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Fri, September 29, 2023 | 10:41

Two Koreas trade barbs over nuclear war

Two Koreas trade barbs over nuclear war

South and North Korea have engaged in a heated exchange of words regarding a nuclear war, intensifying the military tension on the Korean Peninsula.

2023-09-27 15:12

Political battle intensifies after court rejects Lee's arrest warrant

Political battle intensifies after court rejects Lee's arrest warrant

The main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) and its chairman Lee Jae-myung narrowly avoided a crisis after a court rejected an arrest warrant sought for Lee early Wednesday, which could have dealt a devastating blow to his political career and the party's campaign for next April's general election.

2023-09-27 14:49

Korean industry minister to visit Africa, France for World Expo bid, minerals meeting

Korean industry minister to visit Africa, France for World Expo bid, minerals meeting

Korean Industry Minister Bang Moon-kyu is scheduled to visit Cabo Verde in an effort to win its support for Busan's bid to host the 2030 World Expo, his office said Wednesday.

2023-09-27 14:26

Chuseok exodus begins ahead of extended 6-day holiday

Chuseok exodus begins ahead of extended 6-day holiday

Over 40 million people in Korea are expected to hit the road to visit their hometowns for family reunions or take trips during the nation's extended six-day holiday known as 'Chuseok,' which officially begins on Thursday.

2023-09-27 14:22

Defense ministry launches project to find families of unidentified fallen Korean War soldiers

Defense ministry launches project to find families of unidentified fallen Korean War soldiers

The defense ministry's war remains excavation agency will launch a month-long project on Sunday to search for the families of those who were killed during the 1950-53 Korean War but whose remains have yet to be identified, the agency said Wednesday.

2023-09-27 14:10

DPK hails court's rejection of Lee's arrest, demands Yoon's apology

DPK hails court's rejection of Lee's arrest, demands Yoon's apology

The main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) demanded President Yoon Suk Yeol offer an apology and sack Justice Minister Han Dong-hoon on Wednesday, denouncing the investigation into party leader Lee Jae-myung as politically motivated after a court rejected an arrest warrant for him.

2023-09-27 11:38

Top prosecutor vows to seek due punishment for Lee through further probe

Defense minister nominee vows to 'firmly punish' N. Korea in event of provocation

Defense minister nominee vows to 'firmly punish' N. Korea in event of provocation

Defense Minister nominee Shin Won-sik vowed Wednesday to 'firmly punish' North Korea in the event of military provocations and warned the regime will come to an end should it conduct a nuclear attack.

2023-09-27 11:21

Top prosecutor vows to seek due punishment for Lee through further probe

Top prosecutor vows to seek due punishment for Lee through further probe

Prosecutor General Lee One-seok said Wednesday the prosecution will conduct further investigation into criminal allegations against Lee Jae-myung to seek due punishment for him after a court rejected an arrest warrant against the leader of the main opposition Democratic Party of Korea(DPK) earlier in the day.

2023-09-27 11:21

DPK hails court's rejection of Lee's arrest, demands Yoon's apology

Court rejects arrest warrant for opposition leader Lee over corruption charges

Home of ex-DPK leader Song raided over cash-for-votes scandal

Home of ex-DPK leader Song raided over cash-for-votes scandal

Prosecutors raided the home of former Democratic Party of Korea leader Song Young-gil on Wednesday as part of an investigation into a cash-for-votes scandal surrounding the party's 2021 leadership election.

2023-09-27 10:46

DPK averts crisis following court's rejection of Lee's arrest; focus shifts to unity

DPK averts crisis following court's rejection of Lee's arrest; focus shifts to unity

The main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) has narrowly averted what could have been its most significant factional split, after a court rejected an arrest warrant sought for its leader, Lee Jae-myung, with the focus now shifting to building his leadership for next year's general elections.

2023-09-27 10:19

Court rejects arrest warrant for opposition leader Lee over corruption charges

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