From South Korea’s unique culture and customs to its mind-blowing modern innovations—and its first long-distance hiking route—learn how to experience the richness of this extraordinary place.

North Korea test fired ballistic missiles days before President Donald Trump's Asia trip to meet China's Xi Jinping and other leaders in South Korea.

Chuseok (translating literally to "autumn evening" in Korean) is a fall harvest festival where many Koreans will return to their hometowns for a gathering with friends and family. It is often referred to as "Korean Thanksgiving," or Hangawi (from Old Korean, the "great middle" of autumn), and has been celebrated for an estimated 2,000 years.

From Kuala Lumpur to Gyeongju, President Trump is casting himself as a deal-maker and peace negotiator, while a wary region looks for tariff relief and steadier ties.

From South Korea’s unique culture and customs to its mind-blowing modern innovations—and its first long-distance hiking route—learn how to experience the richness of this extraordinary place.

South Korea does not legally allow same-sex marriages or civil partnerships, but the census, which takes place every five years, offers an opportunity for greater recognition and visibility of the LGBT community in data, which is used to influence domestic policy.