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Fri, April 27, 2018 | 04:14

Foreign reporters 'optimistic' of Moon-Kim summit

Foreign reporters at the main press center for today's inter-Korean summit largely said the meeting will play an important role in creating a diplomatic breakthrough for North Korea's denuclearization. But many said progress on the issue hinges on the following summit between North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and U.S. President Donald Trump.

Politics | 2018-04-26 16:12

Will inter-Korean summit pave way for K-pop landing in North Korea?

The historic concerts in North Korea early this month featuring South Korean pop stars hinted that its leader Kim Jong-un had listened to K-pop - or is possibly a fan. Kim's unexpected comment “I know Red Velvet,” made after he attended the April 1 concert with his wife and key aides, was evidence of his possible affection for K-pop.

Inter-Korean summit 2018 | 2018-04-25 16:38

Revealed: Historic Moon-Kim summit room [PHOTOS]

The meeting room's blue carpet stands for peace. The width of the oval table's central part is 2,018 millimeters, representing this year. The backdrop painting is Mount Geumgang, in North Korea, by South Korean painter Shin Jang-sik. The mountain was once considered a symbol of inter-Korean reconciliation. The North opened the mountain to South Korean tourists in 1998 but it ...

Inter-Korean summit 2018 | 2018-04-25 13:43

Two Koreas in talks over standing liaison office in Panmunjeom

Cheong Wa Dae said if Kim accepts the offer, the liaison office is expected to open in Panmunjeom and have officials from Seoul and Pyongyang working in the same space.

Inter-Korean summit 2018 | 2018-04-25 13:28

Mongolia, Singapore on host city shortlist for Trump-Kim summit: report

“The location could be decided as early as this week,” Joongang quoted a government source as saying. “But its announcement could be pushed back at the request of the North till the date and agenda are finalized.”

North Korea | 2018-04-25 13:19

Revealed: Dishes to be served at historic Moon-Kim dinner [PHOTOS]

Cheong Wa Dae said the menu was inspired by two former South Korean presidents - Kim Dae-jung and Roh Moo-hyun - who hosted the two previous inter-Korean summits in 2000 and 2007, and Hyundai Group founder Chung Ju-young, who played a critical role in establishing business ties between Seoul and Pyongyang.

Inter-Korean summit 2018 | 2018-04-24 17:34

Former KBS announcer divorces ex-lawmaker

Her agency Line Entertainment said on Tuesday their breakup was endorsed after a court-administrated arbitration ended fruitlessly early this year.

Dramas & TV shows | 2018-04-24 16:19

North Korea internally promotes 'nuclear statehood' to its people ahead of summit

“The order was applied to all newspapers, broadcasters and publishers (in North Korea),” Newsis quoted an unidentified source as saying. “Its purpose was to educate the people that the North could become a nuclear-armed state thanks to Kim, who has pursued simultaneous development of the economy and nuclear weapons with tireless efforts and commitment.”

North Korea | 2018-04-24 15:48

Korean Air chief's wife allegedly harassing employees [VIDEO]

A video clip showing a woman presumed to be Korean Air chairman Cho Yang-ho's wife harassing workers was revealed Monday in yet another setback to the company's “owner” family that has been in trouble after Cho's second daughter's abuse of power inside the company ignited a nationwide uproar.

Investigations | 2018-04-23 21:13

Man 'hit one-year-old son and locked him barefooted on balcony'

The incident took place at 9 p.m. on April 8. When the boy became upset at bedtime, the father struck him on the head several times and locked him barefooted on the balcony for several minutes. The child was wearing only thin pajamas, according to police.

Investigations | 2018-04-23 16:58

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