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Wed, September 19, 2018 | 12:10

Inter-Korean railway systems to boost economy: experts

Railway systems that run through the Korean peninsula to the Eurasian continent, if built, would help boost the economy of countries in the region, government officials and economists said Tuesday.

North Korea | 2018-09-18 15:53

Rodong slams US on first day of Pyongyang summit

On the first day of three-day inter-Korean summit in Pyongyang, North Korea's party mouthpiece Rodong Sinmun slammed the U.S. for not implementing promises made in the June 13 North Korea-U.S. joint statement.

North Korea | 2018-09-18 15:13

'We don't welcome the summit'

While South Korean President Moon Jae-in is in Pyongyang for his third summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on Tuesday, people opposed to the summit are staging a sit-in in front of the Main Press Center set up at Dongdaemun Design Plaza in Jung-gu, Seoul, for the three-day event. Protesters, including South Koreans ― mostly elderly ― and North Korean defectors, hold s...

North Korea | 2018-09-18 14:48

First couples' fashion statements

Fashion styles of the leaders and first ladies during the summit often deliver crucial statements. The Pyongyang summit on Sept.18-20 is no exception.

North Korea | 2018-09-18 14:39

Group pushes for match between two Koreas' football league champs

The chief of a Seoul-based inter-Korean sports exchange promotion group said Tuesday he is trying to stage a match between football league champions from South and North Korea.

North Korea | 2018-09-18 14:18

Will magician turn North Korean currency into US dollar?

South Korean magician Choi Hyun-woo is expected to perform in front of the leaders of the two Koreas, with Cheong Wa Dae announcing on Monday that Choi was in the South's delegation.“I am not sure about the specifics (where and when I am going to present my show), as the news came as surprise,” Choi told CBS radio, Tuesday morning just before leaving for Pyongyang.

North Korea | 2018-09-18 13:03

Chaebol leaders travel light to Pyongyang

Top business leaders accompanying President Moon Jae-in on his three-day summit trip to North Korea Tuesday were traveling light. A dozen business leaders are included in the presidential entourage, but three stood out: Samsung leader Lee Jae-yong, SK's Chey Tae-won and LG's Koo Kwang-mo.

North Korea | 2018-09-18 11:48

Historic handshakes between leaders of two Koreas

Simple handshakes tell a tale of hope and disappointment. The first was between President Kim Dae-jung and North Korean leader Kim Jong-il in June 2000. It was supposed to be a new start between the two antagonistic brother nations. In hindsight, it came too early to come to fruition.

North Korea | 2018-09-18 10:27

Two former singers to hit right note in Pyongyang

The first ladies of the two Koreas met again in Pyongyang, Tuesday, on the first day of the three-day summit from Tuesday to Thursday. The two shared greetings when President Moon and his entourage arrived in the North Korean capital and were welcomed by the first couple of the North. According to the South's presidential office, Tuesday, Kim Jung-sook visited Okryu Children'...

North Korea | 2018-09-18 09:42

Pyongyang media dubs Moon-Kim summit 'good opportunity' to improve ties

North Korea's state media reported Tuesday on this week's inter-Korean summit, calling it a "good opportunity" to improve ties between the two Koreas.

North Korea | 2018-09-18 08:15

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