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 ...

More than two-dozen Christian and Jewish groups representing millions of Americans — ranging from the Episcopal Church and the Union for Reform Judaism to the Mennonites and Unitarian Universalists — ...

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 ...

Catholic leaders, scholars, and the faithful gathered in Seoul for the 2025 Symposium on the Beatification Process of Servant ...