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China backs President Moon's remark that no military action should take place in Korean Peninsula without Korea's approval
China showed support for South Korean president Moon Jae-in's remarks made on August 15 at a ceremony marking the nation's liberation from Japanese colonial rule. The liberal leader said Seoul will try to resolve the current escalating tensions in the regionby expanding its diplomatic efforts with other ...
2017-08-16 20:46:03 KST -
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Historical records on Japan's military brothels of 'comfort women' revealed
The National Institute of Korean History has revealed two records found in the U.S. national archives indicating the Japanese military was involved in setting up and maintaining military brothels. Included is testimony from a Japanese soldier admitting the facilities were under the supervision of the Japanese army. ...
2017-08-12 08:37:46 KST -
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Korea's defense ministry logs official complaint over Japan's latest territorial claim to Dokdo
South Korea has denounced Japan's latest claim that Korea's easternmost Dokdo Island belongs to them. Tokyo has now made the false sovereignty claim for 13 straight years in a row in its defense white paper. Seoul's defense ministry summoned Japan's attache in Korea this morning to log a form...
2017-08-08 11:52:50 KST -
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U.S. considering possible revisions to South Korea's missile guidelines: Pentagon
In light of North Korea's growing missile threat, the Moon Jae-in administration requested Washington in late-June, to amend the current missile guidelines between the two countries. The bilateral agreement, last revised in 2012, allows South Korea to develop ballistic missiles, with a range of up to 800 kil...
2017-08-08 11:52:50 KST -
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U.S. considering possible revisions to South Korea's missile guidelines: Pentagon
The U.S. military is reviewing its missile guidelines with South Korea that could allow Seoul to deploy heavier, and more powerful ballistic missiles. The Pentagon says it's working closely with Seoul to see if restrictions could be modified to bolster its ally's defense capabilities. Under the current limits, l...
2017-08-08 04:53:55 KST -
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Japanese textbook from late 19th century shows Dokdo is not part of Japan
More evidence piles up against Tokyo's continued misguided claims to Korea-controlled Dokdo. The latest piece dates back to the late 19th century and hails from Japan. The recently discovered textbook clearly shows Tokyo did not recognize the islets as its territory during that time. Professor Han Cheol-ho of Don...
2017-08-07 20:02:11 KST -
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Top diplomats of Seoul, Washington and Tokyo to talk North Korea on sidelines of ASEAN meeting
Also on the sidelines of the ASEAN Regional Forum, the top diplomats of South Korea, the United States and Japan will huddle together this afternoon to thrash out ways to keep North Korea in line with the new UN Resolution in place. The three are likely to evaluate the current situation following a string of North ...
2017-08-07 08:34:48 KST -
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ASEAN Regional Forum to kick off in Manila, North Korea in focus
Discussions over North Korea's nuclear and missile programs are almost certain to take center stage, at the ASEAN Regional Forum in Manila, later today. Envoys from 27 countries will take part in the security meeting which is one of the few international gatherings attended by both the U.S. and North Korea. Top dip...
2017-08-07 04:59:59 KST -
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Minuteman III ICBM test not in response to recent North Korean actions: Pentagon
It was planned long ago,but the launch of an unarmed ICBM into the Pacific Ocean serves as a timely reminder of Washington's warning to Pyongyang that "all options are on the table." In a statement Wednesday, the Pentagon said the launch of the Minuteman III shows America's nuclear enterprise is "safe, secure, effec...
2017-08-03 20:02:17 KST -
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Beijing expresses strong objection to extra THAAD launchers, calling it 'deeply concerning'
While China expressed opposition to North Korea's ballistic missile launch,.. it remains consistent on its stance on THAAD. Beijing expressed its strong disapproval of President Moon's decision to deploy additional THAAD launchers, describing it as 'deeply concerning.' A spokesperson for China...
2017-07-30 09:11:59 KST -
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Wartime sexual slavery deal between Korea and Japan worthless: Honda
Former U.S. Congressman, Mike Honda, a Japanese-American well-liked in Korea for spreading truth about Japan's wartime sexual slavery, has accused Tokyo of not acknowledging its past wrongdoings. Speaking at a ten-year anniversary event Thursday that marked the passage of a related resolution in the U.S. Congress, H...
2017-07-28 15:45:04 KST -
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South Korean government defends historical basis of new film on Japan's wartime atrocities
The Korean government is defending a local blockbuster film based on Japan's forced recruitment of slave laborers in World War II, after Tokyo dismissed it as fiction. The movie "Battleship Island", is inspired by accounts from the notorious Hashima Island where thousands of Koreans were forced to w...
2017-07-28 07:28:58 KST
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S. Korea-U.S. to kick off 10-day joint military drill starting Monday
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President Moon vows to reform defense while congratulating new chairman of JSC
Earlier, President Moon attended the inauguration ceremony for the new...
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Government announces final results of eggs inspection
The government announced, at 4 p.m. Friday, that it has completed ...
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