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Anti-THAAD protester dies day after setting himself on fire

An activist died Wednesday, a day after he set himself ablaze to protest the deployment of a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) anti-missile system. Jo Young-sam, 58, was transferred to Hallym University Medical Center in Yeongdeungpo-dong, southwestern Seoul after people found him and put out the fire. He died while receiving treatment at the hospital Wednesday morning. He reportedly suffered from third-degree burns.

Politics | 2017-09-20 18:30

Nuclear sub will not be on summit agenda: Cheong Wa Dae

South Korea’s plan to build a nuclear-powered submarine will not be discussed at the summit between President Moon Jae-in and U.S. President Donald Trump, scheduled for Thursday in New York City, Cheong Wa Dae said Wednesday. It also denied a media report that the United States and South Korea have already reached an agreement on the development of nuclear submarines by South Korea. The report said both countries have closely discussed the issue and have already finalized working-level discussions, citing unnamed officials. The agreement may be announced at an appropriate time after the bila...

Politics | 2017-09-20 17:07

2 opposition parties launch joint forum

Some lawmakers from two minor opposition parties - the liberal People’s Party and the conservative Bareun Party - launched a joint forum, Wednesday. This may pave the way for the creation of new political forces in Korea’s ideologically divided politics, observers say. The participants vowed to cooperate with each other in drawing up bills and forming new values in place of t...

Politics | 2017-09-20 16:55

Moon says he owes 'candlelight revolution'

President Moon Jae-in said Tuesday that his election through the peaceful ouster of his scandal-hit predecessor has brought new hope to world democracy. He made the remarks in New York City after receiving the Global Citizen Award from the Atlantic Council, a U.S. institution dealing with international affairs. Moon is one of three winners of the annual award, along with Cana...

Politics | 2017-09-20 16:35

Trump's speech no prelude to military action

S. Korea to review North Korea aid, delivery timing

South Korea is expected to review its plan for humanitarian assistance to North Korea via U.N. agencies, including the timing of its actual provision, this week, a government official said Tuesday. Defense Minister Song Young-moo said at a parliamentary session Monday that Seoul's provision of $8 million in aid to North Korea could be considerably delayed even if the government approves the plan Thursday.

Politics | 2017-09-19 14:27

Gov't to create powerful investigative body

The government said Monday that it will create an independent investigative organization to check the excessive power of the prosecution. A special committee for reform of the prosecution, under the Ministry of Justice, said it has presented a reform proposal to Minister Park Sang-ki. According to the plan, the organization will be empowered to investigate and indict all top-...

Politics | 2017-09-18 16:43

Media's mistranslation of Trump's tweet causes stir

A media report based on a mistranslation of one of U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent tweets is causing a stir here. Following his telephone conversation with President Moon Jae-in to discuss the North Korea nuclear issue, Sunday, Trump tweeted, “I spoke with President Moon of South Korea last night. Asked him how Rocket Man is doing. Long gas lines forming in North Korea. Too bad!” Trump was apparently referring to fears of a fuel shortage growing in North Korea following the latest United Nations sanctions.

Politics | 2017-09-18 16:09

Moon faces crucial talks on N. Korea at UN

President Moon Jae-in left for New York, Monday, to hold crucial talks with foreign leaders on how to address North Korea’s evolving nuclear and missile threats. During his five-day visit, he will deliver a keynote speech at the United Nations General Assembly and hold summits with other leaders.

Politics | 2017-09-18 11:21

Anti-graft law changes society - positively or negatively?

Almost a year has passed since the nation introduced an anti-graft law, Sept. 28, last year. The law, which affects some 4 million public servants, journalists, private school teachers and their spouses, has changed many practices in dining and gift exchanges _ either positively or negatively, depending on the person. It has influenced consumer spending, and some industries, ...

Politics | 2017-09-18 10:00

Will People's Party wield veto again?

The second-largest opposition People’s Party is finding itself in a dilemma over whether to endorse Kim Meong-su, President Moon Jae-in’s nominee for Supreme Court chief. Since two conservative parties - the Liberty Korea Party and the Bareun Party - are steadfast in opposing the reformist judge as the Supreme Court chief, the ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) needs supp...

Politics | 2017-09-17 16:51

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