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Seoul says six nationals held in North Korea, vows to help them
SEOUL: South Korea’s presidential office confirmed on Thursday (Dec 4) that six of its citizens have been captive in North…
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One year after ousted president Yoon’s failed martial law bid, South Korea works to rebuild stability
In the aftermath of the crisis, South Korea’s international standing suffered. Its economy also took a hit. The gross domestic…
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South Korea’s Lee praises Trump, hopes US can resume North Korea dialogue
SEOUL: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Wednesday (Dec 3) that he had found it “interesting and entertaining”…
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South Korea shouldn’t take sides in China, Japan spat: President
SEOUL: South Korea’s leader said on Wednesday (Dec 3) that his country wouldn’t take sides in an escalating war of…
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South Korea’s Lee says on martial law anniversary perpetrators must face justice
SEOUL: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Wednesday (Dec 3) there was still work to be done to…
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At trial of South Korea’s Unification Church head, prosecutors allege luxury bribes
SEOUL: The trial of the head of South Korea’s Unification Church started on Monday (Dec 1), with prosecutors portraying Han…
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South Korean police probe massive data leak at Coupang
SEOUL: South Korean police said on Monday (Dec 1) that they are tracing IP addresses and looking into possible tech…
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Seoul mayor indicted over alleged illegal polling payments
SEOUL: South Korean prosecutors indicted the mayor of Seoul on Monday (Dec 1) for allegedly violating political funding laws. Oh…
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South Korea special prosecutor seeks 15-year jail term for ex-PM Han on martial law charges
SEOUL: South Korea’s special prosecutor on Wednesday (Nov 26) sought a 15-year jail term for former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo…
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Taiwan says ‘no information’ on cooperation with South Korea on US chip tariffs
TAIPEI: Taiwan Premier Cho Jung-tai said on Tuesday (Nov 25) he had “no information” about any cooperation with South Korea…
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