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President Moon Jae-in's apparent shift in tone on Japan over the two countries' multiple disputes on historical issues is seen as part of his peace initiative of engaging North Korea, diplomatic experts said Tuesday. However, his abrupt yet drastic about-face is still drawing skeptical responses from Tokyo, which suspects his sincerity, leaving a question mark over if his “politically-calculated” olive branch will pay off.
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Red Velvet's Irene to make silver screen debut in February
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Audi e-tron sales faces setback here over travel range certification
Audi e-tron sales faces setback here over travel range certification
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Korea needs to join trans-Pacific partnership, draw foreign investment
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TV Chosun to sue fellow cable network MBN over similarly themed trot show
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Government push for profit-sharing angers conglomerates
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Calls growing for better system to prevent child abuse
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Kakao hit for mishandling customer data
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Renault Samsung Motors announced on Tuesday its launch of a mobile application offering auto loans to customers.
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Yoido Full Gospel Church's pastor stresses Martin Luther King's nonviolence amid COVID-19
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