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North Korea Has Supplied 7,000 Containers of Munitions to Russia, Seoul Says: South Korea's defense minister Shin Won-sik shared the assessment at a news ...
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Quick Glance: North Korea's Kim Supervises 'Super-Large' Rocket Launcher Drills
- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw live-fire drills involving 'newly-equipped super-large' multiple rocket launchers.
- The drills aimed to test the 'real war capabilities' of the 600-millimeter multiple rocket launchers and included simulating an aerial explosion of a shell at a predetermined altitude above the target.
- Kim emphasized that the rocket launchers would be the 'core central striking means' in war preparations and that the army should possess destructive offensive means to block and suppress the possibility of war.
- North Korea is banned from testing ballistic missiles due to long-running sanctions, and the latest tests were seen as the regime's attempt to demonstrate strength, signal costs on the Korean Peninsula for security cooperation, and warn Washington against increased pressure.
Shinsegae's Sweet Park emerges as magnet for dessert lovers : Before the doors of Shinsegae Department Store’s Gangnam branch even swing open ...
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Main opposition party leads as official election campaign starts: National Election Commission officials put up posters of candidates for the April 10 general ...
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Rival parties' populist pledges fan fiscal soundness concerns : Rival parties are vowing to introduce populist policies ahead of the April 10 elections at ...
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Court warns of using force to bring opposition leader Lee to hearings: SEOUL, March 19 (Yonhap) -- Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung again did not show u...
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Ruling bloc moves toward talks, compromise in conflict with doctors: The ruling bloc is increasingly leaning toward dialogue and compromise to resolve the ...
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Yoon accepts PPP's calls to summon ambassador to address probe controversy: Korea's Ambassador to Australia, Lee Jong-sup, will make a brief return to Korea ...
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D&S Technology draws attention with roadblock system at SECON: D&S Technology showcased its distinctive road security products at the International Security ...
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DPK’s Lee Kwang-jae confident in showdown against PPP’s Ahn: With the general elections for the 22nd National Assembly less than two weeks away ...
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SK, KT, LG face mounting pressure to cut expensive phone plans : SK Telecom, KT and LG Uplus are facing continued pressure from the government to lower their ...
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Breakaway parties roil South Korea’s two-party system: Contemporary South Korean politics has traditionally been dominated by just two main parties – in common ...
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DP leader says ambassador to Australia should be fired: SEOUL/GWANGJU March 21 (Yonhap) -- Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung urged Preside...
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Truck driver booked for driving recklessly toward police van escorting opposition leader
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Main opposition seeks to patch up internal feud with 3 campaign heads : The main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) is set to mend its factional ...
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The Ministry of Unification is set to help North Korean defectors become lawyers and doctors in South Korea as part of its efforts toward ingegrating them into ... Show more
Defense minister, U.S. naval chief discuss N. Korea, defense industry cooperation
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Woman who became deaf overnight: ‘I could not hear my son call out to me’: More people are seeking help for hearing loss and undergoing cochlear implant surgery.
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North Korean arms factories going full-tilt for Russia's war: South Korea: North Korean arms factories usually operate at 30%, but the ones making munitions for ...
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Quick Glance: North Korea's Second Chance with Donald Trump
- Thomas Schäfer served as Germany's ambassador to North Korea in 2007-2010 and 2013-2018.
- Pyongyang hopes for a win by former President Donald Trump in the upcoming U.S. presidential elections, as the regime sees him as more amenable to its wishes than President Biden.
- The North Korean government views cooperation with other countries as a threat to regime stability and fears that the influx of destabilizing ideas might lead to a German-style reunification of the two Koreas.
- Pyongyang wants to give Trump another chance for negotiations to achieve its objectives, including the withdrawal of U.S. troops from the peninsula, weakening of the U.S.-Korean alliance, and control of South Korea.
DPK's veteran politicians embark on different paths : Two veteran politicians from the main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) ...
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Ruling party head pushes opposition chief for TV debate : Han Dong-hoon, interim head of the ruling People Power Party (PPP), is increasing the pressure on main ...
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[PERSON IN FOCUS] How ex-presidential chief of staff fell 'victim' to DPK candidate nomination fiasco
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Liberals in free-for-all fight as DPK fails to patch up internal feuds : The liberals in Korean politics are splitting into various splinter groups as they fail ...
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Song Joong-ki on why Netflix’s My Name Is Loh Kiwan, about a North Korean defector, is ‘a healing movie’ and why starring in it ‘felt like fate’
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South Korea in Political Disarray Ahead of the April Parliamentary Elections: Both President Yoon and his PPP and the opposition Democratic Party face leadership ...
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Infighting imperils opposition party's April election prospects: Concerns are mounting within the main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) that it ...
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[INTERVIEW] Director Choi Woo-shik says 'A Killer Paradox' is not vigilante story
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Teenage assailant attacked ruling party lawmaker for media attention: police: The teenage assailant who attacked Rep. Bae Hyun-jin of the ruling People Power ...
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Gay couple urges top court to uphold equal health insurance benefits for same-sex partnerships
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South Korea in Political Disarray Ahead of the April Parliamentary Elections: Both President Yoon and his PPP and the opposition Democratic Party face leadership ...
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Factional tensions escalate within DPK amid growing criticism of ‘personality cult’
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Seoul says N. Korea has sent 6,700 cases of munitions to Russia: The accusation was made by defense minister Shin Won-sik at a briefing yesterday.
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Top 1% of Korean YouTubers dominate 30% of total revenues : The top 1 percent of YouTubers in Korea earned an average annual income of nearly 850 million won ...
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Big tent party breaks up just 11 days after coalition: Lee Nak-yon, a former chairman of the main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) and co-chairman of ...
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Short film about army life depicts North Korea’s caste system: Defector-turned-director based his film on his own experience in the military.
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Netflix series 'A Killer Paradox' triggers backlash from supporters of opposition leader
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Police to investigate teenage assailant of ruling party lawmaker without seeking arrest warrant
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Will HDC chairman end Hyundai family’s control of national football association?: Debate over the Hyundai Group founder's family members controlling the Korea ...
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Defector-turned-lawmaker proposes designating commemorative day for NK defectors: Rep. Ji Seong-ho, a North Korean defector-turned-lawmaker of the ruling People ...
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Lawmaker accused of violating national security law: A liberal opposition lawmaker and an activist face an investigation for allegedly violating South Korea's ...
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South Korean police say a lawmaker has been injured in an attack with a rock-like object
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Quick Glance: Attack on South Korean Lawmaker
- People Power Party lawmaker injured and treated at hospital in Seoul.
- Suspect apprehended at the scene of the attack.
- Neurosurgeon confirms minor head injuries and stable condition.
- Politicians call for thorough investigation and stern punishment of the attacker to end the violence.
Korea eyes long-term defense partnership with Arab nations: defense minister: Korea is actively pursuing the establishment and strengthening of a long-term ...
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[INTERVIEW] Franklin Templeton Korea CEO aims to create most localized asset management firm
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South Korean politician attacked, in second assault this month: South Korean Rep. Bae Hyunjin, of the ruling People Power Party, became the second politician to ...
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South Korean Police Investigating 14-year-old Boy as Suspect of Attack on Lawmaker
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Ruling party chief compares rival camp to North Korea over election rule decision
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Samsung to ramp up investments as chairman cleared of legal hurdles: A local court has acquitted Samsung Electronics Executive Chairman Lee Jae-yong of stock ...
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Ruling party lawmaker leaves hospital after brick attack by teenager: The escalating frequency of attacks against politicians has become a growing concern in ...
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Quick Glance: Teen Suspect Hospitalized After Politician Attacked with Rock in South Korea
- A 14-year-old boy who assaulted a South Korean legislator with a rock has been placed in a mental health facility.
- The suspect was taken to a hospital following his apprehension and questioning.
- Bae was hospitalized with minor head injuries, but in stable condition.
- The politician's office denounced the assault as unacceptable and demanded a thorough investigation.
Young people opt out of gov't savings plans as cost of living soars : A man in his 20s surnamed Kim remembers closing a government-assisted savings account ...
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Lee Nak-yon, ex-DPK members launch New Future Party: Lee Nak-yon, the former leader of the Democratic Party of Korea (DPK), and a splinter group of former and ...
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US, South Korean defense chiefs discuss Korean Peninsula's security: Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin reaffirms 'ironclad US extended deterrence commitment' to ...
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Imminent ruling on Samsung chief gives impetus to shareholder activism : Shareholder activism at Samsung C&T has gained momentum as the court is set to rule on ...
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South Korean parties promise homes, loans in steps to boost population: South Korea's major political parties vowed more public housing and easier loans in ...
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South Korea: Man stabbed opposition leader to stop him becoming president, police say
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Quick Glance: South Korean Opposition Leader Urges End to 'Warlike Politics' After Stabbing
- Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung of the Democratic Party of Korea underwent surgery after a stabbing in Busan to repair a major blood vessel in his neck.
- The attacker, identified as Kim, admitted to targeting Lee out of political beliefs to prevent him from becoming president and gaining a majority in the upcoming elections.
- Police confirmed that the attacker acted alone and pledged to enhance security for key personnel in South Korea to prevent similar incidents.
- Another man suspected of assisting the attacker was released, and a Democratic Party representative denounced the attack as a clear challenge to democracy.
Love Song For Illusion – K-drama Episode 14 Recap & Review: Episode 14 of Love Song for Illusion starts with Sajo Hyun letting Ak-hee take over the body ...
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South Korean Lawmaker Injured After Being Struck on Head With Rock-Like Object: The attack comes weeks after a man stabbed a South Korean opposition lawmaker in ...
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Dating show Single’s Inferno third season its most successful yet: Single's Inferno 3 has chalked up more than seven million viewing hours since its premiere on ...
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Parties on alert over political violence ahead of elections : After a series of assaults on politicians raised concerns about potential copycat attacks ahead of ...
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Stabbed opposition leader Lee returns to work after 15 days: SEOUL, Jan. 17 (Yonhap) -- Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung returned to work Wedn...
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HWANG HEE-CHAN BRINGS SOUTH KOREA LEVEL IN STOPPAGE TIME AFTER SON DRAWS THE PENALTY 😱
Another extra time for South Korea!
Opposition leader accuses Yoon of covering up first lady's allegations : Main opposition leader Lee Jae-myung accused President Yoon Suk Yeol on Friday of ...
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'Visual Voices' poster exhibition expresses yearning for peace : A collection of posters delivering various perspectives on human rights crises happening ...
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South Korean president labels attack on MP act of ‘terrorism’: Lawmaker Bae Hyun-jin was attacked by a minor who repeatedly struck her on the back of the head ...
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(News Focus) Political parties in full-fledged election mode as April 10 voting nears
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Yoon, PPP interim chief try to patch up feud to avoid damaging election campaign: President Yoon Suk Yeol and ruling People Power Party (PPP) interim leader Han ...
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Ruling party divided over first lady's luxury gift allegations: SEOUL, Jan. 19 (Yonhap) -- The ruling People Power Party (PPP) has been embroile...
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Julia Barretto, Lee Sang-heon, Nicholas Saputra to star in rom-com series: Filipina actress Julia Barretto, South Korean actor Lee Sang-heon, and Indonesian ...
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Why are politicians targets of frequent attacks?: The escalating frequency of attacks against politicians has become a growing concern in Korea ...
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[INTERVIEW] South Korea needs multifaceted strategy to bring NK to dialogue: Since the beginning of this year, tensions on the Korean Peninsula have been ...
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Quick Glance: Russia and North Korea: Close Relations
- Kim Jong Un visited Russia in the fall of last year.
- North Korea is supporting Russia in the Ukraine conflict, especially with artillery ammunition.
- President Putin is expected to visit North Korea soon to seek more assistance.
- According to North Korean sources, President Putin has expressed willingness to visit the isolated country.
Opposition leader urges NK leader to stop provocations : Main opposition leader Lee Jae-myung urged North Korean leader Kim Jong-un to stop its missile ...
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14-year-old South Korean boy, who attacked lawmaker, Bae Hyun-jin, sent to a mental health facility
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Quick Glance: 14-year-old South Korean boy sent to psychiatric facility after attacking lawmaker
- The 14-year-old boy who attacked a South Korean lawmaker with a rock was sent to a psychiatric hospital by the police.
- The police interviewed the suspect in the presence of his parents and sent him to the hospital for further investigation.
- The health details of the suspect were not discussed, but it was reported that he had been receiving treatment for depression.
- The emergency admission was based on the suspect’s age and health condition, and the police could seek to extend the hospital stay.
Asan Institute founder to attend memorial service for Kissinger : Chung Mong-joon, founder of the Asan Institute for Policy Studies, will attend a memorial ...
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Defense chief says NK may supply tactical guided missiles to Russia : North Korea may sell new types of tactical guided missiles to Russia in addition to its ...
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Ex-DPK leader announces departure from party : Lee Nak-yon, a former leader of the main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK), announced his departure from ...
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2 minor parties merge ahead of general elections: The Reformist Party head Lee Jun-seok and Rep. Yang Hyang-ja, who leads Hope of Korea ...
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“XO, Kitty” star Lee Sang-heon teases a future project with Julia Barretto on his Instagram stories. “#secretproject ,” he wrote in the story ... Show more
Main opposition head vows election victory after returning to work : Rep. Lee Jae-myung , chairman of the liberal main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) ...
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Ex-South Korea PM to launch new party ahead of April election: SEOUL (Reuters) -- A former South Korean prime minister announced on Thursday his plan to launch a ...
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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs HE Dr Khalid bin Mohammed Al Attiyah, met with Minister of National Defense of the Republic of ... Show more
Incheon mayor explores economic, cultural ties with Romanian ambassador : Incheon Mayor Yoo Jeong-bok met with Cezar Manole Armeanu, the Romanian ambassador to ...
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