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President names new defense chief, four other ministers

President Moon Jae-in on Thursday nominated five new ministers of defense, education, industry, labor and gender equality in his first Cabinet shakeup. Jeong Kyeong-doo, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, was tapped to replace Defense Minister Song Young-moo, who came under fire over mishandling a controversy surrounding a defense intelligence unit.

Politics | 2018-08-30 15:38

Moon urges local governments' efforts to create jobs

President Moon Jae-in on Thursday urged local governments to step up their own efforts to create more jobs while promising increased support from the central government.

Politics | 2018-08-30 13:34

Trump hails Kim, sees no need to resume US-South Korea war games

Days after canceling a planned visit to North Korea by his top diplomat citing insufficient progress in denuclearization talks, U.S. President Donald Trump hailed his personal relationship North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Wednesday and said there was currently no reason to resume war games with South Korea.

Politics | 2018-08-30 09:40

South, US didn't discuss resumption of joint drills: Cheong Wa Dae

South Korea has not discussed resuming joint military exercises with the United States, and such a decision is subject to bilateral agreement, a Cheong Wa Dae spokesman said Wednesday. The spokesman said the Seoul-Washington alliance remains strong, and the two are cooperating closely over North Korea.

Politics | 2018-08-29 17:31

Moon vows to eradicate 'illegal practices' in public sector

The President Moon Jae-in called for measures to eradicate “illegal activities” at public agencies and to make services more public-centric.

Politics | 2018-08-29 16:58

'Moon should show leadership during inter-Korean summit'

Rep. Park Jie-won of the minor liberal Party for Democracy and Peace (PDP) has called on President Moon Jae-in to display strong leadership during the upcoming inter-Korean summit amid concerns over the ongoing diplomatic cracks between Washington and Pyongyang.“President Moon needs to play a proactive role in the scheduled summit as a mediator for Washington-Pyongyang relati...

Politics | 2018-08-29 16:52

Senior unification official stresses role of DMZ for inter-Korean cooperation

Vice Unification Minister Chun Hae-sung said Tuesday that the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) could be an important asset in developing inter-Korean peace and economic cooperation. Chun said in a forum in Seoul that the government was cooperating with the North to build a basis for “economic unification” by turning the heavily fortified zone into industrial parks.

Politics | 2018-08-29 16:26

Google's erotic, elusive ads

Can anybody hold Google to account and seek punishment of it for its advertisements? Hardly, because, after all, you choose them and you are given an option to switch them off. Or maybe not.

Politics | 2018-08-29 15:07

Spy agency chief said “North, US clashed over denuke talks”

The country's spy agency chief said the reason behind the cancellation of U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's visit to North Korea this week was that the two countries failed to narrow their differences on priorities between denuclearization and the declaration of an end to the Korean War, said lawmakers who were briefed by him in a closed-door meeting. According to Rep. Ki...

Politics | 2018-08-28 21:11

Committee to boost India, ASEAN ties launches

South Korea established a special committee to develop policies and adjust strategies for the country's relationships with India and Southeast Asia in line with President Moon Jae-in's New Southern Policy.

Politics | 2018-08-28 18:18

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