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Fri, September 1, 2017 | 08:27

Why dialogue is only viable option for Trump?

“All options are on the table,” U.S. President Donald Trump said, following North Korea’s provocative launch of a long-range ballistic missile Tuesday. On Wednesday, Trump tweeted, "The U.S. has been talking to North Korea, and paying them extortion money, for 25 years. Talking is not the answer.”

US to keep seeking diplomatic solution on N. Korean issues: Mattis

Allies discuss redeployment of nuclear weapons

Detection of possible N. Korea missile attacks becomes harder

[INTERVIEW] FTC chief urges chaebol to institute 'self-reform'

Samsung, Hyundai Motor and other top family-controlled conglomerates should in...

Foreigners account for 2.8% of population

Foreigners now account for 2.8 percent of the nation’s population, with half o...

No. of seniors surpass the youth for 1st time: census

Kia Motors' regular bonuses ruled as base wage

A Seoul court ruled in favor of Kia Motors’ union in its suit against management, Thursday, stating that regular bonuses should be counted in an emp...

Ex-cabin crew caught for fraudulent births

A woman was arrested for forging certificates to register the births of two children that never happened, police said Thursday. The 41-year-old form...

'STUPID!' Penny-pinching comedian gets popular by scolding extravagant fans

When comedian Kim Saeng-min recently started taking his reputation for being stingy to an unfathomable level, his approach became an iconic feature ...

Korea misses chance to qualify for World Cup

South Korea’s hopes of qualification for the 2018 World Cup hang in the balance after a frustrating 0-0 tie again a 10-man Iran at Seoul World Cup Stadium, Thursday. It means tha...

US to keep seeking diplomatic solution on N. Korean issues: Mattis

U.S. Defense Secretary James Mattis said his country will keep seeking a diplomatic solution to resolve the threats from North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs, contradicting...

Why dialogue is only viable option for Trump?

Actress reveals life with Thai millionaire

Actress Shin Joo-ah’s luxurious life with a Chinese-Thai millionaire in Bangkok attracted the envy of celebrities in a TV variety show on Wednesday.

Detection of possible N. Korea missile attacks becomes harder

North Korea is changing the locations for its ballistic missile tests to show the United States it can fire missiles anytime anywhere, analysts said Thursday. North Korea has lau...

Why dialogue is only viable option for Trump?

Korean game, webtoon providers cruise in Japan

Digital entertainment content providers including Netmarble Games, Nexon, LINE, NHN Entertainment and Kakao are flourishing in the Japanese market where conventional Korean firms...

Battle escalates between two card issuers

Samsung Card is moving fast to catch up with Korea’s largest credit card issuer Shinhan Card, while the latter strives to widen the gap even more. According to the credit card fi...

2 dead, 1 missing in ship collision off Pohang

Two men were killed and another went missing after a fishing boat collided with a barge in waters off Pohang on South Korea's southeastern coast Thursday, the Coast Guard said. A...

IOC says PyeongChang ready for Winter Olympics

The International Olympics Committee’s (IOC) chief inspector gave a pass grade on PyeongChang’s readiness for next year’s Winter Olympics, Thursday. The IOC Coordination Commission chief Gunilla Lin...

Activists condemn Myanmar crackdown on Rohingya Muslims

Tensions escalated as activists rallied outside the Myanmar Embassy in Seoul, Thursday. Checking everything was all set, they unfurled a banner and placards, chanting,“Stop killi...

Allies discuss redeployment of nuclear weapons

Defense chiefs of South Korea and the United States discussed the possible redeployment of U.S. tactical nuclear weapons in the South to counter North Korea’s nuclear capability,...

Why dialogue is only viable option for Trump?

Controversy swirling over SME minister nominee

Park Seong-jin, President Moon Jae-in’s nominee for minister of SMEs and startups, is in hot water over his controversial historical perspectives and ethical lapses. Park is accu...

Is Korea giving up on KL-S'pore rail deal?

SINGAPORE - Concerns are mounting that Korea is lagging far behind in a bid to win the lead role in a Malaysia-Singapore high-speed rail (HSR) project as its efforts have been cl...

Farmers seek to certify King's tea to attract overseas consumers

The southern rural county of Hadong, home to premium wild-crafted green tea also known as “King’s tea” for it had been a favorite of ancient monarchs, had rare foreign visitors e...

Edmonton, Canada's gateway to the North

EDMONTON, Canada - To Koreans, Edmonton is one of Canada’s lesser-known major cities, its main claims to fame being its location three hours north of Calgary and housing North Am...

KAIST to set up meditation science center

South Korea’s top science university KAIST will set up a meditation science center for scientific analysis of the mind-controlling practice. The Daejeon-based school will open th...

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Trump's North Korea policy lacks coherence

Moon, Abe agree 'extreme' pressure on North Korea

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Gov't to tackle multinational firms' tax evasion

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US representatives meet Korean entrepreneurs

Gov't to phase out coal power plants

Hyundai Steel helps build quake-proof school

Is Korea giving up on KL-S'pore rail deal?

S-Oil to double operating profit to W3 tril. by 2025

Merck unveils new facade concept at Seoul Biennale

Korean game, webtoon providers cruise in Japan

S. Korea to open more free Wi-Fi zones

Parents' sacrifices led to Korean women golfers' reign

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IOC says PyeongChang ready for Winter Olympics

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Trump's doomed Afghan strategy

[INTERVIEW] SolidEnergy CEO sees breakthrough in technology of next-generation batteries

[INTERVIEW] Miss Korea to walk New York's runway

[INTERVIEW] 'Why study English? Use Google Translate?'

[INTERVIEW] Actress Kim Hee-sun shines in 'Woman of Dignity'

[INTERVIEW] 'Innovation key to Tefal's success'

[INTERVIEW] Seoul should push for THAAD deployment