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Japan emperor expresses ‘deep remorse’ over war; PM sends offering to shrine
World

Japan emperor expresses ‘deep remorse’ over war; PM sends offering to shrine

  Emperor Akihito, in his last appearance as reigning monarch at an annual ceremony marking Japan’s World War Two surrender,…
‘When can we meet?’: Koreans divided by war find little peace 65 years later
World

‘When can we meet?’: Koreans divided by war find little peace 65 years later

  Retired South Korean farmer Hwang Rae-ha would love to see his mother again, but nearly 70 years after he…
North, South Korea agree on third summit to be held in Pyongyang
World

North, South Korea agree on third summit to be held in Pyongyang

  North and South Korea agreed to hold a summit in Pyongyang in September, the latest step forward in cross-border…
Seoul: Rival Koreas to meet to prepare for leaders’ summit
World

Seoul: Rival Koreas to meet to prepare for leaders’ summit

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The rival Koreas will meet Monday for high-level talks meant to prepare for a summit…
South Korea abolishes free-visa entry for Egyptians starting October
Egypt

South Korea abolishes free-visa entry for Egyptians starting October

  South Korea’s Ministry of Justice has stopped free-visa entry for Egyptians, issuing a new policy starting from October 2018…
As North and South Korea cosy up, human rights groups struggle for cash
World

As North and South Korea cosy up, human rights groups struggle for cash

  Human rights and North Korean defector groups in South Korea say they are struggling to raise money, cutting jobs…
Egypt praises North Korea’s decision to halt nuclear, missile tests
Egypt

Egypt praises North Korea’s decision to halt nuclear, missile tests

Egypt welcomed North Korea’s recently-announced decision to suspend its nuclear tests and missile launching, according to a statement issued by…
First gold goes to Sweden, Koreas in spotlight
World

First gold goes to Sweden, Koreas in spotlight

Sweden’s Charlotte Kalla claimed the first gold of the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics but the spotlight on Saturday was expected to…
Israel Aerospace Industries, Hankuk Carbon, to make drones
Technology

Israel Aerospace Industries, Hankuk Carbon, to make drones

Israel Aerospace Industries says it has formed a joint venture with Korean company Hankuk Carbon to make unmanned aircraft together.…
Global stocks rise after diplomatic overtures by Koreas, US
Economy

Global stocks rise after diplomatic overtures by Koreas, US

Global shares rose Tuesday as both Koreas and the US signaled a willingness to defuse the crisis over North Korea’s…
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