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Why K-pop sensation BTS are going on hiatus
In 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 sea
Speed Read Launches come as US hawk John Bolton visits South Korea
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Russia denies South Korean claims of warning shots from jets
Speed 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 Korea
Speed Read Agreement comes amid uncertainties over potential no-deal Brexit
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Why everyone’s talking about swine fever
In Depth Millions of pigs are culled as ‘biggest animal disease ever’ hits Southeast Asia
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South Korea wildfires: government declares national disaster
Speed 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 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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Why Trump/Kim summit was cut short with no deal
Speed Read US President says talks failed over Kim’s demands to lift sanctions ‘in their entirety’
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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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