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North Korea remains open to dialogue with US - South Korea's Moon

South Korean President Moon Jae-in said that US President Donald Trump’s recent letter to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was a good sign that underscores his commitment to negotiations, as well.

With Uighur comic, Japanese artist aims to highlight everyday 'suffering'

In panels of spare, black-and-white drawings, Shimizu tells the story of Mihrigul Tursun, a real Uighur woman who now lives in the United States and says she was beaten and detained in China for being a Uighur.

Beijing, Shanghai among 10 cities to host 2023 Asian Cup

China, which will host the tournament for the second time after 2004, had been one of four nations to initially bid to host the 24-team competition with South Korea, Indonesia, and Thailand also submitting bids before pulling out.

South Korea court dismisses case on Japan wartime sex slaves

The appeal was made by a group of women forced to work in Japan's wartime military brothels to strike down a deal signed by the two Asian countries to settle claims over the abuse.

China hosts Japan, South Korea with eyes on nuclear North

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, President Moon Jae-in and Chinese leaders pledged to deepen cooperation at a trilateral summit in China's southwest city of Chengdu.

Samsung chairman jailed for union sabotage

Lee Sang-hoon and about 25 other defendants were charged with sabotaging union activities at Samsung Electronics' repair unit.

Was Bolivia's coup over lithium?

Many believe the recent ousting of Bolivian President Evo Morales is a consequence of his tight controls over the country's lithium resources.

Pew survey shows Russia perceived as less of a threat globally

Despite involvement in a number of conflicts in Eastern Europe and the Middle East, and accusations of interference in the US, Moscow enjoys increasingly positive perceptions.

K-Pop star Goo Hara found dead at her Seoul home

Police said an acquaintance found the 28-year-old dead at her home in southern Seoul and reported it to authorities. The cause of death wasn’t immediately known.

Seoul to suspend expiry of intelligence sharing pact with Japan

Seoul and Tokyo are both major US allies, democracies and market economies faced with an overbearing China and the wayward North. But their relationship continues to be heavily affected by their history.

North Korea says 'not right time' for Kim to attend South Korea summit

North Korea said it sees no legitimate reason for its leader Kim Jong-un to attend the ASEAN summit, accusing South Korea of harming relations by depending on the US in resolving inter-Korean issues.

US, South Korea postpone joint drills in 'act of goodwill'

Mark Esper and his South Korean counterpart announced that US and South Korea are postponing a joint military air exercise that North Korea has criticised as provocative.