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Obama says teachers in S. Korea paid as much as doctors

U.S. President Barack Obama has praised South Korea’s education system again, saying teachers in Korea are paid as much as doctors and engineers.   …

U.S. in discussions about potential THAAD deployment to S. Korea: Pacific commander

The United States is in discussions about a potential deployment of the THAAD missile defense system to South Korea to counter North Korea’s nuclear and …

N. Korea threatens S. Korea over THAAD deployment

North Korea threatened South Korea Thursday over the possible deployment of a U.S. anti-missile defense system in the South, saying it would only trigger an …

Park not to rule out special counsel probe of bribery scandal: ruling party chief

President Park Geun-hye Thursday did not rule out launching an independent counsel investigation into a bribery scandal involving some of her key aides.   …

Park open to independent graft probe
Park open to independent graft probe

President Park Geun-hye said Thursday she would take every possible means to resolve escalating graft allegations involving her close confidants, including …

Korea, U.S. to devise plan to negate N.K. launchers
Korea, U.S. to devise plan to negate N.K. launchers

South Korea and the U.S. on Wednesday agreed to establish an operational plan to destroy North Korea’s road-mobile launchers to better cope with the …

Diabetes linked to education level among middle-aged women
Diabetes linked to education level among middle-aged women

Education is a significant factor in the prevalence of diabetes in middle-aged Korean women, a recent study by Ajou University has shown. The study, “Effect …

Activists resume anti-N. Korea leaflet campaign

South Korean activists said Thursday they had resumed sending anti-Pyongyang leaflets and other materials via balloons across the inter-Korean border amid …

S. Korea showcases smart water management at world forum

South Korea on Thursday offered a glimpse into what could help the world overcome the problem of water shortage, introducing its information technology-based …

Park begins four-nation S. America tour

President Park Geun-hye left for Colombia Thursday on a four-nation trip to South America to help boost South Korea’s ties with the “continent of …

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