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Kim Jong Un reviews satellite photos of US bases in Hawaii, S. Korea: state media

BTS 'changed my life': Aussie fans make K-pop pilgrimage

Wildfires force evacuations in South Korea, leaving one dead, many injured

S. Korea's fire destroys forest, houses amid strong winds

S.Korea designates 2 more cities as special disaster zones for wildfire

South Korean President Moon Jae-in on Tuesday designated two more cities on the east coast as special disaster zones for a wildfire that had lasted for five days

Seven more military personnel in S.Korea test positive for COVID-19

Son of N. Korea hijack victim demands return of father

Six People Killed, 6 Others Missing Over Typhoon Mitag in South Korea - Reports

Hydrogen Tanks Explosion Leaves 2 People Killed, 4 Injured in South Korean East - Reports

Moon vows efforts for resuming tourism to N. Korea

President Moon Jae-in said Friday his administration will continue a push to restart a major inter-Korean tour program, as he visited an eastern province bordering North Korea

South Korean Gov't Declares State of National Disaster Over Wildfires in Gangwon - Reports

The South Korean government declared on Friday a state of national disaster in wake of massive wildfires in the northeastern Gangwon province, local media reported, citing an unnamed official from the Ministry of Interior and Safety

RPT - YEAR IN REVIEW - 'Best World Cup' in History, PyeongChang Games Mark Year in Sports 2018

RPT: YEAR IN REVIEW - 'Best World Cup' in History, PyeongChang Games Mark Year in Sports 2018

'Best World Cup' in History, PyeongChang Games Mark Year in Sports 2018

This year featured a wide array of sporting events across the globe, including the "best World Cup in history" that Russia hosted this summer, Winter Olympic Games in South Korea, long-awaited Khabib-McGregor showdown and inaugural tournament of the UEFA Nations League, as well as notable accomplishments by both breakout stars and seasoned athletes, making 2018 one of the most exciting years for sports in recent memory.

Hosting 1st Winter Olympics voted top S. Korean sports news story of '18

South Korea's hosting of its first Winter Olympics topped the list of the country's most memorable sports news stories of 2018, as compiled by Yonhap News Agency on Monday

President Moon orders safety checks on train services following KTX train derailment

President Moon Jae-in on Monday ordered thorough safety checks on train services and strong measures to prevent train-related accidents following a KTX bullet train's recent derailment.

S. Korean bullet train resumes operation after derailment

A South Korean bullet train linking the capital Seoul and the eastern city of Gangneung, some 240 km east of Seoul, resumed operations Monday after a derailment accident two days ago

S. Korean bullet train resumes operation after derailment

A South Korean bullet train linking the capital Seoul and the eastern city of Gangneung, some 240 km east of Seoul, resumed operations Monday after a derailment accident two days ago.

Chinese warplane enters S. Korean air defence zone

A Chinese military aircraft entered South Korea's air defence domain without notice again Monday, prompting the Air Force here to scramble fighter jets as a warning, Seoul's defence authorities said.

Typhoon Kong-rey leaves 2 dead, 1 missing

Typhoon Kong-rey has left two people dead and one missing, displaced hundreds of people and caused power outages to more than 61,000 households across the country, the state disaster management agency said Saturday.

S. Korea to propose co-hosting 2032 Olympics with N. Korea: sports minister

South Korea is considering making a proposal to North Korea for co-hosting the 2032 Summer Olympics Games, Seoul's sports minister said on Wednesday.

S. Korea to propose co-hosting 2032 Olympics with N. Korea: sports minister

South Korea is considering making a proposal to North Korea for co-hosting the 2032 Summer Olympics Games, Seoul's sports minister said Wednesday.

Typhoon Soulik exits S. Korea, leaves less damage than expected

Morning low temperature hits record high amid sweltering weather

The morning low temperature in South Korea on Monday hit a new high since the country introduced a modern meteorological observation system in 1907 amid days of baking heat and tropical nights, the national weather agency said.