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SKorea removes banners at Olympic village after IOC ruling
World
July 17, 2021
SKorea removes banners at Olympic village after IOC ruling
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s Olympic committee said Saturday it removed banners at the Olympic athletes’ village in…
In Seoul center, N Korean defectors find solace with locals
World
July 14, 2021
In Seoul center, N Korean defectors find solace with locals
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A small group of North Korean defectors gather at a sleek seven-story building in Seoul.…
Delta variant sweeps Asia, prompting curbs as vaccination remains tepid
World
July 2, 2021
Delta variant sweeps Asia, prompting curbs as vaccination remains tepid
SEOUL/SYDNEY, July 2 (Reuters) – The highly contagious Delta variant of the coronavirus is surging through Asia this week, with…
Analysis: North Korea sees ‘propaganda value’ in slimmer Kim, analysts say
World
June 28, 2021
Analysis: North Korea sees ‘propaganda value’ in slimmer Kim, analysts say
SEOUL, June 28 (Reuters) – A rare mention in North Korean state media of leader Kim Jong Un’s health could…
Finance Minister discusses increasing Korean investments in Egyptian bonds
Business
June 27, 2021
Finance Minister discusses increasing Korean investments in Egyptian bonds
Egyptian Finance Minister Mohamed Maait on Sunday discussed with South Korean Ambassador to Cairo Hong Jin-wook ways to increase the…
Kim’s sister slams US, dismisses chance for talks to resume
World
June 22, 2021
Kim’s sister slams US, dismisses chance for talks to resume
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un dismissed prospects for early resumption…
Asia welcomes US vaccine donations amid cold storage worries
World
June 10, 2021
Asia welcomes US vaccine donations amid cold storage worries
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Health officials and experts in Asia have welcomed US plans to share 500 million more…
North accuses US of hostility for S. Korean missile decision
World
May 31, 2021
North accuses US of hostility for S. Korean missile decision
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea said Monday the US allowing South Korea to build more powerful missiles was…
South Korea: Belgium recalls ambassador after wife attacks workers
World
May 28, 2021
South Korea: Belgium recalls ambassador after wife attacks workers
Belgium will end its ambassador’s three-year stay in South Korea after the diplomat’s wife allegedly attacked two shop staff. A video of the…
South Korean companies interested in investing in Egypt’s Suez Canal
Business
May 22, 2021
South Korean companies interested in investing in Egypt’s Suez Canal
South Korean companies have expressed interest in cooperating with Egypt in areas such as investments in the Suez Canal, alongside…