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Signs point to N. Korean troops in Russia-Ukraine combat zone
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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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103 autumn foliage paths in Seoul
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Hanwha, HD Hyundai vie for Poland’s $2.7b submarine program
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Seoul aims to halve current suicide rate by 2030
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First lady’s controversies to top agenda at meeting of party leaders
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When two worlds collab: K-pop flexes power with global stars
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Bipartisan panel formed to address livelihood issues amid tension over first lady probe
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Documents indicate former president lied about her role during Sewol sinking: Cheong Wa Dae
The presidential office Cheong Wa Dae said Thursday that it has found documents from the former administration that show the former president may have lied about her role in dealing with the tragic sinking of the Sewol ferry three years ago.The documents, found in the crisis management office at Cheong Wa Dae, included a daily journal from the office drafted April 16, 2014, when the passenger ferry sank in waters off the country's western coast, killing more than 300 people, according to Im Jong
Oct. 12, 2017
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Korea to complete energy transformation road map this year
South Korea will complete an energy road map that shifts its reliance from coal and nuclear power toward natural gas and renewable energy to put more focus on public safety and technology innovation, the government said Thursday."We will change the energy paradigm toward safe and clean future energy, reflecting global trends and public demand," Paik Un-gyu, minister of trade, industry and energy, said during a parliamentary audit. "We will gradually phase out the nuclear reactors and make coal-f
Oct. 12, 2017
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Korean president to visit 3 Southeast Asian countries next month
South Korean President Moon Jae-in will make a three-nation Southeast Asia trip next month for regional forums where he is also expected to hold a series of bilateral summits with other global leaders, the presidential office Cheong Wa Dae said Thursday.The trip is expected to begin Nov. 8 with a visit to Jakarta, Indonesia, where he will likely hold a summit with his Indonesian counterpart Joko Widodo.Cheong Wa Dae officials said the trip has not yet been officially set but that it will likely
Oct. 12, 2017
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Moon's approval rating increases on woes of former administrations
President Moon Jae-in's approval rating continued to rise this week amid a controversy over alleged political maneuvering by former conservative administrations, a poll showed Thursday.The president's approval rating was 68.5 percent in a survey of 2,059 adults throughout the nation conducted Sunday through Wednesday, according to Realmeter.The result marked a 0.8 percentage point increase from the 67.7 percent tallied from Sept. 25-29. The local pollster skipped its weekly survey last week as t
Oct. 12, 2017
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Moon calls for bipartisan efforts to deal with provocative N. Korea
President Moon Jae-in called for the opposition's support for government efforts to tame provocative North Korea Wednesday, renewing his call for bipartisan measures to handle security concerns facing the country.The president's call came in a meeting with a group of ruling and opposition party lawmakers who recently visited the United States to discuss joint efforts by the allies to deal with the communist North.The meeting involved Rep. Chung Dong-young of the liberal opposition People's Party
Oct. 12, 2017
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Parliamentary speaker leaves for Russia to attend IPU
National Assembly Speaker Chung Sye-kyun departed for Russia on Wednesday to participate in the Inter-Parliamentary Union that kicks off on Saturday.In his 10-day trip, Rep. Chung will also visit Poland and Slovakia and meet with Polish President Andrzej Duda and President Andrej Kiska of Slovakia in respective countries to discuss various issues including North Korean nuclear weapons and strengthen cooperative ties with the countries. National Assembly Speaker Chung Sye-kyun (Yonhap)The six-te
Oct. 11, 2017
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Moon pledges to introduce 'regulatory sandbox' for new innovative industries
President Moon Jae-in pledged Wednesday to introduce a "regulatory sandbox" for new industries so that companies can freely test innovative ideas, products and services without the fetters of regulations.Moon made the remark during the first meeting of the presidential Commission on Fourth Industrial Revolution established to come up with measures to foster creative ideas and products in the era of the so-called fourth industrial revolution fueled by advances in artificial intelligence and infor
Oct. 11, 2017
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2 Korean reservoirs registered as world heritage irrigation sites
An international organization on water management technology has registered two South Korean reservoirs as world heritage irrigation structures, local governments said Wednesday.The non-governmental International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage presented certificates on the registration of the Hapdeok Reservoir in the western coastal city of Dangjin and the Manseokgeo Reservoir in the city of Suwon just south of Seoul to the local governments at a world congress of the commission in Mexico
Oct. 11, 2017
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Opposition parties slam presidential office for retaining rejected court chief nominee
Opposition parties castigated the presidential office Tuesday for retaining a rejected nominee for the Constitutional Court chief as its acting president, calling the move a "haughty" disregard of parliamentary and public sentiments.Cheong Wa Dae said it would retain Kim Yi-su as the court's acting president for "the time being" without elaborating on when he would cease to lead the nine-member bench. The decision spawned speculation that he would stay on until his six-year term ends in Septembe
Oct. 10, 2017
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Moon urges speedy reform, income-led growth model
President Moon Jae-in on Tuesday called for renewed efforts to realize his plans for income-led economic growth, highlighting September’s record exports. “Despite the North Korean nuclear crisis holding back (the economy), the fundamentals of our economy are very healthy and firm,” Moon said at Tuesday’s meeting with his senior aides. In September, South Korea’s exports came to $55.1 billion, rising 35 percent from a year ago. President Moon Jae-in (second from left) speaks during the meeting wi
Oct. 10, 2017
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Moon reiterates call for bipartisan efforts to deal with security issues
President Moon Jae-in again stressed the need for bipartisan efforts to deal with security issues Tuesday, saying the country can overcome any difficulty if all work together.The remarks came in a meeting with the country's five highest leaders, including Prime Minister Lee Nak-yon and National Assembly Speaker Chung Sye-kyun."As you know, the reason our security condition is bad is because security issues are created by external factors, but under the current circumstances, there is little we c
Oct. 10, 2017
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Moon defends political reform as move to rebuild nation
President Moon Jae-in called for additional efforts to speed up government-led social and political reforms Tuesday, dismissing opposition accusations that the move is aimed at retaliating against his political rivals."Reforms and rooting out the old evils are not aimed at prosecuting but innovating old practices that have been pervasive in all areas, such as the economic and social sectors, and at powerful organizations to build a nation that deserves to be called a nation and a just Republic o
Oct. 10, 2017
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Cabinet to approve law revision allowing for posthumous promotion for retired police officers
The Cabinet approved a revision to the law on police appointment Tuesday to make it possible to award posthumous promotions not only to officers killed in the line of duty but also to retired officers who die with injuries sustained while on duty.So far, special posthumous promotion has been possible only when police officers are killed while on duty. But the proposed revision to the decree on police appointment calls for awarding the benefit to officers even after they die following retirement.
Oct. 10, 2017
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Moon's approval rating rises for 2nd consecutive week
President Moon Jae-in's approval rating continued to rise this week, a poll showed Tuesday.In a survey conducted by Realmeter on 1,047 adults, 69.5 percent of the respondents said they supported the way the president managed state affairs, up 1.8 percentage points from a week earlier.The weekly survey was conducted on Sunday and Monday. The latest reading marked a second consecutive week of increase. The poll had a margin of error of 3.0 percentage points and a confidence level of 95 percent. Th
Oct. 10, 2017
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Moon says promulgation of Korean alphabet connects with spirit of democracy
South Korean President Moon Jae-in on Monday said promulgation of the Korean alphabet, known as "hangeul" here, can be linked with the spirit of democracy as he joined the country in celebrating the national holiday. Moon posted the message on his Facebook page to mark the anniversary of the Korean alphabet's promulgation. Hangeul which was invented during the reign of King Sejong of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) in 1443, originally aimed to expand literacy among the general population, who cou
Oct. 9, 2017
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Jury on fate of 2 unfinished nuclear reactors to enter crucial debate camp this week
Hundreds of members of a jury formed to deliberate President Moon Jae-in's proposal to scrap two unfinished nuclear power reactors are set to enter a three-day debate camp this week in a crucial final step to determine whether to kill or continue the project.The 478-member jury, formally known as the "citizens' participation group," has since last month been familiarizing themselves with the pros and cons of the controversial proposal to abandon the construction of the Shingori-5 and Shingori-6
Oct. 8, 2017
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S. Korean political parties emphasize national interest in talks
South Korean political parties on Thursday emphasized the importance of protecting national interests in Seoul's upcoming talks with Washington to amend their free trade agreement. On Wednesday local time in Washington, the two sides agreed to begin a process to amend their trade deal. Their talks were led by South Korean Trade Minister Kim Hyun-chong and U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer. The ruling Democratic Party said serving the best interest of the country should be the top p
Oct. 5, 2017
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President Moon sends condolences to Trump over mass shooting in Las Vegas
South Korean President Moon Jae-in sent his condolences to US President Donald Trump over the mass shooting in Las Vegas, the presidential office Cheong Wa Dae said Tuesday.“Representing the Republic of Korea and the Korean people, I express our deepest condolences for the tragic and shocking shooting incident in Las Vegas that left so many innocent people dead,” Moon said in the message. South Korean President Moon Jae-in (left) and US President Donald Trump hold a bilateral summit on the sidel
Oct. 3, 2017
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Moon likely to name new candidate for venture minister after Chuseok
President Moon Jae-in will likely name his new nominee for minister of SMEs and startups shortly after the Chuseok holiday, an official from the presidential office Cheong Wa Dae said Tuesday.“We are working hard to find a candidate and will name a new nominee as soon as can,” the official said, speaking on condition of anonymity.(Yonhap)The haste in government efforts to find a new candidate for the head of the newly created Ministry of SMEs and Startups comes after the president stressed the n
Oct. 3, 2017
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Moon broadcasts traffic conditions for drivers
"Hello, this is Moon Jae-in. This is information on the current traffic conditions as you make your happy way to your hometowns." President Moon surprised drivers by broadcasting current traffic conditions live as a daily traffic correspondent at local broadcaster tbs Monday. The move was part of his signature campaign to better communicate with the people on the occasion of the Chuseok holiday, the equivalent to Thanksgiving. (Yonhap)"You must be surprised that I've suddenly turned up on the br
Oct. 2, 2017