South Korean

Giant Panda Gives Birth To Squirming, Squealing Healthy Twin Girls

Ai Bao gave birth to the tiny cubs last Friday at the Everland theme park near Seoul.
By AP

South Koreans Grow Younger Overnight As The Country Changes How It Counts People's Ages

The Asian country just retired an old and odd age-counting method that makes people a year or two older than they really are.
By KIM TONG-HYUNG, AP

South Korea Causes UFO Scare With Unannounced Rocket Launch

The country's Defense Ministry said it didn’t notify the general public of the launch in advance because it involved sensitive military security issues.
By Hyung-Jin Kim, AP

South Korean Citizens Can Now Import Life-Size Sex Dolls

Thousands of sex dolls have reportedly been seized by customs officials on the grounds they “harm the country’s beautiful traditions and public moral.”
By Hyung-Jin Kim, AP

Dogs Gifted To South Korea By Kim Jong Un At Center Of Controversy

The country’s former president was caring for the two dogs, but is giving them up because his conservative successor isn't providing financial support.
By Kim Tong-Hyung, AP