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This is the fourth in a series of articles that examine Korean’s preparedness for disasters and social risks in light of the recent Sewol tragedy. ― Ed. …

The prosecution has rolled up its sleeves in its efforts to seize the de facto owner of the ill-fated ferry Sewol after it failed to capture him despite a raid …

This is the second installment in a series of articles on the upcoming local elections, exploring key issues and candidates in major cities. ― Ed. Election …

The U.N. World Food Program faces daunting challenges in its programs in North Korea as a “critical” lack of funding threatens their viability, its chief …

The Education Ministry was set Thursday to discuss disciplinary actions for 43 teachers who demanded President Park Geun-hye should quit to take responsibility …

South Korea’s top court on Thursday ruled in favor of a university in a suit involving the use of the name “Ewha” by a local business. The Supreme Court …

Over 100 journalism professors nationwide issued a public statement blasting the government Thursday for allegedly attempting to control the press. Their …

Armed policemen surround a knife-wielding `attacker` during a counter-terrorism drill in Xinjiang`s capital Urumqi, April 26, 2014.  Assailants in two SUVs …

President Park Geun-hye on Thursday dismissed her top security aide and the chief of National Intelligence Service as part of her government overhaul in the …

North Korea on Thursday fired two artillery shells 150 meters from a South Korean patrol ship operating near the Northern Limit Line, a de facto inter-Korean …