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Kim Jong Un Health: South Korea's Version of CIA Claims to Have Solved Mystery of North Korea Leader's Temporary Disappearance

The National Intelligence Service, South Korea's version of the CIA, claims to have uncovered the truth to what happened to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un when he went missing last month.

South Korea News: Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty for Capt. Lee Joon-seok Whose Capsized Ferry Killed 294 in April

South Korean prosecutors seek death penalty for Lee Joon-seok, the former captain of the sank Sewol ferry.

North Korea Sends Surprise Delegation to South Korea

Two sides agreed to further talks in the coming weeks North Korea sent a high-level delegation to South Korea on Saturday, a nearly unprecedented move that could renew hope of repairing relations between the neighboring countries.

North and South Korea: Countries in Talks but Kim Jong-un Remains Mysteriously Absent

Koreas in talks but Kim Jong-un remains mysteriously absent While North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has not been seen in public for over a month, causing rumors to swirl about his health, the spotlight has moved to the discussions between the two Koreas.

Asian Youth Day: Pope Francis Visits South Korea, Calls for Peace and Economic Equality

The pope will visit South Korea for five days for a series of celebrations and public appearances. Pope Francis is currently visiting the Asian country as part of Asian Youth Day as well as to recognize the growing number of Catholics in South Korea and Asia in general.

FIFA World Cup 2014: A Look at the 10 Greatest First-Round Knockout Games in World Cup History

With the first round of the 2014 World Cup in progress, Latin Post.com brings soccer fans a list of the best first-round games ever played in knockout round World Cup history.

South Korea Ferry Disaster News: Brother of Most Wanted Man Arrested

South Korea has arrested the brother of billionaire Yoo Byung-eun. South Korean police have arrested Yoo Byung-ho, the younger brother of the country's most wanted man, Yoo Byung-eun.

FIFA World Cup Brazil Matchup & Preview: Russia vs. South Korea

It's no secret that Russia and South Korea have never really had the best relationship. These two countries will take to the field in their first game in Brazil in their quest for a World Cup Championship. Both teams feature head coaches with much World Cup experience.

World Cup 2014 Preview, Predictions: Belgium, Russia, South Korea, Algeria: Which Teams Get Out of Group H? [Watch]

As the 2014 World Cup looms on the horizon, Groups E and F have already been mentioned as Groups of Opportunity. Group H is yet another big group of opportunity as it features four wild cards in the tournament. Here is a look at how the teams stack up against one another.

Brazilian Man Has Plastic Surgery to Look Korean

After 10 surgeries to change his appearance, this 25-year-old says he has no regrets. Plastic surgery is prevalent in South Korea, so perhaps it rubbed off on a Brazilian student in the country.

North Korea News: Tensions Rise Between North & South Following Artillery Shots

North Korea fired at a South Korean ship patrolling the Northern Limit Line. Shots fired across the border between the two Koreas have continued to strain already tense relations.

Kim Jong Un's Rumored Dead Ex-Girlfriend Shows up Alive on Television: Singer Purportedly Executed by Firing Squad for Pornographic Film

Last year, North Korea leader Kim Jong Un reportedly ordered the execution of his ex-girlfriend by death of firing squad; however, Hyon Song Wol, a singer in an all-female band, was seen alive and speaking on a television broadcast Friday night.

Doomed South Korean Sewol Ferry Exceeded Cargo Limit 246 Times in Last 13 Months: Almost Every Trip Dangerously Overloaded, Investigation Reveals

Ship exceeded cargo limit on almost every voyage in last 13 months. The Sewol ferry that sunk April 16 exceeded its cargo limit on 246 trips, almost every trip it made, in the last 13 months, according to documents.

Subway Accident in Seoul, South Korea Leaves Over 200 Injured

Less than a month after the tragic ferry sinking that left over 300 people dead or missing, a subway train accident has occurred in South Korea, leaving 200 people injured.

World Cup 2014 Analysis - Group H: Will South Korea Overcome European Sides & Return to Round of 16?

Korea Republic will look to continue building a solid World Cup resume in 2014. The Asian side had the fortune of being placed into a relatively inexperienced group and could emerge as the surprise favorite of its group. Can the team pull off the feat?

International News: South Korea Prime Minister Chung Hong-Won Resigns After Failing to Prevent Ferry Accident

Following the discovery of more bodies within the sunken ferry, South Korea's prime minister hands in his resignation.

South Korea Ferry Death Toll and Missing: 156 Confirmed Dead in Sinking Ship Disaster, Difficult Recovery Effort Continues

The death toll of the Sewol ferry disaster in South Korea has reached 156, and the recovery mission is continuing.

South Korea Ferry Missing and Death Toll: Almost 300 Still Missing After Ship Carrying 459 People Sinks

Ship carried mostly students. A ship carrying 459 people fell on its side Wednesday off South Korea's southern coast. Four are dead and almost 300 are missing.

North Korea Missile Threat: Kim Jon Un Sends A Message to South Korea and the United States

As a likely protest to the recent U.S.-South Korean military drills, North Korea has launched four short-range missiles off the eastern coast.

Sochi Winter Olmypics 2014: South Korea Launches Formal Protest Following Olympics Result; Why?

The South Korean Olympic Committee has submitted a formal protest Defending champion of women's figure skating from South Korea, Yuna Kim, settled for a silver medal at the Sochi Winter Olympics.

Families Reunited in Korean Peninsula After Spending Decades Apart; How Long Were They Together?

North and South Korean families were reunited after decades apart amidst growing tensions between the world and North Korea.
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