China

Merkel broaches shared past on Japan visit

German Chancellor Angela Merkel waded into the fraught area of wartime forgiveness during a visit to Japan on Monday, saying that "facing history squarely" and "generous gestures" are necessary to mend ties.

Football

Korea FA seeks dose of German medicine

South Korea have appointed former Germany international Uli Stielike as the national team's new coach, the Korea Football Association said on Friday.

Korea

Merkel vows support for Korean reunification bid

Chancellor Angela Merkel pledged Germany's support on Wednesday during a visit by South Korea's president for efforts to unify the Korean peninsular, saying its own reunification gave it a "duty" to help others.

Korea

Kim's death 'chance for change' in North Korea

The German government said Monday that the death of North Korean leader Kim Jong-Il offered a chance for positive change in the impoverished, nuclear-armed and deeply isolated nation.

foreign

Westerwelle 'very worried' by North Korean attack

Germany's foreign minister said Tuesday he was "very worried" about the firing of artillery shells by North Korea onto a South Korean island, saying it threatened peace in the region.

Crime

German hackers arrested in South Korea for extortion

South Korean police said on Thursday two German college students have been arrested for attempting to extort money from a local company after hacking its server to acquire business secrets.