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Signs point to N. Korean troops in Russia-Ukraine combat zone
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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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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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'1 million' Christians join anti-LGBTQ+ marriage rally
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Top diplomats of S. Korea, Qatar discuss ways to expand bilateral ties
The top diplomats of South Korea and Qatar held talks in Seoul on Friday to strengthen cooperation over a range of bilateral and regional issues, including security on the Korean Peninsula.During the meeting, Seoul's Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha expressed hopes that the two countries can further cement the cooperative partnership on the occasion of the visit by her counterpart, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani.Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha (R) shakes hands with her Qatari counte
Aug. 17, 2018
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First consultative body of government, rival parties to be launched in November
The first permanent consultative body of the president and five major political parties will be launched in November to provide a platform for cooperation in state affairs.President Moon Jae-in and the floor leaders of five political parties met at the presidential office on Thursday and reached an agreement on establishing the consultative body, among other agreements. (Yonhap)The floor leaders are Rep. Hong Young-pyo of the ruling Democratic Party of Korea; Rep. Kim Sung-tae of the main opposi
Aug. 17, 2018
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Court reviews arrest warrant for governor in opinion rigging scandal
South Gyeongsang Gov. Kim Kyoung-soo on Friday attended a court review of the prosecution's request for a warrant for his arrest in connection with a massive opinion rigging case.The Seoul Central District Court began the hearing at 10:30 a.m. to hear from independent counsel Huk Ik-bum and Kim, a former close aide to President Moon Jae-in. The special prosecution filed for the warrant on Wednesday on charges of digital business obstruction. South Gyeongsang Province Gov. Kim Kyoung-soo takes qu
Aug. 17, 2018
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Moon's approval rating slightly rebounds
President Moon Jae-in's approval rating slightly rose this week after slipping to an all-time low, a poll showed Friday.Moon's approval rating came to 60 percent in the latest survey conducted by Gallup Korea.The reading marks an increase of 2 percentage points from a week earlier when Moon's approval rating dipped to the lowest since taking office in May 2017. (Yonhap)Despite the slight increase in his approval rating, those who disapproved of the way the president managed state affairs also in
Aug. 17, 2018
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Parties agree to pass bills to ease business regulations
Rival parties agreed Friday to work on legislation to ease business regulations and boost high-tech industries in rare bipartisan cooperation spurred by growing signs of economic slowdown.The floor leaders and policy chiefs of three parties met early in the morning for coordination on pending bills. The meeting came one day after President Moon Jae-in appealed for the National Assembly's cooperation on the economy and public welfare during the ongoing extraordinary session that opened Thursday.
Aug. 17, 2018
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Court to review arrest warrant for governor in opinion rigging scandal
South Gyeongsang Gov. Kim Kyoung-soo on Friday attended a court review of the prosecution's request for a warrant for his arrest in connection with a massive opinion rigging case.The Seoul Central District Court began the hearing at 10:30 a.m. to hear from independent counsel Huk Ik-bum and Kim, a former close aide to President Moon Jae-in. The special prosecution filed for the warrant on Wednesday on charges of digital business obstruction. (Yonhap)"I will explain everything fully and faithfull
Aug. 17, 2018
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Blue House, parties agree to seek closer cooperation
The major political parties and the presidential office agreed to cooperate in policy negotiations, and to work together to hold a successful inter-Korean summit, the parties announced Thursday. The agreement came after a meeting among President Moon Jae-in and the floor leaders of the five major political parties at Cheong Wa Dae. President Moon Jae-in and floor leaders discuss issues at the presidential office on Thursday. From left: Party for Democracy and Peace`s Chang Byoung-wan, Bareunmir
Aug. 16, 2018
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Assembly abolishes ‘special activities’ funds
The National Assembly on Thursday abolished the controversial “special activities” funds given to lawmakers as to support their political activities, leaving a small budget for foreign-related work.“As of today, the National Assembly abolishes the special activities funds allotted to all parliamentary committees, with the exceptions of the foreign affairs, national security and trade committees,” Yoo In-tae, the parliament’s secretary-general said in a briefing. National Assembly Secretary-Gene
Aug. 16, 2018
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President appoints four new secretaries
President Moon Jae-in on Thursday named four new presidential secretaries in a move believed to be partly aimed at winning the support of a minor opposition party.Yoo Min-young was appointed the new secretary for public relations planning, according to the presidential office Cheong Wa Dae. (Yonhap)Yoo, 51, worked with President Moon under the former Roh Moo-hyun administration when he served as a secretary for public relations and head of the Cheong Wa Dae press center, known as Chunchugwan. Mo
Aug. 16, 2018
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Moon urges bipartisan support for inter-Korean ties
President Moon Jae-in on Thursday called for bipartisan efforts to improve the country's relations with North Korea, including parliamentary ratification of his April agreement with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.The call came as Moon is set to hold his third meeting with Kim in Pyongyang next month."As you know, a South-North Korea summit will be held in Pyongyang next month, and I believe it would provide great support when I hold the summit in Pyongyang if the National Assembly ratifies the
Aug. 16, 2018
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Arrest warrant requested for Gov. Kim in Druking scandal
Special investigators on Wednesday requested an arrest warrant for Kim Kyoung-soo, the incumbent governor of South Gyeongsang Province, over his involvement in an online opinion-rigging scandal.They sought the court’s approval to arrest Kim on suspicion of obstruction of business and election law violations.Kim was grilled twice by the special counsel investigating the case, on Aug. 6 and 9. South Gyeongsang Province Gov. Kim Kyoung-soo speaks to reporters after leaving the special counsel`s off
Aug. 15, 2018
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Moon calls for East Asian rail community
President Moon Jae-in on Wednesday called for the establishment of an East Asian railroad community, saying that it will lay the foundation for an economic and security community in the region. “At Yongsan, once the starting point of railroads between Seoul and Sinuiju and between Seoul and Wonsan, I propose the creation of the East Asian railroad community today, encompassing six Northeast Asian countries and the United States,” Moon said in his speech at the Liberation Day ceremony held at the
Aug. 15, 2018
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Presidential aide questioned over online opinion-rigging scandal
Special investigators on Wednesday questioned a close aide to President Moon Jae-in in connection with an online opinion-rigging scandal involving a power blogger.Baek Won-woo, a presidential secretary of civil affairs, appeared at the office of the independent counsel in the morning for interrogation over his relationship with the influential blogger, known by the nickname Druking, who has been arrested for manipulating online comments on political issues ahead of key elections.Baek is known to
Aug. 15, 2018
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Moon says ‘comfort women’ issue cannot be resolved diplomatically
South Korean President Moon Jae-in on Tuesday sought to urge Japan to sincerely apologize to Korean women forced into sexual slavery for the Japanese military decades ago, saying the issue cannot be resolved diplomatically. “The issue of comfort women for the Japanese military can truly be resolved when the victims‘ dignity and honor are restored and their broken hearts are healed,” Moon said in a ceremony marking the designation of a new national day for comfort women. The issue has long been a
Aug. 14, 2018
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Opposition parties slam court decision on ex-governor in sex abuse trial
Opposition parties on Tuesday criticized a lower court's rulings that cleared ex-provincial governor An Hee-jung of sex abuse charges with the main opposition Liberty Korea Party calling it a death sentence for the "#MeToo" movement.Earlier in the day, a local court found An, a former presidential hopeful, not guilty of sexually abusing his former secretary, citing a lack of evidence to prove that he used his position to pressure the plaintiff into sexual relations. (Yonhap)Opposition parties ex
Aug. 14, 2018
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Moon says military will never again be used for political gains
President Moon Jae-in again stressed the need to reform the military Tuesday, saying the armed forces must only focus on protecting the nation and its people.The call came at a weekly Cabinet meeting, in which the government approved the disbandment of the Defense Security Command, a military intelligence unit that made a controversial proposal in late 2016 to invoke martial law against anti-government protests that called for the ouster of then President Park Geun-hye. (Yonhap)"I have never use
Aug. 14, 2018
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Moon vows continued support for national heroes and families
President Moon Jae-in pledged to continue to increase financial support for national heroes and their bereaved families Tuesday, one day before Liberation Day. "I have a belief that treating national heroes and patriots with respect is the key to building a strong nation," the president said while meeting with national heroes and their families at his office Cheong Wa Dae. (Yonhap)"I believe treating those who sacrificed themselves for their nation with honor is not only a responsibility of the
Aug. 14, 2018
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Ex-presidential aide grilled in top court's power abuse scandal
Former Presidential Chief of Staff Kim Ki-choon showed up for prosecution questioning Tuesday over his suspected role in the Supreme Court's alleged attempt to trade verdicts for policy favors. Kim, 79, arrived at the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office at around xx a.m. The interrogation was rescheduled for Tuesday after he refused to comply with the previous summons last week, citing unspecified health reasons. (Yonhap)The close aide to ousted President Park Geun-hye was released from
Aug. 14, 2018
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Ex-Gov. An faces court verdict in sex abuse trial
Former South Chungcheong Province Gov. An Hee-jung is set to face a court verdict on Tuesday on sexual abuse charges in a scandal that led to his resignation. The Seoul Western District Court will hand down its ruling on the 54-year-old politician in the sentencing hearing slated for 10:30 a.m. (Yonhap)An was indicted in April on charges of forcing his former secretary, Kim Ji-eun, to have sex with him four times and molesting her multiple times between the middle of last year and early this ye
Aug. 14, 2018
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PM to visit Indonesia to attend Asian Games
Prime Minister Lee Nak-yon will make a three-day visit to Indonesia starting this weekend to attend the Asian Games and hold meetings with top officials of the Southeast Asian nation, his office said Monday.During the trip that begins Saturday, Lee will attend the opening ceremony of the Asian Games to be held later in the day and pay a visit to Indonesian President Joko Widodo. Lee will be the first South Korean prime minister to attend the Asian Games held overseas. Prime Minister Lee Nak-yon,
Aug. 13, 2018