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Obama warns of new sanctions after N. Korea nuclear test

North KoreaSept 10, 2016

President Barack Obama vowed Friday to push for new international sanctions in retaliation for the “grave threat” posed by North Korea’s latest nuclear test. The US leader consulted by telephone wit...
Timeline of North Korea nuclear tensions

North KoreaSept 10, 2016

The Latest on North Korea's nuclear test 7:30 a.m. The U.N. Security Council is strongly condemning North Korea's latest nuclear test and says it will start discussions on “significant measures'' a...
UN Security Council condemns NK nuclear test, vows to begin work immediately on sanctions resolution

North KoreaSept 10, 2016

The UN Security Council on Friday strongly condemned North Korea's fifth nuclear test and pledged to begin work immediately to put together a new resolution of sanctions punishing the communist natio...
Italy earthquake kills at least 159, reduces towns to rubble

World NewsAug 25, 2016

Rescue crews using bulldozers and their bare hands raced to dig out survivors from a strong earthquake that reduced three central Italian towns to rubble Wednesday. The death toll stood at 159, but t...
NK fires SLBM, after threatening ‘nuclear strike’

DefenseAug 24, 2016

North Korea on Wednesday test-fired a submarine-launched ballistic missile into the East Sea, in what appears to be an act of protest against the ongoing annual joint drills held by South Korea and t...
Tesla opens website for online reservations in Korea

TransportAug 19, 2016

Tesla Motors has begun taking online reservations in Korea for its electric cars, Model S, Model X, and Model 3, the company said Friday. With a deposit of 2 million won ($1,800) for the Model S, 5 ...
S. Korea to complete radar development for homegrown jets by 2026

Aug 10, 2016

[ THE INVESTOR ] South Korea has kicked off development of an advanced radar for its indigenous fighter jet project set for completion by 2026, the military affiliated arms procurement agency said ...
Daunting challenges lie ahead for new Saenuri leadership

PoliticsAug 9, 2016

Fresh from its election victory on Tuesday, the new leadership of the ruling Saenuri Party faces an array of daunting challenges, including shoring up public trust and fostering unity in a party long...
Rep. Lee Jung-hyun elected as new ruling party chief

PoliticsAug 9, 2016

The ruling Saenuri Party on Tuesday elected Rep. Lee Jung-hyun as its new leader, marking the first time for a politician from the country's liberal-leaning southwestern Honam region to take the helm...
[Newsmaker] Phelps bids for astonishing 20th gold

Olympic GamesAug 9, 2016

Michael Phelps will set his sights on a record-extending 20th Olympic swimming gold on Tuesday when he tries to wrest back the 200m butterfly title from Chad le Clos. Katie Ledecky will also be batt...
Korea reels from shock Rio defeats

Olympic GamesAug 9, 2016

Monday was barren day for South Korea at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics, with a handful of medal contenders unable to deliver on expectations. With no medals won Monday, South Korea remained stuck at t...
[THAAD] Seoul denies reports of China’s ‘retaliatory actions’

Aug 5, 2016

[ THE INVESTOR ] The South Korean government Friday vowed to work towards improving relations with China in light of escalating concerns of fraying relations on political, economic and cultural fro...
Cheong Wa Dea tries to contain fallout from shift on THAAD

PoliticsAug 5, 2016

South Korea’s presidential office Friday reiterated that the U.S. advanced missile system would be deployed by the end of next year as backlash continued after President Park Geun-hye suggested the ...
Korean defense ministry to review other sites for THAAD

Aug 4, 2016

[ THE INVESTOR ] The South Korean Defense Ministry said Thursday that it may revise its plan to deploy the advanced U.S. missile defense system in Seongsan-ri, Seongju-gun, North Gyeongsang Provinc...
Tokyo elects 1st female governor to lead city into Olympics

World NewsJul 31, 2016

Tokyo on Sunday elected its first female governor to lead the city as it prepares to host the 2020 Olympics, as voters turned to a leader promising clean politics after two predecessors resigned over...