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Molka: South Korea’s voyeurism problem
In Depth Authorities arrest two men over secret spycam filming of 1,600 guests in hotel rooms
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Russia ship with ‘drunk’ captain crashes into South Korea motorway bridge
Speed Read Captain was over legal alcohol limit but it is not clear if he was steering vessel
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Kim Jong Un makes ‘surprise’ visit to China
Speed Read North Korean leader set to hold talks ahead of rumoured summit with Trump
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The best photos of 2018
Speed Read From an iconic image of Trump vs. the world to arresting snapshots of everyday life
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Mitsubishi ordered to pay compensation for WWII slave labour
Speed Read Eleven victims win court ruling as tensions rise between Japan and South Korea
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Pastor jailed for rape claimed sex with followers was ‘an order from God’
Speed Read South Korean megachurch leader took advantage of his power to assault eight women
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Who is Kim Jong-yang?
Speed Read South Korean beats controversial Russian candidate to become new president of Interpol
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Why global fertility is in decline
In Depth New report warns that countries worldwide are facing a ‘baby bust’
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‘Gwarosa’: why Koreans are working themselves to death
Speed Read South Koreans work longer hours than almost any other OECD country
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North and South Korea agree to remove weapons from border
Speed Read Guard posts and firearms set to be removed from demilitarised zone village of Panmunjom
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Vatican says Pope considering visit to North Korea
In Depth Accepting Kim Jong Un’s invitation would ‘legitimise’ oppressive regime, warn analysts
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South Korea unveils plan for ‘one Korea’ dictionary
In Depth PM says that bridging language gap with the North could be a stepping stone to reunification
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Nobel Peace Prize: anti-rape activists Nadia Murad and Denis Mukwege win 2018 award
Speed Read Bookies had tipped Kim Jong Un to get the honour
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South Korea: ex-president Lee Myung-bak jailed for graft
Speed Read Lee to join his successor Park Geun-hye behind bars
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