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Jun Joon-hyuk joins Britain's Royal Ballet, its 1st Korean ballerino

TheaterJan 11, 2017

Jun Joon-hyuk will join Britain's Royal Ballet in August, becoming the first Korean ballerino to become a member of the prestigious group of dancers, he said Wednesday. "I officially got the offer f...
Truck slams into broadcasting firm at center of Park's impeachment

Social affairsDec 19, 2016

A truck driven by a South Korean man in his 40s slammed into the main gate of broadcasting channel JTBC on Monday, whose initial reports on President Park Geun-hye's alleged documents leaks led to he...
US congressmen reaffirm unwavering support for alliance with S. Korea

Foreign affairsDec 19, 2016

A group of United States congressmen reaffirmed Monday that their support for a strong South Korea-US alliance will remain unwavering in any circumstance, a pledge which came after President Park Geu...
Apple appeals landmark EU tax ruling

World BusinessDec 19, 2016

BRUSSELS -- Apple on Monday launched a legal challenge against a landmark EU decision that the tech giant pay billions in back-taxes to Ireland, claiming the EU has ignored the law. The European Com...
Lawmaker: Ex-N. Korea diplomat fled due to 'reign of terror'

North KoreaDec 19, 2016

A high-profile North Korean defector told South Korean lawmakers on Monday that he fled because of disillusionment with what he describes as a “tyrannical reign of terror” by leader Kim Jong-un, acco...
Korean language studies increasingly popular in India

CultureDec 19, 2016

NEW DELHI -- A growing number of people in India are studying Korean to help themselves find jobs or pursue further studies in the East Asian country, officials here said Monday. According to the Ko...
S. Korean short tracker captures World Cup title at home

More sportsDec 17, 2016

GANGNEUNG -- South Korean short track star Shim Suk-hee captured her first medal of the ongoing International Skating Union (ISU) World Cup Short Track Speed Skating at home Saturday. Shim won the w...
S. Korea protests switch focus to impeachment court

Social affairsDec 17, 2016

Protesters began gathering in the streets of Seoul for the eighth straight week Saturday, pushing their demands for the swift and permanent removal of impeached South Korean President Park Geun-Hye. ...
5 ways North Korea has changed in 5 years under Kim Jong-un

Diplomatic CircuitDec 17, 2016

TOKYO (AP) -- It's been five years since North Korean leader Kim Jong-un took power following the death of his father, Kim Jong-il, whose demise was observed at monuments and on city center plazas ac...
FM Yun, Kerry reaffirm strong alliance amid uncertainties

Foreign affairsDec 17, 2016

South Korean Foreign Minister Yun Byung-se and US Secretary of State John Kerry on Saturday agreed to maintain a close watch for possible North Korea provocations amid uncertainties facing the two co...
Demand deposits reach record high on low rates, lack of investment opportunities

Dec 17, 2016

South Korea's demand deposits have reached a record high, central bank data showed Saturday, amid an apparent lack of investment opportunities, while the return on long-term bank deposits has also di...
Obama vows to send 'clear message' to Putin, warns Trump

World NewsDec 17, 2016

WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama vowed Friday to send a "clear message" to Russia for trying to sway the US election, while calling on Donald Trump and Republicans to put national security before...
US to release second blacklist of N. Korean human rights violators

Diplomatic CircuitDec 17, 2016

The United States will soon release a second list of North Korean officials and entities to be sanctioned for their involvement in human rights violations, a senior state department official said Fri...
Revision seeks to allow easier use of firearms against illegal fishing

Social affairsDec 17, 2016

The South Korean coast guard may soon be exempted from responsibilities for any damages or loss of private property caused by their use of firearms while cracking down on illegal fishing, as long as ...
Finance minister, BOK chief vow to tackle market uncertainties

Dec 17, 2016

The country's chief economic policymaker and the head of the central bank Friday agreed to take measures to tackle market uncertainties, if necessary, which stem from the impeachment of President Par...