News: South Korea

We have started to collect the most important news related to South Korea in November 2005. By default, most recent news are listed first.

World news related to South Korea – overview

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• December 10th 2009 – October 9th 2009
• October 8th 2009 – August 19th 2009
• August 18th 2009 – May 30th 2009
• May 29th 2009 – March 9th 2009
• March 5th 2009 – January 3rd 2009
• December 19th 2008 – September 26th 2008
• September 23rd 2008 – July 14th 2008
• July 13th 2008 – June 10th 2008
• June 5th 2008 – April 7th 2008
• April 4th 2008 – December 24th 2007
• December 20th 2007 – October 3rd 2007
• September 11th 2007 – July 26th 2007
• July 24th 2007 – April 17th 2007
• April 16th 2007 – January 8th 2007
• January 1st 2007 – October 7th 2006
• October 3rd 2006 – June 23rd 2006
• June 23rd 2006 – March 2nd 2006
• February 10th 2006 – November 14th 2005

South Korea: news

Seoul, Canberra sign defence pact

Thursday, March 5th 2009, 10:00
related countries: Australia

The leaders of South Korea and Australia sign a defence cooperation pact and announce the start of free trade talks.
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North Korea holds rare UN talks

Monday, March 2nd 2009, 11:00
related countries: North Korea, United States

North Korea and the US-led United Nations Command in South Korea hold their first talks in almost seven years.
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N Korea 'deploying more missiles'

Monday, February 23rd 2009, 11:45
related countries: North Korea
related places: Seoul

North Korea recently deployed new medium-range missiles, bolstered its navy and increased its special forces, Seoul says.
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Thousands mourn S Korean cardinal

Friday, February 20th 2009, 10:43
related countries: North Korea

Mourners in South Korea attend the funeral of Cardinal Stephen Kim Sou-hwan, a major figure in promoting democracy.
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Clinton urges N Korean dialogue

Friday, February 20th 2009, 4:26
related countries: North Korea, United States

The US secretary of state warns North Korea that relations will not improve until it talks to the South and ends its nuclear ambitions.
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US concern over 'unclear' N Korea

Thursday, February 19th 2009, 16:03
related countries: North Korea, United States
related places: Pyongyang

Hillary Clinton voices concern over North Korea's "unclear" leadership situation, as she arrives in South Korea for talks.
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US Indonesia warmth for Clinton

Thursday, February 19th 2009, 7:53
related countries: Indonesia, United States
related places: Clinton

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton meets the Indonesian president, before heading for talks in South Korea.
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Daewoo warns on Madagascar plans

Tuesday, February 10th 2009, 13:07
related countries: Madagascar

South Korea's Daewoo says it may delay its giant corn-planting plan in Madagascar following recent violence.
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North Korea tears up agreements

Friday, January 30th 2009, 16:55
related countries: North Korea

North Korea says it is scrapping all military and political deals with the South over its "hostile intent", as ties worsen.
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Samsung loss adds economic gloom

Friday, January 23rd 2009, 7:20

South Korea's Samsung posts its first ever quarterly loss, helping to send Asian markets downwards.
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East Asia nations hit by downturn

Thursday, January 22nd 2009, 5:09
related countries: China

China and South Korea announce sharp falls in economic growth, as the global downturn sweeps through east Asia.
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Messenger shot

Wednesday, January 21st 2009, 1:15

Business blogger who got it right held in South Korea
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Deadly Seoul clash sparks inquiry

Tuesday, January 20th 2009, 10:29
related places: Seoul

South Korean President Lee Myung-bak orders an inquiry after six people were killed in a clash between police and protesters.
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N Korea issues warning to Seoul

Saturday, January 17th 2009, 20:48
related countries: North Korea
related places: Seoul

The North Korean military warns South Korea that its "confrontational" policies may force it to retaliate.
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Economy tops Seoul summit agenda

Monday, January 12th 2009, 6:36
related countries: Japan, North Korea
related places: Seoul

Japanese and South Korean presidents hold summit talks in Seoul, with global economic issues high on the list.
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S Korea cuts rates as woes deepen

Friday, January 9th 2009, 10:43

South Korea cuts interest rates to a record low of 2.5%, as carmaker Ssangyong applies for bankruptcy protection.
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S Korean MPs scuffle with guards

Saturday, January 3rd 2009, 10:48
related countries: North Korea

South Korea's opposition lawmakers scuffle with security guards, who have tried to end their blockade of parliament.
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December 10th 2009 – October 9th 2009October 8th 2009 – August 19th 2009August 18th 2009 – May 30th 2009May 29th 2009 – March 9th 2009March 5th 2009 – January 3rd 2009December 19th 2008 – September 26th 2008September 23rd 2008 – July 14th 2008July 13th 2008 – June 10th 2008June 5th 2008 – April 7th 2008April 4th 2008 – December 24th 2007December 20th 2007 – October 3rd 2007September 11th 2007 – July 26th 2007July 24th 2007 – April 17th 2007April 16th 2007 – January 8th 2007January 1st 2007 – October 7th 2006October 3rd 2006 – June 23rd 2006June 23rd 2006 – March 2nd 2006February 10th 2006 – November 14th 2005