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Contentious grain bill put directly to plenary meeting for vote
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Yoon's approval rating plunges to all-time low
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Will tug-of-war between doctors, government end soon?
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Climate impacts set to cut 2050 global GDP by nearly a fifth
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Trilateral talks acknowledge ‘serious’ slumps of won, yen
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[KH Explains] Hyundai's full hybrid edge to pay off amid slow transition to pure EVs
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North Korea removes streetlights along cross-border roads with South
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Russia's denial of entry of S. Korean national unrelated to bilateral ties: Seoul official
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S. Korea votes in favor of Palestinian bid for UN membership
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Farming households dip below 1m for first time in 2023
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Korea, Japan to discuss bilateral military relations
Defense chiefs to hold talks in Seoul next weekDefense chiefs of South Korea and Japan will meet in Seoul next week for talks on a proposed agreement on protection of military secrets and bilateral cooperation on military supplies, Seoul officials said.During their talks next Monday, Defense Minister Kim Kwan-jin and his Japanese counterpart Toshimi Kitazawa are also expected to exchange views on
Jan. 4, 2011
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Park keeps lead in opinion polls of presidential hopefuls
Rep. Park Geun-hye, former chairwoman of the ruling Grand National Party, has maintained an overwhelming lead in all recent opinion polls on those hoping to run in the 2012 presidential election.However, observers say it remains to be seen whether Park will continue to remain the favorite in the polls, citing the possibility of her suffering an unexpected setback in the unstable political scene be
Jan. 3, 2011
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Door for talks with N.K. open: Lee
Vows to speed up defense reform for stronger deterrencePresident Lee Myung-bak on Monday said the door for dialogue with North Korea still remains open, hinting hopes that the frozen inter-Korean relations might abate as members of the six-nation talks prepare for resumption of the nuclear negotiations.Lee also vowed to speed up defense reform to strengthen deterrence against North Korea’s threats
Jan. 3, 2011
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‘Koreas must take lead in defusing tensions’
Former unification minister urges Lee government to seek ‘exit strategy’ from standoffSo as not to lose the initiative to other regional powers in solving issues on the peninsula, South Korea must restore trust with the rival North and work on resuming the stalled multinational talks aimed at denuclearizing the growingly provocative state, a former unification minister here said.Before the Lee Myu
Jan. 3, 2011
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Lee says door for inter-Korean dialogue still open
South Korean President Lee Myung-bak said Monday that the door for inter-Korean dialogue remains open but North Korea should first show its seriousness about the talks.President Lee Myung-bak makes a New Year's address on Monday. (Yonhap News)"I remind the North that the path toward peace is yet open. The door for dialogue is still open," Lee said in his New Year's address broadcast live.Lee reite
Jan. 3, 2011
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Full text of President Lee's New Year's speech
The following is the full text of President Lee Myung-bak's New Year Policy Address on Monday.Toward an Advanced, Leading CountryDuring the Next Decade 1. Significance of 2010 and 2011 The New Year of the Rabbit, 2011, has dawned. The rabbit is a symbol of wisdom and abundance, and I hope it will bring all Koreans great happiness. The past year was truly a memorable year for us. The Republic o
Jan. 3, 2011
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Lee says door for inter-Korean dialogue still open
(Yonhap News) South Korean President Lee Myung-bak said Monday that the door for inter-Korean dialogue remains open but North Korea should first show its seriousness about the talks."I remind the North that the path toward peace is yet open. The door for dialogue is still open," Lee said in his New Year's address broadcast live.Lee reiterated that should the North show sincerity, the South has "bo
Jan. 3, 2011
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Seoul cautious over N. Korea call for peace
While noting North Korea’s renewed willingness to resume the long-stalled talks with South Korea as well as regional partners, the Seoul government appears cautious not to become too optimistic about the unpredictable state’s change of attitude. North Korea welcomed the New Year on Saturday with an editorial calling for improved ties with South Korea, in its first mention of peace since attacking
Jan. 2, 2011
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Doubts linger over Koreas mending ties
Upcoming U.S.-China summit draws attention regarding efforts to ease tensions on peninsulaWith neither Koreas wanting another war, signs of peace and dialogue are brewing for the first time in months on the divided peninsula. North Korea, which conducted two deadly attacks against South Korea in the past year, welcomed the New Year with a call for better ties with the rival South.“The danger of wa
Jan. 2, 2011
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Korea to increase female ROTC cadets
The Ministry of National Defense plans to increase the number of female Reserved Officers’ Training Corps cadets in efforts to secure more talented female military officers, officials said Sunday.The ROTC program, a college-based officer commissioning program, opened to females last year with the selection of 60 cadets, receiving generous reviews. “More empowered women in the barracks will bring u
Jan. 2, 2011
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Lee to deliver New Year's address to nation Monday
President Lee Myung-bak speaks after receiving a policy briefing from the Foreign Ministry at Cheong Wa Dae. (Chung Hee-cho/The Korea Herald)South Korean President Lee Myung-bak will deliver a special New Year's address this week to the nation in a bid to express his intention to strengthen the country's security in the face of North Korea's aggression, his office said Sunday.In his 20-minute mess
Jan. 2, 2011
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Ruling, opposition lawmakers propose 'unification tax' bill
Twelve ruling and opposition lawmakers have introduced a bill that would make it legal for South Korean taxpayers to pay for the expected massive cost of an eventual reunification with North Korea, a ruling party lawmaker said Saturday.While reunification of the two Koreas is still a distant goal, it was the first time that lawmakers proposed such a bill to the National Assembly that would require
Jan. 1, 2011