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Signs point to N. Korean troops in Russia-Ukraine combat zone
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Rose's 'Apt.' redefines K-pop's global appeal
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Two years on, thousands mourn Itaewon tragedy, calling for accountability
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[Herald Interview] Love for K-drama, food defines 'Secret Ingredient'
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Hanwha, HD Hyundai vie for Poland’s $2.7b submarine program
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First lady’s controversies to top agenda at meeting of party leaders
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103 autumn foliage paths in Seoul
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Seoul aims to halve current suicide rate by 2030
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4 in 10 young South Koreans take up 'irregular' jobs: data
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[Photo News] Rallying against LGBTQ+
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Jail house blues for Korea’s ex-presidents
When ex-President Roh Moo-hyun took his own life in 2009, many blamed the country’s then-President Lee Myung-bak for the death of his predecessor.Roh, who was in office from 2003-2008, was alleged to have received $6 million from a businessman while in office. Formerly a human-rights lawyer who fought against authoritarian regimes and corrupt politics, the allegations severely damaged Roh’s “clean” image.About a month before his death, Roh was grilled for more than 10 hours by prosecutors. At th
March 14, 2018
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Ex-president Lee Myung-bak grilled on string of corruption allegations
Former President Lee Myung-bak was questioned late into the night on Wednesday over corruption allegations that include bribery, abuse of power and embezzlement.Lee faces nearly 20 criminal allegations, including receiving illicit funds of some 11.1 billion won ($10.4 million) from the state spy agency, individuals and businesses, including Samsung. Former President Lee Myung-bak stands in the photo line at the Seoul Central District Prosecutors’ Office early in the morning for questioning Wedn
March 14, 2018
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Ruling party calls for thorough probe of ex-president, opposition cries political revenge
The ruling Democratic Party called Wednesday for a thorough investigation of former President Lee Myung-bak, while the main opposition Liberty Korea Party denounced the probe as political revenge ahead of June's local elections.Lee, president from 2008-2013, appeared at the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office for questioning over a string of bribery and other corruption charges, becoming the country's fifth former president to undergo questioning by prosecutors."I hope the prosecution wil
March 14, 2018
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[Breaking] Ex-president Lee Myung-bak appears before prosecution for questioning
Former President Lee Myung-bak appeared at the Seoul Central District Prosecutor‘s Office at 9:25 a.m. on Wednesday for questioning on a string of corruption allegations that include bribery, abuse of power and embezzlement.Lee Myung-bak arrives at Seoul Central District Prosecutor's Office on Wednesday, March 14. (Yonhap)“I stand here today feeling wretched. I am sorry for causing concerns, when the country’s economy is facing difficulties and the security environment is at a sensitive point,”
March 14, 2018
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Moon stresses need for constitutional revision
President Moon Jae-in on Tuesday emphasized the need to proceed with revising the Constitution on schedule, highlighting the benefits of the timeline proposed by his administration.Speaking at a meeting with the special committee on constitutional revision, Moon also stressed that he stands to gain no political benefits from the proposed changes.“If a four-year consecutive term system is adopted, it takes effect from the next president. I want that made clear, as there are misunderstandings that
March 13, 2018
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Ex-President Lee to appear before prosecution for questioning
Former President Lee Myung-bak is due to appear at the Seoul Central District Prosecutor’s Office at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday for interrogation as a suspect in a string of corruption allegations which include bribery, abuse of power, embezzlement and dereliction of duty.Lee, who was in office from 2009 to 2013, faces nearly 20 criminal charges including receiving illicit funds of some 11 billion won ($10.3 million) from the state spy agency, individuals and corporates, including Samsung. The prosecut
March 13, 2018
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Lee Myung-bak: From businessman to Seoul mayor and President
Former President Lee Myung-bak, who has been summoned by the prosecution to be questioned over some 20 charges, remains a highly controversial figure five years after leaving the Blue House. Nicknamed “bulldozer,” the 76-year-old was once praised for his single-minded approach and perseverance as a successful businessman before becoming the nation’s president, despite his questionable ethics. A former head of Hyundai Engineering and Construction and ex-Seoul mayor, Lee became the first business
March 13, 2018
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Prosecution willing to hand more cases to police, but rules out power-sharing
The prosecution is willing to hand more corruption or major crime cases to police but will continue to take control of overall investigation procedures, prosecution and parliament sources said Tuesday.Prosecutor-General Moon Moo-il outlined the prosecution's proposal on reforms of the prosecution and judiciary to the National Assembly's special committee.The proposal by the head of the Supreme Prosecutors' Office is a response to the Moon Jae-in government's key policy pledge to reform state inv
March 13, 2018
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Prime Minister Lee begins trip to Dominican Republic, Brazil
Prime Minister Lee Nak-yon began a nine-day trip to Dominican Republic and Brazil on Tuesday to discuss ways to strengthen relations with the two countries and to attend an international conference on water issues.Lee will arrive in Dominican Republic on Wednesday for talks with President Danilo Medina. He will be the first Korean prime minister to visit Dominican Republic since the two countries established diplomatic relations in 1962. He plans to use the talks with Medina to discuss ways to d
March 13, 2018
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President reaffirms efforts to amend Constitution
President Moon Jae-in reiterated his efforts to revise the country's Constitution Tuesday, apparently putting pressure on political parties to either come up with their own proposal for constitutional change or be prepared to consider a government bill."Revising the Constitution is a way of constitutionally realizing the people's demand to build a nation that deserves to be called a nation. That is why all political parties and their presidential candidates made a promise to the people to put a
March 13, 2018
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Denying sexual misconduct allegations, former legislator continues Seoul mayor bid
Former lawmaker and a contender for the ruling Democratic Party’s Seoul mayor candidacy Chung Bong-ju on Monday denied allegations of sexual misconduct, calling them a “political conspiracy.” Chung, lawmaker from 2004 to 2008, also said he would continue with his bid for Seoul mayor in the June 13 local elections. Chung Bong-ju (Yonhap)“The news report (on the claimed misconduct) was released without checking the facts,” he said in a press meeting at the National Assembly. “It is not true that I
March 13, 2018
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Ruling party lawmaker resigns over sexual harassment allegation
A lawmaker of the ruling Democratic Party tendered his resignation on Monday over sexual harassment allegations, despite his party's call for him to stay on until the accusations are verified.Min Myung-doo, a three-term lawmaker, offered to step down Saturday shortly after the alleged victim claimed in a media interview that he had sexually harassed her at a karaoke bar about a decade ago.Min, who has been preparing to run in the Seoul mayoral election in June, has denied any "problematic" behav
March 12, 2018
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Moon's approval rating dips despite historic meeting with NK
President Moon Jae-in's approval rating dropped slightly last week, a poll showed Monday, despite an unprecedented meeting between his envoys and North Korea's reclusive leader Kim Jong-un that signaled a possible breakthrough in prolonged efforts to denuclearize the communist state.In a survey conducted by Realmeter, 65.8 percent of those surveyed said they approved of the way Moon managed state affairs, down 0.7 percentage point from a week earlier.The weekly survey was conducted Monday throug
March 12, 2018
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[Newsmaker] Ex-presidential spokesperson denies allegations on power abuse, affair
Park Soo-hyun, the former presidential spokesman and the ruling party’s contender for South Chungcheong governor, denied all allegations of adultery and abuse of power against him on Sunday, saying they are political maneuverings.In a press briefing at the National Assembly, Park said the claim raised by his former aide Oh Young-hwan is fabricated, as part of Oh and his former wife’s revenge against him for not complying with their requests. Oh had first raised the allegations on Tuesday that Pa
March 11, 2018
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Wife of lawmaker accused of sexual misconduct under fire for supporting husband
The wife of a lawmaker accused of sexual harassment came under fire on Sunday for saying she believes in her husband’s integrity, expressing joy over his decision to resign. Mok Hae-jung, wife of three-term lawmaker Rep. Min Byung-doo of the ruling Democratic Party of Korea, wrote on her Facebook late Saturday that while she admits Min is at fault, she stands by him. Min had said he would give up his parliamentary seat, just a few hours after a woman claimed he had forcefully kissed her in a kar
March 11, 2018
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Moon's security adviser returns home from Washington
South Korean President Moon Jae-in's top security adviser returned home from the United States on Sunday after sharing the results of his recent visit to North Korea with Washington officials.Chung Eui-yong, head of the National Security Office, went to the US capital with Suh Hoon, chief of the National Intelligence Service, last week to brief policymakers on his meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un."Thanks to the support from the people, the two Koreas decided to hold a summit at the e
March 11, 2018
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S. Korean parties welcome agreement on Trump-Kim talks
South Korea's political parties on Friday welcomed US President Donald Trump's agreement to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un within two months, hoping their talks will help address the decades-old nuclear standoff with the communist state.Trump has agreed to meet Kim by May to "achieve permanent denuclearization," Chung Eui-yong, South Korean President Moon Jae-in's chief security advisor, told reporters in Washington after briefing Trump on the results of his two-day visit to Pyongyang earl
March 9, 2018
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Moon's approval rating jumps back to over 70% amid thaw in ties with NK
President Moon Jae-in's approval rating jumped back to over 70 percent thanks to the landmark agreement with North Korea to hold a third inter-Korean summit.The Gallup Korea survey, conducted on 1,005 adults from Tuesday to Thursday, showed that Moon's rating rose 7 percentage points to 71 percent from a week earlier.Negative views of Moon's performance fell 4 percentage points to 22 percent. President Moon Jae-in speaks at the 50th Korea National Prayer Breakfast on Thursday, March 8, at KINTEX
March 9, 2018
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Moon's special envoys head to US to explain outcome of N. Korea trip
South Korean President Moon Jae-in's top security adviser left Thursday for the United States to explain the outcome of his recent trip to North Korea that led to what many here have called "exceptional" concessions from the communist state, such as plans for an inter-Korean summit.Chung Eui-yong, head of the National Security Office, has quoted North Korean leader Kim Jong-un as saying the North is willing to suspend all its military provocations, including ballistic missile tests, as long as U
March 8, 2018
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FM Kang says US and NK willing to sit and talk
South Korea's top diplomat has said that she is sure that both the United States and North Korea are willing to hold dialogue, which is crucial to denuclearizing Pyongyang.The US and North Korea, both of whom sent delegations to South Korea in time for the Feb. 9-25 PyeongChang Winter Olympics, sought to meet on the sidelines of the Games. The North, however, canceled at the last minute. "There wasn't direct contact, but you know, in our discussions with each, we did ascertain that they are, bot
March 7, 2018