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Ex-Justice Minister Jailed 25 Years as South Korea Deepens Reckoning Over Martial Law Crisis

Seoul – A South Korean court sentenced former Justice Minister Park Sung-jae to 25 years in prison on Monday for

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North Korea Rejects EU–South Korea Criticism of Russia Military Ties

Seoul-North Korea on Saturday condemned a joint statement by South Korea and the European Union that criticized Pyongyang’s military cooperation

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South Korea Local Vote Tests President Lee’s Political Strength

Seoul— South Koreans voted in nationwide local elections on Wednesday in a key test of public support for President Lee

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North Korea Condemns US General’s ‘Dagger’ Remark on South Korea

Seoul-North Korea on Wednesday criticized comments by U.S. Forces Korea commander General Xavier Brunson, who described South Korea as “the

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Pyongyang Escalates Pressure With Fresh Ballistic Missile Launches

Seoul-North Korea launched multiple short-range ballistic missiles into waters off its coast on Tuesday, South Korea’s military said, marking Pyongyang’s

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Seoul, Washington Explore DMZ Management Overhaul Amid Security Realignment

Seoul-South Korea and the United States have discussed revising management arrangements for sections of the heavily fortified border with North

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South Korea’s Lee Condemns Israeli Detentions of Nationals in International Waters

Seoul-South Korean President Lee Jae Myung criticized Israel on Wednesday over the detention of South Korean nationals in international waters,

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Samsung, Union Resume Pay Talks as Strike Threat Rattles South Korea Economy

Seoul-Samsung Electronics and its largest South Korean labor union will resume wage negotiations on Monday under government mediation, the union

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China Cybercrime Suspect Extradited in $25 Million Hacking Case

Seoul-A Chinese national accused of leading an international cybercrime network that allegedly stole more than $25 million from victims, including

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South Korean court raises ex-first lady Kim Keon Hee’s sentence to four years

Seoul — A South Korean appeals court on Tuesday increased former first lady Kim Keon Hee’s prison sentence to four

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