South Korea
US, South Korea and Japan agree to deepen military ties, condemn China
Historic meeting aims to deepen military ties between countries, condemns 'dangerous and aggressive behaviour' from China.
Stabbing 'rampage' injures at least 12 in South Korea
At least 12 people have been injured in an attack by a man close to the South Korean capital, Seoul.
US, South Korea consider joint nuclear exercises
It comes North Korean leader Kim Jong Un labelled the South its "undoubted enemy" in flaring cross-border tensions.
How a group of women exposed a depraved corner of the internet
This student reporter infiltrated a 'cyber hell' where women and girls were sexually exploited, exposing the leaders, in a case where arrests number in the thousands.
South Korean popular culture - why has it conquered the world?
This year marked a first at Cannes - both the winning films came from the same country, South Korea, Decision to leave and Broker. But South Korea has been making its presence felt across the board… Video, Audio
Asia correspondent Ed White
Asia correspondent Ed White reports from South Korea where the country is still reeling from the Halloween crowd disaster in Seoul, with attention very much turning to who should be held responsible.
…Seoul's Halloween crowd crush nightmare: How a fun night in Itaewon ended in horror
Seoul's favourite club district is made up of tiny alleyways that wind around a steep hill. When about 100,000 people flocked there for Halloween, disaster struck.
Seoul fatal crushing tragedy: Families desperate for answers
Shocked family members in South Korea have been visiting hospitals and trying to find loved ones, after at least 153 people were crushed to death in Seoul.
As many as 100,000 people were celebrating… Audio
Asia correspondent Ed White
There's been high drama in Beijing at the conclusion of the Chinese Communist party five-yearly party congress. Asia correspondent Ed White talks to Kathryn about how any hopes of reconciliation… Audio
South Korea, US fire missiles into the sea after 'reckless' North Korea test
South Korea and the US military have conducted missile drills in response to North Korea's launch of a ballistic missile over Japan, as the United Nations Security Council prepares to meet over what…
Bodies found in suitcase: Police to extradite woman in Korea
New Zealand police are seeking the extradition of a woman in Korea, in relation to the deaths of two children whose bodies were found in suitcases in Auckland.
The 42-year-old woman was arrested… Video, Audio
Relative of children found dead in suitcases in Auckland believed to be in South Korea
A New Zealand woman in South Korea is believed to be a family member of the two children whose remains were found in suitcases in Auckland last week, Seoul police say.
Grace Road links draw more fire for Fiji's Bainimarama
Fiji's ex-central bank governor and the leader of the Unity Fiji political party, Savenaca Narube, said he's concerned about the "close ties" of the government with the Korean end-of-times Christain…
South Korea, US launch missiles in response to North Korea firings
South Korea and the United States have fired eight surface-to-surface missiles off South Korea's east coast today in response to North Korea's short range ballistic missile launches on Sunday.
North Korea warns South of destructive action after military remarks
North Korea has warned it will destroy major targets in Seoul if the South takes any "dangerous military action" such as a preemptive strike.
Ken Follett: 'I think about my characters when I go to sleep'
Master storyteller Ken Follett is one of the best-selling authors of the past 50 years, with over 178 million sales of his 32 books in print. The Welsh writer's latest book, Never, marks a return to… Audio
Flanked by missiles, North Korea's Kim says U.S. and South Korea threaten peace
Standing beside North Korea's largest missiles, leader Kim Jong Un said his country's weapons development is necessary in the face of hostile policies from the United States and a military buildup in…
Dion Peat: marking ANZAC in South Korea
Wing commander Dion Peat is currently serving at the United Nations Command HQ - 60km south of Seoul, in the Republic of Korea. The main goal at the UN quarters is to maintain the Korean Armistice… Audio
How 'microbreaks' can boost your work day
Feeling sluggish in the office environment? Take a 'microbreak' and you'll be much better for it. New research shows that taking microbreaks can help employees bounce back from their morning fatigue… Audio
Iran denies taking ship and crew hostage after tanker seized
Iran denies it is using a South Korean ship and its crew as hostages, a day after it seized the tanker in the Gulf while pressing a demand for Seoul to release $US7 billion in funds.