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Sweden briefs South Korea on its talks with North
Sweden briefs South Korea on its talks with North

Sweden‘s Foreign Minister Margot Wallstrom briefed her South Korean counterpart, Kang Kyung-wha, on the result of her recent talks with North Korea’s top …

USFK commander might leave post: report
USFK commander might leave post: report

The top US commander in South Korea may leave his post as early as this summer amid concerns over the lack of seasoned Korea experts in Washington following a …

Second woman files sexual assault complaint against An Hee-jung
Second woman files sexual assault complaint against An Hee-jung

About 10 days after an allegation of multiple rapes was made public against former South Chungcheong Province Gov. An Hee-jung, a second alleged victim filed a …

More than 80 percent of Koreans choose cremation as views on death change
More than 80 percent of Koreans choose cremation as views on death change

Since the 1990s, there has been a change in how Koreans view death, with more preferring cremation after death, according to a new report released by the …

Abe wishes talks with NK during phone meeting with Moon
Abe wishes talks with NK during phone meeting with Moon

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe expressed his hope for talks between his country and North Korea during his phone conversation with South Korean President …

Moon, Trump seek close cooperation ahead of talks with NK
Moon, Trump seek close cooperation ahead of talks with NK

President Moon Jae-in held a telephone conversation with US President Donald Trump, hours after his conversation with the Japanese leader, as Seoul scrambles …

[Newsmaker] Ex-USFK commanders emerge as candidate for next ambassador in Seoul
[Newsmaker] Ex-USFK commanders emerge as candidate for next ambassador in Seoul

Former US Forces Korea commanders being linked to the post of US ambassador to Seoul is fueling speculations Washington could resume a hard-line stance on …

Kang leaves for US to discuss upcoming summits
Kang leaves for US to discuss upcoming summits

Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha left for Washington on Thursday to meet US officials for discussions on North Korean issues as Washington and Pyongyang prepare …

Ex-President Lee admits to receiving illicit money from state spy agency
Ex-President Lee admits to receiving illicit money from state spy agency

Former President Lee Myung-bak admitted to receiving $100,000 from the state spy agency through his former presidential aide while in office, but refused to …

S. Korea to maintain 3% growth for 2018-2019: OECD
S. Korea to maintain 3% growth for 2018-2019: OECD

Amid a global economic recovery boosted by extended investment and trade, South Korea is expected to maintain its 3 percent growth momentum throughout year …

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