex Slaves During World War II

The State Archives Administration of China uploaded on their website videos of sex slavery during the World War II Japanese invasion as part of the anniversary celebration of Japan's surrender.

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