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'Clear similarities' between Ethiopian and Lion Air crashes

'Clear similarities' between Ethiopian and Lion Air crashes

There are 'clear similarities' between Indonesia's Lion Air and Ethiopian Air crashes, according to the Ethiopian government.

Choi Won-suk | 2019-03-19 15:29

Taiwan's ban on plastic

Taiwan's ban on plastic

The island nation of Taiwan is all set to implement a complete ban on plastic by 2030.

Choi Won-suk | 2019-03-19 15:28

Sex, lies and video: K-pop world rocked by sex scandals

Sex, lies and video: K-pop world rocked by sex scandals

South Korea police are questioning two K-pop stars, including boyband Big Bang's Seungri, over allegations of sex tapes, secret chat about rape, and deals facilitated by prostitutes.

Choi Won-suk | 2019-03-19 15:27

Seungri to postpone military duty; Jung hands out 'golden phone'

All you need to know about the Boeing 737 Max 8

All you need to know about the Boeing 737 Max 8

The United States has told airlines the Boeing 737 Max 8 is safe to fly as investigators found two black box recorders from Sunday's downed Ethiopian Airlines jet, according to Reuters.

Choi Won-suk | 2019-03-13 12:13

K-pop star quits showbiz amid sex bribery scandal

K-pop star quits showbiz amid sex bribery scandal

Seungri, a member of South Korean K-pop band Big Bang, says he's leaving the entertainment industry after his alleged sex bribery case swept the country.

Choi Won-suk | 2019-03-13 11:38

North Korea's Kim arrives in Vietnam

North Korea's Kim arrives in Vietnam

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un became the first leader of his isolated country to travel to Vietnam since his grandfather, Kim Il Sung, visited in 1964, when he arrived on Tuesday (February 26) for a summit with U.S. President Donald Trump.Kim's train arrived at the Vietnamese border station of Dong Dang early on Tuesday, where he disembarked to travel the 170 km (105 miles)...

Shim Hyun-chul | 2019-02-27 14:02

South Korea signs deal to pay more for U.S. troops

South Korea signs deal to pay more for U.S. troops

Officials have signed a short-term agreement to boost South Korea’s contribution toward the upkeep of U.S. troops on the peninsula, after a previous deal lapsed amid U.S. President Donald Trump’s call for the South to pay more.

Choi Won-suk | 2019-02-12 11:38

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un celebrates army anniversary

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un celebrates army anniversary

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un celebrated the founding anniversary of the state's army with military meeting and concert, the North's state media reported on Saturday (February 9).

Choi Won-suk | 2019-02-11 11:26

South Korea investigates tonnes of illegal trash sent back from Philippines

South Korea investigates tonnes of illegal trash sent back from Philippines

South Korea on Thursday (February 7) launched an investigation into containers of rubbish which were unlawfully exported to the Philippines and recently returned.

Choi Won-suk | 2019-02-08 15:45

Returned to sender: 1,200 tons of Korean garbage back from Philippines

Trump says he will meet Kim Jong Un in Vietnam

Trump says he will meet Kim Jong Un in Vietnam

U.S. President Donald Trump plans to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Vietnam on Feb. 27 and 28. Trump confirmed the meeting during the State of the Union address on Tuesday (February 5).

Choi Won-suk | 2019-02-07 12:43

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