Will push to denuclearise Pyongyang in 2017: South Korea
South Korea will strengthen efforts and policies in 2017 aimed at pushing North Korea to abandon its nuclear and missile programs, an official statement said on Wednesday.
Jan 04, 2017, 11:10 AM IST
US condemns Pyongyang missile plan, warns against provocative actions
The United States on Sunday sharply condemned a North Korean plan to test-fire an intercontinental ballistic missile and warned Pyongyang against "provocative actions."
Jan 02, 2017, 05:30 AM IST
South Korean court holds first hearing on Park's impeachment case
South Korean President Park Geun-hye`s popularity has sunk to near record lows since the influence-peddling scandal blew up.
Dec 22, 2016, 13:00 PM IST
South Korean ruling party faces split over impeachment of President Park Geun-Hye
More than 30 lawmakers of the Saenuri Party, who have been at odds with Park, have vowed to leave.
Dec 21, 2016, 09:09 AM IST
South Korean ruling party urges Park Geun-Hye to quit in April
South Korea`s ruling party on Thursday urged scandal-hit President Park Geun-Hye to step down in April next year, giving her a week to accept their ultimatum or risk impeachment.
Dec 01, 2016, 10:40 AM IST
UN imposes new sanctions on North Korea to slash cash from exports
The United Nations Security Council imposed new sanctions on North Korea on Wednesday aimed at cutting the Asian country`s annual export revenue by a quarter in response to Pyongyang`s fifth and largest nuclear test in September.
Nov 30, 2016, 21:54 PM IST
South Korea President says willing to leave office early
South Korea`s scandal-hit President Park Geun-Hye said Tuesday she was willing to stand down early and would let Parliament decide on her fate.
Nov 29, 2016, 12:11 PM IST
South Korea President Park Geun-Hye says willing to leave office early
South Korea`s scandal-hit President Park Geun-Hye said Tuesday she was willing to stand down early and would let parliament decide on her fate.
Nov 29, 2016, 11:42 AM IST
'Million' rally to demand S Korea president's ouster
Participants raised candles, sung and danced while chanting "Arrest Park Geun-Hye" and "Throw Park into jail", with cries from the main rally site reportedly reaching the presidential Blue House some 1.5 kilometres away.
Nov 26, 2016, 22:19 PM IST
S. Korea, Japan sign intelligence deal despite China criticism
"It is ready to conduct additional nuclear tests and missile launches at any time," South Korean ministry said in a statement.
Nov 23, 2016, 17:16 PM IST
Thousands protest against South Korean President as older conservatives grumble
High school students also joined the crowds in Seoul after finishing important national exams this week.
Nov 19, 2016, 17:46 PM IST
Two former aides to South Korea`s President Park quizzed over scandal
South Korean prosecutors on Monday questioned two former key presidential aides over allegations they helped a shadowy confidant of President Park Geun-Hye meddle in state affairs and secretly visit her office.
Nov 14, 2016, 12:26 PM IST
South Korean president may be investigated, says PM nominee
The prime minister-designate of South Korea on Thursday said that President Park Geun-Hye may be investigated for an alleged corruption and influence peddling scandal involving a close ally of the head of state.
Nov 03, 2016, 19:17 PM IST
South Korean president risks probe, new PM nominee warns
A snowballing political scandal moved closer to embattled South Korean President Park Geun-Hye on Thursday, with her newly nominated prime minister warning she could face a probe, hours after prosecutors detained a former presidential aide.
Nov 03, 2016, 13:24 PM IST
North Korea preparing missile launch, says US officials
North Korea is preparing to launch an intermediate range ballistic missile within the next three days, Fox Business Network reported on Tuesday, citing two unidentified U.S. officials.
Nov 02, 2016, 00:23 AM IST
Prosecutors detain woman at core of South Korea political crisis
The woman at the centre of the snowballing political scandal engulfing President Park Geun-Hye has been put under emergency detention after prosecutors said she was "unstable" and a flight risk.
Nov 01, 2016, 09:20 AM IST
South Korea begins probing corruption scandal involving president
South Korea`s prosecutors announced Wednesday they have begun investigating a corruption scandal and leaking of documents involving President Park Geun-hye.
Oct 26, 2016, 14:15 PM IST
Japan to sanction foreign companies working with North Korea
Japan is preparing a plan to sanction foreign companies that trade or facilitate capital inflows to North Korea as punishment for their ongoing testing of missiles and nuclear weapons.
Oct 25, 2016, 10:48 AM IST
North Korea fails in Musudan ballistic missile test-launch: South Korea
North Korea had test-launched an intermediate-range ballistic missile, but it ended in a failure, South Korea`s military said on Sunday.
Oct 16, 2016, 08:40 AM IST
