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‘Shrimp among whales’ South Korea faces a US vs China dilemma
South Korea is coming under intense US pressure to pick a side, even as its new president would prefer to equivocate.
North Korea sent me abroad to be a secret IT worker. My wages funded the regime
In a rare interview, a former North Korean IT worker reveals the secret scheme raising funds for Kim Jong Un’s regime.
White House responds to 'Rocket Man' and North Korea's threats over denuclearization
White House confirms Trump's willingness to engage with North Korea's Kim Jong Un on denuclearization despite previous failed ...
What we know about South Korea's trade deal with the US
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the U.S. would charge a 15% tariff on imports from South Korea as part of an ...
Global corporations in Korea warn against pro-labor bill
Organizations that represent global corporations in South Korea have raised concerns about the so-called "Yellow Envelope Law ...
First foreign tourists deliver verdict on North Korea's answer to Benidorm
The Wonsan-Kalma resort is only open to foreign tourists from Russia - with a select few lifting the lid on their trip to the ...
South Korea to roll back tax cuts as new leader seeks expansionary policy
South Korea's government put forward plans on Thursday to roll back recently imposed tax cuts, such as those on corporate ...
Inside North Korea’s New Beach Resort
North Korea’s glitzy new beach resort is closed to foreigners, except Russians. WSJ’s Tim Martin explains. Mom Worried If New ...