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Foreign students quitting studies in Korea on rise
Foreign students quitting studies in Korea on rise

More than 60 foreign students sponsored by the Korean government quit their studies and return to their home countries every year, mostly due to cultural …

Tobacco sales bounce back despite price hike
Tobacco sales bounce back despite price hike

Despite the price hike aimed at curbing cigarette consumption, tobacco sales in South Korea recovered to the level of a year earlier in July, raising questions …

Assembly approves Supreme Court judge nominee

The National Assembly on Tuesday approved a nominee for Supreme Court justice, ending weeks of postponement triggered by the ongoing confrontation between …

China welcomes Koreas’ deal on family reunion

China on Tuesday welcomed an agreement by South and North Korea to hold a reunion next month for families separated by the Korean War. Following overnight …

In IAEA session, S. Korea to seek support for its nuke agenda

South Korea will brief the international community next week on its non-military nuclear program and request support for its efforts to resolve the  North …

Forum to draw world defense officials, experts

High-level defense officials from some 30 countries and global organizations are set to gather in Seoul this week to discuss pressing security issues around …

Moon turns to business leaders
Moon turns to business leaders

Main opposition party chief Rep. Moon Jae-in on Tuesday met with representatives of the country’s large businesses, praising their commitment to inter-Korean …

Japan’s top court rules in favor or Korean A-bomb victims

Japan’s highest court ruled Tuesday that South Korean A-bomb victims residing in their homeland are entitled to full compensation from local authorities …

Incheon airport gets poor rating from local users: report

Incheon International Airport, one of the most highly rated air terminals in the world, has received a poor rating from local users for its expensive …

S. Korea, China, Japan set for talks on group summit

South Korea, China and Japan will hold working-level talks next week on resuming a trilateral summit, a government official here said Tuesday. President Park …

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