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Czechs sign a deal with South Korea to build nuclear reactors after a court clears the way
The Czech government has signed a deal with the state-run South Korea’s KHNP power utility to build at least two nuclear ...
He survived an assassination attempt. Now South Korea’s new president must heal divisions and tread cautiously with Trump
At age 14 he was an impoverished factory worker. On Wednesday, he became the leader of one of Asia’s most powerful economies, ...
Analysis-South Korea's new leader to seek more time for US trade talks
The new South Korean administration will likely make efforts to buy time for U.S. trade talks, as it studies the negotiations ...
South Korea’s new President Lee vows to pursue talks with North and bolster ties with US and Japan
South Korea’s new President Lee Jae-myung says he’ll pursue dialogue with North Korea while bolstering a trilateral ...
A look at South Korea’s surreal, sizzling election-night TV graphics
This election, candidates were depicted racing to plunge toilets and riding toy horses. But some experts say the flash may ...
White House calls South Korea election 'fair,' expresses concern about Chinese influence
The White House said on Tuesday that South Korea's election, which saw liberal party candidate Lee Jae-myung win the ...
South Korea’s opposition leader Lee wins election as voters punish conservatives after martial law chaos
Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung was sworn in as South Korea’s next president on Wednesday following a dramatic snap election ...
Foreign investors likely to see South Korea's new leader as pro-business: Expert
Peter Kim of KB Financial Group talks about what new South Korean president Lee Jae-Myung's labor policies could look like, ...