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[Gianluca Benigno] A new Federal Reserve playbook?
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[Yoo Choon-sik] Uncomfortable truth behind won’s downfall
South Korea’s won has spent the past several years on a steady downward drift, losing ground not only…
Seoul rules out cutting military exercises to revive N. Korea talks: Wi
Allies set up three task forces to translate joint fact sheet into action National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac…
‘Denuclearization’ eclipsed by US-China rivalry
US demands for larger S. Korean regional role and China’s quiet acceptance of N. Korea’s nuclear status are…
South Korea commits $18.9 million to global pandemic preparedness
South Korea’s Ambassador to Norway Seo Min-jeong (left) and Richard Hatchett, CEO of the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness…
Lee says no easy solution on Seoul housing, urges faster push for balanced development
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung listens to participants during a town hall meeting held at Korea University…
Nazi, Hitler rhetoric enters Korean politics — and expats, experts are alarmed
From left: Rep. Na Kyung-won of the People Power Party; Rep. Jang Dong-hyeok, chair of the People Power…
Seoul’s search for stability: political turmoil underscores need for a consistent North Korea policy
One year after South Korea witnessed its first declaration of martial law since 1979, the political aftershocks continue…
Martial law’s animosity has outlived decree — and now defines political identity
One year after South Korea hauled its democracy back from the edge of collapse in the wake of…
Korea seeks NPS swap extension as won remains under pressure
Authorities cite pension fund’s growing overseas investments as key driver of strain, move to reinforce tools to reduce…
A320 software fix unlikely to affect flights in S. Korea
An Airbus A320 aircraft on Sunday. (AP-NEWSIS) A large-scale software-related recall for Airbus’ A320 family of jets is…