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Sun, October 20, 2019 | 00:21

Prosecution makes partial concessions for reform

Prosecutor-General Yoon Seok-youl announced Friday that the prosecution will no longer allow the press the opportunity to photograph suspects or witnesses arriving for questioning by prosecutors. The reform was put forward to the President Moon Jae-in administration amid the ongoing investigation into Justice Minister Cho Kuk and his family over corruption allegations.

Lee Suh-yoon | 2019-10-04 17:09

Cho-related scandals reveal chronic shortcomings of annual audit

The National Assembly has faced calls for years to overhaul its annual audit because it fails to properly assess hundreds of government bodies ranging from ministries and their subordinate organizations to state-run firms. The 2019 audit, which started Oct. 2, is unlikely to be an exception, as lawmakers are excessively focused on scandal-ridden Justice Minister Cho Kuk inste...

Yi Whan-woo | 2019-10-04 17:05

PM urges inter-Korean peace for world peace

Prime Minister Lee Nak-yon stressed the importance of establishing peace between the two Koreas as a way to contribute to world peace and realize the philosophy of Dangun, the legendary founder of Korea, on National Foundation Day, Thursday.

Park Ji-won | 2019-10-03 17:18

'US promises sanctions relief to North Korea'

The United States has “unofficially” promised North Korea to offer “low-level” sanctions relief including a partial resumption of tourism at Mount Geumgang in North Korea, two sources familiar with the issue said Thursday.

Kim Yoo-chul | 2019-10-03 17:13

Massive rally against justice minister, President rocks Seoul

Hundreds of thousands of mostly elderly citizens gathered in Gwanghwamun Square and streets near City Hall and Seoul Station, Thursday, to vent their discontent at the Moon Jae-in administration, calling on Justice Minister Cho Kuk to resign over corruption allegations leveled against him and his family.

Lee Suh-yoon | 2019-10-03 16:39

Seoul-Tokyo feud deepens over radioactive water

The Japanese government's continued reluctance to openly support dumping radioactive wastewater for fear of creating a fresh controversy over the destroyed Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant in Fukushima is adding concern to the already deteriorated Seoul-Tokyo relations.

Jung Da-min | 2019-10-03 16:28

Moon, Abe seeking 'middle ground'

Cheong Wa Dae has been actively promoting the “outcomes” of President Moon Jae-in's recent visit to the United Nations General Assembly, where he held several bilateral meetings, including one with U.S. President Donald Trump. But it was noticeable that unlike last year, there was no meeting between Moon and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe on the sidelines of the annual U...

Do Je-hae | 2019-10-03 16:27

PM to meet Abe at Japanese emperor's enthronement event

North Korea says submarine-launched missile test succeeded

North Korea confirmed Thursday it tested a new submarine-launched ballistic missile, calling it a ``significant achievement" in its efforts to contain external threats and bolster its military power.

2019-10-03 11:36

'US promises sanctions relief to North Korea'

Trump's Pyongyang visit still feasible: experts

U.S. President Donald Trump is likely to make a historic first trip to Pyongyang for a summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un sometime near the end of the year, if the two countries reach an agreement on denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula, experts said Wednesday.

Lee Min-hyung | 2019-10-02 17:09

US, North Korea prepared for results in nuke talks: FM

US, North Korea prepared for results in nuke talks: FM

The United States and North Korea are prepared to “generate results” in their upcoming working-level nuclear disarmament talks with both sides pursuing a more flexible approach in a possible lead-up to another summit between the two countries' leaders, Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha said Wednesday.

Lee Min-hyung | 2019-10-02 16:45

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