South Korea

Rex Tillerson delivers his first major policy speech on India

US secretary of state Rex Tillerson will deliver his first major policy speech on India at the Center for Strategic…

Korus: Trump tells South Korea to buy more American as trade talks resume

The Trump administration is poised to push South Korea to buy more American cars and agricultural products amid high tensions…

As tickets go on sale, could North Korea derail the South Korea 2018 Winter Olympics?

In just five months, thousands of the world’s leading athletes are set to travel to South Korea to take part in…

Samsung trial: group leader Lee Jae-yong could face 12 years in prison

After five months in court, the Samsung group leader's trial is coming to an end. Lee Jae-yong, the tech giant’s…

US confirms North Korea intercontinental ballistic missile launch

The US has confirmed that North Korea yesterday tested a long-range missile, raising fears the country could be capable of…

South Korea’s former president on trial over corruption charges

South Korea's impeached president, Park Geun-hye, is on trial for the corruption charges that have engulfed her presidency. Park pleaded…

North Korea’s military capabilities are putting oil and gas operations in the region at risk

While North Korea has not suggested it intends to attack its immediate neighbours or their energy infrastructure it does have…

All the impeachment scandals you need to know in 2017

One thing seems to have followed heads of state and ex-heads of states around this year: impeachment. This is the…

North Korea could be set to begin mass production of ballistic missiles, but should we be worried?

North Korea is moving to mass produce the weapons with a view to eventual deployment following the successful launch of medium-range…

South Korea presidential election: these are the candidates that could win

South Korea is heading to the polls tomorrow as it votes for a new president to replace disgraced Park Guen-hye.…