Russian President Vladimir Putin told North Korean leader Kim Jong Un the two countries will "expand the comprehensive and constructive bilateral relations with common efforts," Trend reports citing Reuters.In a…
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida pledged to never again wage war on the anniversary of Japan's World War Two surrender, while members of his cabinet marked the date with visits…
SEOUL-- A minor candidate on Monday dropped out of the race for chairmanship of the main opposition Democratic Party (DP), turning the crucial election into a two-way competition.Rep. Kang Hoon-sik…
SEOUL-- A local bank's refusal to open an account for a foreigner with a long name is discriminatory, South Korea's human rights watchdog said Monday.The move came 13 months after…
SEOUL-- Two affiliates of South Korean refining-to-semiconductors conglomerate SK Group said Monday they have invested US$250 million in U.S. nuclear reactor design firm TerraPower for joint business opportunities.Through the investment,…
SEOUL-- South Korea's four major refiners posted a record combined operating profit in the first half as high oil prices pushed up refining margins, their earnings data showed Monday.From January…