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Seoul to expand K-pop dance classes for tourists

Seoul City will expand its program offering free K-pop dance classes to tourists as part of its efforts to better boost the hallyu industry, officials said …

U.S. activist stages hunger strike against animal sales to slaughterhouse
U.S. activist stages hunger strike against animal sales to slaughterhouse

Wearing a winter coat and holding a picture of black sheep, a U.S. citizen has been staging a hunger strike in front of the Seoul mayor’s residence in …

No religious freedom in N. Korea: U.S. report
No religious freedom in N. Korea: U.S. report

The freedom of religion does not exist in practice in North Korea, an annual U.S. government report said Wednesday, noting the repressive regime continues to …

Prominent U.S. figures flock to Park’s dinner
Prominent U.S. figures flock to Park’s dinner

WASHINGTON — In a ritzy dinner event hosted by President Park Geun-hye in Washington on Wednesday, a number of prominent U.S. figures graced the …

North Korea, China launch border trade zone, kick off trade fair

North Korea and China launched a border trade zone on Thursday, as they kicked off their annual trade fair in the Chinese border city of Dandong.   The …

Park says S. Korea reliable partner of U.S.

President Park Geun-hye has said that South Korea is a reliable partner of the United States, calling their alliance a linchpin of Washington’s strategy …

Korea ready to greet science ministers from around the globe

South Korea said Thursday it is ready to hold a global forum for science ministers next week, where participants will discuss ways to forge deeper ties for …

Two Koreas expanding civilian ties: top official

Civilian exchanges between South and North Korea are expanding rapidly as Pyongyang has shown some indications of a positive shift in its policy direction, a …

North Korea to top agenda for Park-Obama summit: U.S. officials

South Korean President Park Geun-hye and U.S. President Barack Obama will reaffirm their commitment to North Korea’s denuclearization and urge the …

Park embarks on mission to upgrade U.S. alliance
Park embarks on mission to upgrade U.S. alliance

WASHINGTON — South Korean President Park Geun-hye was set to start her official schedule Wednesday by paying tribute to Korean War veterans, embarking on …

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