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Mon, June 1, 2020 | 07:20

'Comfort women' advocacy group denies misuse of funds

'Comfort women' advocacy group denies misuse of funds

Leaders of a civic group which supports women who were coerced into wartime sexual slavery by Japan denied allegations that they all misappropriated donated funds and exploited the victims.

Bahk Eun-ji | 2020-05-11 16:03

Civic group for 'comfort women' denies allegations of opaque use of donations

Civic group for 'comfort women' denies allegations of opaque use of donations

A Seoul civic group advocating for Korean victims of Japan's wartime sex slavery said Monday it has spent more than 40 percent of public donations on the victims over the past three years, denying accusations of their opaque expenditures.

2020-05-11 15:41

'Comfort women' advocacy group denies misuse of funds

Moon's approval rating above 60% as his third year in office kicks off

Moon's approval rating above 60% as his third year in office kicks off

President Moon Jae-in's approval rating stayed above 60 percent for the third straight week as he entered his third year in office, a poll showed Monday.

2020-05-11 10:05

Just one line on North Korea

Just one line on North Korea

President Moon has usually made a point of making some kind of gesture to North Korea during his key speeches up until now, but North Korea was glaringly absent in his speech, Sunday, except for one short line about urging health cooperation on fighting COVID-19. “I hope that South and North Korea will move toward a single community of life and peace by cooperating on human s...

Do Je-hae | 2020-05-10 17:50

'Korea will initiate post-pandemic era'

COVID-19 dominates Moon's anniversary speech

COVID-19 dominates Moon's anniversary speech

There are some noticeable changes in President Moon's third-year anniversary speech in comparison to an exclusive interview with KBS a year ago to mark his second year in office.

Do Je-hae | 2020-05-10 17:46

'Korea will initiate post-pandemic era'

'Korea will initiate post-pandemic era'

'Korea will initiate post-pandemic era'

President Moon Jae-in delivered an economy-centered message to mark his third year in office during a rare speech at Cheong Wa Dae's press center, Sunday. Comparing the current situation to the Great Depression almost a century ago, Moon introduced a range of measures to address the mounting difficulties shouldered by industries and working families and fears of job losses ac...

Do Je-hae | 2020-05-10 17:36

Hyundai Pharm's diabetes drug gets FDA approval for phase 2 clinical trial

Hyundai Pharm has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for a phase 2 clinical trial of its new drug treating type 2 diabetes, the company said Sunday. The drug, HDNO-1605 (HD-6277), targets the G-protein-coupled receptor 40 (GPR40), also known as free fatty acid receptor 1, which plays a pivotal role in the regulation of insulin secretion, accord...

Lee Hyo-sik | 2020-05-10 16:31

Remembering Gwangju Uprising

Remembering Gwangju Uprising

Volunteers from the Red Cross polish tombstones of the victims who were killed during the government's brutal crackdown on the Gwangju Democratization Movement starting May 18, 1980, at the May 18th National Cemetery in Gwangju, Sunday.

Lee Hyo-sik | 2020-05-10 16:28

Moon prioritizes sanctions-free quarantine ties with N. Korea

Moon prioritizes sanctions-free quarantine ties with N. Korea

"It is worth pushing actively as a priority because it does not infringe upon U.N. Security Council sanctions, and contributes to hygiene and health of all people both in the South and the North," Moon said of coronavirus cooperation.

2020-05-10 14:54

Moon: S. Korea to lead post-corona era with 'pace-setting' economy

I want to take you to a gay bar

I want to take you to a gay bar

I've always been a big fan of Detroit's Electric Six, and their 2003 hit has been going round my head every time I've turned on the news this past couple of days. It's a good song, has a cracking riff, and doesn't take itself too seriously.

2020-05-10 14:22

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