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K-pop star quits showbiz amid sex bribery scandal

K-pop star quits showbiz amid sex bribery scandal

Seungri, a member of South Korean K-pop band Big Bang, says he's leaving the entertainment industry after his alleged sex bribery case swept the country.

Choi Won-suk | 2019-03-13 11:38

North Korea's Kim arrives in Vietnam

North Korea's Kim arrives in Vietnam

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un became the first leader of his isolated country to travel to Vietnam since his grandfather, Kim Il Sung, visited in 1964, when he arrived on Tuesday (February 26) for a summit with U.S. President Donald Trump.Kim's train arrived at the Vietnamese border station of Dong Dang early on Tuesday, where he disembarked to travel the 170 km (105 miles)...

Shim Hyun-chul | 2019-02-27 14:02

South Korea signs deal to pay more for U.S. troops

South Korea signs deal to pay more for U.S. troops

Officials have signed a short-term agreement to boost South Korea’s contribution toward the upkeep of U.S. troops on the peninsula, after a previous deal lapsed amid U.S. President Donald Trump’s call for the South to pay more.

Choi Won-suk | 2019-02-12 11:38

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un celebrates army anniversary

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un celebrates army anniversary

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un celebrated the founding anniversary of the state's army with military meeting and concert, the North's state media reported on Saturday (February 9).

Choi Won-suk | 2019-02-11 11:26

South Korea investigates tonnes of illegal trash sent back from Philippines

South Korea investigates tonnes of illegal trash sent back from Philippines

South Korea on Thursday (February 7) launched an investigation into containers of rubbish which were unlawfully exported to the Philippines and recently returned.

Choi Won-suk | 2019-02-08 15:45

Returned to sender: 1,200 tons of Korean garbage back from Philippines

Trump says he will meet Kim Jong Un in Vietnam

Trump says he will meet Kim Jong Un in Vietnam

U.S. President Donald Trump plans to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Vietnam on Feb. 27 and 28. Trump confirmed the meeting during the State of the Union address on Tuesday (February 5).

Choi Won-suk | 2019-02-07 12:43

South Korea's Moon says second Trump-Kim summit, Kim's Seoul visit to happen soon

South Korea's Moon says second Trump-Kim summit, Kim's Seoul visit to happen soon

South Korean President Moon Jae-in said on Thursday the second U.S.-North Korea summit and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's Seoul visit will take place "soon" and will be turning points to cement peace on the Korean peninsula.

Choi Won-suk | 2019-01-10 13:26

North Korea leader arrives in Beijing after warning of alternate path to U.S. talks

North Korea leader arrives in Beijing after warning of alternate path to U.S. talks

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is visiting China at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, only days after warning he may take an alternative path if the United States does not ease sanctions and pressure on his isolated country.

Choi Won-suk | 2019-01-08 14:52

South Korea and Japan in row over radar incident

South Korea and Japan in row over radar incident

Japan has accused South Korea of aiming a warship targeting radar at a Japanese military plane.

Choi Won-suk | 2019-01-04 14:34

N.Korea diplomat missing in Italy

N.Korea diplomat missing in Italy

A North Korean diplomat who was until recently acting ambassador to Italy has gone missing, a South Korean member of parliament said on Thursday, after a South Korean newspaper reported he was seeking asylum in the West.

Choi Won-suk | 2019-01-04 11:06

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