N Korean spy satellite 'appears' to have entered orbit North Korea's purported spy satellite has entered orbit, Seoul's military said, but warned it was too early to tell whether Pyongyang's eye in the sky … World • 22 Nov
North Korea says spy satellite launch successful North Korea has said that it has succeeded in putting a military spy satellite in orbit after two previous failures, as the US led its … World • 21 Nov
Flights halted as South Korean students sit key exams More than half a million students in South Korea sat the crucial national university entrance exam, with authorities taking extraordinary measures, including halting flights, to … World • 16 Nov
South Korean man killed by malfunctioning robot A man was crushed to death by a robot in South Korea after the machine apparently failed to differentiate him from the boxes of produce … World • 08 Nov
A glimpse of North Korea from the DMZ The Irish delegation that visited Seoul and the demilitarised zone this week brought a message of hope, that barriers can come down and divisions can … Analysis and Comment • 04 Nov
Taoiseach visits Korean demilitarised zone Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has visited the demilitarised zone dividing North and South Korea. World • 02 Nov
South Korea real opportunity for Ireland - IDA Ireland A Government trade mission to South Korea is underway with Ministers, state agencies and Irish companies visiting Seoul in a bid to boost economic and … Business • 01 Nov
Ireland secures commitments on beef access to S Korea Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue said he has secured commitments from South Korean authorities that Ireland's application for beef access will be progressed to the … Ireland • 01 Nov
Robot fried chicken - taking on South Korean favourite In fried-chicken-obsessed South Korea, restaurants serving the nation's favourite fast-food dish dot every street corner. But Kang Ji-young's establishment brings something a little different to … News Lens • 11 Sep
Death of South Korean school teacher sparks protests South Korean teachers are set to rally today and sit out of work to demand better protection of their rights and to protest what they … World • 04 Sep
Irish scouts 'relieved' global jamboree moving to Seoul Scouting Ireland has said Irish scouts are happy they stayed at the World Scout Jamboree in South Korea, despite challenging conditions, but are relieved the … World • 07 Aug
Irish scouts treated for heat at Korean jamboree A small number of scouts from Ireland were among at least 600 people treated for heat-related issues during a global jamboree, which is under way … World • 04 Aug
Fate of US soldier who fled to North Korea unknown The US military is attempting to determine the fate of an American soldier who made an unauthorised crossing of the border from South to North … World • 19 Jul
US soldier facing disciplinary action goes into N Korea A US soldier facing disciplinary action has crossed the inter-Korean border into North Korea and is believed to be in North Korean custody, US officials … World • 18 Jul
Search and rescue operations end at South Korean tunnel Rescue workers recovered the last body and ended search operations at a flooded underpass in South Korea after dozens of people died in an incident … World • 18 Jul
South Korea flood death toll rises to 39 South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has blamed authorities' failure to follow disaster response rules as the death toll from days of torrential rain grew … World • 17 Jul
22 reported dead in South Korea after heavy rain At least 22 people have been killed and 14 were missing as heavy rains flooded South Korea, as a third day of torrential rains caused … World • 15 Jul
South Korea pledges more military supplies to Ukraine South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has said his country will provide a bigger batch of military supplies and humanitarian aid to Ukraine during a … Ukraine • 15 Jul
North Korea confirms latest test of solid-fuel missile North Korean leader Kim Jong Un personally oversaw the successful test of the country's newest intercontinental ballistic missile, according to state media. World • 13 Jul
N Korea fires long-range missile ahead of key meeting North Korea conducted a missile test with its longest ever flight time off its east coast, as leaders of South Korea and Japan were set … World • 12 Jul
South Korea respects review of Fukushima water plan South Korea's government has said it respected the UN nuclear energy watchdog's review of Japan's plan to discharge treated radioactive water from the tsunami-wrecked Fukushima … World • 07 Jul
South Koreans become a year younger under new law South Koreans have become a year or two younger as new laws that require using only the international method of counting age took effect, replacing … World • 28 Jun
Airline bans some emergency seats after door incident South Korea's Asiana Airlines has stopped selling some emergency seats following an accident in which a passenger opened an emergency exit mid-air, the carrier said … World • 28 May
