South Korea
Understanding South Korea's corruption and bribery scandal
South Korea's President Park Geun-hye has become the country's first democratically elected leader to be forced from office.
South Korea's president forced from office
A court has upheld the impeachment of Park Geun-hye over a graft scandal that has gripped the country for months.
Samsung heir to be charged with bribery
Samsung's heir apparent is to be formally indicted on multiple charges including bribery and embezzlement, prosecutors said.
North Korea attempts to provoke Trump with missile launch
A North Korean missile launch landed in Sea of Japan, just as Japan's prime minister Shinzo Abe and the US president Donald Trump were completing their golf game at Mr Trump's resort in West Plam… Audio
Court in South Korea declines to arrest head of Samsung
A court in South Korea has declined to arrest the head of Samsung amdist bribery, embezzlement and perjury accusations. Audio
Samsung chief questioned as corruption suspect
The South Korean firm is accused of giving donations in exchange for political favours.
Arrest widens South Korean president scandal
The 20-year-old daughter of the woman at the centre of the scandal has been arrested in Denmark.
South Korean president impeached
South Korea's parliament has voted to impeach the President, Park Geun-hye, over a corruption scandal.
South Koreans again demand president's resignation
Hundreds of thousands of South Koreans have rallied in Seoul in the sixth straight weekend of protests demanding the resignation of President Park Geun-hye.
Korean President's offer to resign 'a trick' - opponent
South Korea's President Park Geun-hye has asked the country's Parliament to help her find a way to stand down after widespread protests calling for her resignation.
South Korea president 'had role' in scandal
South Korean President Park Geun-hye had a "considerable" role in a corruption scandal involving a close confidante, prosecutors have said.
North Korea ready for next nuclear test, South says
South Korean officials have said North Korea could be ready to conduct another nuclear test at any time.
Diplomatic immunity waived for NZer in Korea
The Foreign Minister says he understands a New Zealand staff member based at the Embassy in South Korea has now been interviewed by the police there.. Audio
NZ diplomat involved in incident with Seoul police
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade has contacted Korean authorities, following an incident involving a New Zealand diplomat in Seoul, it says.
Exec attacked after apologising for disinfectant deaths
Angry relatives attacked an executive of a British-based firm after it admitted selling a humidifier disinfectant that killed about 100 people in South Korea.
Korean who raped teen wins deportation battle
A South Korean man who took turns with a friend to rape a teenage girl has won his fight not to be deported.
The Chorus, Oedipus
Sophocles' Greek tragedy Oedipus Rex is being reinterpreted by a contemporary South Korean theatre company. Juliette Sivertsen goes behind the scenes to meet those responsible for The Chorus, Oedipus… Audio
North Korea threatens US and South Korea
North Korea threatens "indiscriminate" nuclear strikes as the US and South Korea begin their largest ever joint military exercises.
New Zealand behind in Davis Cup tie
New Zealand will have to stage a major comeback if they are resurrect their Asia/Oceania Group 1 Davis Cup tennis tie against South Korea in Seoul.
More South Koreans can stay and work in NZ
More people from the Republic of Korea are now able to stay and work in New Zealand under a new visa scheme. Three new or amended visa policies were agreed...