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Japan getting tougher against forced labor ruling

The Japanese Embassy in Korea had a closed-door meeting with 80 people from 70 Japanese firms operating in Korea, Thursday, to discuss “countering” a recent Supreme Court ruling here on forced labor during Japan's occupation of the peninsula, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Friday.

Foreign Affairs | 2018-11-16 15:22

Senior Korean diplomat found unconscious with brain bleed in Singapore

One of South Korean President Moon Jae-in's key staffers has collapsed with an apparent brain bleed while the president and state executives were in Singapore for this year's annual ASEAN Summit.

Foreign Affairs | 2018-11-16 14:23

Check your English ability with 'notorious' Korean college entrance exam

The English test of Korea's College Scholastic Aptitude Test (CSAT) is notoriously difficult - so much so that many native English speakers (well-educated adults) have called it a “CRAZY” test after looking through some of the texts and questions put on test takers' desks. This year's test, conducted on Thursday, is said to be “tougher to answer” compared with previous years....

Foreign Communities | 2018-11-16 13:57

Moon to head to Papua New Guinea for APEC forum, meeting with Chinese president

President Moon Jae-in will head to Papua New Guinea on Friday for this year's summit of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum and bilateral meetings on its sidelines, including one with Chinese President Xi Jinping. North Korea's denuclearization process is expected to dominate the meeting with Xi set for Saturday. It will be their fourth meeting since Moon took ...

Politics | 2018-11-16 10:18

Government goes all out to combat online 'sexploitation'

Pan-government efforts are being made to crack down on online sharing of illegally produced or uploaded sexual content. Relevant ministries and state organizations, led by the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family, are devising measures to strictly control and punish the prolific online sex crimes across the country.

Investigations | 2018-11-15 18:23

Center helps online sex crime victims

Center helps online sex crime victims

Spreading sexual content on the internet has become an increasingly serious problem here, with its means of circulation diversifying along with technological development. The Women's Human Rights Institute of Korea, an affiliated organization of the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family, said putting a stop to the spread of sexually explicit pictures or videos is no longer a...

Investigations | 2018-11-15 18:23

Government goes all out to combat online 'sexploitation'

Isu Station assault sparks gender-charged debate online

An assault case at a pub has unleashed another wave of anger online against Korea's patriarchal society, as two women involved claim four men beat them up for “not following femininity norms” because the women had short haircuts and went without makeup.

Investigations | 2018-11-15 18:06

Seoul awards honorary citizenship to 22 foreigners

The Seoul Metropolitan Government awarded honorary citizenship to 22 foreigners to recognize their social, cultural and financial contributions to the city at a ceremony held in the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts, Thursday.

Seoul & provinces | 2018-11-15 17:23

Pence says 2nd summit will lay ground to denuke NK

The United States is waiting for more moves from North Korea to advancing the goal of denuclearization, Vice President Mike Pence said Thursday (KST). “President Trump wanted to convey his gratitude for the full partnership in our collective efforts to achieve denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula. And that progress gives us all great hope in the days ahead. We will see ev...

Politics | 2018-11-15 17:12

BMP lawmaker preparing to defect to LKP after row with party leader

Rep. Lee Un-ju of the minor opposition Bareunmirae Party (BMP) is likely considering leaving the party after clashing with its party leader. Former Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) lawmaker Lee, who recently emerged as an icon for far-right conservatives for her remarks praising former President Park Chung-hee, is stepping up criticism against the BMP's chief Sohn Hak-kyu.

Politics | 2018-11-15 17:04

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