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Prosecutors set to summon Yoo’s wife

The prosecution is poised to summon the wife of Yoo Byung-eun, the de facto owner of the sunken ferry Sewol, in a bid to put more psychological pressure on the …

Memorial unveiled for 1983 Myanmar bombing
Memorial unveiled for 1983 Myanmar bombing

YANGON, Myanmar ― Solemnity, sobs and scents of incense filled the air as some 90 South Koreans gathered here on Friday to mark the establishment of a …

Seoul vows relentless retaliation against N.K. if provoked

South Korea’s new national security adviser vowed a relentless retaliation against North Korea if provoked again, an official said Saturday, the latest in a …

[Herald Interview] IOM leads anti-human trafficking drive
[Herald Interview] IOM leads anti-human trafficking drive

This is the eighth installment in a series of interviews with chiefs of United Nations offices in Korea. ― Ed. In late January, shock and disbelief swept …

[Newsmaker] Korea real winner in new Eurasian union?
[Newsmaker] Korea real winner in new Eurasian union?

While Russia’s relationships with the United States and Europe are frayed over the conflict in Ukraine, the newly minted Eurasian Economic Union ― made …

‘Sustainable Sweden’ celebrates iconic brands, innovation
‘Sustainable Sweden’ celebrates iconic brands, innovation

In one of the biggest receptions ever for the diplomatic community here, Swedish Ambassador to South Korea Lars Danielsson hosted hundreds of guests, including …

Pakistan to produce Adidas Brazuca balls for World Cup
Pakistan to produce Adidas Brazuca balls for World Cup

The following is a contribution by Aamir Nazir Gondal, the commercial counsellor at the Pakistani Embassy in South Korea, in anticipation of the start of the …

Southeast Asian tourism gets boost at World Travel Fair

Southeast Asian tourism got a healthy boost from the ASEAN-Korea Center during the 29th Korea World Travel Fair at Coex with a showcase of major tourist …

Embassy, nonprofits host charity bazaar for landslide victims

The Afghan Embassy in South Korea cohosted a charity event with a number of local nonprofits in Yeouido, Seoul, on Friday to raise money for families affected …

Korea launches foundation for victims of Japan’s forced labor

South Korea launched a foundation on Sunday to support forced laborers mobilized by colonial Japan and their family members after more than two years of …

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