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U.S. looks forward to 'very good' summit with N. Korea

The United States looks forward to having a "very good" second summit with North Korea at the end of this month, the State Department said Thursday while sparing details. U.S. ...

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President promises more power to local governments in exchange for job creation

President Moon Jae-in reaffirmed his pledge to give more power, including additional money, to local governments Friday, urging the local governments to do more to create new jobs...

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(LEAD) Ceremonies held in Seoul and Tokyo to mark centennial of Feb. 8 Independence Declaration

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Former two-way baseball player abandons pitching dreams after one bullpen session

• Cha Jun-hwan finishes 2nd in short program with personal best at Four Continents
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