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South Korea braces for possible terror attacks from North Korea: official

South Korea is bracing for any possible terror attacks from North Korea, an official said Friday. “The presidential office of national security is …

South Korea expands programs for young North Korean defectors

South Korea said Friday it will expand programs to help growing numbers of North Korean students better adapt to a new life in the capitalist South. The …

Seoul welcomes new U.S. sanctions on North Korea

South Korea’s Foreign Ministry on Friday welcomed the effectuation of a U.S. law that hits North Korea with a package of stringent sanctions, …

Customs office confiscates fake Samsung, Apple accessories

South Korea’s customs office said on Friday it has unearthed 2.2 billion won ($1.7 million) worth of forged smartphone accessories with Samsung and Apple …

Police raise security for North Korean defector after assassination threat

Police have strengthened security for a North Korean defector who serves as a ranking official at a South Korean state-run think tank after the North ordered …

Korea to build new passenger terminal on west coast

South Korea will build a new international maritime passenger terminal on the west coast by 2020 in a bid to meet rising demand for maritime transport with …

South Korea questions North Korea’s qualification as U.N. member

South Korea has officially questioned North Korea’s qualification as a member of the United Nations during a U.N. meeting this week, citing …

Russia expresses opposition to unilateral sanctions on North Korea

Russia reiterated its opposition Thursday to unilateral sanctions against North Korea, saying all but U.N. Security Council sanctions are illegal. …

Seoul warns of N.Korean terror threat

The National Intelligence Service reported to the National Assembly on Thursday that North Korean leader Kim Jong-un recently ordered terrorist attacks in the …

Korea, Denmark to erect symbolic sculptures in each other’s capitals

The Seoul metropolitan government said Thursday that a miniature sculpture symbolizing the South Korean capital will be erected in the Danish capital of …

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