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Thousands rally in Seoul to call for Yoon's resignation
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Opposition mulls delay of financial investment income tax
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Immigration policy must go beyond labor supply: experts
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Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah is killed in Beirut strike, Israel's military says
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‘Korea crossed the line too far’ disgraced singer’s lawyer cries foul after 3rd visa denial
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Nasrallah's killing reveals depth of Israel's Hezbollah penetration
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KMA chief under pressure after surveyed doctors refuse to back him
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Korean American documentary ‘Free Chol Soo Lee' wins Emmy
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Meditation brings calm to Gwanghwamun
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S. Korea to showcase Hyunmoo-5 ballistic missile on Armed Forces Day ceremony for 1st time
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Looted ancient sculptures found in Slovenia refugee tent
LJUBLJANA (AFP) - Three ancient Mesopotamian sculptures, thought to have been excavated illegally in Syria or Iraq, have been found in a Slovenian refugee camp on the border with Croatia, police said Wednesday. The National Museum in Ljubljana confirmed the alabaster objects were authentic Mesopotamian temple figurines and probably dated back to the B.C. third millennium. “Since the objects have no registration or inventory signs, we believe they were excavated illegally,” museum archeologist Pe
CultureMarch 3, 2016
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Last of the Mitford sisters' treasures sold in London
LONDON (AFP) - Hundreds of personal items from the estate of an eccentric British duchess, the youngest of six sisters who scandalized 1930s British high society, were auctioned in London on Wednesday. A collection of insect brooches, 36 model hens and a phone topped with a foot-high figure of Elvis Presley that dances and sings when the phone rings were among the items belonging to Deborah, the late duchess of Devonshire and one of the Mitford sisters. “Together, the objects tell this amazing s
CultureMarch 3, 2016
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Future still murky for Park Tae-hwan after doping suspension ends
His lengthy doping suspension is now behind him, but South Korean Olympic swimming champion Park Tae-hwan still faces a murky future, with no assurance that he will be eligible for this year's Summer Games.The 2008 Olympic gold medalist in the 400m freestyle was slapped with an 18-month ban last March by FINA, the international swimming governing body. Park tested positive for testosterone, and the suspension began retroactively on Sept. 3, 2014, when FINA collected his samples.The ban ended Wed
Olympic GamesMarch 3, 2016
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China media calls new U.N. sanctions on N. Korea 'necessary price'
The new U.N. sanctions will make North Korea pay the "necessary price" for its latest nuclear test and rocket launch, China's state-run media said Thursday. The U.N. Security Council unanimously adopted the tougher sanctions in response to North Korea's fourth nuclear test and rocket launch this year, but China's cooperation is the key to the effective implementation of the measures. In a commentary, China's official Xinhua News Agency said the latest U.N. sanctions are "seen as a necessary pric
North KoreaMarch 3, 2016
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Park renews call for N. Korea to abandon nukes
President Park Geun-hye again called on North Korea Thursday to abandon its nuclear programs, expressing hope that the communist nation will strive for peace on the Korean Peninsula. Earlier, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) adopted the toughest-ever sanctions against Pyongyang for its latest nuclear and missile tests. "I sincerely hope that North Korea gives up its nuclear programs and walks down the path of change in the future," Park said in a message delivered at the National
North KoreaMarch 3, 2016
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'Cool Kiz on the Block' turns volleyball into eye-candy sport
"Cool Kiz on the Block," a KBS 2TV reality show, has elevated volleyball to a new height -- aesthetically.Eight male celebrities have been recruited for Team Cool Kiz, and they include actors Oh Man-seok, Jo Dong-hyuk, Lee Jae-yoon and Japanese model Ryohei Otani. Two of them -- Otani and rookie actor Hak Jin -- are former volleyball pros. Otani started volleyball in fourth grade and played for a professional team in Osaka, Japan, until college. Hak Jin has much the same history, having played p
TelevisionMarch 3, 2016
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Park goes hitless, Oh tosses 1 perfect inning in MLB preseason debuts
The Minnesota Twins' Park Byung-ho struck out three times in three at-bats in his first preseason appearance in Major League Baseball in Florida on Wednesday.Elsewhere in the Sunshine State, St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Oh Seung-hwan, another South Korean readying for his first big league season, tossed one perfect inning in his U.S. debut.Park, who joined the Twins via posting in December, made his first start for the Twins as a designated hitter batting sixth against the Boston Red Sox in
BaseballMarch 3, 2016
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European nations welcome new U.N. sanctions on N. Korea
The European Union and other major European countries welcomed the new U.N. sanctions resolution on North Korea, urging Pyongyang to cease its nuclear and missile development."The EU will swiftly transpose this resolution into EU law and will consider whether additional autonomous restrictive measures are called for to complement this resolution," EU foreign affairs chief Federica Mogherini said in a statement.She said the resolution reflects the international community's determination to target
North KoreaMarch 3, 2016
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U.S. lawmakers call for rigorous implementation of new U.N. sanctions on N. Korea
The chairman of the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee called for aggressive enforcement of new U.N. Security Council sanctions adopted Wednesday in response to North Korea's nuclear and missile tests."Kim Jong-un's reckless and dangerous acts threaten the security of the U.S. and the entire Pacific region," Rep. Ed Royce said in a statement, referring to the North's young leader. Royce said the U.S. government "must work to see that everyone aggressively enforces these -- and all previously e
North KoreaMarch 3, 2016
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New N.K. sanctions powerful, but impact on nuclear program questionable: U.S. experts
The newly adopted U.N. sanctions on North Korea will no doubt bite the communist nation hard as long as they are rigorously enforced, but they're unlikely to derail Pyongyang's nuclear program and could even deepen its desperation for atomic bombs, American experts said.Resolution 2270, unanimously adopted Wednesday, represents the harshest sanctions the U.N. Security Council has ever imposed on the North, as it requires, among other things, mandatory inspection of all cargo going in and out of
North KoreaMarch 3, 2016
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China voices opposition to THAAD during U.N. Security Council
China voiced opposition Wednesday to the potential deployment of the U.S. THAAD missile defense system to South Korea during a U.N. Security Council meeting held to adopt a new resolution expanding sanctions on North Korea."China opposes the deployment of the THAAD anti-missile system on the Korean peninsula because such an action harms the strategic security interests of China and other countries of the region, goes against the goal of maintaining peace, security, and stability of the peninsula
DefenseMarch 3, 2016
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China is key in enforcing new U.N. sanctions on N. Korea
With the U.N. Security Council approving tougher sanctions on North Korea, all eyes are on China, the North's economic lifeline. Still, it remains to be seen whether Beijing will vigorously implement the new sanctions. Questions about the sanctions regime have persisted as North Korea has continued to develop its nuclear and ballistic missile programs despite a raft of U.N. sanctions, mainly because of China's lack of vigorous cooperation. The Security Council has endorsed four sanctions since N
North KoreaMarch 3, 2016
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Doubts linger over efficacy of UNSC sanctions resolution
The latest United Nations resolution that aims to punish North Korea's recent provocations has been touted as the "strongest-ever" non-military action taken so far by the international community, but doubts linger over whether it could effectively curb Pyongyang's nuclear ambitions, local observers said Thursday.International affairs analysts here said it remains to be seen whether U.N. member states would fully enforce the fresh sanctions against the North for its Jan. 6 nuclear test and Feb. 7
North KoreaMarch 3, 2016
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New U.N. sanctions feared to hurt inter-Korean ties, spark N.K. provocations
South and North Korea's relations will likely face severe strains as Seoul is poised to take unilateral actions against the North following the U.N. sanctions over the country's nuclear and missile programs, experts said Thursday.The U.N. Security Council adopted a fresh resolution on Wednesday for what has been called "the strongest set of sanctions in more than two decades" over the North's latest nuclear test and long-range rocket launch.It will require U.N. member states to conduct mandatory
North KoreaMarch 3, 2016
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Korea to focus on implementing U.N. resolution
South Korea will work with the United States and other countries to enforce the latest sanctions slapped against North Korea for carrying out nuclear and missile tests, a senior presidential official said Thursday."We plan to concentrate our diplomatic efforts to ensure" that a U.N. Security Council resolution is carried out to the letter to produce its desired effect," the official told reporters. He asked not to be identified, citing policy.His comments came after the council unanimously adopt
North KoreaMarch 3, 2016
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Seoul welcomes adoption of new UNSC sanctions resolution on Pyongyang
South Korea on Thursday welcomed the unanimous adoption of a fresh United Nations Security Council resolution slapping tough sanctions on North Korea for its recent provocations, urging the communist state to denuclearize.Immediately after the Security Council passed the resolution punishing Pyongyang for its recent nuclear test and rocket launch, the government issued a statement stressing the international community's "stern will" to oppose the North's nuclear and missile programs."The resolut
North KoreaMarch 3, 2016
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A look at sweeping new U.N. sanctions on North Korea
A U.N. resolution unanimously adopted Wednesday ratchets up sanctions on North Korea, with a raft of new measures that are the toughest yet to hit the reclusive country.Here are the key points of the resolution: ARMS EMBARGO TIGHTENED- Prevents sales of small arms, transfers of any item except food and medicine that could be used by the armed forces, for example trucks.- Bans military and police cooperation, shutting down North Korea's training programs abroad, in particular in Africa. These wer
North KoreaMarch 3, 2016
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Assembly passes antiterrorism bill despite oppositions’ pushback
The National Assembly on Wednesday gave final approval to the legislation granting the intelligence agency enhanced capability to address terror threats with authority to monitor potential terror suspects. The lawmakers then approved other stalled bills such as those redrawing constituencies for the April general elections and addressing North Korea’s human right condition by allowing the government to set up a center tasked with investigating Pyongyang’s human right abuses. The bills cleared i
PoliticsMarch 2, 2016