Football

Germany seek to ‘master own destiny’ in World Cup crunch match

Germany face their day of reckoning at the World Cup on Wednesday with the holders needing a clear win over South Korea to be sure of reaching the last 16.

marriage

Fiancee's ex-husband sues ex-Chancellor Schröder over 'affair'

Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder has been sued by the ex-husband of his future South Korean bride for allegedly having an affair with her while she was still married, a report said Monday.

marriage

Ex-Chancellor Schröder to tie the knot for fifth time

Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder will marry a South Korean translator 26 years his junior after his fourth marriage fell apart, he said on Thursday.

north korea

Koreans look to Germany for reunification advice

South Korea is betting that closer cooperation with Germany can help it solve problems related to the country’s eventual reunification with North Korea.

Crime

Corruption probe takes in ThyssenKrupp subsidiary

An investigation into corporate corruption allegations in Asia appears to have widened and now includes a subsidiary of German steel concern ThyssenKrupp.

Berlin

South Korea seeks Germany's advice on reunification

South Korea is keen to learn from Germany's experience of melding capitalist and communist rival states, officials said after a presidential summit on Monday.