South Korea

2022-06-07 US, South Korea Hold Large Exercise Following North’s Launches

South Korea and the United States held an air power exercise involving 20 fighter planes Tuesday. The allies’ latest demonstration…

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2022-05-18 In South Korea, Fewer Women Seeking Pregnancy

In South Korea, fewer women are having children. The high costs of housing and education make financial security a necessity.…

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2020-12-24 South Korea’s President Moon Criticized for COVID-19 Vaccine Plan

South Korean President Moon Jae-in has been facing growing public pressure about his plans to get vaccines for COVID-19. The…

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2020-11-04 South Korea OKs Single Test for COVID-19 and Flu

Health officials in South Korea have approved a new test for the disease COVID-19. The test can identify both signs…

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2020-09-12 North, South Korean Couples Deal with Cultural, Language Differences

A year ago, Kim Seo-yun gave some very important personal information to her South Korean love interest. She had fled…

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2020-07-27 Defector Accused of Rape at Center of North Korea’s COVID Claim

South Korea has reacted to North Korean claims that a man who fled the North was infected with the coronavirus…

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2020-02-24 Two Who Fled North Korea Seek Political Office in the South

An increasing number of North Koreans who fled their country have become involved in politics in South Korea. For the…

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2020-01-16 South Korea’s Moon Still Pushing for Talks with North Korea

South Korea recently gave a message to North Korea from the United States. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un turned…

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2019-12-03 US, South Korea Meet Again for Talks on Sharing Defense Costs

The United States and South Korea are meeting for the fourth time to reach an agreement on sharing defense costs.…

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2016-01-17 Tensions Increase Between North and South Korea

Tensions between North and South Korea have increased sharply since the North's announcement that it tested a nuclear weapon for…

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2015-12-28 Japan, South Korea Settle ‘Comfort Women’ Issue

Japan and South Korea reached an agreement over the issue of "comfort women" in Seoul Monday. "Comfort women" were Korean…

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2015-11-23 Korea Celebrates Kimchi-Making Tradition

Some people will start to sweat just hearing the word "kimchi." Kimchi is made from a vegetable called cabbage. And it…

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2015-10-16 President Park’s Visit Marks US-South Korea Ties

South Korean President Park Geun-hye visited the White House for a meeting with President Barack Obama Friday. The visit marks…

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2015-08-10 South Korea Blames North Korea for Deadly Landmines

South Korean officials are accusing the North Korean military of illegally entering the country and planting deadly landmines. The landmines…

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2015-07-28 Western Values Inspire Gay Rights Debate in S. Korea

The struggle for gay rights in South Korea is not one that can be seen as a conflict between Eastern…

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