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Tue, January 21, 2020 | 08:23

Moon to prioritize tech innovation

Moon to prioritize tech innovation

The government will prioritize nurturing innovative industries this year in line with President Moon Jae-in's policy to improve the country's readiness for the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

Do Je-hae | 2020-01-20 21:16

Opposition leader sends jerky to Buddhist sector by mistake

Opposition leader sends jerky to Buddhist sector by mistake

The main opposition Liberty Korea Party (LKP) sent beef jerky to Buddhist leaders as Seollal presents but retrieved them later saying there was a mistake in delivery.

Kim Rahn | 2020-01-20 17:13

Samsung replaces mobile boss amid challenges

Samsung replaces mobile boss amid challenges

As a series of budget and affordable smartphones from Apple and Google, as well as from Chinese manufacturers will arrive this year, market leader Samsung Electronics presented its plan on where the industry is headed and how it will position itself in the already-saturated market by naming a new mobile boss, Monday.

Kim Yoo-chul | 2020-01-20 17:06

Election watchdog preparing for votes by high school students

Election watchdog preparing for votes by high school students

The election watchdog is preparing for an unprecedented situation in the upcoming April 15 general election - some 520,000 people aged 18 will be able to vote, following a relevant law revision that lowered the voting age from 19.

Kim Rahn | 2020-01-19 18:32

Media strategy missing on bilateral disputes

Media strategy missing on bilateral disputes

The Korea-U.S. negotiations for determining Seoul's share of the cost of maintaining American troops here has emerged as a highly contentious issue. As seen by the series of protests in front of the U.S. Embassy in central Seoul, emotions are running high regarding Washington's mounting pressure for Seoul to pay more.

Do Je-hae | 2020-01-19 17:47

Korea facing daunting diplomatic challenges

Korea facing daunting diplomatic challenges

President Moon Jae-in is facing grave national security and diplomatic challenges this year.

Do Je-hae | 2020-01-19 15:16

Prime Minister meets opposition leader

Prime Minister meets opposition leader

Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun, right, talks with main opposition Liberty Korea Party Chairman Hwang Kyo-ahn at the National Assembly, Friday, during a courtesy visit to the opposition party his after inauguration Tuesday. Hwang asked Chung to ensure the upcoming April 15 general election is held fairly, and Chung sought support from Hwang in passing pending bills related to t...

Jung Da-min | 2020-01-17 17:27

Hyundai EVC Chung promotes benefits of 'hydrogen society'

Hyundai EVC Chung promotes benefits of 'hydrogen society'

Hyundai Motor Group Executive Vice Chairman Chung Euisun called for collective efforts for progress in discussions to maximize the benefits of a “hydrogen society.”

Kim Yoo-chul | 2020-01-17 17:08

Ruling party head slammed for disparaging disabled

Ruling party head slammed for disparaging disabled

Ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) Chairman Lee Hae-chan is under fire for disparaging the disabled - again. He has apologized, but the criticism continues.

Kim Rahn | 2020-01-17 16:02

Doubts rise over feasibility of S. Koreans' individual tours to North Korea

Doubts rise over feasibility of S. Koreans' individual tours to North Korea

The government is pushing to start individual tours to North Korea in an attempt to improve inter-Korean relations, but questions are rising about their feasibility due to a disagreement with the U.S. and noncooperation from Pyongyang.

Do Je-hae | 2020-01-16 17:52

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