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S. Korea, US, Japan agree to work together over Kim Jong-nam's killing

Diplomatic CircuitFeb 28, 2017

South Korea, the United States and Japan agreed Monday to work closely together in responding to the recent killing of the half brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, an official said. Kim Hong-kyun, South Korea's chief envoy on North Korea issues, reached the agreement when he held talks in Washington with his US and Japanese counterparts, Joseph Yun and Kenji Kanasugi, amid mounting evide...
[Urgent] Court denies warrant for Woo Byung-woo

Social affairsFeb 22, 2017

The Seoul Central District Court on Wednesday rejected the independent counsel's proposal to issue an arrest warrant for Woo Byung-woo, a former senior presidential secretary for civil affairs. ( khnews@heraldcorp.com )
[Urgent] Ex-Ewha Womans University President Choi Kyung-hee taken into custody

NationalFeb 15, 2017

[Urgent] Ex-Ewha Womans University President Choi Kyung-hee taken into custody
At least 19 killed in suicide blast at Afghan Supreme Court: officials

World NewsFeb 7, 2017

At least 19 people were killed and 41 wounded Tuesday in a suicide blast at Afghanistan's Supreme Court in Kabul, officials said, the latest attack to rock the war-torn capital. A suicide bomber on foot detonated as employees were boarding a bus to go home in the parking lot of the court compound, located on the road leading from the international airport to the US embassy, interior ministry spo...
Iran's top leader mocks 'newcomer' Trump

World NewsFeb 7, 2017

Iran's supreme leader said Tuesday that "newcomer'' President Donald Trump had shown the "real face'' of the United States, after the American leader accused Iran of being ungrateful for sanctions relief approved by the Obama administration and vowed a tougher stance. Last week, after Iran tested a ballistic missile, Trump tweeted that the country was "playing with fire,'' saying they "don't app...
Former French president Sarkozy to face trial for fraud

World NewsFeb 7, 2017

The Paris prosecutor's office says France's former president Nicolas Sarkozy is to face trial in an inquiry into alleged campaign finance fraud during his 2012 presidential campaign. The office said Tuesday that Sarkozy and 13 others will go to court to answer allegations that his failed presidential campaign spent well above the legal ceiling. Sarkozy's camp say it will appeal the decision. T...
Kim Soo-hyun, An So-hee deny dating rumors, threaten legal action

TelevisionFeb 7, 2017

South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun and former Wonder Girls member An So-hee on Tuesday denied gossip that the two have been dating and are planning to get married soon. Keyeast Co., a talent agency representing both Kim and An, said the rumor was "absolutely false" and warned "strong measures, including legal action." On Monday, reports surfaced on China's largest Internet portal Sina.com that Kim...
At $250M, Los Angeles home most expensive listed in US

World NewsFeb 7, 2017

At $250 million, a new mega mansion in the exclusive Bel Air neighborhood of Los Angeles is the most expensive home listed in the United States. The passion project of developer and handbag tycoon Bruce Makowsky, the four-level, 38,000-square-foot mansion built on spec includes 12 bedroom suites, 21 bathrooms, five bars, three gourmet kitchens, a spa and an 85-foot infinity swimming pool with st...
Athletics: Russia had 'a lot of doping violations' - Mutko

World NewsFeb 7, 2017

Russia on Tuesday admitted widespread doping violations by its athletes and coaches but said it is cleaning up its act, after the IAAF extended a ban to cover the world championships. Russia's tainted athletics federation "had a lot of violations. Athletes broke rules and many coaches don't understand how to work without doping," Deputy Prime Minister Vitaly Mutko said, warning: "It's time for ...
China reserves edge below $3 tril. as yuan pressure rises

World BusinessFeb 7, 2017

China’s foreign-currency reserves edged just below $3 trillion in January, falling to the lowest since early 2011 after the yuan capped its steepest annual decline in two decades. Reserves decreased $12.3 billion to $2.998 trillion, the People’s Bank of China said Tuesday. That compares with the $3.004 trillion estimate in a Bloomberg survey of economists and added to the $320 billion decrease i...
[URGENT] The independent counsel is poised to raid Cheong Wa Dae on 10 a.m., Friday.

NationalFeb 3, 2017

The independent counsel is poised to raid Cheong Wa Dae on 10 a.m., Friday.
[Urgent] Kim Ki-choon, Cho Yoon-sun detained

PoliticsJan 21, 2017

The Seoul Central District Court issued arrest warrants for former presidential Chief of Staff Kim Ki-choon and Culture Minister Cho Yoon-sun to take them into custody on Saturday. Culture Minister Cho Yoon-sun (yonhap) During the hearing at the court, the special investigation team stressed that blacklisting artists for their political or ideological beliefs is a grave violation of the Constit...
Trump sworn in as 45th president of US

World NewsJan 21, 2017

Pledging to empower America's "forgotten men and women," Donald Trump was sworn in as the 45th president of the United States Friday, taking command of a deeply divided nation and ushering in an unpredictable era in Washington. His victory gives Republicans control of the White House for the first time in eight years. President Donald Trump takes the oath of office from Chief Justice John Robert...
Pledge from Trump to 'Make America Great Again'

World NewsJan 21, 2017

The Latest on Donald Trump's inauguration as the 45th president of the United States (all times EST) Donald Trump is sworn in as the 45th president of the United States by Chief Justice John Roberts as Melania Trump looks on during the 58th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Jan. 20, 2017. (AP) 12:36 p.m. Donald Trump has closed his first speech as president with his ...
Trump takes charge: Sworn in as 45th president of US

World NewsJan 21, 2017

Donald Trump was sworn in as the 45th president of the United States Friday, taking the helm of a deeply divided nation and putting Republicans in control of the White House for the first time in eight years. President Donald Trump gives a thumbs after being sworn in as the 45th president of the United States during the 58th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Jan. 20, 2...