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U.S. trying to learn more about UVA student detained in North Korea: White House

The White House said Monday it is trying to learn more about an American college student detained in North Korea, after Pyongyang claimed the student admitted …

U.N. chief calls for faithful implementation of Korea-Japan deal

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called Monday for the “faithful implementation” of a landmark agreement between South Korea and Japan on …

U.N. resolution on North Korea encounters last-minute delay

Efforts to adopt a new U.N. Security Council resolution expanding sanctions on North Korea have encountered a last-minute delay as Russia has yet to give its …

Parties bicker over filibuster
Parties bicker over filibuster

The rival parties on Monday collided over the ongoing opposition filibuster, with the ruling party threatening legal action and adding pressure to suspend the …

Korea, U.S. agree on space program partnership
Korea, U.S. agree on space program partnership

Korea and the U.S. have reached an agreement for a bilateral cooperation on their space programs, the Seoul government said Monday. The Ministry of Science, …

Allies still believe THAAD is necessary: ministry
Allies still believe THAAD is necessary: ministry

South Korea’s Defense Ministry on Monday attempted to downplay concerns that Seoul and Washington may retract their plans to station the U.S.’ advanced …

Number of economically inactive graduates hits record high: data
Number of economically inactive graduates hits record high: data

The number of Korean university graduates giving up on looking for a job or not working at all has continued to increase, data showed Monday, highlighting …

Zolpidem most frequently used date rape drug in Korea
Zolpidem most frequently used date rape drug in Korea

Zolpidem, a sedative often used for the treatment of insomnia, is the drug that is most frequently used by South Korean drug-facilitated sexual abuse …

More Korean male sex abuse victims seek help: report

The number of South Korean men who sought help at Sunflower Centers — government-affiliated agencies for sexual violence survivors — increased …

Peninsular trust-building process still valid: vice minister

A senior South Korean diplomat on Monday dismissed growing concerns over the absence of progress in Seoul’s initiative to build trust with North Korea, …

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