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Majority leader mulls law banning masks at rallies

The ruling party chief said Thursday that the party should actively mull a law that bans the wearing of masks during rallies to prevent protesters from turning …

Government files suit against Sewol operator demanding compensation

The government on Thursday filed a suit against the operator of the sunken ferry Sewol demanding it reimburse the government the money for the compensation …

Steelmaker head gets jail term for embezzlement

The head of South Korea’s third-largest steelmaker received a 42-month jail term Thursday for gambling abroad with millions of dollars he embezzled. The …

Chief prosecutor nominee grilled over political neutrality

President Park Geun-hye’s pick for top prosecutor vowed to protect political neutrality Thursday as it emerged as a key issue in the ongoing confirmation …

Seoul would have to take U.S. side in event of collision in South China Sea: expert

South Korea would have to side with the United States if the ally collides with China over the disputed South China Sea, an expert in Asia-Pacific affairs said …

Questions surround asylum seeker’s airport death
Questions surround asylum seeker’s airport death

A Moroccan asylum seeker in Korea was belatedly confirmed to have died several months ago at Incheon International Airport while being deported by immigration …

Indonesian al-Qaida arrested
Indonesian al-Qaida arrested

South Korean police said Wednesday they had arrested an Indonesian migrant, who was illegally residing in Korea, on suspicion of supporting an international …

Korea to reinforce travel bans on restricted countries
Korea to reinforce travel bans on restricted countries

The South Korean government Wednesday said it would tighten regulations on its nationals’ visits to countries banned for travel due to safety concerns. The …

Seoul to beef up terrorism budget, checks at immigration

The South Korean government and the ruling party on Wednesday agreed to increase next year’s budget for antiterror measures by 100 billion won ($85 million) …

Seoul to repair braille blocks

Seoul City will repair worn-out braille blocks and install more on the streets to improve the walking environment for the blind by next year, officials said …

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