Anna Benson wins World Championship gold in South Korea
Parachute shooter Anna Benson made her mark at the World Championships in South Korea. The Swede took gold in the 50-meter rifle prone event.
Sports
Asian stock markets trade cautiously, with South Korea’s Kospi falling sharply
Trading on several stock exchanges in Asia is starting the new week cautiously. One of the exceptions is South Korea's Kospi, which is showing a clear decline.
Business
North Korea fires several short-range ballistic missiles over Sea of Japan, South Korea says
North Korea fired several short-range ballistic missiles over the Sea of Japan on Saturday, South Korea's Defense Ministry said.
Conflicts
South Korea says Kim Jong Un has another child, with Ju Ae seen as possible successor
North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un has at least one more child in addition to the daughter the outside world already knows about, according to South Korean intelligence, confirming previous rumors.
World
South Korean gaming tycoon ordered to pay record divorce settlement
The divorce between South Korean billionaire Kwon Hyuk-bin and his wife ends with a record bill for the gaming tycoon behind the company Smilegate.
Business
Asian stocks rise to start the week as LG surges on robotics news
Several stock exchanges in Asia are starting the week with gains. Among others, technology company LG is surging after robotics news.
Business
Asian stock markets fall at the open, with Hong Kong hit hardest
It is a gloomy opening session on many stock exchanges in Asia on Tuesday.
Business
Moon movement leader Hak Ja Han sentenced to two years in prison for corruption
Hak Ja Han, widow of the founder of the new religious movement known as the Moon Movement, has been sentenced to two years in prison for corruption by a South Korean court.
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