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Tue, September 26, 2023 | 00:41

S. Korea to stage massive military parade as tensions with North remain high

S. Korea to stage massive military parade as tensions with North remain high

South Korea is gearing up to host a large-scale military parade on Tuesday to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the alliance with the United States and the 75th anniversary of Armed Forces Day.

2023-09-24 16:56

Seoul's policies focus on inclusive growth, vibrant culture

Seoul's policies focus on inclusive growth, vibrant culture

Seoul, the capital of Korea, boasts a history of over 2,000 years. Most recently, Seoul has been sharing its development knowhow with cities around the world as global attention increases on the country's culture, technology and lifestyle.

2023-09-24 16:36

Mayor aims to make Seoul globally attractive, liveable

Patients, doctors at loggerheads as operating room CCTV footage made mandatory

Patients, doctors at loggerheads as operating room CCTV footage made mandatory

Both patients’ groups and the medical sector are reacting against a revised Medical Services Act that requires medical institutions to install close-circuit cameras (CCTV) in operating rooms to prevent possible abuses against patients under anesthesia.

2023-09-24 16:34

Lee Jae-myung's possible arrest looms over main opposition party

Lee Jae-myung's possible arrest looms over main opposition party

The fate of the main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) is at stake, as the arrest warrant hearing for its leader, Rep. Lee Jae-myung, who faces multiple charges including breach of trust, bribery and violation of the Foreign Exchange Transaction Act, among others, will be held on Tuesday.

2023-09-24 16:33

Seoul, Beijing try to mend fences as Russia and N. Korea grow closer

Seoul, Beijing try to mend fences as Russia and N. Korea grow closer

South Korea and China are exploring ways to thaw chilled relations as Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed his intention to make a long-anticipated visit to Seoul, a move seen as a Bejing's attempt to mend bilateral ties after Seoul bolsterd its partnerships with Wahington and Tokyo.

2023-09-24 16:31

Xi says he will seriously consider visit to South Korea: official

S. Korean FM meets with diplomats from Netherlands, other nations on bilateral ties

S. Korean FM meets with diplomats from Netherlands, other nations on bilateral ties

South Korean Foreign Minister Park Jin held a series of meetings with his counterparts from the Netherlands and others for discussions on bolstering cooperation as he attended the U.N. General Assembly last week, his ministry said Sunday.

2023-09-24 13:29

Korea, Saudi Arabia celebrate 93rd Saudi National Day, vow stronger cooperation

Korea, Saudi Arabia celebrate 93rd Saudi National Day, vow stronger cooperation

A celebration in commemoration of the 93rd National Day of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia took place in Seoul, Friday, bringing together dignitaries and officials from the Kingdom and Korea. The occasion not only observed the founding of Saudi Arabia but also showcased the enduring and prospering relations between the nations.

2023-09-24 11:54

Yoon returns home from New York trip

Yoon returns home from New York trip

President Yoon Suk Yeol returned home Saturday after a six-day visit to New York to attend the U.N. General Assembly, according to his office.

2023-09-23 23:00

Xi says he will seriously consider visit to South Korea: official

Xi says he will seriously consider visit to South Korea: official

Chinese President Xi Jinping said Saturday he will seriously consider a visit to South Korea when he met with South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo on the sidelines of the Asian Games, an official said.

2023-09-23 21:34

Seoul, Beijing try to mend fences as Russia and N. Korea grow closer

Family of 5 found dead in 3 separate locations

Family of 5 found dead in 3 separate locations

A family of five has been found dead in three different locations in and around Seoul, with police investigating connections into their deaths, officials said Saturday.

2023-09-23 20:42

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