Yoon-Xi summit reveals gap in approach to North Korea
The summit turned out to be a confirmation of each leader's differences, experts say.
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Anger over list of Itaewon tragedy victims
The ruling and opposition parties have clashed over the need to disclose the list of victims for weeks, even before the arbitrary release of the online media.
Joint efforts to deter North Korea
Although some issues remain unresolved, the official demonstration of Yoon’s resolve to fight the North’s threats marks a notable progress toward defusing red-hot geopolitical…
Yoon, Xi share views for peace on Korean peninsula
The bilateral summit, held at the sidelines of the G-20 summit, was the first face-to-face meeting between Xi and Yoon, who took office in May.
‘US, South Korea should optimize defense posture for deterrence, diplomacy’: Expert
Recalibrating strategy to enhance the alliance’s readiness is imperative to achieve the ultimate objective of maintaining peace on the Korean Peninsula.
No more a career crisis: How K-pop singers are overcoming military hiatus
One critic said the changes surrounding the enlistment of entertainers began in the 2010s, especially following the abolition of the entertainment soldier system in 2013.
Dispute over Assembly probe into Itaewon disaster worsens
Although the ruling People Power Party opposes the idea of a parliamentary investigation, the three opposition parties plan to launch it at the plenary session of the National…
South Korea aligns Indo-Pacific strategy with US, Japan: Experts
Strongly promoted by Japan and the US, the Indo-Pacific concept has largely been perceived to hold the intention to contain the growing influence of China in the region.
South Korea’s working hours decrease 10% over decade but still remains high
Despite the decrease, OECD data showed that South Korea was still high up on the list of hours worked per year, after Mexico, who topped the list with 2,128 hours.
Mosque project pits villagers against Muslims in Daegu
A corner of Daehyeong-dong in the southern conservative city of Daegu is the site of one of the most acrimonious cultural conflicts in South Korea today.