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Kim Jong-un’s Sister: N. Korea Not Interested in Any Proposal from S. Korea
North Korea has said it has no interest in any proposals for reconciliation from South Korea. Kim Yo-jong, the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, made that ...
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Lutnick: US to Release Results of Investigation into Chip Imports in 2 Weeks
U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says his country will announce the results of a national security investigation into imports of semiconductors in two weeks.Lutnick ...
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First Direct Flight Takes Off on Moscow-Pyongyang Route
Russia’s first direct flight from Moscow to Pyongyang reportedly took off Sunday evening.According to the website of Sheremetyevo Airport, the inaugural flight, operated ...
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Special Counsel Attempts to Raid Reform Party Chair’s Residence
The special counsel team investigating corruption allegations against former first lady Kim Keon-hee is attempting to raid the residence of Lee Jun-seok, chairman of the ...
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Trump Announces EU Trade Deal with 15% Tariff
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a trade agreement with the European Union(EU) that will cut tariffs down to 15 percent on imports from the trading bloc. Trump ...
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N. Korea Marks Victory Day without Kim's Usual Rhetoric against US, S. Korea
North Korea held a series of events on Saturday to mark the 72nd anniversary of the signing of the Korean War Armistice Agreement, which it calls ...
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No. of Foreign Residents in S. Korea Hits Record 2.73 Million in June
The number of foreign nationals residing in South Korea for study, work, or tourism reached an all-time high in June.According to the Ministry of Justice on Sunday, the ...
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Russia Starts Moscow-Pyongyang Direct Passenger Flights
Russia is set to begin direct passenger flights between Moscow and North Korea's capital, Pyongyang, starting Sunday.According to Reuters on Sunday, the first ...
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S. Korea's Manufacturing Share Ranks Second Highest in OECD
South Korea ranks second among members of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in terms of manufacturing's share of gross domestic product ...
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PPP Lawmaker Yoon Sang-hyun Summoned over Alleged Election Interference
The special counsel investigating corruption allegations against former first lady Kim Keon-hee has summoned People Power Party lawmaker Yoon Sang-hyun over suspicions ...
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Tariff Deadline Looms as S. Korea, US Head into Last-Minute Talks
With the August 1 tariff deadline fast approaching, South Korea and the United States are heading into a decisive week of high-stakes negotiations.According to related ...
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Household Loan Applications Plunge 57% after Stricter Lending Rules
Applications for household loans have dropped sharply just one month after the government implemented tighter lending regulations.According to financial authorities ...