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Sat, September 22, 2018 | 20:06

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Paradise for unions?

Hong Joon-pyo, right, chairman of the Liberty Korea Party, speaks with Park Yong-maan, chairman of the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) during Hong’s visit to the KCCI office, Seoul, Thursday. Hong claimed South Korea is becoming the paradise for labor unions, saying the Moon Jae-in administration’s “labor-first” economic policy is ruining...

Photo News | 2018-01-25 16:41

2018 Imjin Classic

Patriots and Veterans Affairs Minister Pi Woo-jin, center drops the puck at a hockey game between Korean andCanadian teams, dubbed the “2018 Imjin Classic,” at Yulgok Wetland Park in Paju, Gyeonggi Province, Friday. The name of the event refers to the Imjin River where soldiers from Canada played hockey on the frozen river during the Korean War. The event was orga...

Photo News | 2018-01-19 18:45

In memory of student activist

A citizen lays flowers on the grave of Park Jong-chul, a student activist who was tortured and killed under the military dictatorship of Chun Doo-hwan, on the 31st anniversary of his death, Sunday. The college student’s death sparked nationwide protests that brought democratic elections to Korea, and is depicted in the box office hit movie “1987: When the Day Come...

Photo News | 2018-01-14 16:40

Mt. Namsan hugs Year 2018 [PHOTOS]

With every turn of the year something to fuss about, people busied themselves walking up Seoul's Mt. Namsan early on Monday morning to see the year's first sunrise. Located in the capital's central region in Jung-gu, the comparatively low 262-meter hill offers easy access for Seoul residents of various ages wanting a breathtaking panoramic view of the city.

Photo News | 2018-01-01 16:41

People walk by a reindeer and Santa Claus at a theme park in Cheongdo County, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea, in celebration of Christmas, Sunday. / Yonhap

Photo News | 2017-12-24 20:26

Boxing legend in Seoul

Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao, who is also a member of the Senate in the Philippines, listens to National Assembly Speaker Chung Sye-kyun during a visit to the Korean parliament, Friday. Pacquiao is visiting Korea for a winter vacation and to meet fans here. / Yonhap

Photo News | 2017-12-22 18:41

PM tourism plea

Prime Minister Lee Nak-yon speaks to foreigners participating in a Korean cooking class during his visit to the Korea Tourism Organization’s Seoul Center, Sunday. Lee called for more efforts to attract and welcome tourists, with the country about to host the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympic Games in February. / Yonhap

Photo News | 2017-12-17 16:51

Civic activist honored

Prime Minister Lee Nak-yon, left, gives a commendation to Kim Hyo-jin, chief of the Disabled Women’s Network, during a ceremony at the Government Complex in Seoul, Friday, marking the 69th year of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Kim received the award for years of anti-discrimination campaigning for disabled women, including campaigns for relevant laws to be ...

Photo News | 2017-12-08 17:05

Assembly condemnation of NK

An electronic display board at the National Assembly during a plenary session, Saturday, shows 98.63 percent of lawmakers’ consent on a resolution to condemn North Korea’s violation of the U.N. Armistice Agreement for test-firing of an intercontinental ballistic missile. Of 219 lawmakers present, 216 voted in favor with three abstaining. / Yonhap

Photo News | 2017-12-03 16:05

Honorary Seoul citizen

Uzbekistan's President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, left, holds a Seoul honorary citizenship certificate after receiving it from Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon at Seoul City Hall, Friday. / Yonhap

Photo News | 2017-11-24 17:09

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Inter-Korean Summit in Pyongyang