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Wed, June 20, 2018 | 08:54

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Film depicts children of NK defectors born abroad

Born and raised in China, many of the third-country born children have been confused about their identity after they came to South Korea. They are not categorized as “multicultural” or “international” young people who came from China. Rather, they are called “defector children” although they actually have never been to the North.In the film “Children on the Border,” two of th...

Politics | 2018-06-19 17:34

S. Korea, US suspend annual military drills

South Korea and the United States announced the suspension of a joint military exercise slated for August, Tuesday. North Korea is also expected to take action to ease tensions in line with its pledge to give up its nuclear weapons.

Politics | 2018-06-19 17:29

Refugee fears grip Korea

Fears about refugees are spreading quickly across Korea after news that the number of asylum seekers on Jeju Island has soared. More than 250,000 Koreans have signed a petition against the Jeju Provincial Government's (JPG) refugee-friendly policy that allows foreigners to stay for several months without a visa and, in the meantime, helps them find jobs.

Politics | 2018-06-19 16:31

#WithRefugees hits Seoul with films, music, stories

Two Koreas moving to set up liaison office in Gaeseong

South Korean officials visited the Gaeseong Industrial Complex in the North, Tuesday, for preparations to open a joint contact office there. Opening the liaison office is one of the agreements in the Panmunjeom Declaration reached at the inter-Korean summit on April 27, as a means to facilitate communication and exchanges between the North and South.

Politics | 2018-06-19 15:41

President's surprise letter to elementary students

Elementary students from Gwangju were surprised when they received a letter from President Moon Jae-in. After learning about the inter-Korean summits, fifth-grade students sent handwritten letters to President Moon.

Politics | 2018-06-19 14:01

Cheong Wa Dae will decide whether to abolish capital punishment

South Korea may consider officially abolishing capital punishment following a such request from its national human rights watchdog, the presidential office Cheong Wa Dae said Tuesday, stressing that no discussions were under way.

Politics | 2018-06-19 10:36

Internal feud hits LKP after huge election defeats

The main opposition Liberty Korea Party (LKP) is mired in an internal feud over how to reform the party following its massive defeat in the local elections last week.

Politics | 2018-06-18 17:39

Navy stages defense drills at Dokdo Island

The Navy began a two-day regular exercise Monday to defend the nation's easternmost islets of Dokdo, deploying six warships and seven aircraft. The biannual drill is aimed at defending Dokdo and its surrounding area as part of Seoul's show of its strong willingness to protect the territory from other countries, according to the Navy. For the regular exercise, the Navy has tea...

Politics | 2018-06-18 17:12

Probe into 'judiciary abuse' underway

The prosecution will investigate “abuse by the judiciary” after Supreme Court Chief Justice Kim Myeong-su said he would cooperate with prosecutors, Monday. This is considered the best compromise due to the extremely polarized opinion among about 3,000 age- and rank-divided judges nationwide. The Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office said that it will undertake the investigation and plans to confiscate necessary materials and question the people involved soon.

Politics | 2018-06-18 17:06

Our goal is to end Korean War this year: FM

Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha said Monday the government wants to declare an end to the 1950-53 Korean War with North Korea and the U.S. within the year.

Politics | 2018-06-18 17:03

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