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Unification Church Leader, Lawmaker to Stand Trial for Political Funding Scandal

Written: 2025-10-17 16:10:40 / Updated: 2025-10-17 16:54:56

The bribery trials of Unification Church leader Han Hak-ja and People Power Party lawmaker Kweon Seong-dong will begin later this month. The ...

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S. Korea, US Begin High-Level Tariff Talks, Trump Adamant about $350 Bln Investment

Written: 2025-10-17 14:55:36 / Updated: 2025-10-17 18:05:44

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Ex-President Yoon Skips Court Hearing Again, Trial Proceeds in Absentia

Written: 2025-10-17 11:59:06 / Updated: 2025-10-17 12:24:15

Former President Yoon Suk Yeol failed to appear in court on Friday for a third hearing of a new trial related to his martial law declaration.  The ...

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Lee Discusses Bilateral Ties, Economic Partnership with Thai Prime Minister

Written: 2025-10-17 11:12:13 / Updated: 2025-10-17 11:14:13

President Lee Jae Myung held his first phone conversation with Thailand's prime minister, centered on the future of the two nations' ...

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US Says China's Hanwha Sanctions Attempt to Undermine S. Korea-US Cooperation

Written: 2025-10-17 10:11:43 / Updated: 2025-10-17 12:05:04

The United States has criticized China’s recent sanctions on five U.S.-linked subsidiaries of South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean, describing ...

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312,000 Jobs Added in September, Largest Growth in 19 Months

Written: 2025-10-17 09:31:55 / Updated: 2025-10-17 13:15:59

The nation’s job market surged in September with the addition of over 300-thousand new positions, the largest monthly gain in 19 months. Data ...

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Cambodian Prime Minister Vows Stronger Crackdown on Scams Targeting South Koreans

Written: 2025-10-16 19:30:38 / Updated: 2025-10-16 19:39:59

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet expressed regret over the recent death of a South Korean national in his country and pledged to enhance efforts ...

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National Security Adviser Says Gov't Aims to Repatriate S. Koreans Detained in Cambodia This Week

Written: 2025-10-16 18:37:11 / Updated: 2025-10-16 19:03:17

The government aims to repatriate more than 60 South Korean nationals from Cambodia by the end of the week. National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac ...

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Swedish Crown Princess to Visit Korean War Memorial, Highlight Green Industry Partnership

Written: 2025-10-16 18:36:50 / Updated: 2025-10-16 19:24:00

Swedish Crown Princess Victoria will visit the Taejongdae Medical Support Unit Memorial in Busan on Friday to honor Sweden’s medical contributions ...

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NSA Wi Reports 'No Progress' in South Korea-U.S. Currency Swap Talks

Written: 2025-10-16 18:16:56 / Updated: 2025-10-16 19:02:07

The president's top security aide said there has been “no real progress” in discussions between Seoul and Washington regarding a proposed unlimited ...