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Sun, November 1, 2020 | 07:52

'US President Trump may go for summit with Kim Jong-un right after re-election'

'US President Trump may go for summit with Kim Jong-un right after re-election'

With the showdown between U.S. President Donald Trump and his Democratic rival Joe Biden just days away, the public and media here are showing an unprecedented level of anticipation regarding the result of the U.S. presidential race, which is expected to have a decisive impact on Korea's foreign affairs policies. The question many in Korea are asking is who should they be hop...

2020-10-30 17:22

Trump, Biden fight for Florida, appeal for Tuesday turnout

Victim of child rapist to get police protection

Victim of child rapist to get police protection

With convicted child rapist Cho Doo-soon's release from prison a little over one month away, the National Police Agency said Friday it will offer the victim physical protection.

2020-10-30 16:51

Assembly audit of Cheong Wa Dae delayed

Assembly audit of Cheong Wa Dae delayed

Presidential chief of staff Noh Young-min, second from left, and chief of staff for policy Kim Sang-jo, left, leave a meeting room at the National Assembly, Thursday, after the Assembly House Steering Committee's audit of Cheong Wa Dae was put off to Nov. 4, after lawmakers of the main opposition People Power Party boycotted the session in protest of non-attendance of seven k...

2020-10-29 19:13

[ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL] Dignitaries recognize Korea Times' role in linking Korea, world

[ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL] Dignitaries recognize Korea Times' role in linking Korea, world

Distinguished guests at the reception held to celebrate The Korea Times' 70th anniversary complimented the nation's oldest English language newspaper, Thursday, recognizing its role in delivering information on Korea to the world.

2020-10-29 17:32

Parliament lifts arrest immunity of sitting lawmaker under investigation

Parliament lifts arrest immunity of sitting lawmaker under investigation

The National Assembly on Thursday passed a motion that allows prosecutors to arrest a ruling party lawmaker under investigation for alleged campaign accounting fraud ahead of the parliamentary election in April.

2020-10-29 16:16

[ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL] President lauds Korea Times' 70 years of exceptional journalism

[ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL] President lauds Korea Times' 70 years of exceptional journalism

President Moon Jae-in praised The Korea Times for its exceptional contribution to informing the world about the country in a congratulatory message for the nation's oldest English daily, founded 70 years ago on Nov. 1, 1950 during the 1950-53 Korean War.

2020-10-29 15:19

[ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL] Time has come for constitutional amendment

[ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL] Time has come for constitutional amendment

Since the first Constitution was established in 1948, it has undergone nine revisions. The latest amendment was made in 1987 after the June 10 pro-democracy movement that year, introducing a direct presidential election system in which the president serves a single five-year term. Thirty-three years have passed since then, but no additional amendments have been made to the Co...

2020-10-29 14:29

The Korea Times, a living history

Since The Korea Times published its first issue on Nov. 1, 1950, it has been on the ground reporting stories from around the world keeping its values of fairness, impartially and independence. These founding values have helped South Korea's longest-running English-language newspaper stay above political affiliation or ideologies and suggest solutions to social, political and ...

2020-10-29 14:29

Japanese diplomat arrives in Seoul for talks on wartime history, trade

A Japanese diplomat arrived in Seoul on Wednesday for talks with his South Korean counterparts amid a prolonged row between the two countries over Tokyo's wartime forced labor and export curbs.

2020-10-28 20:58

[ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL] Media's role critical in protecting human rights

[ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL] Media's role critical in protecting human rights

I extend my warmest congratulations to The Korea Times on the 70th anniversary of its first publication. As Korea's oldest continuously published English-language newspaper, The Korea Times has been serving as a bridge linking Korea and the world.

2020-10-28 19:31

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