Korea

North Korea Moves Missiles From East Coast

Huffington Post UK | Posted 07.05.2013 | UK

North Korea has removed two medium-range missiles from a launch site on its east coast, according to a US official. It is the first indication Pyon...

LOOK: Scary North Korean Dictator Does A Spot Of Gardening

The Huffington Post UK | Christopher York | Posted 06.05.2013 | UK

If you're trying to cultivate an image of a maniacal dictator with your finger constantly hovering precariously above the nuclear button, do not relea...

The Asian Awards, a Night of the Good, the Gracious and the Great!

Jasmine Dotiwala | Posted 17.04.2013 | UK Entertainment
Jasmine Dotiwala

A room full of global and political leaders, sporting stars, music legends, business tycoons, Television and film celebrities - it could only be the annual Asian awards!

G8 Condemns North Korea 'Aggressive Rhetoric' And Threatens Sanctions

PA | Posted 11.04.2013 | UK

North Korea was today warned that it faced fresh sanctions if it went ahead with a predicted missile test in the escalating nuclear stand-off with its...

High Alert Heels

The Huffington Post UK | Christopher York | Posted 11.04.2013 | UK

In war, superior weapons, strong tactical command and battlefield experience are all crucial factors for victory - as is suitable footwear. These f...

Korea And Syria High On Agenda For Hague's G8 Talks

PA/The Huffington Post UK | Posted 11.04.2013 | UK Politics

Foreign ministers from the G8 are holding talks in London on Thursday with tensions on Korea high on the agenda, as well as discussions about the ongo...

Michael Rundle

Korean Cyber Battle Could Lead To 'Large Scale War' Says Expert

HuffingtonPost.com | Michael Rundle | Posted 10.04.2013 | UK Tech

There is already a war taking place on the Korean Peninsula: it's on the internet - and the North may be winning. Jarno Limnéll, doctor in militar...

North Korea Tells British Embassy Staff To Leave

The Huffington Post UK/PA | Posted 07.04.2013 | UK

Tensions in the Korean peninsula went up another notch on Friday as North Korea told the British Embassy in the country that the safety of its staff c...

Ban Ki Moon Says Kim Jong Un 'Gone Too Far'

Huffington Post UK | Posted 05.04.2013 | UK

North Korea has loaded two mid-range missiles onto mobile launchers on the east coast, South Korea's Yonhap news agency has reported. A senior offi...

Gay Style Report - Korean Fashion Update

Gareth Johnson | Posted 29.04.2013 | UK Style
Gareth Johnson

For many years, Korea has been developing its reputation as an exporter of high quality textiles and fabrics, but it appears that it is now on the cusp of evolving from being merely a fabric exporter to setting the direction of what the world's designers are sending down the runway.

Education in the Republic of Korea and the UK: National Treasures or National Headaches?

Rebecca Boyle Suh | Posted 20.04.2013 | UK Universities & Education
Rebecca Boyle Suh

Korean students inarguably excel at passing tests. The majority of their education has been focused on knowledge-based learning and testing, and securing university places rather than on building essential core skills such as imaginative thinking, empathy, flexibility, innovation and risk-taking.

Samsung Bans Employees From Excessive Drinking, Local Media Reports

Huffington Post UK | Michael Rundle | Posted 29.01.2013 | UK Tech

Samsung has reportedly banned its South Korean employees from taking part in drinking games. According to local media, the company has struggled wi...

Castration 'Can Increase Lifespan'

PA/The Huffington Post UK | Posted 25.09.2012 | UK

Castration can increase a man's lifespan by up to almost 20 years, a study of eunuchs has shown. Scientists analysed genealogy records of members o...

Kim Jong ARRGGHGHHHHH: North Korean Family Looks Terrified With Supreme Leader

Huffington Post UK | Posted 20.08.2012 | UK

Kim Jong-un looked relaxed and happy during a visit to military units on an island southwest of the country's capital, Pyongyang. However in a PR d...

Kim Jong-Un's Mystery Rollercoaster Companion Revealed To Be British Diplomat (PICTURES)

Huffington Post UK | Sara C Nelson | Posted 02.08.2012 | UK

A mystery Westerner spotted riding a fairground rollercoaster with Kim Jong-Un and his entourage has been identified as British diplomat Barnaby Jones...

PHOTOS: Supreme Couple Look At Things..

Huffington Post UK | Felicity Morse | Posted 26.07.2012 | UK

Kim Jong-Un and his wife Ri Sol-Ju have been pictured together touring a bizarre looking theme park, as reports suggest the couple may have been marri...

North Korean Leader Kim Jong-Un 'Marries Singer'

Huffington Post UK | Posted 25.07.2012 | UK

North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un has married a young singer, according to the country's state TV. His nuptials with Ri Sol Ju were announced on Demo...

Is This TV Worth £11,000?

Huffington Post UK | Michael Rundle | Posted 04.09.2012 | UK Tech

As you might expect, we get pitched to cover great TVs on which to watch Wimbledon or the Olympics all the time. But this one is hard to ignore...

WATCH: Robots Cover 'Bohemian Rhapsody'

Huffington Post UK | Alastair Plumb | Posted 21.06.2012 | UK Comedy

God bless the Korea Institute of Science and Technology’s Centre for Intelligent Robotics. After all, without them, we wouldn't be able to see these...

WATCH: Hyundai Car Has Acceleration Failure, Crashes Dramatically

Huffington Post UK | Alastair Plumb | Posted 10.05.2012 | UK

A word of warning: the video we have for you above is not for the faint-hearted. Also, if you have any concerns about the condition of your car's brak...

Asian Film Festival Shines Spotlight on Taiwan

Darren Wee | Posted 13.06.2012 | Home
Darren Wee

Terracotta Far East Film Festival opened last night with Korean war epic My Way at the Prince Charles Theatre in Chinatown. A pan-Asian production with a star-studded cast from China, Japan and Korea, it was the perfect way to start to the festival.

New Website Shows Korea's Dark Side

Darren Wee | Posted 10.06.2012 | UK
Darren Wee

Whether or not they have Korea's blessing, koreaBANG is making waves. Ripples compared to the Korean wave, which is now more a tsunami, but the site is blowing up. BANG!

PHOTOS: Satellites Reveal North Korean Missile Test Preparations

Huffington Post UK | Michael Rundle | Posted 01.06.2012 | UK

North Korea's preparations for a disputed long-range missile test have been revealed by new satellite photos. The pictures reportedly show empty fu...

Exporting Britain: Korean Trade Deal is the Way Forward

Jeremy Cook | Posted 26.05.2012 | UK Politics
Jeremy Cook

Hawking for international investment is always a bit like a beauty parade. News over the weekend suggests that Britannia has successfully hitched up her skirt and got some rich Korean men to like her, as the coalition announced a new trade arrangement with South Korea.

WATCH: 'Take On Me' By A-Ha Covered By Five North Korean Accordionists

Huffington Post UK | Alastair Plumb | Posted 06.02.2012 | UK Comedy

Admit it - when you woke up this morning, you weren't expecting to see five accordion players from North Korea playing their version of A-ha's immorta...