New sanctions a punishment for N Korea

The UN Security Council has voted unanimously for tough new sanctions to punish North Korea for its latest nuclear test.

• N Korea threatens US with nuclear strike
• UN to discuss N Korea sanctions after deal
• N Korea threatens to scrap armistice

Psy's Gangnam Style - one billion views

Psy's Gangnam Style video is galloping towards the one-billion-view mark on YouTube a fresh milestone in the global craze.

• From PSY to supersonic...
• Ban Ki-Moon dances 'Gangnam Style'watch
• Pros dominate YouTube 2012 hits

Koreans drive smartphone boom

Technology-obsessed South Koreans fell in love with the smartphone relatively later, but are making up for the lost time at astonishing speed.

• Samsung passes Apple in phones
• iPhone 4S coming to more countries

LG puts hopes on 'next gen' 3D TV

LG Electronics, which thinks it has an edge, says competition is heating up in the global battle to woo viewers to 3D TV.

• LG to bring Skype calls to TV
• Glasses-free 3D TV hits stores in Japan
• Cheaper glasses for 3D TV

Koreas may talk about attacks, nukes

South Korea has rebuffed a North Korea proposal for talks to ease tensions but extended its own offer to discuss last year's two attacks.

• North Korea talks offer is 'propaganda'
• South Korea to the North: Let's talk
• N Korea wants unconditional talks

North Korea shelling tied to succession

The US military believes North Korea's artillery attack on a South Korean island is linked to the succession of the reclusive state's leadership.

• US pledges to defend South Korea
• China media 'soft' on N Korea over shelling
• US aircraft carrier heads for Koreas

Korean dogs make a comeback

Sapsarees, shaggy-haired dogs long valued for their loyalty but nearly wiped out, have made a comeback in South Korea.

• Dingo may be oldest dog
• 'Pedigree dog breeding concerns'
• Dog's origin: Middle East wolf

S Korea relief aid for N Korea delayed

Strong winds and high waves have delayed a shipment of relief supplies from South Korea to North Korea, which was battered by torrential rain.

• Koreas relations thaw
• S Korea: North asked for aid
• Mammoth storm kills 3 in Korea

Korean singer a hit on Twitter

A popular South Korean singer has become a hit on Twitter, with his fans bombarding the site with postings.

• Jay-Z parody a hit
• Kiss offer for YouTube star
• Lady Gaga latest Twitter queen

N Korean defector found dead

The highest-ranking North Korean defector ever to come to South Korea has been found dead at his Seoul home, police say.

• Scores of N Koreans hiding in China
• Russia warns of Korea conflict
• Kim Jong-Il's son gets key posts

Films make positive impact

One of the world's most tightly-controlled societies got a rare glimpse of the outside world at the Pyongyang International Film Festival.

• British film wins top prize
• Samurai movie pokes fun at tradition
• China quake film sets record

S Korea probes underage girl groups

South Korea's parliament will launch an inquiry into claims that performances by teenage girl pop groups are too sexually suggestive.

N Korea should strengthen nuclear arms

North Korea should strengthen its "nuclear deterrent" in response to the threat posed by the United States, says North Korean Vice Foreign Minister Pak Kil-yon.

• Russia warns of Korea conflict
• Koreas relations thaw
• N Korea strategy to remain

N Korean leader names son as general

North Korean leader Kim Jong-Il has appointed his youngest son as a general, the state's official media said in its first mention of the man seen as heir apparent.

• N Korea's Kim Jong Il may promote son
• Ill Kim delays top N Korea meeting
• N Korea's Kim prepares son

Rein in N Korea, US urges China

The US is pressing China to rein in North Korea, voicing dismay that the Asian superpower has not put more pressure on its ally over the sinking of a South Korean warship.

• Clinton: World must act
• N Korea cuts ties with South
• China cool to action against N Korea

China cool to action against N Korea

China has called on all parties to calmly and properly handle the North Korea situation.

• S Korea cuts trade with North
• N Korea warns of war if punished
• N Korea threatens South strike

S Korea buries sailors

South Korea has laid to rest 46 sailors killed in the sinking of a navy warship during an emotional and solemn burial, as officials vowed retaliations against those responsible for the attack.

• Torpedo likely sank Korea ship
• S Korea hoists sunken warship
• 'Old mine did not sink warship'

Hackers steal military secrets

South Korea's military says it is investigating a hacking attack that netted secret defence plans with the US and may have been carried out by North Korea.

Poulter blows Singapore lead

Ian Poulter has blown a commanding five-shot advantage to share the third round clubhouse lead at the Singapore Open.

• Rain swamps Viking Classic
• Baby keeps Sorenstam happy
• Scott vows to return 'better'

N Korea to reopen South border

North Korea, whose relations with South Korea have turned increasingly bitter, said it had agreed to reopen its border with its neighbour and allow tourism and family reunions to resume.

• North Korea frees worker
• S Korea working to free citizens
• N Korea: UN chief offers help