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Mon, May 27, 2019 | 15:35

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Trump shrugs off concerns over NK's missile launches

U.S. President Donald Trump has shrugged off lingering concerns over North Korea's recent missile tests, saying such “small weapons” would not disturb his confidence in North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.

Politics | 2019-05-26 16:48

S. Korea to discuss 'gaming disorder' with game industry

The government will set up a consultative body of health experts, game industry officials and civic groups, to discuss follow-up measures to the World Health Organization's (WHO) decision to classify gaming addiction as a mental disorder.

Game | 2019-05-26 16:30

WHO recognizes 'gaming disorder' as disease

It is time to move into action toward achieving universal health coverage for all

By Park Neung-hooI visited Geneva again after one year to attend the 72nd World Health Assembly (WHA), which was held under the theme of “Universal Health Coverage (UHC): Leaving no one behind.” This year's WHA was particularly important as it provided a platform for the discussion of concrete and advanced plans to improve access to medicines. Health and Welfare M...

Health & Welfare | 2019-05-26 15:41

Gov't to analyze contents of JUUL e-cigarettes

In a move to warn the public of the potential health risks of e-cigarettes, the health ministry is planning to conduct an independent assessment of the chemical components in JUUL products with the consumer safety watchdog.

Health & Welfare | 2019-05-26 15:42

Scorching heat grips eastern parts of nation earlier than usual

Eastern parts of the country have been suffering from sizzling heat which came earlier than usual, with Gangneung in Gangwon Province having two consecutive tropical nights, the year's first, according to the weather agency, Sunday.

Seoul & Provinces | 2019-05-26 14:14

LKP in hot seat over leakage of Moon-Trump telephone talks

The government and the ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) are demanding stern punishment against a Liberty Korea Party (LKP) lawmaker who recently disclosed the contents of a classified telephone conversation between the leaders of Korea and the United States.

Politics | 2019-05-26 16:53

Right to know or classified info leak? Gov't, lawmaker clash over Moon-Trump 'secrets'

Gov't urged to ask US to disclose Gwangju records

Civic groups are calling on the Korean government to demand the U.S. government share its confidential documents regarding the 1980 pro-democracy uprising in Gwangju.

Politics | 2019-05-26 16:46

North Korea criticizes Seoul over military drills with US

North Korea criticized the latest military exercises between South Korea and the United States, saying it should faithfully implement a cross-border agreement aimed at easing tensions and trust-building. The North was also critical of the South's plan for humanitarian aid, saying “It is merely aimed at manipulating public opinion” and it instead should focus on “resolving fundamental problems.” Pyongyang's criticism is believed to be a bid to press Seoul to convince the U.S. to ease economic sanctions.

Defense | 2019-05-26 16:54

Huneed becomes supplier of Navy's new radar-based identification system

Huneed Technologies, a domestic defense firm headquartered in Incheon, has become a supplier of upgraded radar-based identification systems for Republic of Korea Navy ships.

Defense | 2019-05-23 17:31

Right to know or classified info leak? Gov't, lawmaker clash over Moon-Trump 'secrets'

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has come under fire once again for an ethical lapse among its staff after a diplomat leaked information from a telephone conversation between President Moon Jae-in and U.S. President Donald Trump. The ministry and Cheong Wa Dae are considering legal action against the 54-year-old diplomat for allegedly leaking the confidential information to Re...

Politics | 2019-05-23 17:19

LKP in hot seat over leakage of Moon-Trump telephone talks

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