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N. Korean leader inspects new tactical missile system
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has inspected a new tactical missile weapons system and called for an "epochal change" in war preparations by attaining arms production plans, state media said Wednesday. Kim oversaw the "tactical missile weapons system to be newly equipped by the combined missile units of the Korean People's Army in charge of an important firing assignment" on Tuesday, according to the Korean Central News Agency. It did not provide further details on the
North Korea May 15, 2024
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Biden unveils tariff hikes on Chinese EVs, solar cells, semiconductors, other imports
US President Joe Biden plans to quadruple tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles and hike duties for solar cells, semiconductors and other "strategic" sectors, the White House said Tuesday, as he is revving up his reelection campaign. The Biden administration announced a new package of tariff increases, casting it as an endeavor to protect American workers and businesses from what it calls China's unfair trade practices, and accusing China of flooding global markets with "artif
World Business May 15, 2024
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Another suspect behind murder of Korean tourist in Pattaya arrested in Cambodia
A South Korean man has been arrested in Cambodia for his alleged involvement in the murder of a South Korean tourist and abandoning his body in Thailand, officials said Tuesday. The suspect, 27, was nabbed at a lodging in Phnom Penh at around midnight following a tip-off that a South Korean suspected of involvement in the case was spotted in the area. Police have been tracing the whereabouts of the man after confirming that he had fled to Cambodia. He is one of three South Koreans suspected
Social Affairs May 14, 2024
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Several US F-22 stealth jets arrive in S. Korea
A number of F-22 stealth jets from the US Air Force arrived in South Korea earlier this week, a Pentagon website showed Tuesday, raising the possibility of a joint air drill involving the latest air assets. The US 8th Fighter Wing posted a photo showing the arrival of F-22 stealth jets at Kunsan Air Base in Gunsan, 178 kilometers south of Seoul, on the Pentagon's Defense Visual Information Distribution Service website. "The Raptors' arrival, demonstrates the Pacific Air Forces
Defense May 14, 2024
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Yoon pledges support to Ukraine in phone talk with Zelenskyy
President Yoon Suk Yeol pledged necessary support and cooperation to Ukraine during a phone conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday, Seoul's presidential office said. "The South Korean government is proactively participating in the global community's efforts to restore peace and pursue post-war reconstruction in Ukraine," Yoon said during the phone call, according to his office. "We will continue the support and cooperation that are needed by
Politics May 14, 2024
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Seoul shares end tad higher ahead of US inflation data
South Korean stocks ended slightly higher Tuesday as investors took a wait-and-see stance ahead of US inflation data expected to affect the US Federal Reserve's rate-setting decision. The Korean won dropped against the US greenback. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index went up 3.13 points, or 0.11 percent, to 2,730.34. Trade volume was slim at 436.6 million shares worth 9.3 trillion won ($6.79 billion), with gainers outpacing decliners 526 to 342. Foreign investors and institutio
Market May 14, 2024
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S. Korea to stage drills against large-scale aerial attack
The military will stage an air exercise Tuesday aimed at defending against a large-scale aerial attack amid renewed attention to air defense capabilities in the wake of Iran's massive drone and missile attack on Israel. The drills will be led by the Air Force Operations Command and joined by Army, Navy and Marine Corps units across the country, according to the Air Force. Some 30 aircraft, including F-35A fighters, as well as various air defense assets, including the Patriot and Cheongung m
Defense May 14, 2024
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Ex-Marine division chief returns home after 22-hr questioning over conscript's death
A former division commander of the Marine Corps returned home Tuesday following 22 hours of police questioning in connection with the death of a young Marine conscript during a search operation for downpour victims in July last year. Lim Seong-geun, former commander of the Marine Corps 1st Division, is the highest-ranking Marine official questioned as part of the investigation into the death of a Marine conscript, surnamed Chae, who was swept away by a torrent during a search for missing flood v
Defense May 14, 2024
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Key S. Korean, USFK special operations officials to hold rare meeting amid NK threats
The military is planning to hold a rare meeting between major South Korean and US Forces Korea special operations officials later this month to discuss ways to improve special warfare capabilities amid North Korea's threats, Seoul's defense ministry said Tuesday. South Korea operates special forces units separately under the Army, the Navy, the Air Force and the Marine Corps, and regularly stages combined drills with US Special Operations Command Korea troops, but holding a meeting between all o
Defense May 14, 2024
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N. Korean science, technology delegation leaves for Russia
A North Korean science and technology delegation has departed for Russia, state media said Tuesday, as the two countries are deepening their bilateral ties following the summit of their leaders in September. The delegation led by Ri Chung-gil, chairman of the State Commission of Science and Technology, left for Moscow on Monday to attend the eighth meeting of a government committee on trade and economy as well as science and technology cooperation between the two nations, according to the Korean
North Korea May 14, 2024
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Giants' Lee Jung-hoo lands on injured list with dislocated shoulder
The San Francisco Giants' South Korean rookie Lee Jung-hoo has landed on the 10-day injured list with a dislocated left shoulder. The Giants placed Lee on the sidelines Monday, a day after Lee crashed into the center-field wall at Oracle Park in San Francisco while trying to make a grab during the Giants' game against the Cincinnati Reds. Lee crumpled to the ground and immediately grabbed his left shoulder. A few minutes later, the Giants' head athletic trainer, Dave Groeschner, e
Baseball May 14, 2024
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Seoul shares open almost flat ahead of US inflation data
South Korean stocks opened almost flat Tuesday as investors awaited a key US inflation report set to be released later this week. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index gained 0.51 point, or 0.02 percent, to 2,727.72 in the first 15 minutes of trading. Overnight, the S&P 500 closed almost flat, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.2 percent. The tech-heavy Nasdaq composite gained 0.3 percent. Investors' eyes are on the US Consumer Price Index data for April due out Wed
Market May 14, 2024
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Import prices up for 4th month in April on higher oil prices
South Korea's import prices rose for a fourth consecutive month in April due to an increase in oil prices and the Korean won's decline against the US dollar, central bank data showed Tuesday. The import price index rose 3.9 percent last month from a month earlier following a 0.5 percent on-month gain the previous month, according to the preliminary data from the Bank of Korea. From a year earlier, prices also rose 2.9 percent last month following a 0.5 percent on-year decline the previ
Economy May 14, 2024
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Cuban diplomat visits Seoul for talks on opening embassy
South Korea and Cuba have officially kicked off discussions on opening a Cuban diplomatic mission in Seoul, the foreign ministry said Monday. Mario Alzugaray Rodriguez, deputy head of mission of the Embassy of Cuba in China, arrived in Seoul the previous day to discuss with officials at the ministry the process and support needed in opening the diplomatic mission. "The two countries will continue to communicate and cooperate to ensure the process of opening the embassies runs smoothly,"
Foreign Affairs May 13, 2024
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Wang voices hope to develop bilateral ties with S. Korea 'without interference'
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi expressed hope Monday that bilateral relations with South Korea will develop further "without interference," saying the current difficulties in the ties do not serve the common interest of the two countries. Wang made the remarks at the beginning of talks with his South Korean counterpart, Cho Tae-yul, in Beijing, apparently referring to the incidents that sent the bilateral ties to a low point, such as the comments by President Yoon Suk Yeol about main
Foreign Affairs May 13, 2024
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