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N. Korea denounces Germany for joining U.N. Command

North Korea criticized Germany for its recent entry into the United States-led U.N. Command (UNC), calling it an act of ruining peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula, its state media said Tuesday.

On Friday, Germany formally joined the multina…

Food exports rise 9.2 pct in January-July

South Korea’s exports of foodstuffs rose 9.2 percent on-year in the first seven months of 2024, data showed Tuesday, led by sharp growth in instant noodle and processed rice products.

Outbound shipments of food products came to US$5.67 billion over …

Kia to launch Mexico-made K4 compact in U.S. later this year

Kia Corp. said Tuesday it will launch the K4 compact cars built at its Mexico plant in the United States later this year.

The K4 will be available in two versions, one with a 2.0-liter gasoline engine and the other with a 1.6-liter gasoline turbocha…

(EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on Aug. 6)

Leak of state secret not espionage crime if leaked to country other than N. Korea

A hole in the articles of South Korea’s Criminal Act and Military Criminal Act regarding espionage crime came into view after a civilian employee of the Korea Defense …