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'Yellow vest' protesters in Paris clash with police

'Yellow vest' protesters in Paris clash with police

Police in Paris fire water cannon, tear gas and stun grenades at ''yellow vest'' protesters demonstrating against diesel prices and the high cost of living.

Choi Won-suk | 2018-12-02 13:00

Japan preparing first aircraft carrier since World War II

Japan preparing first aircraft carrier since World War II

Japan is planning to upgrade two of its ships to aircraft carriers in preparation for a procurement of around 100 U.S. F-35 stealth fighter jets to counter Chinese military expansion in the Pacific.

Choi Won-suk | 2018-12-02 12:03

Inter-Korean railway link gets on track

Inter-Korean railway link gets on track

South Korean officials have departed for a field study with North Korea to relink railways cut since the 1950-53 Korean conflict.

Choi Won-suk | 2018-12-02 11:39

Poland's air as smoggy as ever

Poland's air as smoggy as ever

According to the World Health Organization, Poland has some of the most air polluted areas on the planet, ranking alongside places with infamously bad air such as Beijing and New Delhi.

Choi Won-suk | 2018-11-28 11:07

US, Russia, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait water down key climate change report at COP24

As smog war weighs on economy, China coal city bears the brunt.

As smog war weighs on economy, China coal city bears the brunt.

Despite efforts to close dozens of local collieries and chemical plants, many cities in China are still failing to meet environmental targets set by the central government.

Choi Won-suk | 2018-11-28 11:07

Sandstorm engulfs city in northwest China

Sandstorm engulfs city in northwest China

A sandstorm swept through parts of northwest China, state media reported on Monday (November 26).

Choi Won-suk | 2018-11-27 10:32

South and North Korean soldiers encounter to reconnect a road in DMZ

South and North Korean soldiers encounter to reconnect a road in DMZ

South Korea's Defence Ministry on Thursday (November 22) released a video of South and North Korean military officers meeting at the border to reconnect a road across the two countries.

Choi Won-suk | 2018-11-25 10:37

Blow for Russia as Interpol elects new President

Blow for Russia as Interpol elects new President

International police body Interpol elected Kim Jong-yang of South Korea as president on Wednesday (November 21), beating a Russian national whose candidacy had raised concerns in Europe and the United States about the risk of Kremlin interference.

Choi Won-suk | 2018-11-22 15:06

North Korea destroys guard posts in DMZ

North Korea destroys guard posts in DMZ

North Korea blew up guard posts in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) on Tuesday after last month's agreement between the two Koreas to "completely destroy" those sites located near their heavily-fortified border.

Choi Won-suk | 2018-11-22 12:26

North Korea says it has a new 'tactical' weapon

North Korea says it has a new 'tactical' weapon

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has visited the test site of a new tactical weapon in his first public “field inspection” since last year, hailing it as a “display of our rapidly-growing defense capabilities,” according to state media.

Choi Won-suk | 2018-11-18 12:56

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10	2024 budget to focus on tackling low birthrate

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