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More South Koreans support developing nuclear weapons
SEOUL — Perhaps it is merely basic human desire to keep up with the neighbors, but an increasing number of South Koreans are saying that they want nuclear weapons too. Even in Japan, a country still traumatized by the legacy of Hiroshima and...
Tags: Park Geun-hye, Gun Control, Personal Weapon Control, North Korea, China
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North Korea fires projectile into eastern waters a day after launching 3 short-range missiles
Associated PressSEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea fired a projectile into waters off its eastern coast Sunday, a day after launching three short-range missiles in the same area, officials said. North Korea routinely test-launches short-range missiles. But...Tags: Petroleum Industry, North Korea, Military Equipment, Missile Systems, Defense
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South Korea says North Korea fires 3 short-range guided missiles into its eastern waters
Associated PressSEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea fired three short-range guided missiles into its eastern waters on Saturday, a South Korean official said. It routinely tests such missiles, but the latest launches came during a period of tentative diplomacy...Tags: Park Geun-hye, North Korea, Military Equipment, Missile Systems, China
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North Korea fires short-range missiles off east coast
BEIJING — North Korea fired three short-range missiles off its east coast Saturday, following through on months of threats to conduct a missile launch. The South Korean Defense Ministry reported that it detected two launches in the morning and...Tags: North Korea, Missile Systems, Barack Obama, Wars and Interventions, South Korea
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Dollar soars, stocks set new highs on Fed stimulus exit talk
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar soared against major currencies on Friday on growing speculation that the Federal Reserve could soon begin to rein in its bond-buying program and after data showed U.S. consumer sentiment hit an almost six-year high in...Tags: Halliburton Company, Greenwich, Realty, International Organizations, Easter
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US stresses coordination after Japan PM's aide visits N.Korea
ReutersBy Linda Sieg TOKYO, May 16 (Reuters) - A U.S. envoy for North Korea sidestepped questions on Thursday on the nature of a surprise visit to Pyongyang by an aide to Japan's prime minister, but said all sides tackling North Korea's nuclear ambitions should...Tags: North Korea, China, Tokyo (Japan), Shinzo Abe, Trips and Vacations
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Gay South Korean film director to marry in bid to pry open closet
ReutersSEOUL (Reuters) - A gay South Korean film director is set to symbolically marry his long-term partner, saying he aims to pry open the closet in this conservative Asian country where homosexuality is still taboo and gays have been subjected to hate crimes....Tags: Celebrities, Gay Rights, Human Rights, Hate Crimes, Politics
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North Korea: American sentenced to 15 years hard labor has started life at a 'special prison'
PYONGYANG, North Korea (AP) — An American citizen sentenced to 15 years of hard labor for what Pyongyang has described as hostile acts against the state has started life at a "special prison," state media said Wednesday. Kenneth Bae entered the...Tags: North Korea, Politics, Jimmy Carter, Crime, Law and Justice, Pyongyang (North Korea)
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South Korean president fires spokesman for 'inappropriate act'
SEOUL -- South Korean President Park Geun-hye has dismissed a spokesman over an “inappropriate act” during a state visit to the United States this week, her office said Friday. Another press aide did not specify what spokesman Yoon Chang-jung...
Tags: Park Geun-hye, Trials
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REFILE-GLOBAL MARKETS-Nikkei surges as wilting yen sends ripples across Asia
Reuters* MSCI Asia ex-Japan down after recent rally * Nikkei highest since Jan 2008 as yen hits 4-yr low vs dlr * Japan investors buying foreign bonds last two weeks * U.S. attracting funds on brightening growth prospects * European shares seen inching...Tags: Labor Markets, DAX, China, Exports, Politics
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SNAP POLL - Bank of Korea largely seen on hold until end-2013
Reuters(For related story, double click on ) By Christine Kim SEOUL, May 9 (Reuters) - South Korea's central bank is expected to keep interest rates on hold at least for the rest of the year after a surprise cut on Thursday, but there is risk of another cut...Tags: Bank of America Corp., Research, Weather Reports, Central Bank, South Korea
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S.Korea's Park urges isolated North to choose a new path
Reuters* S.Korean leader underscores calm in face of threats * Seoul on high military readiness but markets calm * Economic help awaits a more responsible N.Korea-Park By Paul Eckert WASHINGTON, May 8 (Reuters) - South Korean President Park Geun-hye said...Tags: U.S. Congress, White House, North Korea, U.S. Military, Barack Obama
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