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Why Korean politicians are shaving their headsIn Depth Opposition leaders are furious about controversial government appointment
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What’s behind the enmity between Japan and South Korea?In Depth South Korea has cut intelligence ties with its neighbour after Japan imposed aggressive trade restrictions
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North Korea rejects peace talks with South KoreaSpeed Read Pyongyang follows statement with two further missile tests
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Why K-pop sensation BTS are going on hiatusIn Depth Band wants to ‘recharge and refresh’ after six years in the public eye
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North Korea fires ‘short-range missiles’ into seaSpeed Read Launches come as US hawk John Bolton visits South Korea
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Russia denies South Korean claims of warning shots from jetsSpeed Read Moscow and Seoul at odds over reported violation of airspace above disputed islands
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Britain signs post-Brexit free trade deal with South KoreaSpeed Read Agreement comes amid uncertainties over potential no-deal Brexit
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Why everyone’s talking about swine feverIn Depth Millions of pigs are culled as ‘biggest animal disease ever’ hits Southeast Asia
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South Korea wildfires: government declares national disasterSpeed Read At least one person has died and thousands have fled their homes as blaze engulfs border region
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Molka: South Korea’s voyeurism problemIn 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 bridgeSpeed 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 ChinaSpeed Read North Korean leader set to hold talks ahead of rumoured summit with Trump
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The best photos of 2018Speed 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 labourSpeed Read Eleven victims win court ruling as tensions rise between Japan and South Korea
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