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Sun, October 1, 2023 | 13:34

Mayor aims to make Seoul globally attractive, liveable

Mayor aims to make Seoul globally attractive, liveable

Seoul is a city that combines centuries of history, natural environment, cutting-edge technologies and trendy lifestyles, and its Mayor Oh Se-hoon is committed to leveling up this attractiveness through various development and investment projects.

2023-09-22 10:59

Korea, US launch joint underwater operation for Korean War remains

Korea, US launch joint underwater operation for Korean War remains

Korea and the United States kicked off their first joint underwater excavation project earlier this month to recover the remains of American soldiers killed during the 1950-53 Korean War, the defense ministry said Friday.

2023-09-22 10:37

Arrest warrant hearing for DPK leader Lee to be held Tuesday

Arrest warrant hearing for DPK leader Lee to be held Tuesday

An arrest warrant hearing for opposition leader Lee Jae-myung will be held Tuesday, judicial officials said Friday, following the National Assembly's passage of his arrest motion earlier this week.

2023-09-22 10:26

46% of Koreans see arrest warrant against opposition leader as just: poll

DPK leader Lee vows to protect democracy against 'dictatorial prosecution'

Biden rebukes Russia for turning to N. Korea, Iran for more arms

Biden rebukes Russia for turning to N. Korea, Iran for more arms

U.S. President Joe Biden slammed Russia on Thursday for seeking more weapons from Iran and North Korea for use in its war in Ukraine, reiterating such an arms transfer would flout U.N. Security Council resolutions.

2023-09-22 09:32

PM to meet with Xi on sidelines of Asian Games in Hangzhou

PM to meet with Xi on sidelines of Asian Games in Hangzhou

Prime Minister Han Duck-soo will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the opening ceremony of the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, later this week, an official said Friday.

2023-09-22 09:32

Korea counting on medals from modern pentathlon, taekwondo, swimming on Day 1

Yoon says spread of disinformation could threaten liberal democracy

Yoon says spread of disinformation could threaten liberal democracy

President Yoon Suk Yeol called Thursday for establishing a universal digital order, saying the spread of disinformation through malicious misuse of digital technologies could threaten liberal democracy and jeopardize the future.

2023-09-22 08:17

Saudi Arabia celebrates 93rd National Day

Saudi Arabia celebrates 93rd National Day

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is set to celebrate its 93rd National Day, Saturday, to commemorate the historic proclamation made by King Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al Saud in 1932, when he named the country the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Kim Hyun-bin | 2023-09-22 00:00

S. Korea, Finland ink agreement on trade, investment promotion

S. Korea, Finland ink agreement on trade, investment promotion

South Korea and Finland clinched a trade promotion agreement Thursday in an effort to strengthen bilateral ties in supply chains, digital economy, and a wide range of economic and industry fields, Seoul's industry ministry said.

2023-09-21 21:08

Supporters of opposition leader attempt to enter National Assembly in protest of passage of arrest motion

Supporters of opposition leader attempt to enter National Assembly in protest of passage of arrest motion

Supporters of opposition leader Lee Jae-myung attempted to break into the National Assembly complex in western Seoul on Thursday following the passage of an arrest motion against him.

2023-09-21 20:14

National Assembly passes motion to arrest DPK chief

National Assembly passes motion to arrest DPK chief

National Assembly passes motion to arrest DPK chief

The National Assembly approved, Thursday, a motion to arrest main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) Chairman Rep. Lee Jae-myung, as a larger-than-expected number of lawmakers of the majority-holding party voted for the arrest of their own chief.

2023-09-21 19:18

Arrest warrant hearing for DPK leader Lee to be held Tuesday

Supporters of opposition leader attempt to enter National Assembly in protest of passage of arrest motion

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