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Kim remembered as democracy fighter, economic reformer
Kim remembered as democracy fighter, economic reformer

Late former President Kim Young-sam is noted for his decades-long campaign against military rulers and reform that enhanced transparency in financial …

Ruling people by fear
Ruling people by fear

 [Reporter's Column] President Park Geun-hye, according to a number of her staff at Cheong Wa Dae, is a very meticulous, strict boss. Though it is a staff …

South Korea to observe 5-day state funeral for late former President
South Korea to observe 5-day state funeral for late former President

South Korea will arrange a five-day state funeral for late former President Kim Young-sam, who died early Sunday, with national flags to be hoisted to …

Police press labor union over protests
Police press labor union over protests

South Korean police over the weekend escalated their pressure against one of the country’s umbrella labor unions, raiding the group’s office and seeking a …

Korea, Indonesia reach $7.4b fighter jet deal

Korea Aerospace Industries has signed a tentative deal with Indonesia to jointly develop a new South Korean fighter jet, the country’s sole aircraft-maker …

Korea’s top nuclear envoy to visit Beijing

South Korea’s chief nuclear envoy will visit Beijing this week for consultations on North Korea, the Foreign Ministry said Sunday amid signs that …

KAI signs deal to clinch Indonesian partnership in KF-X

Korea Aerospace Industries Ltd. signed a deal with Indonesia on Sunday, clinching the Southeast Asian country’s partnership in a lavish local fighter jet …

Pyongyang warns of retaliation in case of attack

North Korea said Sunday it will retaliate “mercilessly” if the South fires at its waters in the Yellow Sea, five years after the North bombarded a …

Political parties praise former President Kim’s efforts for democracy

Rival parties and political heavyweights expressed condolences over the death of former President Kim Young-sam on Sunday for his lifelong achievement that …

Korea to hold state funeral for ex-President Kim Young-sam

The government said Sunday it will hold a national funeral for former President Kim Young-sam, who passed away earlier Sunday.   Kim, who served as president …

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