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Park’s approval rating jumps to yearly high

President Park Geun-hye’s job approval rating hit the highest level this year following a deal that defused military tensions with North Korea, a poll …

S. Korea resumes search for remains of war dead

South Korea’s military launched another round of massive excavation work Monday in search of remains of soldiers killed during the 1950-53 Korean …

Ex-Seo Taiji and Boys member under probe for fraud

Lee Juno, a member of the defunct boy band Seo Taiji and Boys, is under investigation for fraud, local news outlets reported Monday. Seo Taiji and Boys was one …

Park gives appointment letter to new health minister

President Park Geun-hye presented letters of appointment to the new health minister and the new chief of South Korea’s human rights watchdog, Cheong Wa …

World opinion leaders to support Korean culture
World opinion leaders to support Korean culture

For opinion leaders who want to join Korea’s social nexus, the Korea Cultural Quotient Club has provided opportunities weaving diplomacy, business, …

[Newsmaker] Cable car approval touches off dispute
[Newsmaker] Cable car approval touches off dispute

The government’s decision to allow the construction of a second cable car route on Mount Seoraksan last week drew mixed reactions over the weekend, with …

South Korea still has top OECD suicide rate

By Yoon Min-sikSouth Korea’s suicide rate remained highest among members of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, while its health …

Cross-border tensions fade
Cross-border tensions fade

Cross-border tensions further abated over the weekend as North Korea accepted the South’s offer to hold bilateral Red Cross talks on Sept. 7 to arrange the …

Police nab 100 illegal marriage brokers

By Ock Hyun-ju More than 100 international marriage brokers have been caught illegally offering matchmaking services, the police said Sunday. Seoul …

Assembly’s regular session to kick off Tuesday

The National Assembly’s 100-day regular session is set to begin Tuesday with the two major parties seeking to gain an advantage ahead of next year’s …

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