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S. Korea, US agree to closely coordinate on inter-Korean projects: nuclear envoy

Foreign AffairsJan 17, 2020

WASHINGTON -- South Korea and the United States agreed Thursday to coordinate closely on possible inter-Korean projects amid stalled nuclear talks between Washington and Pyongyang, Seoul's chief nucl...
Pentagon claims shared defense costs benefit S. Korean economy

Foreign AffairsJan 17, 2020

The Pentagon claimed Thursday that much of the costs shared between South Korea and the United States to station American troops on the peninsula directly benefits the South Korean economy. The comm...
Biegun reaffirms US commitment to N. Korea talks

North KoreaJan 17, 2020

WASHINGTON -- US Deputy Secretary of State Stephen Biegun has reaffirmed the United States' commitment to denuclearization talks with North Korea and urged China to fully enforce United Nations sanct...
S. Korea, China hold working-level defense talks over peninsula

DefenseJan 16, 2020

South Korea and China held working-level defense talks in Seoul on Thursday on ways to promote peace on the Korean Peninsula and enhance bilateral cooperation, Seoul's defense ministry said. During ...
US envoy surprised that N. Korea didn't give 'Christmas gift'

Foreign AffairsJan 16, 2020

SEOUL (AP) -- The US ambassador to South Korea said Thursday he was surprised and pleased that North Korea did not give the US an unwelcome "Christmas gift" because of stalled nuclear disarmament tal...
[Newsmaker] Transgender sergeant seeks to continue serving in military

Social affairsJan 16, 2020

A South Korean transgender sergeant faces a possible discharge from the South Korean Army after undergoing sex reassignment surgery while enlisted, despite his wish to continue the service as a femal...
Seoul seeks to revive tours to NK

North KoreaJan 16, 2020

Hurdles include US-led sanctions, Pyongyang’s lack of interest in engagement
S. Korea, US still have differences on defense cost sharing: ministry

DefenseJan 16, 2020

South Korea and the US still have their differences on how to share the costs of stationing American troops in Korea, the Foreign Ministry said Thursday, after the two sides wrapped up their latest r...
‘I am innocent’: Ex-convict granted chance for exoneration

Social affairsJan 16, 2020

Court date set for possible miscarriage of justice case
Moon stresses govt. role in fostering AI sector

PoliticsJan 16, 2020

President Moon Jae-in said Thursday his government will make every effort to promote South Korea's artificial intelligence industry on the basis of its information technology prowess. He emphasized ...
Korea sees second hottest weather on record in 2019

Social affairsJan 16, 2020

The year 2019 was the second-hottest year on record in South Korea, a government report said Thursday, bringing fresh attention to the effects of global warming. The report issued by the Korea Meteo...
Law aimed at ensuring workplace safety for contractor workers goes into effect

Social affairsJan 16, 2020

An industrial safety law aimed at better ensuring safe workplaces for irregular contract workers went into effect Thursday, after public anger heightened over the 2018 death of a young subcontract wo...
[Newsmaker] Active-duty soldier undergoes sex reassignment surgery, voices hope for continuing service

DefenseJan 16, 2020

An Army non-commissioned officer underwent gender reassignment surgery last year and has expressed a desire to continue to serve in the military as a female solider, officers said Thursday. The serv...
Trump likens N. Korea talks to 'beautiful game of chess'

North KoreaJan 16, 2020

WASHINGTON -- US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he views the on-again, off-again nuclear talks with North Korea as a "beautiful game of chess." Trump made the remark during a White House sign...
S. Korea, US end 2nd day of defense cost-sharing talks

Foreign AffairsJan 16, 2020

WASHINGTON -- South Korea and the United States ended their second day of talks Wednesday on sharing the cost of the upkeep of some 28,500 American troops stationed on the Korean Peninsula. Details ...