1942 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-il is born. He took power after his father Kim Il-sung, founder of the communist country, died in 1994.

Myeondong is a must-stop for many tourists visiting Seoul, South Korea. The area, known for its shopping offerings and dining experiences, ticks all the right boxes in terms of experience. It has ...

The Archdiocese of Seoul in South Korea has reached “the era of 1,000 priests” upon ordaining 26 new priests for the local ...

North Korea is demolishing a venue that for decades hosted tearful reunions of families separated by the Korean War and the ...

Five people are missing after a fishing boat capsized off South Korea’s Jeju island on Wednesday, officials said. The coast guard of the island’s Seogwipo city said 10 crew members were aboard the ...

Ursula von der Leyen said a substantial increase of US tariffs on steel will not "go unanswered" and will "trigger firm" ...

Stephan Kim Sou-hwan is credited for implementing the spirit of Vatican II, promoting evangelization and democratic values ...

Palestinians displaced by Israeli army operations in the West Bank; Postal Service revokes parcel blockade from China, shipping companies protest over duty chaos; Archdio ...

As South Korean clergymen joined a growing push to boot impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol from office, a prominent priest was ...

The Constitutional Court of South Korea unexpectedly postponed its ruling Monday regarding the constitutionality of Acting ...

I am a woman at war within myself, in sight of two well-armed realities, my faith life suspended in the center. I think of ...

Father Gabriel Lee Mun-su is serving up bowls of rich Korean stew in Seoul via a restaurant ministry as a means to fight ...