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Moon, Kim may dine together at highest restaurant in Seoul: source

President Moon Jae-in and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, along with their wives, may dine together at a restaurant on top of Mount Nam in Seoul during Kim's possible visit to South Korea, a source from Cheong Wa Dae said, Tuesday.

Politics | 2019-01-22 18:31

Japan's audio file possibly tampered: defense ministry

Audio files disclosed by Japan with regard to a spat over radar use appear to have been tampered with, a defense ministry official said Tuesday, a day after they were released. Japan's defense ministry uploaded two files on its website Monday, claiming these provided evidence that a South Korean warship targeted a Japanese patrol aircraft with a fire control radar, Dec. 20.

Politics | 2019-01-22 17:00

LKP leadership visits Mokpo

A group of decision-makers of the main opposition Liberty Korea Party (LKP) made a surprise visit to Mokpo, South Jeolla Province, Tuesday, in a symbolic move to call for a thorough investigation into property investments connected to former Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) lawmaker Sohn Hye-won there.

Politics | 2019-01-22 16:58

DPK preparing for joint March 1 events with North Korea

The ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) launched a special committee, Tuesday, to push for joint ceremonies with North Korea to celebrate the centennial of the March 1 Independence Movement and the establishment of Korea's provisional government in 1919, under the 1910-45 Japanese colonial rule.

Politics | 2019-01-22 16:58

Two Koreas, US hold 'constructive' denuke talks in Sweden

The two Koreas and the United States ended their working-level dialogue Monday (local time in Sweden) amid signs of an optimistic outcome ahead of an upcoming Washington-Pyongyang summit. The secret talks started Saturday near the Swedish capital of Stockholm to fine-tune the agenda and schedule for the summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jo...

Politics | 2019-01-22 16:56

Ex-special inspector reasserts embezzlement and illegal surveillance by Cheong Wa Dae

Cheong Wa Dae conducted illegal surveillance of citizens and its officials embezzled money, claimed Kim Tae-woo, a former special inspector from the prosecution deployed at the presidential office. Kim, the central figure in the corruption allegations surrounding Cheong Wa Dae's civil affairs office, held a press conference at the Korea Press Center, Monday, to dispute charge...

Politics | 2019-01-21 17:29

S. Korea playing mediating role in Sweden

South Korea is again playing a mediating role to bridge the gap between the United States and North Korea, encouraging them to hold a second summit and overcome the ongoing deadlock in denuclearization talks. Seoul needs to stay involved in the Washington-Pyongyang denuclearization dialogue to promote its interests in a string of inter-Korean issues. These include the possibl...

Politics | 2019-01-21 17:19

LKP leadership race heats up

Competition for leadership of the country's main opposition Liberty Party of Korea (LKP) is heating up as major candidates running for the top position are vying for backing from local party members.

Politics | 2019-01-21 16:59

Reps. Sohn, Park exchange barbs over property investments

The controversy over a former ruling party lawmaker's alleged property speculation is growing, as it has pitted former supporters against the suspected lawmaker, producing calls for a National Assembly hearing and possibly a special investigation. Rep. Park Jie-won of the minor progressive Party for Democracy and Peace referred to Rep. Sohn Hye-won, Monday, who left the Democ...

Politics | 2019-01-21 16:57

South Korea is 'not bystander' in nuke talks: Moon

President Moon Jae-in said Monday that South Korea isn't a bystander in the ongoing talks aimed at dismantling North Korea's nuclear program. “We have to make [denuclearization] happen as we are desperate. This is the issue that can determine the destiny of the country and public,” Moon said during a meeting with senior secretaries at Cheong Wa Dae, according to press pool re...

Politics | 2019-01-21 16:52

S. Korea playing mediating role in Sweden

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