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Pres. Moon calls for efforts to transform industrial sector; orders to resolve dirty air, water problems for peoples' health
President Moon Jae-in pointed out Tuesday that despite the government's push for innovative growth, one of its three core economic initiatives, such efforts have not been felt in the real economy. He was briefed by the country's trade ministry on its policy plans for the new year. Speaking in front of the press, ...
2018-12-18 18:15:40 KST -
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Length of stay required for foreigners, Koreans residing abroad to be eligible for health insurance extended to six months
Foreigners and Korean nationals residing abroad must stay in the country for more than 6 months before they can register for health insurance starting from Tuesday. To avoid foreign patients that leave the country once they have benefited from health insurance for expensive medical treatment, the Ministry of Healt...
2018-12-18 18:13:23 KST -
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Marking 100 days since its establishment, S. Korea's military intel body DSSC pledges fresh start
The Defense Security Support Command has unveiled its new emblem, flag and song on Tuesday morning, pledging a fresh start. The nation's military intel command also chose a black kite, a mid-sized bird of prey,as the animal represents self-reformation in Korean culture. The new security command, led by Li...
2018-12-18 18:13:22 KST -
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South Korea-Russia nuclear envoys share views on developments on the Korean Peninsula
South Korea's Special Representative for Korean Peninsula Peace and Security Affairs Lee Do-hoon discussed recent developments on the Korean Peninsula with his Russian counterpart on Tuesday. Lee met with Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Igor Morgulov on Tuesday afternoon to discuss ways the two sides c...
2018-12-18 18:13:22 KST -
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Korea's manufacturing sector should be main pillar in ultimately realizing 'inclusive growth': President Moon
The nation's trade ministry briefed President Moon Jae-in on its 2019 policy plans. Speaking to the ministry staff at the government complex in Sejong City this morning, the South Korean leader emphasized the manufacturing sector needs to be the main pillar on which the administration ultimately realizes its ...
2018-12-18 15:58:56 KST -
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U.S. nuclear envoy to meet in Seoul this week with S. Korean counterpart
Washington's nuclear envoy Stephen Biegun will be in Seoul from Wednesday through Saturday for a series of talks with his South Korean counterpart. The nation's foreign ministry announced today, Biegun and Lee Do-hoon will meet as nuclear negotiators on Thursday. On Friday they'll meet as heads of the South Kor...
2018-12-18 15:25:18 KST -
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PM Lee stresses S. Korea and Algeria can enjoy synergy effect from each other's resources
Prime Minister Lee Nak-yon is currently on a week-long trip to North Africa. He highlighted the importance of cooperation between South Korea and Algeria in various sectors. During a business forum with government officials and business representatives from both sides on Monday,. the PM hailed Algeria as the lar...
2018-12-18 12:45:30 KST -
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Stricter digital sex crime and drunk driving laws implemented from Tuesday
Those found guilty of committing digital sex crimes or harming others through drunk driving will face stronger punishments starting from Tuesday. In the past, spreading self-recorded sexual videos and photos of others often went unpunished. But under the new law, those found guilty of posting videos or photos ...
2018-12-18 12:14:53 KST -
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S. Korea's new military intel agency unveils new emblem and flag, pledges fresh start
South Korea's new military intel agency has unveiled its emblem, flag and unit song. Tuesday's release comes as the Defense Security Support Command marked 100 days this month since its establishment in September. Its predecessor was disbanded due to its illicit behavior, including alleged interference in domestic ...
2018-12-18 10:01:11 KST -
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South Korea's national anthem gets modern makeover
The South Korean national anthem or "Aegukga" as it's known in Korea, which depicts the beauty and pride Koreans have for their country is getting a makeover for the first time in nearly 23 years. Comparing the prelude, the new version gives the anthem a more powerful feel, as it adds brass ...
2018-12-18 10:00:51 KST -
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Arirang TV organizes fundraising event to help marginalized students
Arirang TV has been holding a fundraising event to help underprivileged students. At a donation ceremony on Tuesday, Arirang TV Chairman Lee Seung-youl delivered the contributions to a local scholarship group. For about three weeks since late November, workers at Arirang TV and others who share the same building...
2018-12-18 09:36:09 KST -
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Longer prison sentences, larger fines for those posting illegal videos on internet
Stricter digital sex crime punishments will be implemented in South Korea from today, as the nation aims to crackdown on illegal videos being uploaded on the internet. Under the new regulation, those found guilty of posting videos of a sexual nature on the web without the other person's consent, will face up ...
2018-12-18 07:16:41 KST
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Pres. Moon calls for efforts to transform industrial sector; orders to resolve dirty air, water problems for peoples' health
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Researchers of two Koreas agree on need for additional, detailed rail surveys
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Marking 100 days since its establishment, S. Korea's military intel body DSSC pledges fresh start
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