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NK leader's half brother killed: reportNorth KoreaFeb 14, 2017North Korean leader Kim Jong-un’s half-brother Kim Jung-nam was killed, in what appears to be an assassination, local media reported Tuesday. TV Chosun, citing government sources, reported that the ... -
Director Hong Sang-soo to attend Berlin film fest possibly with actress Kim Min-heeFilmJan 31, 2017Award-winning Korean filmmaker Hong Sang-soo will attend the Berlin International Film Festival to promote his film set to compete in the event next month, industry sources said Tuesday. "On the Bea... -
Special prosecutors delay decision on Samsung heir's arrestSocial affairsJan 14, 2017Special prosecutors investigating a corruption scandal involving President Park Geun-hye said Saturday they've pushed back a decision on whether to arrest the de facto leader of Samsung Group on the ... -
Former UN chief Ban begins listening to people's concernsPoliticsJan 14, 2017Former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, a prominent presidential aspirant, kicked off his drive to listen to people's concerns by visiting his hometown on Saturday. On Saturday morning, Ban travele... -
President Park's confidante to testify in court next week: lawyerSocial affairsJan 14, 2017President Park Geun-hye's close confidante Choi Soon-sil, who is at the center of the corruption scandal that engulfed the country, will attend a trial at the Constitutional Court next week, her lawy... -
S. Korean hostage abducted last year released: foreign ministrySocial affairsJan 14, 2017A South Korean man kidnapped near Malaysian waters in October by a radical Islamic group was released after 87 days, Seoul's foreign ministry said Saturday. A South Korean cargo vessel was attacked ...
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Korea’s R&D workforce at carmakers falls far behind GermanyIndustryJan 14, 2017The number of research and development workers at South Korean carmakers fell far behind that of Germany last year, industry data showed Saturday, casting doubts on the sustainability of the local ca... -
Seoul mayor to announce presidential bid before Lunar New YearPoliticsJan 14, 2017Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon, a member of the main opposition Democratic Party, said Saturday he will announce his presidential bid before the Lunar New Year’s holiday later this month. “I have made th... -
S. Korean shares to remain range-bound next weekJan 14, 2017South Korean stocks are expected to take a breather next week as investors will likely assume a wait-and-see mode to learn the direction of U.S. economic and trade policies under the new Donald Trump...
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Top Trump aide in frequent contact with Russia’s ambassadorWorld NewsJan 14, 2017President-elect Donald Trump’s national security adviser and Russia’s ambassador to the U.S. have been in frequent contact in recent weeks, including on the day the Obama administration hit Moscow wi...
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N. Korea's test of KN-08 or KN-14 ICBMs likely to end in failure: expertNorth KoreaJan 14, 2017North Korea is likely to see its first test of the KN-08 or KN-14 intercontinental ballistic missile end in failure as the missiles have never been flight-tested, a US expert said, North Korean lead... -
N. Korea’s SLBM with 1-ton nuclear warhead can cover all of S. Korea: expertsNorth KoreaJan 2, 2017North Korea’s submarine-launched ballistic missile could strike the entirety of South Korea when armed with a 1-ton nuclear warhead, foreign missile experts said recently. The claim was made in a re...
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Iran welcomes OPEC production-cut decisionWorldDec 1, 2016Iran's President Hassan Rouhani on Thursday welcomed an OPEC deal that cut the oil cartel's output to push up crude prices. Speaking in a provincial meeting, broadcast live on State TV Thursday, Rou...
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Putin hopes for better Russia-US ties, anti-terror actionWorldDec 1, 2016President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that Russia hopes to normalize ties with the U.S. and join efforts in the fight against international terrorism. Speaking in a live state-of-the-nation address...
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New era for Thai monarchy as prince to be proclaimed kingWorldDec 1, 2016Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn will be proclaimed the new king of Thailand late Thursday, his office said, opening a new chapter for the powerful monarchy in a country still mourning the death of h...
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