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South Korea’s presidential race upended as front-runner returns to court
South Korea’s presidential race was upended Thursday, less than five weeks until election day, when the front-runner was ...
South Korea’s ‘sea women’ are genetically adapted for their tough trade
Past work from Ilardo has shown that nomadic Bajau divers in Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines have especially large ...
South Korea's latest acting president vows to ensure stability until election
South Korea's third acting president in five months Lee Ju-ho said on Friday he will ensure stable government ahead of a June ...
South Korean financial groups post record Q1 performances
Despite concerns over an economic downturn, South Korea's major financial groups -- KB, Shinhan, and Hana -- posted the ...
South Korea’s unique housing culture has inspired a major new exhibition
A new show by the Korean-born contemporary artist Do Ho Suh at London’s Tate Modern gallery explores the transience of home.
South Korea's Acting Leader Han Resigns Amid Reports He Will Run for Presidential Election
South Korea’s acting President Han Duck-soo said Thursday he was resigning amid reports he will run in next month’s ...
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Navy secretary pushes US-allied shipbuilding ties during stop in South Korea
Secretary of the Navy John Phelan visited South Korea as part of his first international tour since taking office, meeting ...
China and Japan reach Sudirman Cup semis, South Korea to face Indonesia
Hosts and defending champions China booked their place in the Sudirman Cup semi-finals with a 3-0 win over Malaysia on Friday ...
South Korea’s main conservative party nominates Kim Moon Soo as its presidential candidate
South Korea’s main conservative party has nominated former Labor Minister Kim Moon Soo as its presidential candidate.