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Wed, January 23, 2019 | 04:08

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Seoul, Tokyo fail to narrow differences in radar row

The conflict between Seoul and Tokyo over what the latter claims was the “painting” of one of its aircraft as a target by South Korean radar is set to stretch on, after generals' talks to address the issue ended up just confirming the differences between each side. The two countries held a meeting on the issue in Singapore, Monday.

Politics | 2019-01-15 17:23

Moon asks chaebol to invest more

President Moon Jae-in asked the heads of the country's top conglomerates to invest more, Tuesday, vowing to revamp regulations to help them diversify their revenue sources. “I want firms to invest more in strategic and innovative sectors to transform our economy. The government will revamp regulations to help this transformation,” Moon said during a meeting with the executive...

Politics | 2019-01-15 17:22

Chaebol, CEOs, and chairmen

Ousted president's prime minister joins main opposition party

Former Prime Minister Hwang Kyo-ahn, who worked under the scandal-hit, ousted President Park Geun-hye, joined the main opposition party Tuesday, possibly heating up competition for the conservative party's new leadership.

Politics | 2019-01-15 14:45

North Korea-US high-level talks may resume soon

The United States and North Korea are narrowing their differences on a detailed schedule and agenda for a second summit, raising hopes for them to resume suspended high-level talks shortly. U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Sunday (local time) that Washington and Pyongyang are in discussion to “work out the details” over the highly anticipated summit between U.S. Presi...

Politics | 2019-01-14 17:28

US may discuss Gaeseong complex reopening

Moon wants to meet KCTU leaders

President Moon Jae-in plans to meet representatives of the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU), one of the two major labor umbrella groups here, at Cheong Wa Dae next month, a Cheong Wa Dae official said, Monday.

Politics | 2019-01-14 17:18

Ex-PM shifts to politics, backed by Park Geun-hye loyalists

Former Prime Minister Hwang Kyo-ahn's move to join the main opposition Liberty Korea Party (LKP) is drawing mixed reactions from inside and outside the party.

Politics | 2019-01-14 16:54

US may discuss Gaeseong complex reopening

Resuming operation of the inter-Korean Gaeseong Industrial Complex appears to be a possible corresponding measure that could be offered for denuclearization measures by Pyongyang. However, the issue faces U.S. approval as multiple sanctions bar the operation of the complex. South Korean and U.S. officials are likely to discuss the matter at a working group meeting this week.

Politics | 2019-01-14 16:49

Moon to meet business leaders on Tuesday

President Moon Jae-in will meet a group of business leaders Tuesday at Cheong Wa Dae for discussions on pending economic issues.

Politics | 2019-01-14 16:44

Moon to meet Samsung chief, dozens of business tycoons on Tuesday

The meeting will be held Tuesday at Cheong Wa Dae, involving top executive officers of about 130 major businesses, including vice chairman Lee Jae-yong of Samsung Electronics.

Politics | 2019-01-14 11:36

Cheong Wa Dae stresses communication

President Moon Jae-in's chief press secretary said Sunday that Cheong Wa Dae will simplify its communication channels for effective and efficient communication with reporters and the public.

Politics | 2019-01-13 17:22

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