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Wednesday, August 22, 2018

Today is Wednesday, August 22, the 234th day of 2018. There are 131 days left in the year.

Today in History | 2018-08-21 17:12

Can Seoul deal with NK nuke issue without China?

By Lee Seong-hyon On May 31, when the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokeswoman Hua Chunying was asked about China's stance on the so-called “trilateral declaration” to formally end the Korean War, she replied: “As a major party to the Korean Peninsula issue and a signatory to the Armistice Agreement of the Korean War, China will continue to play its d...

Lee Seong-hyon | 2018-08-21 17:09

Korean medicine and sports

Last month, after 64 unforgettable games, the World Cup closed its curtains in Russia. As millions of football fans waited for the World Cup, teams and players put enormous efforts into building a high-performance team to make their dream come true, winning the trophy.

Thoughts of the Times | 2018-08-21 17:07

Duterte and the ICC

Here's the good news. Last February the International Criminal Court at The Hague opened an inquiry into alleged crimes against humanity committed by President Rodrigo Duterte of the Philippines as part of his “war on drugs.”

Guest Column | 2018-08-21 17:02

New model of human security

It is becoming increasingly clear that globalization progresses not steadily, but through ups and downs. Currently, it appears to be in a downswing, hindered by a growing number of irresponsible political leaders who describe it as the root of all evil.

Guest Column | 2018-08-21 16:59

Risks of President Trump's Space Force

Before you get excited, this editorial about U.S. military endeavors in space will not describe how you can join the Rebel Alliance. It will not detail an imminent jump to hyperspace for bold American pilots, or a new base for Starfleet outside Ronkonkoma.

Guest Column | 2018-08-21 16:57

Kofi Annan 1938-2018

Cartoon | 2018-08-21 16:55

Non-disclosure agreement with Putin

Cartoon | 2018-08-21 16:54

Five injured in electronics factory fire west of Seoul

The fire occurred at about 3:40 p.m. on a production line that reportedly handles hazardous materials. Further details were not immediately known.

Investigations | 2018-08-21 16:45

Defense ministry to withdraw 10 DMZ guard posts on trial basis

Defense Minister Song Young-moo said Tuesday that Seoul will withdraw about 10 border guard posts on a trial basis, in line with the April inter-Korean summit agreement to transform the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) into a "peace zone." Song did not give a specific timeline for the measure aimed at reducing military tensions and building trust with the communist state, while notin...

Defense Affairs | 2018-08-21 16:41

Reunion with long-lost family members [PHOTOS]