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Paris: Defense officials from South Korea and France have reached an agreement to enhance strategic coordination in response to the growing military ties between North

August 29, 2026

Trump’s Potential Summit with Kim Jong-un May Include Tacit Nuclear Acceptance: Ex-Official

Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump could propose the “tacit” acceptance of North Korea’s nuclear program, a formal peace treaty, and a cessation of South Korea-U.S.

August 29, 2026

Trump’s Financial Disclosure Highlights Coupang Stock Trades Amid Seoul-Washington Tensions

Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump made two trades in Coupang Inc. shares in June through his money managers, a financial disclosure report showed Friday, amid

August 29, 2026

Minor Justice Party Elects Yang Kyung-kyu as New Leader

Seoul: The minor progressive Justice Party on Saturday elected former lawmaker Yang Kyung-kyu as its new leader. Yang emerged victorious by securing 94.7 percent of

August 29, 2026

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Minor Justice Party Elects Yang Kyung-kyu as New Leader

Seoul: The minor progressive Justice Party on Saturday elected former lawmaker Yang Kyung-kyu as its new leader. Yang emerged victorious by securing 94.7 percent of

August 29, 2026

Centenarian Athlete Grabs 2 Golds at Daegu WMAC

Daegu: Sawang Janpram, the oldest competitor taking part in the World Masters Athletics Championships (WMAC) under way in the southern South Korean city of Daegu,

August 29, 2026

Taliban Releases South Korean Hostages After 43-Day Standoff

Seoul: Taliban insurgents freed the last seven South Korean hostages in Afghanistan, concluding a 43-day hostage crisis. The release followed the earlier release of 12

August 29, 2026

65 Pct of S. Koreans Support Nuclear Armament: Poll

Seoul: Nearly two-thirds of South Koreans support the idea of their country having its own nuclear weapons, a poll showed Friday. According to Yonhap News

August 28, 2026