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Monday, July 7, 2014

News of South Korea- NY Times

South Korea

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News about South Korea, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.
Related: South Korea Travel Guide

Chronology of Coverage

  1. Jul. 3, 2014
    President Xi Jinping of China arrives in South Korea for a state visit to a vital American all in move that appears to signal his resolve to unsettle America’s alliances in Northeast Asia; In the past, Chinese leaders have visited their ally North Korea before visiting South Korea, but Xi appears eager to strengthen some alliances and let others simmer. MORE
  2. Jun. 27, 2014
    Panmunjom Journal; daily life in the Joint Security Area of Panmunjom, South Korea, is an odd mix of high tension and mundane routine; it is border front line of what is technically continuing war between South Korea and North Korea. MORE
  3. Jun. 26, 2014
    South Korean Pres Park Geun-hye reverses her decision to replace current Prime Min Chung Hong-won, after two successive appointees stepped aside amid controversies over their qualifications. MORE
  4. Jun. 25, 2014
    Moon Chang-keuk, nominee for South Korean prime minister, withdraws amid uproar over his suggestion that Korea's colonization by Japan had been 'God's will'; Moon is the second consecutive nominee for prime minister to step aside, and situation is latest political blow to Pres Park Geun-hye. MORE
  5. Jun. 23, 2014
    South Korean army engages in shootout with fugitive sergeant who fled his unit on North Korean border after killing five fellow soldiers; seven other soldiers were injured in initial incident; episode highlights challenge South Korea faces in maintaining largely conscript military amid widespread scrutiny for discipline problems. MORE

General Information on South Korea

Official Name: Republic of Korea
Capital: Seoul (Current local time)
Government Type: Republic
Population: 49.05 million
Area: 38,022 square miles; about the size of Indiana
Languages: Korean, English is widely taught in schools
Year of Independence: 1945
Web site: Korea.net
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    Xi Condemns Efforts to Play Down Japan's Wartime Aggression

    By AUSTIN RAMZY
    The Chinese leader warns Japan against revising history as tensions fester between the two Asian powers.
    July 7, 2014, Monday

    Chinese Leader, Underlining Ties to South Korea, Cites Japan as Onetime Mutual Enemy

    By CHOE SANG-HUN
    President Xi Jinping reminded South Koreans on Friday that their two countries had fought “shoulder to shoulder” against Japan more than four centuries ago.
    July 5, 2014, Saturday

    China and South Korea Affirm Antinuclear Goals

    By JANE PERLEZ
    The presidents of China and South Korea smoothed over differences to release a joint statement expressing opposition to North Korea’s nuclear weapons programs.
    July 4, 2014, Friday

    Chinese President’s Visit to South Korea Is Seen as Way to Weaken U.S. Alliances

    By JANE PERLEZ
    The visit to Seoul by President Xi Jinping of China appears to be aimed at disrupting the alliances the United States has developed in the region.
    July 3, 2014, Thursday

    Plushenko Says He Wants to Return for 2018 Olympics

    By REUTERS
    The two-time Olympic figure skating gold medalist Yevgeny Plushenko, 31, said Wednesday that he wanted to take part in the 2018 Winter Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea.
    July 3, 2014, Thursday

    North Korea Plans to Indict Two Americans; Defies U.N. by Firing Ballistic Missiles

    By CHOE SANG-HUN
    The official news agency said that the Americans would be tried on charges of committing “hostile acts,” a report that came a day after the country launched two missiles off its east coast.
    June 30, 2014, Monday

    U.S. Lays Groundwork to Reduce Land Mines and Join Global Treaty

    By RICK GLADSTONE
    Washington announced that the military would no longer produce or acquire antipersonnel land mines, or replace old ones that expire.
    June 28, 2014, Saturday

    High Tension and a Cold Shoulder at Border of Two Koreas

    By EDWARD WONG
    On the front line of what is technically the continuing war between North and South Korea, daily life is an odd mix of high tension and mundane routine.
    June 27, 2014, Friday

    Belgium vs. South Korea: World Cup 2014 Live Blog

    By IAN LOVETT
    Belgium has advanced and will win the group, unless it loses and Algeria wins. South Korea must win, probably by multiple goals, and hope Algeria does not.
    June 26, 2014, Thursday
    MORE ON SOUTH KOREA AND: South Korea , Belgium , World Cup 2014 (Soccer) , Soccer

    South Korea: A Familiar Premier

    By CHOE SANG-HUN
    President Park Geun-hye reversed her decision to replace her current prime minister, after two successive appointees stepped aside amid controversies over their qualifications.
    June 26, 2014, Thursday
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