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'NK envoy in Italy disappeared in November'

North Korea's acting ambassador to Italy disappeared in early November, the National Intelligence Service (NIS) confirmed, Thursday. The NIS reported to the National Assembly's intelligence committee about a media report that North Korean diplomat Jo Song-gil, who was based in Rome, made a request to the Italian government protection to defect to “a Western country.”

Politics | 2019-01-03 16:08

North Korea replaced its top diplomat in Rome in late November

NK leader's nuclear energy remark triggers questions

Questions are being raised about North Korea's development of nuclear power for energy purposes, after its leader made a reference during his New Year address. Kim Jong-un mentioned nuclear energy, along with others including tidal, wind and hydroelectric power as a means to boost the country's electricity supplies.

Politics | 2019-01-02 17:17

No change in NK stance of holding onto nukes: Thae Yong-ho

The North Korean leader's stance remains the same in that the regime will keep its nuclear program, former North Korean diplomat Thae Yong-ho said about Kim Jong-un's New Year address. “Reading the context of this year's address, we can tell that there has not been the slightest change in Kim's stance of keeping hold of nuclear weapons,” he said at a debate session on the pro...

Politics | 2019-01-02 17:16

US-North Korea talks may gain fresh momentum

Ruling party to launch body to mark March 1 movement with NK

The ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) will set up a special committee to come up with measures to hold a joint event with the North in March and prepare for the 2020 general election and 2022 presidential election. The DPK will launch the committee tentatively called “New Centennial Committee for the Korean Peninsula” to push for holding a joint event with the North to c...

Politics | 2019-01-02 16:59

Moon seeks to boost economic vitality

President Moon Jae-in said Wednesday he will take measures to boost the economy, but keep his signature “income-led” growth policy alive despite ongoing controversies regarding its effectiveness.

Politics | 2019-01-02 16:57

US-North Korea talks may gain fresh momentum

U.S. President Donald Trump has welcomed North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's willingness to hold the second Washington-Pyongyang summit, renewing hopes for a possible breakthrough in their stalled denuclearization dialogue. This was in response to Kim's New Year address on Tuesday when he said he is “ready to meet with Trump again anytime.” This has raised expectations for the ...

Politics | 2019-01-02 16:56

Traffic laws to tighten in New Year

Starting 2019, the nation's drivers will face stricter regulations, highlighted by the police's plan to get tougher on drunk-driving.

Politics | 2019-01-02 15:28

Wealth inequality passed down to future generations

Childhood poverty leads to a lower chance of receiving a good education and finding a good job, resulting eventually in another round of poverty in adulthood. Contrary to this, children from affluent families have a better chance of gaining a quality education with private tutoring, followed by decent jobs with high salaries and wealth in adulthood.

Politics | 2019-01-02 15:14

Moon insists difficulties 'necessary' for much-needed change

President Moon Jae-in offered an apparent apology on Wednesday over economic difficulties believed to have been caused by his reform drive but said such difficulties had been expected as part of the change necessary to ensure the future of the country and its economy." "We are well aware of the fact that development can be sustained and happiness in our daily lives can be ens...

Politics | 2019-01-02 14:52

President Moon visits National Cemetery to start New Year

President Moon visits National Cemetery to start New Year

President Moon Jae-in made a rare trip to the National Cemetery on Wednesday to pay his respects to the country's war veterans and heroes before starting the first working day of the new year.

Politics | 2019-01-02 10:34

Moon insists difficulties 'necessary' for much-needed change

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