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Budget plan focuses on border defense
Budget plan focuses on border defense

Seoul has earmarked 38.95 trillion won ($32.7 billion) in its proposal for next year’s defense budget, an increase of 4 percent from the previous year, as it …

In-flight crimes tripled last year

The number of crimes that threaten flight safety has been on the rise in recent years, a lawmaker’s report showed Wednesday. According to Rep. Lee No-keun of …

Multicultural residents make up 3.4% of population

The number of multicultural residents is rising in Korea as more foreign nationals settle in the country, government data showed Wednesday. According to the …

Gov’t poised to unveil own labor reform bill: finance minister

The government will unveil its own labor reform bill if parties to the ongoing talks fail to meet the deadline to reach a compromise, the top economic …

Unification, cybersecurity to highlight defense forum

The future unification of the two Koreas, growing cybersecurity threats and maritime challenges around the region and the world are expected to top the agenda …

China’s economic growth sustainable: AIIB president-designate

The Chinese economy is becoming “more mature,” and will usher in an era of sustainable growth, the inaugural chief of a China-led regional …

Red Cross picks 1st batch of candidates for family reunions

The Korean Red Cross said Wednesday it has conducted a computer-based selection for the first batch of 500 candidates for the upcoming reunions for families …

Protesters in candlelight movement lose damage suit against gov’t

A Seoul court dismissed a suit Wednesday against the government filed by several people who claimed to have been illegally arrested during street rallies …

S. Korea, Australia seek to strengthen security ties

South Korea and Australia will seek to expand security ties to emerging issues, such as epidemics and natural disasters, when their foreign and defense …

Recent inter-Korean tensions call for tighter S. Korea-U.S. alliance: 8th U.S. Army commander

The recent military tensions between South and North Korea, which were settled through a last-minute deal, stressed the importance of strengthening the …

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