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N. Korea says leader Kim will not attend upcoming ASEAN summit in South Korea
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un will not attend a special summit that South Korea will host for Southeast Asian leaders next week, turning down President Moon Jae-in's invitation to the event, Pyongyang's state media said Thursday. Moon sent a personal letter on Nov. 5 to invite Kim to the South Korea-ASEAN special summit slated for next Monday and Tuesday in the southeastern port city of Busan, but North Korea could not find any reason for its leader to travel for the event, according to the Ko
North Korea Nov. 21, 2019
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US committed to maintaining current level of troops in S. Korea: defense ministry
The United States reaffirmed its commitment to maintain the current level of US troops in South Korea during last week's annual defense ministers' meeting, the defense ministry here said Thursday. It was the ministry's response to some media reports that the US is considering bringing a brigade home from the South should Seoul refuse to accept a fivefold increase, or around $5 billion per year, in the upkeep of the US Forces Korea. Negotiations are under way between the allies t
Defense Nov. 21, 2019
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Biegun says no country gets 'free ride' on shared defense burdens
WASHINGTON -- US Special Representative for North Korea Stephen Biegun said Wednesday that South Korea is an important US ally but no country gets a "free ride" on shared defense burdens.Biegun, who has been nominated as deputy secretary of state, appeared to underscore Washington's position in ongoing negotiations with Seoul over sharing the costs for the upkeep of 28,500 American troops stationed in South Korea. The latest round of talks was cut short this week after Seoul apparently
Foreign Affairs Nov. 21, 2019
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NK vice FM renews calls for US to drop 'hostile policy'
SEOUL/MOSCOW -- A senior North Korean diplomat on Wednesday renewed calls for Washington to drop its "hostile policy" against Pyongyang, saying denuclearization could be discussed again in future talks only after such a policy is abolished.First Vice Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui made the remarks after meeting senior Russian officials, including Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, in Moscow. She arrived in the Russian capital for the two countries' inaugural strategic dialogue on bilateral
North Korea Nov. 21, 2019
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Biegun believes NK can still make choice to denuclearize
WASHINGTON -- US Special Representative for North Korea Stephen Biegun said Wednesday that he has not seen concrete evidence that North Korea plans to dismantle its nuclear weapons program but believes Pyongyang can still make that choice.Biegun made the remark before the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee during a confirmation hearing on his nomination as deputy secretary of state.He said the belief is shared by US President Donald Trump, who "remains of the view" that North Korean
North Korea Nov. 21, 2019
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유승준 측 "귀화 고려하지 않아…허위보도는 법적조치 고려"
가수 유승준(미국명 스티브 승준 유·43)이 한국 입국 후 귀화를 고민 중이라는 최근 언론 보도는 사실이 아니며 과거 욕설 논란 등에 대한 허위보도에도 법적 조치를 고려하겠다는 입장을 밝혔다.유승준 측 법률대리인은 20일 "유승준씨는 귀화를 고려하고 있지 않으며, 어제부터 나오고 있는 '유승준씨가 입국 후 귀화 방안을 고민 중'이라는 기사는 전혀 사실이 아니다"라고 밝혔다. 유승준 측 법률대리인이 채널A와 전화 인터뷰에서 '기여'라고 말한 것을 인용 및 기사화하는 과정에서 '귀화'로 오인됐다는 설명이다.법률대리인은 발음이나 전후 맥락상 '기여'에 관한 것임이 명백하지만 '귀화'라고 잘못 표현하는 기사들로 또다시 논란이 양산되는 상황이라며 유감을 표했다.또 "이른바 아프리카TV 욕설 논란 등 조금만 사실확인을 해 보면 쉽게 알 수 있는 사항에 대해서도 명백한 허위 보도가 양산되고 있다"며 "앞으로는 명백한 허위보도에 대하여는 민
한국어판 Nov. 21, 2019
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만취여성 발견하고 차 태워 모텔 데려간 회사원 구속
길가에서 만취한 여성을 발견하고 차에 태워 모텔로 데려간 30대 회사원이 현행범으로 체포돼 구속됐다.21일 경찰 등에 따르면 서울 강남경찰서는 약취 유인·음주운전·준강제추행 등 혐의로 회사원 A(33)씨를 구속해 최근 기소 의견으로 검찰에 송치했다.A씨는 지난 10일 서울 시내 한 길가에 취한 상태로 앉아 있던 여성 B씨를 차에 태워 인근 숙박업소로 데려가 추행한 혐의를 받는다. 당일 B씨는 친구와 술을 마시고 만취 상태로 귀가하던 중 친구가 "잠시 편의점을 다녀오겠다"고 해 근처에 앉아 기다리고 있었다.이때 길을 지나던 A씨가 인사불성이 된 B씨를 발견했고, 자신도 술을 마신 상태였음에도 차에 B씨를 태워 숙박업소로 데려간 것으로 조사됐다.편의점을 다녀오는 사이 B씨가 없어진 사실을 알게 된 친구는 112로 "친구가 납치됐다"고 신고했다.경찰은 휴대전화 위치추적 등으로 B씨가 끌려간 숙박업소를 찾아내 현장에서 A씨를 체포
한국어판 Nov. 21, 2019
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방탄소년단, 그래미상 후보 진출 불발…도전은 계속(종합2보)
美 팝계 3대 시상식 '그랜드슬램' 놓쳐…신인상 등 후보 못 올라음악매체 롤링스톤 "그래미는 현실에 뒤처져…글로벌하게 생각할 때"여성래퍼 리조 8개 부문 최다후보 등재…스위프트는 3개 부문 후보그룹 방탄소년단(BTS)이 이번에도 그래미 진출을 놓쳤다.그래미상을 주관하는 미국레코드예술과학아카데미(NARAS)는 20일(이하 현지시간) 가수 앨리샤 키스의 진행으로 제62회 그래미 어워즈(Grammy Awards) 84개 부문 후보 명단을 발표했다.방탄소년단은 그간 '베스트 팝 듀오/그룹 퍼포먼스'나 '신인상(The Best new artist)' 등 부문에서 후보에 포함될 가능성이 조심스럽게 제기됐지만, 지난 제61회 그래미 어워즈에 이어 이번에도 후보 명단에 오르지 못했다.방탄소년단은 지난 4월 발매한 앨범 '맵 오브 더 솔 : 페르소나'(Map of the Soul: Persona)가 빌보드 메인 앨범 차트인 '빌보드 200' 정
한국어판 Nov. 21, 2019
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BTS will not be exempted from military service: culture minister
PARIS -- Globally acclaimed superstars BTS and other high-flying K-pop stars will not be exempted from mandatory military service under the government's new guidelines on conscription waivers, the culture minister has said. Since early this year, a government task force has been working to revamp the guidelines to raise fairness in military conscription, and the final result is due for announcement this week. The government has been facing rising calls to allow BTS a military service waiver, whi
Performance Nov. 20, 2019
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S. Korea seeks to expand flights on non-Japan routes
South Korea's transport ministry said Wednesday it is seeking to increase the number of flights on non-Japanese routes as part of efforts to help airlines suffering lower travel demand to Japan. The government is in talks with the aviation authorities in Singapore, Indonesia and Brunei to supply more flights to the countries, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport said in a statement. It plans to extend the talks with the aviation authorities in Central Asia next year in order t
Industry Nov. 20, 2019
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S. Korea schooled by Brazil in football friendly loss
ABU DHABI -- South Korea played a supporting role in an entertaining football show put on by Brazil in their men's football friendly match in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, while getting a closer look at the kind of football they should aspire to.Brazil enjoyed a convincing, 3-0 victory at Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium, performing with the kind of offensive efficiency and flair that continues to define Brazilian football.The first goal, scored on a diving header by Lucas Paqueta, was the result of a textboo
Soccer Nov. 20, 2019
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Railway workers begin strike, demanding higher wages
DAEJEON -- Railway workers across South Korea went on strike Wednesday calling for higher wages and greater recruitment, potentially affecting a majority of rail services nationwide.The collective action by the unionized workers came as overnight negotiations with the railway operator fell through.Around 30 to 70 percent of passenger trains, including the KTX bullet train, intercity subways and the Saemaeul and Mugungwha services, as well as cargo trains, are forecast to be affected by the strik
Social Affairs Nov. 20, 2019
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Moon vows to maintain security cooperation with Japan despite looming GSOMIA expiry
President Moon Jae-in said Tuesday his government will try "till the last moment" to avoid the termination of an accord with Japan on exchanging military information but he made clear that depends on Tokyo's stance on its export restriction against Seoul. Although the agreement, known as GSOMIA, is schedule to come to an end this weekend, South Korea will maintain partnerships with Japan on regional security, he added.US officials have voiced worries about potential negative impact on
Foreign Affairs Nov. 20, 2019
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Esper refuses to speculate on US troops reduction in S. Korea
WASHINGTON -- US Defense Secretary Mark Esper refused to speculate when asked Tuesday whether the US would consider reducing troops in South Korea short of a deal on defense cost-sharing.Esper was asked the question during a briefing with reporters near Manila, the Philippines, after the US walked out of defense cost-sharing negotiations with South Korea in Seoul.The US is reportedly seeking an increase of Seoul's contribution to $5 billion from the current $870 million for this year to support
Defense Nov. 20, 2019
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2 S. Koreans seized by Houthi rebels released
Two South Koreans who were seized by Houthi rebels in Yemen earlier this week have been released, the foreign ministry said Wednesday. The two, whose identities were withheld, were among 16 people on three boats seized by the rebels Monday for allegedly violating their territorial waters.All of them were released, along with their vessels, early Wednesday morning (Korea time) and are safe and well, the ministry said, adding the families of the two Koreans were informed of the release. The two Ko
Foreign Affairs Nov. 20, 2019
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