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Wed, July 15, 2020 | 10:26

Park's public funeral takes place amid lingering controversy

Park's public funeral takes place amid lingering controversy

Friends, family and supporters gathered Monday to say goodbye to former Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon, a human rights lawyer who was regarded as a potential candidate for the 2022 presidential election.

Kim Se-jeong | 2020-07-13 17:13

'All I wanted was judgment by law and apology'

'All I wanted was judgment by law and apology'

'All I wanted was judgment by law and apology'

A former secretary of late Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon, who accused him of sexual harassment, said Monday that all she had wanted was for the mayor to be judged by the law and make a sincere apology to her.

Jun Ji-hye | 2020-07-13 17:12

Park's public funeral takes place amid lingering controversy

3rd rare cancer case reported connected to Allergan's breast implants

3rd rare cancer case reported connected to Allergan's breast implants

A third patient has been diagnosed with a rare form of cancer caused by Allergan's Biocell textured breast implants, a local law firm leading a lawsuit against the U.S. company said Monday.

Bahk Eun-ji | 2020-07-13 17:08

'Cancellation of joint drills may hamper denuclearization'

'Cancellation of joint drills may hamper denuclearization'

Amid growing speculation that joint military exercises between South Korea and the United States are likely to be called off in a bid to prevent the spread of COVID-19, and appease North Korea, diplomatic experts believe a cancellation as an olive branch to Pyongyang is not a good idea, saying there will be no “reciprocity” from the isolated country.

Kang Seung-woo | 2020-07-13 16:41

Cheong Wa Dae struggling with self-imposed rule on housing

Cheong Wa Dae struggling with self-imposed rule on housing

Cheong Wa Dae has come under fire once again for being unable to keep to its own one-house-per-person policy aimed at cooling down the housing market.

Do Je-hae | 2020-07-13 16:35

Korea's real estate policy fiasco

African Integration Day brings regional economies, people closer

African Integration Day brings regional economies, people closer

We are meeting today to close the inaugural commemoration of the African Integration Day, which began on July 1, 2020. It is a Day on which we reflect on and celebrate our achievements in bringing African economies and peoples closer together, in conformity with our motto of Africa speaking with one voice and acting in unison. In so doing, we also assess the progress made so ...

Yi Whan-woo | 2020-07-13 15:03

Omani envoy visits KCCI

Omani envoy visits KCCI

Omani Ambassador to Korea Zakariya Al Saadi, left, shakes hands with Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) Vice Chairman Woo Tae-hee during his visit to the KCCI in Jung-gu, central Seoul, July 9. They discussed ways to bolster bilateral cooperation in business. / Courtesy of Embassy of Oman

Yi Whan-woo | 2020-07-13 15:02

French chamber to host online conference on COVID-19 vaccine

French chamber to host online conference on COVID-19 vaccine

The French Korean Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FKCCI) will host an online conference, July 16, to discuss international cooperation among health industries and research institutes to overcome the COVID-19 pandemic. Diplomats, businesspeople, scientists and journalists from Seoul and Paris will join the meeting to discuss the development of vaccines or drugs, which they t...

Yi Whan-woo | 2020-07-13 15:01

Arab Film Festival to start on July 16 in Seoul, Busan

Arab Film Festival to start on July 16 in Seoul, Busan

The 9th Arab Film Festival (ARAFF) will be held from July 16 to 21 in Seoul and Busan, showcasing 11 films from 12 countries. Under the theme “Diverse Perspectives and New Generation of Arabs,” the ARAFF 2020 will feature works of internationally acclaimed directors and emerging filmmakers

Yi Whan-woo | 2020-07-13 15:00

Seoul mayor laid to rest [PHOTOS]

Seoul mayor laid to rest [PHOTOS]

Friends, family and supporters gathered in pouring rain Monday to say their final goodbyes to Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon, a prominent human rights lawyer and civic activist who was regarded as a potential candidate for the next presidential race.

2020-07-13 14:12

'All I wanted was judgment by law and apology'

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