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Sexual slavery victim makes debut as singer

A victim of Japanese sexual slavery, Kil Won-ok, on Thursday announced she will make her debut as a singer on the fifth memorial ceremony in tribute to the comfort women. “Whether others like it or ...

Aug 10, 2017
Politics
Leadership race of People's Party kicks off

Candidate registration began Thursday in the race to select a new leader of the minor opposition People's Party, with former leader Ahn Cheol-soo seeking to regain the reins despite criticism it's to...

Aug 10, 2017
Politics
Moon reiterates need for health care reform, dismisses financial concerns

President Moon Jae-in reaffirmed his plan to overhaul the country's health care program Thursday, insisting the move is an important step in protecting the very lives and safety of the people. "I am...

Aug 10, 2017
Politics
Main opposition denounces Moon's NK policy amid rising tensions

The leader of the main opposition Liberty Korea Party accused the government of President Moon Jae-in on Thursday of playing no role in resolving tensions with North Korea, as Pyongyang escalated thr...

Aug 10, 2017
Politics
Moon's approval rating slips further amid growing tension with N. Korea

President Moon Jae-in's approval rating suffered a further decline this week, a poll showed Thursday, amid concerns of a possible conflict caused by North Korea's threat to stage a missile provocatio...

Aug 10, 2017
Politics
Govt., opponents wage public relations battle on nuclear-free policy

The energy ministry has formed a task force to better inform the general public about the government's nuclear-free policy, officials said Thursday, as opponents of the policy escalate their media ca...

Aug 10, 2017
Politics
[News focus] Ban on texting after-hours orders, will it work?

Lawmakers are moving to introduce a new law that would ban employers from sending work-related messages outside work hours, amid rising calls to protect the right to disconnect from work. Recently, ...

Aug 9, 2017
Politics
NIS reform prompts political feud, possibility of new investigation

Criminal investigation into the National Intelligence Service’s alleged wrongdoings during previous administrations appears increasingly likely, with potential evidence piling up. The possible inves...

Aug 9, 2017
Politics
Tension escalates in People's Party ahead of party convention

The People’s Party is facing a deepening factional feud over former party leader Ahn Cheol-soo’s bid for chairmanship. The party, which holds 40 parliamentary seats, is split mainly between Ahn’s su...

Aug 9, 2017
Politics
Opposition parties lambaste Pyongyang‘s threat of military strikes

Opposition parties on Wednesday castigated North Korea's threat of military strikes against South Korea and the United States, urging Seoul to toughen its stance against the belligerent regime. Earl...

Aug 9, 2017
Politics
Govt. revises hiring regulations to promote merit-based 'blind' employment

The government will not demand photo or other personal information unrelated to work from applicants when hiring experienced employees starting late this month, as part of efforts to promote merit-ba...

Aug 9, 2017
Politics
Moon invites ruling party lawmakers for luncheon later this month

President Moon Jae-in has invited ruling party lawmakers for a luncheon later this month, party officials said Wednesday, an apparent move to strengthen cooperation ahead of a possible legislative ba...

Aug 9, 2017
Politics
Moon introduces new, improved health care to lessen medical expenses

President Moon Jae-in on Wednesday introduced a government move to significantly reform the state-run health care program that will greatly reduce the medical expenses of patients, especially those i...

Aug 9, 2017
Politics
Survey shows most adults dissatisfied with govt. proposals on cellphone bills

Sixty percent of surveyed adults disapprove of government proposals on lowering telecommunications costs for not meeting their expectations, a consumer advocacy group said Wednesday. A poll by the G...

Aug 9, 2017
Politics
Korea reaches out to missing US soldiers' families

The South Korean government said Wednesday it will meet this week with the families of missing American soldiers from the 1950-53 Korean War. A total of 418 family members of 214 service members who...

Aug 9, 2017
Politics

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