Ten national lawmakers propose removing criminal penalties for gay sex among soldiers, are accused of encouraging homosexual molestation in the army.

Report of rural salt farms enslaving the elderly and the mentally disabled for years shock the country, prompting the president to respond.

Fierce criticism of Korean husbands and of a "flawed" comparison, Korean critics say the low ranking should be put in context with Korea's long working hours.

Just four years after winning a ￦1.7 billion jackpot, man goes broke and is arrested by the police for stealing smartphones for money.

Ninety-five years after the March 1st Movement and Japan's violent repression, report finds children of famous independence fighters struggling for a living

Peer-to-Peer lending economics finds its way to Korea in the form of handbag exchanges. Netizens criticize Korea's luxury brand culture and the need to impress

In contrast to her calm, smiling appearance during the award ceremony, figure skater Kim Yuna cried a river of tears backstage. Netizens were moved by her emotions.

Public grief as family commits suicide by smoke inhalation rather than continue to live in dire poverty. Criticism that Korea still lacks basic welfare system.