Korean Americans are finding themselves on the hook for service in the South Korean military — all because a rapper dodged it ...

with many applicants seeking to avoid military conscription. Other top nationalities seeking asylum in South Korea include Kazakhstan, China, Pakistan and India, which together account for nearly ...

While most South Korean men are expected to serve for at least a year and a half, shortly after finishing high school, the conscription law has a number of exceptions. Certain K-Pop stars with ...

The incident took place at a fan event in Seoul last year and involved a Japanese fan who is reportedly in her 50s.

The case of two North Korean fishermen, who murdered 16 compatriots before they sought asylum, has become a political ...