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Every Chuseok a stark reminder for families separated during the Korean War that time is running out
However, around 93,000 of them subsequently passed away. Among those alive, about 67 per cent are 80 years old or…
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South Korea opposition leader avoids jail after court rejects warrant
SEOUL: A South Korean court early on Wednesday (Sep 27) rejected an arrest warrant for the leader of the main…
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South Korea holds rare military parade in Seoul amid North’s threats
Yoon has promised a swift and overwhelming response against any aggression by Pyongyang, and has actively reinforced a military alliance…
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North Korea says cooperation with Russia ‘natural’ for neighbours
SEOUL: North Korea on Monday (Sep 25) slammed South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol for criticising its cooperation with Moscow…
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China willing to work with South Korea ahead of summit with Japan: Xi
BEIJING: China is willing to work with South Korea to promote a strategic partnership to develop with the times, President…
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South Korea opposition leader ends 24-day hunger strike
SEOUL: South Korea’s opposition leader ended a 24-day hunger strike on Saturday (Sep 23), a party spokesperson said, two days…
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US, South Korea, Japan raise concerns over Russia-North Korea military cooperation
SEOUL: United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken and his South Korean and Japanese counterparts expressed “serious concern” over the…
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South Korea lawmakers vote to pave way for opposition leader’s arrest
SEOUL: South Korea’s opposition-controlled parliament in a surprise move on Thursday (Sep 21) voted to allow prosecutors to serve an…
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South Korea’s Yoon to highlight ‘illicit’ North Korea-Russia military ties at UN
SEOUL: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol plans to underline “illicit, dangerous” military dealings between North Korea and Russia at…
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South Korea opposition leader hospitalised after hunger strike, prosecutors seek arrest
SEOUL: South Korea’s main opposition leader was hospitalised on Monday (Sep 18), days into a hunger strike in protest against…
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