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JCS chief nominee says no plan to adopt THAAD

South Korea has no plan yet to adopt the U.S.’ Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system although its local deployment could benefit the South Korean …

Pyeongyang to repatriate S. Korean NYU student
Pyeongyang to repatriate S. Korean NYU student

North Korea will repatriate a 21-year-old South Korean student who has been detained there since April, the Unification Ministry said Monday, in what could be …

Korea wants more CCTV cameras in Philippines to protect Koreans

The South Korean government is pushing for comprehensive measures to help protect its nationals in the Philippines who are vulnerable to local crimes, an …

Park vows to boost diplomatic efforts for the unification of Koreas

President Park Geun-hye pledged Monday to strengthen South Korea’s diplomatic efforts for a peaceful unification with North Korea. Park said support and …

Ex-President Lee’s brother summoned over alleged corruption

The elder brother of former President Lee Myung-bak has been summoned Friday for questioning over alleged influence-peddling involving South Korea’s top …

Seoul hopes top Chinese official’s visit to Pyeongyang will help ease tension

The Unification Ministry voiced hope Monday that a planned visit by a ranking Chinese official to North Korea this week could help ease tension on the Korean …

S. Korean watchdog probes alleged FX law violators

The South Korean financial watchdog said Monday that it has launched an investigation into 27 local investors for allegedly violating foreign exchange laws and …

U.K. band strikes military chords in Korea
U.K. band strikes military chords in Korea

One of the oldest and best-known bands in the British Army, the Band of the Coldstream Guards, visited Korea over the weekend, sounding Britain’s forceful …

Danish open sandwiches in snug surroundings
Danish open sandwiches in snug surroundings

The Danish Embassy is organizing a series of cooking events to introduce the country’s home cuisine and recipes to culinary explorers in Korea. The event is …

Colombian carnival meets Korean folk art
Colombian carnival meets Korean folk art

A pair of Colombian traditional artists visited Korea in September to showcase the country’s carnival music and dance and engage in a cultural exchange with …

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