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    National  >  
    Kim Jong-pil was blessing and curse
    Kim Jong-pil, a former two-time prime minister widely known as “the perpetual No. 2” for helping three presidents rise to power but failing to win the presidency himself, died Saturday. He was 92. Kim was pronounced dead on arrival at Soonchunhyang University Hospital in Seoul after being taken there after he had difficulty breathing, according to doctors. They described the ...
    Politics | 2018-06-24 17:22
    S. Korea, US suspend joint marine exercises
    South Korea and the United States have suspended a planned joint exercise by marines set to take place in the next three months in consideration of ongoing talks on North Korea's denuclearization. According to the Ministry of National Defense, Seoul and Washington agreed to put on hold the joint Korea Marine Exchange Program (KMEP) training exercise as a follow-up measure for...
    Politics | 2018-06-24 16:41
    Remains of Japanese abductees under tight security
    The remains of Japanese who died in North Korea after being kidnapped by the secretive state's agents more than 40 years ago are tightly guarded by its security officers, according to sources familiar with Pyongyang.
    Politics | 2018-06-24 16:08
    Moon reaffirms commitment to co-host World Cup with North Korea
    President Moon Jae-in reaffirmed his commitment to co-host the FIFA World Cup with North Korea when he met FIFA President Gianni Infantino in Russia, Saturday, according to Cheong Wa Dae officials, Sunday.
    Politics | 2018-06-24 15:58
    Cat blamed for house fire
    A cat has been blamed for causing a fire that damaged a home in Seoul. According to the Seoul Guro Fire Station and police, the fire started on the third floor of a five-story building at around 9:35 p.m. on Saturday.
    Investigations | 2018-06-24 15:58
    Moon returns from Russia visit
    President Moon Jae-in and first lady Kim Jung-sook wave as they disembark from a plane at Seoul Airport, Sunday, on their return from a three-day visit to Russia.
    Photo News | 2018-06-24 17:18
    Gangnam-gu offers free English classes for foreigners
    Gangnam-gu office will conduct a free English education program with “Sasaro,” a non-profit educational service organization, to improve the English speaking ability of foreigners in Korea.
    Education | 2018-06-21 15:47
    How Jeju became haven for Yemeni refugees
    “For some Yemeni refugees, Korea is portrayed as a land of opportunity,” said Kim Dae-yong, founder and president of the Jeju Islamic Culture Center. “Word of Korea spread fast among those Yemeni refugees in Southeast Asian countries because Korea is livable and as we recently have seen on this island, asylum seekers are even allowed to work here.”
    Religions | 2018-06-21 15:43
  • Korean churches divided over Yemeni refugees
    • Politics
    • [ISSUE TODAY] Cabinet reshuffle looming as Moon gov't enters 2nd year
    • Korean War anniversary takes place amid hopes of end of war
    • Two Koreas agree to restore military hotlines
    • Jeju governor to talk with President Moon over Yemeni refugees
    • Kingmaker 'JP' mourned by politicians, citizens
    Defense Affairs
    • G-Dragon in middle of special treatment controversy at hospital
    • Germany belatedly recognized as participating nation in Korean War
    • South Korean military halts own exercise after UFG suspension
    • US, S. Korean defense chiefs to discuss suspension of joint drills
    • Will US halt other joint drills?
    Foreign Community
    • Sunday Sounds: Suuns, Protomartyr wow Hongdae audience
    • 'We don't want to be misunderstood' - a letter from Yemeni on Jeju
    • Yemenis find hope and despair in Jeju
    • 4 in 10 marriage immigrants suffer domestic violence
    • Shade Seoul grows and goes international
    Foreign Affairs
    • UNESCO panel to note Koreans' forced labor under Japan's colonization
    • 'Tanim-bala' sowing fear among Korean tourists
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    • 'Russia, important partner in security, economic development'
    • Korean missionary alleges Manila police used scam to lock him up
    Obituaries
    • Former Prime Minister Kim Jong-pil dies at age 92
    • Former star singer Lim Eun-sook dies of breast cancer
    • Trailblazer of Korean auto industry dies at 88
    • Top fashion model from the '90s dead
    • LG Group Chairman Koo Bon-moo dies at 73
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    • China affirms strong will to reduce fine dust pollution
    • Minister vows to recruit more immigration officers
    • 30% of Jeju restaurants hire unqualified foreigners: survey
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    • K-pop strikes chord with US post-millennials
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    • [INTERVIEW] Ex-comedian moving K-variety show to Philippines
    • Why Trump is right on North Korea
    • Harmful chemicals found in Daegu's tap water
    • Koreans unaware that coffee may cause cancer
    • South Korea picks candidates for reunions with North Korean families
    • Indoor smoking lounges to be closed at airports
    • G-Dragon in middle of special treatment controversy at hospital

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