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New maritime minister vows to boost safety, exports

South Korea’s new maritime minister said Monday he will actively consider building a new, modernized pier on the country’s easternmost islets of …

Assembly to grill spy chief nominee

The parliament is set to question Lee Byung-ho, the nominee to lead the National Intelligence Service, on whether he is capable of reforming the agency Monday. …

Rival parties gear up for April by-elections

The ruling and opposition parties are gearing up for by-elections scheduled for late next month to fill three vacant parliamentary seats. The upcoming …

POSCO ex-head may face summons over slush fund

Former POSCO chairman Chung Joon-yang, who stepped down from his post in March 2014, is likely to face a summons from investigators over the group’s alleged …

Female N.K. defectors prone to cancer-causing virus
Female N.K. defectors prone to cancer-causing virus

Female defectors from North Korea are at a higher-than-average risk of infection by human papillomavirus, or HPV, which can lead to cervical cancer, a recent …

Ministry’s plan to curb student suicide slammed

The government’s plan released Friday to prevent suicides such as by monitoring their student social media messages sparked controversy in Korea for being …

New British ambassador speaks Korean for deeper alliance
New British ambassador speaks Korean for deeper alliance

New British Ambassador to Korea Charles Hay will combine a comprehensive approach to diplomacy with an earnest study of Korean culture, he told reporters …

German firms dig into Korea’s medical tourism
German firms dig into Korea’s medical tourism

Germany’s leading health care companies participated in the 2015 Korea International Medical and Hospital Equipment Show earlier this month in Seoul, laying …

Colombia, Korea seal defense ties
Colombia, Korea seal defense ties

Building the blood-sealed relationship forged during the Korean War, Colombia and Korea marked a milestone of future defense cooperation with Colombia’s top …

Tunisian Embassy exhibits mosaic works
Tunisian Embassy exhibits mosaic works

The Tunisian Embassy hosted an exhibition showing prints of the country’s traditional mosaic and handicraft masterpieces at the Korea Foundation Gallery in …

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