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Wed, April 25, 2018 | 17:50

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North Korea and US troops

The presence of American troops in South Korea has long been a pressing problem for North Korea. From Pyongyang's point of view, the U.S. Forces Korea, a legacy of World War II, along with U.S. forces in Okinawa and Guam, are a major security threat.

2018-04-25 16:50

Looking for leaders

As warm weather takes hold, people are catching up on meetings that had been put on hold with friends, colleagues or acquaintances. It may even be reunions with former teachers. Former teachers? Yes. A good relationship with former teachers, whom are regarded as beneficiary figure, has long been gone from Korean society, but few people still value and engage in it. This write...

2018-04-18 17:04

Most media outlets have argued that the punishment handed down to former President Park Geun-hye last Friday by a Seoul court was harsh. She was sentenced to 24 years in prison and fined 18 billion won ($16.8 million) on corruption and other charges.

2018-04-11 16:36

Chung Kyung-wha's 'Beau Soir'

Last month, the violin virtuoso Chung Kyung-wha released her 33rd recording titled “Beau Soir” (beautiful night), inspired by a song by the French composer Debussy. It is certainly a fitting title for an artist who seems to be having the time of her life in the twilight of her career.

2018-04-04 17:51

Ha Il-ji - sophist, or man of courage

Writer Ha Il-ji is back in the spotlight, 16 years after the 1991 film “Road to Race Track” based on his novel of the same name stirred up a controversy.

2018-03-21 15:49

Popularity of convenience stores

The convenience store has become an essential part of people's everyday life. A visit to a convenience store helps people manage all chores at once since it stocks a range of everyday necessities, such as groceries, snack foods, over-the-counter drugs and alcoholic beverages.

2018-03-14 17:37

No rush to summit

The PyeongChang Winter Olympics proved yet again that the power of sports can transcend politics. North Korea's participation, most of all, demonstrated the true Olympic values of peace and harmony.

2018-02-28 17:39

PyeongChang Oympic moments

Sports - not politics or TV dramas - rule the small screen as the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics continue in the cold eastern Gangwon Province.

2018-02-21 16:53

What is North Korea's next move?

The high-level North Korean delegation to the PyeongChang Winter Olympics returned home, leaving behind both expectations and concerns about a proposed third inter-Korean summit.

2018-02-14 16:24

N. Korea's star skaters

The North Korean figure skating pair of Ryom Tae-ok and Kim Ju-sik, who arrived here last week as part of their country's Olympic delegation, are emerging as the stars of PyeongChang 2018.

2018-02-07 18:01

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