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SKorean torture film raises ghost of military past
A film based on the memoir of a democracy activist who was tortured in the 1980s by South Korea's military rulers is provoking discussion about the ...
South Korean software mogul hopes for presidency
As a bookish entrepreneur who made his fortune in software before turning to philanthropy, Ahn Cheol-soo has been called South Korea's Bill Gates.
Low-cost flying arrives in luxury-loving Japan
Japan has a reputation for loving expensive things like overpriced real estate, gourmet melons and luxury brands. But the nation is finally ...
Afghan, NKorean films on display at Asian festival
Along with the now inevitable galaxy of stars promoting blockbusters from across Asia, this year's Busan International Film Festival will screen a ...
North Korea: Spark could set off nuclear war
A North Korean minister lashed out at the United States on Monday, warning that its "hostile" policy has left the Korean peninsula a spark away from ...
Crowdfunding rescues provocative SKorean film
After being turned down by many investors over the last four years, South Korean film producer Choi Yong-bae said it feels strange and exciting that ...
US seeks calm over Asian disputes; won't mediate
The Obama administration on Friday pressed U.S. allies Japan and South Korea to continue their cooperation on North Korea and other key issues despite ...
Asia stocks up after Spain pledges to cut spending
Asian stock markets rose Friday after Spain announced severe budget cuts meant to show international lenders and investors that the country is taking ...
SKorea: Japan must educate people on colonial past
South Korea's foreign minister said Thursday that Japan's wartime past will overshadow relations between the two staunch U.S. allies until Japan ...
NKorean parliament holds second session this year
North Korea's parliament convened Tuesday for the second time in six months, passing a law that adds one year of compulsory education for children in ...
PSY finds his success with 'Gangnam Style' unreal
South Korean rapper PSY finds his success with "Gangnam Style" so unreal that he wonders if he's being tricked into believing it — like Jim Carrey in ...
AP Exclusive: Images show NKorea launch pad halt
North Korea has stopped construction on a launch pad where intercontinental-range rockets could be tested, an interruption possibly due to heavy rains ...
South Korea suspends bidding for US rice imports
South Korea has suspended bidding for U.S. rice imports after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Consumer Reports magazine found elevated ...
South Korea fires on North Korean fishing boats
South Korea's navy fired warning shots Friday toward North Korean fishing boats that crossed a disputed maritime boundary, but the shots didn't hit ...
North Korea takes notice of "Gangnam Style"
Even North Korea is paying attention to PSY's globally popular "Gangnam Style" song and the South Korean rapper's memorable horse-riding dance.
Iran's oil minister says crude exports rebounding
Iran's oil minister said Wednesday that crude exports are rebounding after being hit by a European embargo in July, describing for parliament the ...
'Gangnam Style' has sharp social riff, 220M views
South Korean rapper PSY's "Gangnam Style" video has 220 million YouTube views and counting, and it's easy to see why. No Korean language skills are ...
Nationalism may rise under Japan's next gov't
One is a former prime minister known for his nationalistic views. A second is a hawkish former defense chief. And a third is the son of Tokyo's ...
LG unveils new flagship smartphone
LG Electronics will launch the Optimus G smartphone next week in South Korea, pinning high hopes on the new Android device to help revive its ...
Messaging apps show mobile Internet's rise in Asia
A handful of smartphone apps that began as basic instant messaging services have amassed several hundred million users in Asia in just a couple of ...
For S. Korean men, makeup a foundation for success
Cho Won-hyuk stands in front of his bedroom mirror and spreads dollops of yellow-brown makeup over his forehead, nose, chin and cheeks until his skin ...
Shin wins Women's British Open by 9 shots
Jiyai Shin avoided mistakes in miserable weather conditions Sunday to cruise to a record nine-stroke victory in the Women's British Open. In the ...
Shin opens 5-stroke lead in Women's British Open
Jiyai Shin opened a five-stroke lead in the Women's British Open, shooting an 8-under 64 on Saturday in the wild-delayed second round. Coming off a ...
Thousands in SKorea attend funeral for Rev. Moon
Tens of thousands of mourners sobbed, sang, prayed and vowed to cherish the Rev. Sun Myung Moon's teachings Saturday as they said goodbye to their ...
SKorea regains old embassy in US, snipes at Japan
A grand, aging, red-brick house in Washington concealed by a pair of towering magnolia trees has become an unlikely setting for South Korea's ...