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US Vise President: "All Options on Table" with N. Korea

Seoul - Arab Today

US Vice President Mike Pence said on Monday during his visit to the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) separating the two Koreas that the United States does not rule out any option to address the problems of North Korean ballistic and nuclear programs. Upon arrival at the inter-Korean border village of Panmunjeom inside the DMZ, Pence said "all options are on theRead more

South Korea Prosecutors Charge Former President with Corruption

Seoul - Arab Today

South Korean prosecutors indicted former President Park Geun-hye Monday as they wrapped up a six-month probe into a corruption that led to her impeachment. Prosecutors charged Park with bribery, abuse of power, coercion and leaking government secrets. They also accused Park of soliciting bribes worth $52 million from three conglomerates for herself or her friend. The former president reportedly deniedRead more

S. Korean, US Air Forces Hold Joint Exercise

Seoul - Arab Today

Around 1,000 US airmen and fighter jets have teamed up with South Korea's Air Force in a joint combat training to ensure their readiness against North Korea's provocations, the Pacific Command (PACOM) announced Monday. The two-week Max Thunder exercise, one of the largest military flying exercises held annually in South Korea, is scheduled to run though April 28 at KunsanRead more

S. Korea, China, Japan to Hold New Round of Free Trade Talks

Seoul - QNA

South Korea, China and Japan will hold a new round of talks on a three-way free trade agreement in Tokyo next week, South Korea's Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy said Sunday. During the 12th round of talks, the three negotiators are expected to discuss ways to make progress on key issues of goods, service and investment. They are alsoRead more

Auto Sales in S. Korea Hits 14-Year High in Q1

Seoul - QNA

Auto sales in South Korea rose to the highest in 14 years in the first quarter of the year, aided by solid demand for new models, industry data showed Tuesday. Data from the Korea Automobile Manufacturers Association (KAMA) showed that the country's five automakers and two commercial vehicle manufacturers sold a total of 374,441 units in the country during theRead more

China's Nuclear Envoy Arrives in Seoul to Discuss N. Korea Threats

Seoul - Arab Today

China's top nuclear envoy Wu Dawei arrived in Seoul Monday to discuss the growing threats from North Korea's missile and nuclear capabilities. He is scheduled to hold talks with his South Korean counterpart Kim Hong-kyun, followed by a meeting over dinner. They last met in Beijing in December, South Korea's news agency (Yonhap) reported. The meeting is also expected toRead more

DPRK fires projectile into east waters

Seoul - Arab Today

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) on Wednesday fired "an unidentified projectile" into east waters, Yonhap News Agency reported, citing the Joint Chiefs of Staff of South Korea. Source: xinhuaRead more

S. Korea, US, Japan Hold Joint Drills against N. Korean Submarines

Seoul - Arab Today

South Korea, the United States and Japan on Monday began a combined naval exercise against North Korea's growing submarine threats, Seoul's defense ministry announced. The three-day training was kicked off in the waters between South Korea and Japan near Jeju Island, involving an Aegis system-equipped guided missile destroyer, several other warships and military choppers, according to the Ministry of NationalRead more

S. Korean Defense Minister Orders Immediate Retaliation to Pyongyang Attack

Seoul - Arab Today

South Korean Defense Minister Han Min-koo on Wednesday instructed troops not to hesitate to take retaliatory actions in the event of a North Korea attack. Inspecting a coastline guard post of the Army's 32nd Infantry Division, Han stressed the need for "perfect" combat posture both on the front lines and in the rear, state news agency (Yonhap) reported. "There shouldn'tRead more

S.Korea's Business Sentiment Improves for 3 Months

Seoul - QNA

Sentiment among South Korean businesses over economic conditions improved for a third straight month as political uncertainty was defused amid recovering exports, the Bank of Korea (BOK) said Wednesday. The business survey index (BSI) of manufacturing firms came to 82 in April, up from 81 in March, state news agency (Yonhap) reported. The index kept rising from 72 in DecemberRead more