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Tue, October 3, 2023 | 12:32

South Korea and Japan in row over radar incident

South Korea and Japan in row over radar incident

Japan has accused South Korea of aiming a warship targeting radar at a Japanese military plane.

Choi Won-suk | 2019-01-04 14:34

N.Korea diplomat missing in Italy

N.Korea diplomat missing in Italy

A North Korean diplomat who was until recently acting ambassador to Italy has gone missing, a South Korean member of parliament said on Thursday, after a South Korean newspaper reported he was seeking asylum in the West.

Choi Won-suk | 2019-01-04 11:06

South Korea bans disposable plastic bags from big supermarkets

South Korea bans disposable plastic bags from big supermarkets

A South Korean government ban on the use of disposable plastic bags at big supermarkets came into effect on Tuesday (January 1) in a bid to protect the environment and encourage recycling.

Choi Won-suk | 2019-01-02 13:42

Going green is must for retailers in 2019

Plastic to ride: Indonesians swap bottles for bus tickets

Music show and fireworks brighten New Year celebrations in North Korea

Music show and fireworks brighten New Year celebrations in North Korea

Thousands of North Koreans gathered on Kim Il Sung square in Pyongyang on Tuesday (January 1) to celebrate the new year with musical performances and fireworks.

Choi Won-suk | 2019-01-02 13:13

North Korean leader says 'new path' inevitable if U.S. demands unilateral action

North Korean leader says 'new path' inevitable if U.S. demands unilateral action

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un says that his resolve for complete denuclearization remains unchanged but he may have to seek a “new path” if the United States continues to demand unilateral action from North Korea.

Choi Won-suk | 2019-01-02 10:11

Volcano-tsunami causes widespread damage on Indonesia coast

Volcano-tsunami causes widespread damage on Indonesia coast

Rescue staff made their way through piles of rubble on Sunday (December 23) morning after hundreds of homes and other buildings were "heavily damaged" in the tsunami which struck along the rim of Indonesia's Sunda Strait.

Choi Won-suk | 2018-12-23 14:14

Asian countries expanding coal plants in other nations: report

Asian countries expanding coal plants in other nations: report

China, Japan and South Korea are expanding coal plants in developing nations despite mounting evidence that the climate continues to get worse.

Choi Won-suk | 2018-12-23 10:26

Japan upping military spending

Japan upping military spending

Japan is set to increase military spending over the next five years to deter threats from China and Russia.

Choi Won-suk | 2018-12-20 14:00

South Korean FM, Indian counterpart vow to work closely to completely denuclearize Korean peninsula

South Korean FM, Indian counterpart vow to work closely to completely denuclearize Korean peninsula

South Korean foreign minister Kang Kyung-wha met with her Indian counterpart on Wednesday and said they would work closely to ensure complete denuclearization in North Korea.

Choi Won-suk | 2018-12-20 10:40

Vietnam clinch AFF Cup with win over Malaysia

Vietnam clinch AFF Cup with win over Malaysia

Vietnam won the AFF Cup title for the second time in 10 years after defeating Malaysia 1-0 at the My Dinh National Stadium in the final's second leg on Saturday (December 15) to win 3-2 on aggregate.

Choi Won-suk | 2018-12-16 11:00

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