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Sun, November 18, 2018 | 21:53

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Moon worries about growing trade protectionism

President Moon Jae-in said Sunday that South Korea will “step up dialogue” on international trade disputes, and help the World Trade Organization (WTO) improve its function and make possible adjustments.

Politics | 2018-11-18 17:42

Moon to meet Xi to discuss easing of North Korea sanctions

President Moon Jae-in and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping will hold a summit Saturday in Papua New Guinea, Cheong Wa Dae said Friday. During the meeting, which will take place on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, the two leaders are expected to discuss easing sanctions on North Korea, and ways to revitalize the stalled denuclearization t...

Politics | 2018-11-16 17:23

South Korean minister, Pompeo coordinate North Korean strategy

Kim Jong-un inspects test site of 'new tactical weapon'

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has inspected the testing for the country's new “cutting-edge tactical weapon,” the regime's media reported Friday.

Politics | 2018-11-16 17:08

Moon to head to Papua New Guinea for APEC forum, meeting with Chinese president

President Moon Jae-in will head to Papua New Guinea on Friday for this year's summit of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum and bilateral meetings on its sidelines, including one with Chinese President Xi Jinping. North Korea's denuclearization process is expected to dominate the meeting with Xi set for Saturday. It will be their fourth meeting since Moon took ...

Politics | 2018-11-16 10:18

Pence says 2nd summit will lay ground to denuke NK

The United States is waiting for more moves from North Korea to advancing the goal of denuclearization, Vice President Mike Pence said Thursday (KST). “President Trump wanted to convey his gratitude for the full partnership in our collective efforts to achieve denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula. And that progress gives us all great hope in the days ahead. We will see ev...

Politics | 2018-11-15 17:12

BMP lawmaker preparing to defect to LKP after row with party leader

Rep. Lee Un-ju of the minor opposition Bareunmirae Party (BMP) is likely considering leaving the party after clashing with its party leader. Former Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) lawmaker Lee, who recently emerged as an icon for far-right conservatives for her remarks praising former President Park Chung-hee, is stepping up criticism against the BMP's chief Sohn Hak-kyu.

Politics | 2018-11-15 17:04

Conscientious objectors likely to fulfill military duty at prisons

Conscientious objectors will likely perform their alternative military service at prisons for 36 months, according to the Ministry of National Defense. The ministry has yet to finalize the plan, but will announce its final decision no later than the end of the year.

Politics | 2018-11-15 17:00

'Schedule for Washington-Pyongyang talks will be arranged soon'

South Korean Ambassador to the United States Cho Yoon-je has raised hopes for Washington and Pyongyang to resume their high-level talks “in the near future,” dispelling concerns that the two had reached a deadlock in their negotiations for the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula. “The U.S. and North Korea have a strong determination to continue the dialogue momentum, so ...

Politics | 2018-11-15 16:52

97 businesspeople seek opportunities in NK

Ninety-seven South Korean businesspeople including some having business connections in third countries started a visit to North Korea, Thursday, after gaining approval from the Ministry of Unification.

Politics | 2018-11-15 16:16

Oxfam wants to expand presence in NK

Oxfam Humanitarian Lead Richard Corbett said the organization was worried about humanitarian issues in North Korea, emphasizing the importance of working closely with governments both there and in South Korea to deliver aid. “We are slightly worried about North Korea because of the political situation. We are watching the situation,” he told The Korea Times during an intervie...

Politics | 2018-11-14 21:19

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