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Kim Jong-un visits fish farm without defense chief

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un visited a fish farm under the military, the North’s media said Friday, without the presence of the North’s defense …

N. Korea launches 2nd day of firing drills

North Korea launched a firing drill near the tensely patrolled western maritime border with the South for a second consecutive day on Thursday, the South …

News of N. Korea’s purge seems to be blocked on China’s Baidu

The news of the purge and reported execution of North Korea’s defense minister, Hyon Yong-chol, was not searchable on China’s dominant search …

Ex-Prime Minister grilled in graft probe
Ex-Prime Minister grilled in graft probe

Former Prime Minister Lee Wan-koo appeared before the prosecution on Thursday over allegations he received illegal political funds from deceased businessman …

‘Kim’s brutality could threaten regime’s security’

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un’s continued executions and purges of senior officials could foment angst and resentment among the country’s elite, and …

Park appoints new envoy to Russia
Park appoints new envoy to Russia

South Korea appointed Park Ro-byug, a veteran diplomat with expertise in European affairs, as its new ambassador to Russia. The 58-year-old former envoy to …

Shooting spree premeditated: Army
Shooting spree premeditated: Army

The reserve soldier who carried out Wednesday’s shooting spree at a Seoul military training camp had deliberately planned the attack and sent mobile messages …

After 24 years, ex-activist cleared of abetting suicide

The Supreme Court Thursday upheld the acquittal of a student activist who was jailed by the former military-backed government for abetting a fellow …

Ex-comedian gets suspended jail term for assaulting wife

A Seoul lower court on Thursday sentenced a former comedian to six months in prison, suspended for two years, for assaulting his wife. Seoul Central District …

Ex-Doosan head to be quizzed over graft allegations

Prosecutors on Friday will summon a former business tycoon and a board chairman of a Seoul-based university for allegedly giving kickbacks to a senior …

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