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[KH Explains] No more 'Michael' at Kakao Games
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Yoon, Lee end first talks with differences, agree to meet more
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Woman gets suspended term for injuring boyfriend with knife
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What is Hybe’s next move?
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China outpaces Korea in smaller OLED shipments for 1st time
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[Grace Kao] Hybe vs. Ador: Inspiration, imitation and plagiarism
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Samsung chief bolsters ties with Germany’s Zeiss
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Samsung Electronics Q1 operating profit soars; chip biz returns to profit
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[Herald Interview] Mom’s Touch seeks to replicate success in Japan
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Police to open alleged stalking probe over pastor over Dior bag scandal
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‘Georgia seeks peaceful resolution of occupied territories’
Similar to Koreans living near the Demilitarized Zone dividing the Korean Peninsula, Georgians know what it feels like to dwell precariously at the edge of fortified borders. But unlike here, where the off-limit zone has remained fixed over the last seven decades, Georgia’s territorial sovereignty encompassing what they see as occupied regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia is increasingly encroached upon and threatened by razor and barbed wire fences erected by Russian soldiers.According to Geor
Aug. 15, 2017
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US congratulates S. Korea on Liberation Day
The United States congratulated South Korea Monday ahead of an anniversary of the Asian ally's independence from Japanese colonial rule.Secretary of State Rex Tillerson issued a congratulatory message to mark Liberation Day, Aug. 15, the day Korea won independence from Japan's 1910-45 colonization."We reaffirm the ironclad alliance between the United States and the Republic of Korea and honor our strong and historic people-to-people ties," he said. "This holiday also marks the bond our nations s
Aug. 15, 2017
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Canadian special envoy visits N. Korea
A special envoy of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrived in North Korea on Tuesday, the North's state-run news agency said.Daniel Jean, national security advisor to the prime minister of Canada, and his party arrived in Pyongyang, the Korean Central News Agency said, without elaborating further. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Yonhap)The visit drew speculation that the envoy was to discuss the issue of Korean-Canadian pastor Lim Hyeon-soo detained in the reclusive regime.Lim has
Aug. 9, 2017
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Trump warns N. Korea will be met with fire and fury
WASHINGTON -- US President Donald Trump warned Tuesday that North Korea will be met with "fire and fury" if it continues to threaten his country, issuing a strong rebuke against a country that has reportedly succeeded in miniaturizing nuclear weapons."North Korea best not make any more threats to the United States. They will be met with fire and fury like the world has never seen," Trump told reporters at his golf course in Bedminster, New Jersey, according to a pool report.(Yonhap)The warning c
Aug. 9, 2017
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UK launches ambitious vehicle battery investment
The United Kingdom government launched the first phase of its multimillion-dollar investment in battery technology, paving the way for the country’s lead in designing, developing and manufacturing of electric vehicle batteries, according to the British Embassy in Seoul. The $320 million investment, known as the Faraday Challenge, comes as the UK tries to secure a strategic position in the global renewable energy market and fight against global warming. “The launch of the Faraday Challenge is a p
Aug. 7, 2017
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Indonesian Embassy launches mobile consular service
In an effort to streamline the consular process in Korea, the Indonesian Embassy in Seoul has instituted an immigration attache tasked with providing up-to-date services for its 40,000 nationals here. At the inauguration ceremony at the diplomatic mission in Seoul on July 31, newly appointed Indonesian Ambassador Umar Hadi highlighted the importance of protecting citizens and offering efficient assistance using an accurate database. “It was necessary to establish an appropriate system of service
Aug. 7, 2017
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Bolivia marks independence, investment opportunities
The Bolivian Embassy marked the 192nd anniversary of the country’s independence last week, also highlighting trade and investment opportunities in the quickly growing Latin American economy.Bolivia gained liberty from Spain on Aug. 6, 1825, ending colonial rule that had begun in the 16th century. Relentless guerilla fighting from 1809 -- led by Venezuelan general and politician Simon Bolivar and his compatriot Antonio Jose de Sucre, a freedom fighter and later the country’s second president -- l
Aug. 7, 2017
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Morocco marks 18th anniversary of king’s accession to throne
The Moroccan Embassy marked the 18th anniversary of the accession to the throne of King Mohammed VI last week.The event also celebrated thriving ties between Morocco and Korea, now 55 years in the making diplomatically and expanding into all-inclusive realms.“The Throne Day is a symbol of love, loyalty, sacrifice, faithfulness and strong ties between the king and his people, based on a firm pledge of allegiance and obligations,” said Moroccan Ambassador to Korea Chafik Rachadi in a speech at a r
Aug. 7, 2017
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[Herald Interview] ‘Philippines stands shoulder to shoulder on security with Korea’
As Seoul shores up its diplomacy with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, the Philippines is fully committed to the Korean peninsula’s denuclearization efforts as the chair of ASEAN this year, said the country’s top envoy here, also highlighting flourishing defense and law enforcement cooperation between the two countries.During the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Manila on Saturday, the top diplomats of the 10-member bloc expressed their “grave concerns” over the escalating tension
Aug. 7, 2017
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S. Korea, US, Japan vow to fully implement new NK sanctions
Top diplomats from South Korea, the United States and Japan promised on Monday to cooperate to ensure a full implementation of new United Nations sanctions against North Korea. South Korean Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha met with US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono in Manila on the sidelines of meetings hosted by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. (Yonhap)"The foreign ministers of the three countries shared the view that the North's two ballisti
Aug. 7, 2017
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Korea's FM makes debut on multilateral diplomatic stage at ASEAN meetings
MANILA -- South Korea's top diplomat will make her debut on the multilateral diplomatic stage Sunday by joining ministerial meetings of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, where she will discuss cooperation on diverse issues, including North Korea's nuclear and missile threats. Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha arrived in Manila on Saturday and held back-to-back bilateral talks with counterparts from Brunei, Singapore, the Philippines and Indonesia.On Sunday, Kang will participate in the S
Aug. 6, 2017
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Korean top diplomat arrives in Manila for ASEAN meetings
MANILA -- South Korea's top diplomat arrived in the Philippines on Saturday to attend meetings of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations where she will discuss measures with regional powers to curb growing threats from North Korea."This is my debut on a multilateral diplomatic platform," Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha told reporters upon arriving at Ninoy Akino International Airport in Manila. "Having said that, we have arranged bilateral talks with as many countries as possible."She is to
Aug. 6, 2017
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UN Diplomat: $1 billion in N. Korea exports would be banned
UNITED NATIONS (AP) -- A proposed new UN sanctions resolution would significantly increase economic pressure on North Korea to return to negotiations on its nuclear and missile programs by banning mineral and seafood exports worth over $1 billion -- a third of its total exports last year, a Security Council diplomat said Friday. The draft resolution, obtained by The Associated Press, would also ban countries from giving any additional permits to North Korean laborers _ another source of money f
Aug. 5, 2017
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UN set to vote on new N. Korea sanctions
The UN Security Council will soon vote on a resolution imposing tougher sanctions on North Korea for its recent intercontinental ballistic missile tests, diplomats said Saturday.The US-drafted resolution aims to cut North Korea‘s export revenue by one-third to $1 billion a year, according to news reports. “We tabled a UN Security Council Resolution and hope for adoption as soon as possible,” a US official told Yonhap on the condition of anonymity.After lengthy negotiations, the US reached a dea
Aug. 5, 2017
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Korea, China to hold talks on EEZ next week
South Korea and China will hold a meeting of senior officials next week over a dispute on their partially overlapping exclusive economic zones in the Yellow Sea, the foreign ministry said Friday. The director general-level meeting will begin in Beijing on Tuesday for a two-day run, according to the ministry. Park Chull-joo, chief of the ministry's international law affairs bureau, will represent South Korea, while Wang Xiaodu, Chinese ambassador for Yellow Sea affairs, will lead the Chinese side
Aug. 4, 2017
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Korean amb. to Ethiopia faces criminal investigation for sexual misdeeds
The foreign ministry has filed a complaint with the prosecution against the South Korean ambassador to Ethiopia for sexually assaulting several embassy workers, the ministry here said Friday after conducting a special probe into the case."Sexual misdeeds by the head of the diplomatic mission (in Ethiopia) against multiple victims have been confirmed through a thorough investigation based on information gathered from various channels," the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a press release.(Yonh
Aug. 4, 2017
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Govt. to conduct on-site environmental survey of THAAD next week
The South Korean government said Friday it will conduct an on-site environmental survey next week of the THAAD missile defense system deployed in a southern area.The move is part of the "small-scale" environmental impact assessment that started in December, and now is in the home stretch, said the Ministry of National Defense. (Yonhap)The ministry has commissioned a contractor to draw up a related report.The Ministry of Environment will form a team, including civilian experts, for the on-site st
Aug. 4, 2017
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Japan's new FM backs 'comfort women' deal with S. Korea
Japan's new top diplomat said Thursday the agreement with South Korea on settling the bilateral row over wartime sex slaves should be respected, according to a local news outlet.Foreign Minister Taro Kono was quoted as saying by Kyodo news service that the "comfort women" deal should be steadily implemented. His reported comments, made shortly after he was appointed to the post, herald continued diplomatic standoffs between the neighboring countries. As many as 200,000 Asian women, mostly Korean
Aug. 3, 2017
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S. Korea, China to hold annual forum on public diplomacy this month
South Korea and China will hold their fifth annual joint forum on public diplomacy on the southern resort island of Jeju this month, the foreign ministry said Thursday.The semi-governmental forum will run from Aug. 16-17, led by South Korea’s public diplomacy envoy Park Enna and former Chinese Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing.The countries’ leaders agreed to institute the conference during a summit in 2013 as part of efforts to promote mutual understanding between the neighbors’ populations.“The for
Aug. 3, 2017
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S. Korea hails new US sanctions law on N. Korea
South Korea on Thursday hailed US President Donald Trump's ratification of a bill that imposes sanctions on Russia, China and North Korea, voicing hopes that it could quicken North Korea's denuclearization."The latest law adopts a vast range of new sanction elements and significantly intensifies the implementation of existing sanctions on North Korea," Cho June-hyuck, spokesman at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said in a press briefing. (Yonhap)"(The new law) reflects the United States' stron
Aug. 3, 2017