North Korea is not as irrationally troublesome as some sections of the media would lead you to believe. It's often entirely pragmatic and if anything is consistently attention-seeking rather than reckless and erratic. The daily threats and ongoing tension that we see today provide journalists with a steady...

Newly elected President Park Geun-Hye - 'One of my critical economic goals is to ensure that everyone who works hard can stand on their own two feet and where ... small- and medium-sized enterprises... can prosper alongside large companies.'

South Korean President Park Geun-Hye ran on a ticket of 'economic...

Many experts were caught off guard by the surprise launch of the North Korean satellite on the 12 December. Many argued that another attempt to launch the rocket, after the failure in April, would not be until 2013. Even the South Korean government was steadfast in its belief that no...

Five hundred tons of flour for flood victims rolled into North Korea this week. Last month, despite a poor harvest and severe flooding, North Korea rejected an offer of flour, instant noodles and medicine from their southern neighbours. This week it was also revealed that there has been a sharp...

It's been a bad week in South Korea. A spate of horrifying attacks have filled the newspapers. The crimes appear to be brutal and abhorrent but more worrying is there frequency. Concerns over public safety were already high after a slew of random attacks. One included a convicted sex criminal...

Many South Koreans believe that they are innately disposed to fall into addiction. They are very wary after many tales of famous celebrities succumbing to the pitfalls of addiction. The country has a tough stance on drugs and is very cautious in making available anything they deem addictive to its...

9 July marked a special birthday. 30 years since the greatest Disney movie was released. Controversially this is not 'Lion King', 'Toy Story', 'The Jungle Book' or even the classic 'Basil, the Great Mouse Detective'. It is 'Tron'. Yes, 'Tron'. Before you balk and throw things violently at the screen...

A recent drunken rant has stirred up controversy in South Korea and sparked debates questioning senior figures loyalty and their possible links to North Korea.

Lim Su Kyung, a member of the South Korean national assembly, allegedly berated a North Korean defector at a restaurant after he asked for a...

North Korea's rocket launch is a controversial act that seems to suggest a new strategy by the North, if it really is a facade to test for long range missiles, but who really gains from its supposed desire for advanced weapon technology and its ability to threaten the further reaches...

In the aftermath of Kim Il Sung's death the hope for a dramatic change of power has dwindled. Many speculated about a possible collapse but it appears currently Kim Jong-Un is continuing the dynasty and has allied with key party members. He is striding along the same path with the...

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Hysteria, sadness, wailing, tears, anger. All can be seen in the video. To many viewers it would appear that the death of Kim Jong-Il has rocked the North Korean nation to its very core and that they have lost a man they adored with every ounce of their being....

Thousands of screaming fans, adoring eyes fixated at me. First class flights, Hollywood movie sets, beautiful women, exquisite outfits. A not too distant memory for a small minority in the South Korean army that will have woke up this morning in the bitter winter cold. Likely to be up one...

The initial reaction to the news amongst my coworkers, as I sit here in Seoul, is of fear and trepidation. Not one of celebration as you might expect. Nobody is jumping for joy, no-one is cheering. Instead, as we sat down for lunch together, people ate solemnly.

It's not...