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Korea gears up for extending PKO in Gulf of Aden, UAE

South Korea is moving to extend its peacekeeping operations in the Gulf of Aden and the United Arab Emirates, the Ministry of National Defense said Wednesday. …

Park hopes social security commission will lead welfare policies

President Park Geun-hye expressed hope Wednesday that a social security commission will lead the country’s welfare policies. “I hope that (the …

‘Korea should go its own way’
‘Korea should go its own way’

Many in Korea have called for a shift in the government’s policy toward Japan since the beginning of this year, which marks the 50th anniversary of the …

Lawyer brings history textbook dispute to Constitutional Court

A lawyer filed an appeal to the Constitutional Court Wednesday to foil the government’s move to reintroduce state-authored history textbooks. Bringing …

Former POSCO chief indicted over alleged corruption

Prosecutors said Wednesday they have indicted the former chief of the country’s top steelmaker POSCO over alleged bribery and breach of trust which cost …

N. Korean minister tells China to ‘strengthen’ bilateral cooperation

A North Korean minister told a visiting Chinese minister that Pyongyang wants to “further strengthen” bilateral cooperation with Beijing, …

Gov’t, ruling party to inject more than 200 bln won extra budget over drought

The government and the ruling Saenuri Party agreed Wednesday to inject an extra budget of more than 200 billion won ($180 million) to alleviate effects of the …

Park cheers for college aspirants ahead of crucial college entrance exams

President Park Geun-hye on Tuesday cheered for those who are set to take crucial college entrance exams later this week. “You are the pillars of the …

A look into the politics of condolence
A look into the politics of condolence

While grieving for the loss of loved ones, mourners in Korea usually stay up all night in funeral halls to support the bereaved families. Drinking beer and …

Bad history teaching threatens children’s souls: Park
Bad history teaching threatens children’s souls: Park

President Park Geun-hye on Tuesday spoke up about her administration’s controversial reintroduction of state history textbooks, saying inaction threatened …

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