Tear gas in Paris, Istanbul as tensions erupt on May Day
French and Turkish police fired tear gas at protesters as tensions erupted in both countries during May Day rallies Sunday, while thousands marched across the globe for the annual celebration of worker`s rights.
May 02, 2016, 04:11 AM IST
North Korea video appeal by family of `kidnapped` daughter
In the footage, the parents wept and demanded South Korea return their daughter, So Gyong-A.
Apr 28, 2016, 08:42 AM IST
S Korea's Park says North ready for nuclear test
North Korea has completed preparations for a fifth nuclear test, South Korean President Park Geun-Hye said today, amid reports that Pyongyang has also readied a powerful, new mid-range missile for an imminent flight test.
Apr 26, 2016, 16:15 PM IST
South Korea announces first state visit to Iran
Park Geun-Hye will become the first South Korean president to visit Iran next month, her office announced today, as Seoul seeks new markets to turn around a lengthy decline in export revenues.
Apr 18, 2016, 16:25 PM IST
North Korea preparing 5th nuclear test: South Korea President Park Guen-Hye
South Korean President Park Geun-Hye on Monday said North Korea appeared to be readying for a fifth nuclear test in defiance of tightened UN sanctions imposed after its last test in January.
Apr 18, 2016, 13:29 PM IST
South Korea's Park confirms signs North preparing nuclear test
South Korean President Park Geun-Hye Monday confirmed a flurry of intelligence reports suggesting that North Korea is readying to conduct a fifth nuclear test in defiance of tightened UN sanctions.
Apr 18, 2016, 10:16 AM IST
South Korean President `humbly` accepts shock electoral defeat
South Korean President Park Geun-Hye said Monday she "humbly" accepted her ruling party`s shock electoral defeat and vowed to work with the now opposition-controlled national assembly.
Apr 18, 2016, 10:11 AM IST
South Korea`s ruling party reels from shock poll defeat
It marked the first time since 1999 the conservative party has lost control of Parliament in South Korea.
Apr 14, 2016, 10:34 AM IST
S Korea opposition wins surprise victory in parliamentary elections
South Korea`s main opposition party won a surprise victory in Wednesday`s general election, ending the the conservative ruling party`s 16-year parliamentary majority.
Apr 14, 2016, 04:03 AM IST
South Koreans go to polls in Parliamentary Election
South Koreans on Wednesday voted in a Parliamentary Election that many predict will hand President Park Geun-hye's conservative party a decisive win, despite frustrations over a sluggish economy.
Apr 13, 2016, 15:07 PM IST
North Korea attacks South president, calls her 'matchless evil woman'
North Korea today launched the latest in a series of vicious personal attacks on South Korean President Park Geun-Hye, describing her as a "matchless evil woman" intent on war.
Apr 08, 2016, 13:29 PM IST
North Korea slams `evil` South president
North Korea on Friday launched the latest in a series of vicious personal attacks on South Korean President Park Geun-Hye, describing her as a "matchless evil woman" intent on war.
Apr 08, 2016, 10:13 AM IST
US, Japan, South Korea warn North Korea over 'provocations'
US President Barack Obama joined with South Korean President Park Geun-hye and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Thursday, vowing to ramp up pressure on North Korea in response to its recent nuclear and missile tests.
Apr 01, 2016, 09:58 AM IST
N Korea threatens military attack on Seoul's presidential palace
Democratic People`s Republic of North Korea has warned of military attack on Seoul`s presidential palace unless South Korean President Park Geun-hye apologises for `treason` and publicly executes officials responsible for what Pyongyang says are plans to attack its leadership.
Mar 27, 2016, 14:38 PM IST
South Korea president vows `stern` response to any North provocation
South Korean President Park Geun-Hye on Friday promised a harsh response to any military provocation by North Korea, after its leader Kim Jong-Un ordered the country`s nuclear arsenal on standby.
Mar 04, 2016, 13:50 PM IST
South Korea's Park says North must 'pay price' for nuclear test
North Korea must pay the price for its latest nuclear test and rocket launch, South Korean President Park Geun-Hye said today, vowing to pressure Pyongyang into accepting denuclearisation as its only viable option for survival.
Mar 01, 2016, 10:44 AM IST
South Korea's Park says door not shut on dialogue with North
Seoul will not shut the door to dialogue with North Korea, South Korean President Park Geun-hye said on Tuesday, but warned that Pyongyang, facing new UN sanctions, would be subject to even greater pressure as long as it stuck to its nuclear programme.
Mar 01, 2016, 09:10 AM IST
Thousands of South Koreans march in anti-government rally
Thousands of South Koreans are marching in the capital to protest what they say are setbacks in personal freedoms and labor rights under conservative President Park Geun-hye.
Feb 27, 2016, 15:03 PM IST
South Korea President Park Geun-hye vows more action on North Korea after rocket launch
South Korea suspended the operation of the Kaesong industrial zone last week.
Feb 16, 2016, 09:59 AM IST
South Korea President vows more action on North Korea after rocket launch
North Korea`s rocket launch earlier this month shows the isolated country does not want peace, South Korean President Park Geun-hye said on Tuesday.
Feb 16, 2016, 07:16 AM IST
