Kim Jong-un formally declared N Korea's 'supreme leader'
Justin McCurryA day after mourners packed Pyongyang to bid adieu to 'Dear Leader' Kim Jong-il, North Korea has completed the transfer of power to his youngest son.
The A to Z of K-pop
Justin McCurryPsy's hit Gangnam Style has taken the Korean pop genre to the top of Western charts. If it is new to you, drop these names and watch these videos.
Who's your granddaddy now?
Justin McCurryHe is a prolific artiste who has appeared in more than 350 films, but Shigeo Tokuda gets little recognition in the streets of Tokyo.
Japan's whalers accused of taking disaster funds
Justin McCurryJapan's whaling fleet has left port under heavy guard, where more clashes are expected with members of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society.
Calling North Korea's bluff takes nerve
Analysts say the threats sound familiar but target nations cannot afford to drop their guard.
S Korea's first female president condemns North's nuclear activities
Justin McCurrySouth Korea's President Park Geun-hye has called for North Korea to walk away from nuclear weapons and take the "peace and shared development" path.
Tsunami and suicides take toll on longevity in Japan
Justin McCurryThe massive loss of life in last year's tsunami disaster in Japan has trimmed the average life expectancy of the country's women.
Three executions in Japan since Shinzo Abe's appointment
Justin McCurryJapan has carried out three executions since its new prime minister was elected – a sign Tokyo will defy pressure to abolish executions.
Japan gangs up against yakuza in shame campaign
Justin McCurryOrganised crime in Japan is under threat from new laws that will lead to the naming, shaming and fining of citizens who do business with the yakuza.
North Korea keeps flexing its muscles
Justin McCurrySouth's workers barred from crossing the border into industrial complex after North’s latest move.
