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Mon, December 10, 2018 | 13:41

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Young activists challenge South Korea's national security law

South Korea's strict national security law is being challenged by a wave of activists showing open support for the upcoming visit of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Public rallies and exhibits praising Kim would have been unthinkable a few years ago.

Feature | 2018-12-09 11:53

Thales Alenia Space to build radar satellites for South Korea

A European satellite manufacturer has announced that it will be developing high performance satellites for South Korea.

News | 2018-12-09 11:05

ON THE SPOT - Hidden gems in Seoul: Traditional markets

Located near the World Cup Park and not far from the artsy Hongdae district, the Mangwon traditional market and the nearby Mapo Agricultural & Marine Products Market are always teeming with locals as well as tourists who come to shop fresh produce and seafood at reasonable prices. Not only fruits and vegetables in season, but the place is also full of snacks and good eats. Ou...

Feature | 2018-12-07 11:31

'Yellow vest' protesters in Paris clash with police

Police in Paris fire water cannon, tear gas and stun grenades at ''yellow vest'' protesters demonstrating against diesel prices and the high cost of living.

News | 2018-12-02 13:00

Japan preparing first aircraft carrier since World War II

Japan is planning to upgrade two of its ships to aircraft carriers in preparation for a procurement of around 100 U.S. F-35 stealth fighter jets to counter Chinese military expansion in the Pacific.

News | 2018-12-02 12:03

Inter-Korean railway link gets on track

South Korean officials have departed for a field study with North Korea to relink railways cut since the 1950-53 Korean conflict.

News | 2018-12-02 11:39

ON THE SPOT - Korea's largest pet industry exhibition K-PET fair 2018

The K-PET fair 2018, the largest pet industry expo in Korea, was held for three days from the 23rd to 25th of November at the Kintex Exhibition Center in the northwest of Seoul. This year's event gathered together the newest pet-related products from furniture to clothes in one place. Pet lovers came along with their pets to get to know the latest trends on pet culture and pu...

Feature | 2018-11-30 02:03

Poland's air as smoggy as ever

According to the World Health Organization, Poland has some of the most air polluted areas on the planet, ranking alongside places with infamously bad air such as Beijing and New Delhi.

News | 2018-11-28 11:07

As smog war weighs on economy, China coal city bears the brunt.

Despite efforts to close dozens of local collieries and chemical plants, many cities in China are still failing to meet environmental targets set by the central government.

News | 2018-11-28 11:07

Sandstorm engulfs city in northwest China

A sandstorm swept through parts of northwest China, state media reported on Monday (November 26).

News | 2018-11-27 10:32

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