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South Koreans vote in local elections seen as a gauge of support after President Lee’s first year

South Koreans vote in local elections seen as a gauge of support after President Lee’s first year

  • Opinion surveys suggested President Lee Jae Myung’s Democratic Party is certain to win more races than its main rival
  • Given its favorable political landscape, experts say the Democratic Party must score a landside victory and win some key races
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North Korea slams US remarks comparing South to ‘dagger’

North Korea slams US remarks comparing South to ‘dagger’

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Explosion kills 5 at South Korean aerospace plant

Explosion kills 5 at South Korean aerospace plant

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North Korea ‘not keen’ on engaging with US, South: Singapore FM

North Korea ‘not keen’ on engaging with US, South: Singapore FM

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Robots need clothes: humanoids hit catwalk in Seoul

Robots need clothes: humanoids hit catwalk in Seoul

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Update South Korea summons Iran envoy over ship attack

South Korea summons Iran envoy over ship attack

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S. Korea says it will build nuclear-powered submarines at home

S. Korea says it will build nuclear-powered submarines at home

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Update North Korea launches ballistic missiles over the sea in latest show of force

North Korea launches ballistic missiles over the sea in latest show of force

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Trump nominee vows to press Seoul on its $350 billion pledge

Trump nominee vows to press Seoul on its $350 billion pledge

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South Korea’s Lee criticizes Israel detentions, says actions ‘way out of line’

South Korea’s Lee criticizes Israel detentions, says actions ‘way out of line’

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Japanese prime minister travels to meet South Korea president for second leg of hometown summits

Japanese prime minister travels to meet South Korea president for second leg of hometown summits

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Starbucks Korea head fired after ‘Tank Day’ promotion sparks public uproar

Starbucks Korea head fired after ‘Tank Day’ promotion sparks public uproar

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North Korean club says focused only on football during rare South Korea visit

North Korean club says focused only on football during rare South Korea visit

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