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Famous S. Korean novelist sued over defamation

A famous South Korean female novelist has been sued over defamation by a former Catholic priest, police said Friday. The suit against Kong Jee-young, the …

Park to support launch of deal on climate change

President Park Geun-hye plans to support the planned launch of a new deal on combating climate change, an official said Friday ahead of the president’s …

[Weekender] Advertisers walk thin line between ethics and freedom of expression
[Weekender] Advertisers walk thin line between ethics and freedom of expression

TV personality and lawyer Kang Yong-suk appears on the controversial “I sue you” advertisement poster that was voluntarily taken down in October. (Kang …

Who is responsible for troubled KF-X?
Who is responsible for troubled KF-X?

With Korea’s push to build homegrown fighter jets turning increasingly vapid in the face of a string of setbacks for U.S. technology transfer, calls are …

Parties agree to vote on China FTA Monday
Parties agree to vote on China FTA Monday

Rival parties on Friday agreed to move closer to a vote on the ratification of a free trade agreement between South Korea and China during a plenary session …

[Newsmaker] Justice minister warns of stern response to violent protests
[Newsmaker] Justice minister warns of stern response to violent protests

The government Friday heaped pressure on labor unions preparing for another massive antigovernment rally next month, warning that it will sternly clamp down on …

Massive hepatitis C infection in Korea caused by reused syringes
Massive hepatitis C infection in Korea caused by reused syringes

A total of 71 South Koreans are confirmed to have been infected with hepatitis C caused by reused syringes at a clinic in Seoul as of Friday, health …

KAI makes first delivery of fighter jets to the Philippines

Korea Aerospace Industries Ltd., South Korea’s sole aircraft manufacturer, said Friday that it has made the first delivery of its multi-mission jets to …

Top court confirms jail term for ruling party lawmaker

The nation’s top court on Friday upheld a five-year jail term for a ruling party lawmaker for taking bribes from a railway parts supplier in exchange for …

Koreas agree to hold high-level talks next month

South and North Korea agreed Friday to hold high-level government talks next month as they are seeking to mend strained ties following a landmark deal in …

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