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Tue, September 24, 2019 | 01:17

Massive anti-Abe rallies held on National Liberation Day

Massive rallies took place throughout Seoul Thursday as the nation celebrated the 74th Liberation Day, condemning Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe for his trade restrictions on Korea. An association of more than 10 civic groups including the Movement for One Korea and Institute for Research in Collaborationist Activities gathered at Seoul Plaza to celebrate the 74th anniver...

Kim Jae-heun | 2019-08-15 17:16

Moon offers olive branch to Japan

'Comfort woman' statue features in Berlin campaign [PHOTOS]

A German woman sits next to the "comfort woman" statue in Berlin, Wednesday (local time). Human rights activists have launched a campaign in the country to raise awareness of the issue of Japan's wartime sex slavery.

Jung Min-ho | 2019-08-15 16:01

Victims of Japan's wartime sex slavery in Philippines demand formal apology

Moon offers olive branch to Japan

President Moon Jae-in Thursday offered an “olive branch” to Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to end the trade dispute stressing Seoul will “gladly join hands” if Tokyo cooperates to resolve the friction through dialogue.

Yi Whan-woo | 2019-08-15 15:44

Anti-Japan movement taking new turn

In the wake of the Japanese government's trade restrictions on Korea and removal from its list of preferred trading partners over the past month, Korean consumers have launched massive boycott movements ranging from the boycott of Japanese products to the cancellation of trips to the neighboring country. But as the bilateral situation worsens, Koreans are looking more into th...

Kim Jae-heun | 2019-08-15 09:34

Moon offers olive branch to Japan

Moon vows to fight for victims of Japan's wartime sex slavery

President Moon Jae-in vowed to fight for the victims of Japan's wartime sex slavery on Aug. 14, the International Memorial Day for Comfort Women. “My administration will do its best to restore the dignity and honor of 'comfort women,' the victims of Japan's military (during World War II),” Moon said. He also noted that the government will continue to share the message of peac...

Jung Min-ho | 2019-08-14 16:44

Protesters in Seoul demand Japan apologize for victims of its wartime sex slavery [PHOTOS]

Korean protester shed tears during a rally demanding full compensation and an apology for the victims of Japan's wartime sex slavery from Japanese government in front of the Japanese Embassy in Seoul, Wednesday, Aug. 14.

Jung Min-ho | 2019-08-14 15:41

Victims of Japan's wartime sex slavery hold rallies in Manila, Taipei [PHOTOS]

Korea-Japan feud is 'emotional and political issue'

A noted global economist has called on the Korean government to come up with a long-term strategy to handle an ongoing trade feud with Japan calling it an “emotional and political issue,” not just a trade issue. He stressed that because of the nature of the conflict between Tokyo and Seoul, Korea should see it as emotional and political problem and take a more careful and tho...

Kim Bo-eun | 2019-08-13 16:55

'Fundamentals of Korean economy strong'

President Moon Jae-in has urged the public to be wary of “fake news” on market uncertainty, stressing that South Korea's economy remains strong despite Japan's trade retaliation and looming external political risks which stem mostly from Japan recently removing South Korea from a list of countries granted preferred trade status. “As is shown by the world's leading credit rati...

Lee Min-hyung | 2019-08-13 16:25

'No-Abe' campaign continues in Seoul [PHOTOS]

Environmentalists stage a rally in front of the Japanese Embassy in Seoul, Tuesday, to urge a boycott of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The Korean government said Monday it decided to remove Japan from a list of nations receiving preferential treatment in trade in what was seen as a tit-for-tat move following Tokyo's recent decision to downgrade Seoul's trade status amid a diplomat...

Jung Min-ho | 2019-08-13 15:08

Two Koreans found dead at Croatian public park

Two Koreans, reportedly a father and a daughter visiting Croatia, were found dead in a public park situated in the southeast part of the country. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Monday, a French tourist found the bodies of two Koreans, a man in his 50s and a woman in her 20s, at Krka National Park at 3:40 p.m. local time. The Korean Embassy in Croatia confirmed ...

Kim Jae-heun | 2019-08-12 19:50

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