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There is 'immense pressure' on the US after the possible defection of Tavis King, a US soldier into North Korea, earlier today - relations between to countries are at a low amid nuclear tensions

A witness from the group said he saw the soldier crossing into North Korea from the demilitarized zone, while shouting 'ha ha ha', leading to heightened tensions between North Korea and the US

Travis King is the reported name of a US Army soldier who crossed the border into communist North Korea. He is said to have laughed as he ran away from a civilian tour

The United Nations Command said Kim Jong-un's tyrannical North Korean regime has detained a United States soldier, named as Travis King, who holds the rank of private second class in the US Army, for crossing the Military Demarcation Line from South Korea without permission

Heavy rains in South Korea have triggered a landslide and severe floods, killing seven, including two people who died in a building collapse triggered by a landslide on Friday

North Korean defectors have been introduced to a multi-purpose facility which includes impressive medical facilities and a range of courses including hair and technology in South Korea

South Koreans are enjoying being aged younger today, even if not feeling so, as the country scraps its traditional way of counting the age of people where they become one at birth

Pop star Sung-bong rose to fame on Korea's Got Talent in 2011, before signing a record deal with Bong Bong Company. He has been found dead at the age of 33

Brit adrenaline junkie George King-Thompson was seized after the spectacle drew more than 90 emergency responders to the Lotte Tower in Seoul, South Korea, which is the fifth tallest skyscraper in the world

A plane passenger who opened an aircraft door during landing in South Korea, leaving everyone terrified, told police officials he wanted to get off the plane quickly

An artwork called 'Comedian' was eaten by a 'hungry' student who was visiting the Leeum Museum of Art in Seoul, South Korea - and the incident was filmed by a friend

Presidents Joe Biden and Yoon Suk Yeol will sign an agreement on Wednesday which will provide support to South Korea amid growing concerns over nuclear threats made by North Korea

The nightmare couple, who were on holiday from China, had booked the apartment in Seoul, South Korea for 25 days, but decided to leave after realising it was too far away from the city centre

China's skies are filled with floating sand and dust clouds which are forcing residents to stay indoors and cancel outdoor activities, with some resorting to face masks

A North Korean analyst has said she hopes the "dark clouds of a nuclear war hanging over the Korean peninsula" will be cleared as early as possible.

Cha Sa-soon first attempted the written test in April 2005 and after failing it, she continued to retake it until she passed. She then took the practical test 10 times before getting her licence

The claimed mass sign-ups supposedly came after Kim Jong-un's North Korea shot dozens of long and short-range missiles into the seas near Japan and South Korea - both countries which Pyongyang considers its enemies

South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said the launch occurred on Thursday morning but did not immediately give further details. Pyongyang had already staged two launch events this week

A dog owner in South Korea went looking for their missing hound and stumbled on a massive dog slaughter farm where 1,000 pooches had been left to starve