Kang Mi-sook, 62, begins each weekday on the road, driving around with her motorised fridge filled with yoghurt-like drinks and greeting familiar faces on her usual route through the streets of Seoul.

'Yoghurt lady' delivers treats and companionship to South Korea's elderly

US President Donald Trump will visit South Korea this weekend after an exchange of letters with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un boosted hopes for a resumption of talks aimed at ending North Korea's nuclear program.

Trump to visit South Korea as Pompeo raises hope for new North Korea talks after letter

Chinese equipment provider Huawei has proposed to sign an agreement, including "no back door", with the Indian government to allay any security concerns it may have regarding its network equipment. The company is facing heat in the Indian market following the ban of Huawei in the US market, which has been followed by Australia and Japan. However, some countries are yet to take a decision.

Huawei ready for 'no back door' pact

Japan on Thursday flatly rejected as "unacceptable" a South Korean proposal to set up a joint fund to compensate wartime forced labourers, a bitter dispute that has bogged down bilateral ties.

Japan rejects South Korea deal over wartime forced labour

South Korea has provided its largest food and aid donation since 2008 to UN aid programmes in North Korea, officials said on Wednesday, amid warnings that millions of dollars more is needed to make up for food shortages.

South Korea gives most aid to North Korea since 2008 amid food shortage

An award-winning South Korean film about social inequality was used by the North on Tuesday to claim its citizens live a better life than their cross-border neighbours.

'Parasite' a movie from South Korea being used in North to praise own regime

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's sister met South Korean officials on their heavily defended border on Wednesday (June 12) to deliver flowers and her brother's condolences over the death of a former South Korean first lady.

Kim Jong Un's sister sends condolences on the death of South Korea's former first lady

White House national security adviser John Bolton said on Tuesday that a third summit between President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is possible but the ball is in Pyongyang's court. Watch full video to know more.

Third Trump-Kim summit possible if North Korea wants, says Bolton

Britain said Monday it had concluded a trade deal with South Korea to maintain links after Brexit. International Trade Secretary Liam Fox has agreed on a preliminary deal with Korean Minister of Trade Yoo Myung-Hee in Seoul, the UK government said in a statement.

Britain agrees Brexit trade deal with South Korea

As expected, the Olympique Lyonnais women carried France to a comprehensive 4-0 win against South Korea in their World Cup opening game on Friday, sending a clear warning to their rivals that they are ready to go for the title.

Lyon women inspire France in perfect World Cup opener

China is soon to issue 5G licenses as 5G has entered into a crucial period for commercial use. China has established a competitive advantage in the 5G development through self-innovation and cooperation, says the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology in Beijing on Monday.

China soon to issue 5G license as the network enters crucial period for commercial use

Acting US Defence Secretary Patrick Shanahan said on Sunday that it was not necessary to resume major joint military exercises with South Korea that were suspended in the last year to support diplomatic efforts with North Korea.

US defence chief says no need to restore suspended US-South Korea military drills

North Korea fired the same type of short-range missiles during the two weapons tests last month, according to South Korean Defence Minister Jeong Kyeong-doo. "We see the weapons (North Korea fired on May 4 and May 9) as nearly the same type, though we are analyzing some differences," Yonhap News Agency quoted the minister as telling reporters here on Saturday.

North Korea test-fired same type of missiles in May: Seoul

Huawei Technologies unveiled an open lab for next-generation 5G wireless network in South Korea on Thursday but kept the launch low-key given its recent blacklisting by the United States, a key security ally of the Asian nation.

Huawei launches 5G lab in South Korea, but keeps event low-key after US ban

Taiwan displayed how its fighter jets can land, refuel and rearm on the island's highways Tuesday as part of its largest annual exercise simulating defence against a Chinese invasion.

Taiwan fighters land on highway for Chinese 'invasion' war games

To give you some idea how good an actor South Korea's Song Kang-ho is, one of the first things director Bong Joon-ho did Saturday after he won the top prize at the Cannes was to drop to his knee and offer the Palme d'Or to his friend.

Bong Joon-ho and Song Kang-ho: The double act behind S Korea's Cannes victory

Cannes 2019: South Korean social satire 'Parasite' wins Palme d'Or award

'Parasite', a wickedly humourous suspense movie about class struggles directed by South Korea`s Bong Joon-Ho, won the top Palme d`Or prize at the Cannes Film Festival on Saturday, on a big night for newcomer filmmakers too.

Cannes 2019: South Korean social satire 'Parasite' wins Palme d'Or

Amid reconciliatory efforts for ensuring long-lasting peace with North Korea, South Korea is set to hold a new civilian-military exercise from May 27 to 30, the country`s defence and interior ministries said on Friday.

South Korea to hold new civilian-military exercise next week

The United States, Japan, South Korea and Australia have kicked off "first-of-its-kind" naval drills near Guam, the US Navy said Thursday, amid mounting tensions with China and North Korea.

US, Japan and South Korea start 'first-of-its-kind' naval drill

US State Department approves possible $314 million sale of missiles to South Korea The US State Department has cleared $314 million in possible sales of air defence missiles to South Korea, the Pentagon said on Friday, as tensions re-emerge on the Korean peninsula.

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The US State Department has cleared $314 million in possible sales of air defence missiles to South Korea, the Pentagon said on Friday, as tensions re-emerge on the Korean peninsula.

US State Department approves possible $314 million sale of missiles to South Korea

The United States said Friday it had approved sales of air defense missiles to South Korea and Japan as tensions return with North Korea. Watch full video to know more.

US approves missile sales to South Korea, Japan

By Benjamin Habib In recent days, North Korea has upped the ante in its standoff with the United States and South Korea, further highlighting the missed opportunity at February’s Hanoi summit aimed at bringing peace to the Korean peninsula.

North Korea missile tests: Does diplomacy still have a chance?

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