South Korea

South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea and often referred to as Korea, is a state in East Asia, located on the southern half of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by China to the west, Japan to the east, and North Korea to the north. Its capital is Seoul. South Korea lies in a temperate climate region with a predominantly mountainous terrain. Its territory covers a total area of 100,032 square kilometers and has a population of over 50 million.

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Kim Jong-Un: The Assassination That Never Happened

By IBTimes

From what I have seen, North Asian media has given the sensational rumors scant coverage. (Feb 11)

MORE TOPICS: CHINA, TWITTER, NEW YORK, INVESTMENT

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India Second on Happiest Counties List: Survey

By IBTimes IN

India appears second on the happiest countries list published by research company Ipsos, which conducted a global survey. (Feb 11)

MORE TOPICS: INDIA, AUSTRALIA, RUSSIA, INDIA, MEXICO

U.S. F-35 production slowdown may delay foreign orders

By Reuters

Washington's plan to further slow production of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter is prompting its eight foreign partners to rethink their own orders, threatening a vital revenue stream for Lockheed Martin Corp <LMT. (Feb 10)

MORE TOPICS: AFGHANISTAN, IRAQ, ISRAEL, JAPAN, AUSTRALIA, INDIA

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iPhone or Android: What’s the Best AT&T Smartphone Deal?

By IBTimes

Every time a new expensive smartphone debuts on AT&T, new deals pop for some devices that have been out for even just a few months. That includes Android and iPhone prices, and Samsung just debuted the Galaxy Note, a $300 5.3-inch display Android monster. (Feb 10)

MORE TOPICS: MICROSOFT, IPHONE, AT&T, SAMSUNG, SMARTPHONE, ANDROID

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Kim Jong-Un is Probably Alive, But Record Numbers of North Koreans Visiting China

By IBTimes

Almost half of the North Korean visitors were middle-aged between the ages of 45 and 64. Moreover, the vast majority, 130,472, were men. (Feb 10)

MORE TOPICS: CHINA, HUMAN RIGHTS, DISASTERS

Anti-Acta Day of Action Looms: What's the Hubbub About?
Anti-Acta Day of Action Looms: What's the Hubbub About?

By IBTimes UK

With the Anti-Acta 11 February Day of Action looming, the International Business Times UK looks at why Anonymous, the Pirate Party and activists in general are so up in arms. (Feb 10)

MORE TOPICS: GERMANY, FACEBOOK, EUROPEAN UNION, JAPAN, AUSTRALIA, MEXICO

Europe's Anti-Acta Day of Action: London, Glasgow and Nottingham Protests Confirmed
Europe's Anti-Acta Day of Action: London, Glasgow and Nottingham Protests Confirmed

By IBTimes UK

A part of the wider Anti-Acta movement, within the UK protests have been confirmed in London Glasgow and Nottingham. (Feb 10)

MORE TOPICS: GERMANY, FACEBOOK, EUROPEAN UNION, JAPAN, AUSTRALIA, MEXICO

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Liverpool Hero Champions Guus Hiddink for England Role

By IBTimes UK

Jan Molby believes that Guus HIddink is the best candidate to lead England to glory in the 2012 Euros, despite Harry Redknapp being overwhelming favourite to take on the role. (Feb 10)

MORE TOPICS: AUSTRALIA

A Quick Look at Current Events from Emerging Nations

By FXEmpire

This week has been overshadowed by the Greek crisis and its affects on trading partners. Asian markets have been largely overlooked on the whole. There have been some unusual events taking place. (Feb 10)

MORE TOPICS: CHINA, UNEMPLOYMENT, DOW JONES

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Lady Gaga gets into social media biz with website

By Reuters

Lady Gaga: Singer. Songwriter. Pioneer in meat-based attire. General curiosity. And now, social-media mogul in training. (Feb 09)

MORE TOPICS: TWITTER, LADY GAGA

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