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Seoul, Tokyo to hold sex slavery talks next week

South Korea and Japan plan to hold talks on Tokyo’s sexual enslavement of Korean women during World War II early next week, a major stumbling block to …

Envoy attacker contacts convicted N.K spy beforehand: police
Envoy attacker contacts convicted N.K spy beforehand: police

The suspected attacker of the top U.S. envoy in Seoul contacted a South Korean man previously convicted of spying for North Korea before carrying out the …

Parliament approves unification minister nominee

South Korea’s National Assembly on Friday approved the new nominee for unification minister amid opposition party concerns over his alleged lack of …

Parents to be informed of children’s suicidal symptoms on smartphones

The government said Friday it plans to introduce a service this year that will inform parents of their children’s suicidal symptoms, as part of measures …

Number of S. Korean emigrants hit record low in 2014

The number of South Korean emigrants fell to a record low in 2014 as living standards in Asia’s fourth-largest economy have been improving, Seoul’s …

S. Korea vows stern measure against N. Korea’s decision on Gaesong wage

South Korea called on North Korea Friday to stop making unacceptable claims over the Gaesong Industrial Complex and hold talks to resolve pending problems …

ASEAN-Korea Center gets new chief
ASEAN-Korea Center gets new chief

Korea’s former ambassador to Indonesia Kim Young-sun will take the helm at the ASEAN-Korea Center on Friday, vowing support for the region’s political, …

Prosecutors raid POSCO E&C over alleged slush funds
Prosecutors raid POSCO E&C over alleged slush funds

Prosecutors raided the head office of POSCO Engineering & Construction Co. (POSCO E&C) on Friday, launching an investigation into allegations that the …

Chaebol families, celebrities punished for illegal FX trading

South Korea’s financial watchdog has imposed sanctions on relatives of big name companies and celebrities for engaging in illegal foreign exchange …

Prime Minister Lee declares war on corruption

Prime Minister Lee Wan-koo declared an “all-out war” on corruption on Thursday following a recent series of graft cases involving government …

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