Former PM announces bid to run in Seoul’s Jongno in upcoming elections
SEOUL-- Former Prime Minister Lee Nak-yon on Thursday accepted the Democratic Party's (DP) offer to run in Jongno, a key…
Senior prosecutors leading major probes replaced in reshuffle
SEOUL-- The justice ministry announced a reshuffle Thursday, replacing senior prosecutors who have led probes into high-profile cases involving former…
NSC members discuss follow-up measures to Hormuz troop dispatch decision: Cheong Wa Dae
SEOUL-- South Korea's top security officials had internal discussions Thursday on ways to strengthen "communication" with Iran and the United…
Labor leader gets suspended sentence for organizing violent protests
SEOUL-- The leader of the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU), a militant labor umbrella group, was given a suspended…
Justice minister expresses intent to probe prosecution over indictment of presidential official
SEOUL-- Justice Minister Choo Mi-ae expressed intent on Thursday to order an internal probe into prosecutors that brought charges against…
S. Korean unit in Hormuz Strait ready for any circumstances: defense ministry
SEOUL-- The South Korean military unit dispatched to the Strait of Hormuz maintains a full readiness posture to deal with…
U.S.-N. Korea diplomacy still possible in coming months: expert
WASHINGTON -- A U.S. expert said Wednesday that he does not rule out the possibility the United States and North…
China in close communication with S. Korea, other countries on new virus: embassy
WASHINGTON -- The Chinese Embassy in Washington said Wednesday that Chinese authorities are in close communication with South Korea, the…
U.S. to continue ‘patient’ diplomacy with N. Korea: official
WASHINGTON -- The United States will continue "patient" diplomacy with North Korea to make clear that the regime needs to…
EU urges N. Korea to stick to moratorium on nuclear, missile tests
SEOUL-- The European Union (EU) has called on North Korea to stick to its moratorium on nuclear and missile tests…