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North Korean leader could be using sports to win support

From frequent broadcasts of football matches to the construction of ski resorts and skating facilities across the country, North Korea appears to be infatuated …

Parliamentary committee OKs North Korean human rights bill

A South Korean parliamentary committee on Friday passed a bill on improving North Korea’s dismal human rights conditions, taking a step closer to …

Police beef up security measures against possible North Korean hacking attack

Police said Friday they have decided to prohibit their officials from using private email accounts on office computers as tension rises over North …

Toxic humidifier disinfectant firm refutes product harmfulness
Toxic humidifier disinfectant firm refutes product harmfulness

The manufacturer of the toxic humidifier disinfectant that allegedly caused lung damages to 126 people and killed 95, refuted the health impact of its product …

Court backs ban against protest near U.S. Embassy

A local court has rejected an injunction seeking to stop police from banning one-man protests in front of the U.S. Embassy in Seoul, court records showed …

U.N. ban on mineral exports to hurt North Korea’s revenue: Seoul

North Korea’s foreign currency earnings would be cut drastically if the United Nations adopts sanctions on the country’s mineral exports, the South …

Politicians collected least amount of donations last year since 2012

South Korean lawmakers collected the lowest amount of political donations last year since 2012, official data showed Friday, in an apparent reflection of …

China repeats opposition to U.S. missile shield in Korea

China’s defense ministry on Thursday voiced fresh opposition to the possible deployment of an advanced U.S. missile defense system in South Korea.    …

Anti-terrorism bill in limbo due to filibuster

The passage of an anti-terrorism bill has been thrown into doubt as opposition lawmakers staged a marathon filibuster for the second straight day Thursday.   …

U.S., China agree on draft U.N. North Korea resolution

The United States and China have agreed on a U.N. resolution on North Korea, the White House said Wednesday, with reports speculating that the new expanded …

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