Amnesty appeals to China on refugees

Urges Beijing to stop forcibly repatriating defectors from North Korea

Judge takes on court over dismissal

Says decision was retaliation for criticisms of government decision to monitor social networks

Church-run café offers refuge from the cold

Korean café serves as hub of faith and community

Religions to aid against bullying

Government appeals to leaders for combined effort in wake of teen suicides

Millions have 'psychiatric illnesses'

One in six South Koreans has experienced mental illness such as depression or anxiety, according to a sruvey published today. The Ministry of Health and Welfare issued the survey, highlighting the fact that some 16 percent of some 6,000 respondents aged

US, North Korea meet 'will yield little'

Experts doubt discussion will reignite six-party nuclear talks

Signs of discontent are appearing in North Korea

The protests and anti-government gestures are few and far between, but there seems little doubt that anger is starting to grow among the people of North Korea.

River project opponents shift tack

Will hold government accountable by monitoring scheme's environmental impact

New act 'will save small media outlets'

Religious broadcasting networks, representing the country’s major religions, welcomed the passing yesterday of a law ensuring state support for struggling small media organizations. Last year the bill became bogged down in the National Assembly as a result

Leaders want to mend cross-border ties

Prominent figures urge government not to let north-south relations slide further

Bishop calls for health act revision

Says Mother and Child Health Act 'effectively legalized abortions'

Amnesty urges photographer's release

Rights groups accuses govt of 'failing to understand sarcasm'