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RI SU YONG

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BUSINESS
Jul 25, 2016
World Bank head Kim sees disappointing growth after Brexit
World Bank President Jim Yong Kim said continued uncertainty following the U.K.'s vote to leave the European Union could hurt global growth.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Feb 10, 2016
North Korea executes military chief: report
North Korea has executed its military chief on corruption charges, a South Korean news agency said Wednesday, citing a source familiar with the nation's affairs.
BASEBALL / MLB
Jan 9, 2016
KBO suspends duo for gambling
The Korean Baseball Organization (KBO) handed out half-season suspensions to pitchers Lim Chang-yong and Oh Seung-hwan on Friday, following allegations they were involved in illegal gambling in Macau.
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CULTURE / Film
Oct 7, 2015
Asia's most important film festival reasserts its independence
Celebrating its 20th year, the 2015 edition of the Busan International Film Festival, held in South Korea's southern port city from Oct. 1 to 10, has a lot to brag about, as it has definitely become the most important film festival in Asia in terms of the quality of its programming, the size and reach of its market activities and the variety of its educational events.
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JAPAN / Politics
Aug 6, 2015
Japan, North Korea foreign ministers meet in Kuala Lumpur
Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida said Thursday he urged his North Korean counterpart Ri Su Yong to ensure Pyongyang abides by a 2014 bilateral accord and promptly compile a report on the outcome of an investigation into the fates of Japanese citizens abducted in the 1970s and 1980s.
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ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
May 16, 2015
South Korean spy agency under scrutiny after reporting execution by Pyongyang
The South Korean spy agency's assertion that North Korea purged its defense chief and executed him with anti-aircraft fire is one of its boldest claims ever and, given the agency's checkered history, has come under growing scrutiny.
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ASIA PACIFIC
May 5, 2015
Kim's deputy will attend WWII parade in Moscow: state media
North Korea's ceremonial head of state, Kim Yong Nam will attend this weekend's event in Moscow to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe, official media said Monday.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 4, 2015
North Korea warns U.S. about pre-emptive strike 'if necessary'
North Korean Foreign Minister Ri Su Yong said on Tuesday that his country had the power to deter an "ever-increasing nuclear threat" by the United States with a pre-emptive strike if necessary.
JAPAN
Aug 11, 2014
Asia's biggest security forum urges North Korea to disarm
North Korea was called upon Sunday by a large majority of foreign ministers who attended Asia's largest security forum to immediately abandon its nuclear arms and missile programs.
JAPAN
Jun 28, 2014
Japanese spending might recover in September: World Bank chief
The head of the World Bank expects Japanese consumer spending to start recovering from the drop caused by the first stage of the consumption tax hike sometime around September, and voiced support for an investment bank for Asia as proposed by China.
JAPAN / Politics
Mar 13, 2014
Seoul, Tokyo agree Pyongyang a priority in high-level talks
Japan and South Korea agreed at high-level talks Wednesday on the importance of coordinating on North Korea, but reconciliation appeared as elusive as ever as each stuck to its positions on thorny issues related to their shared history.
JAPAN
Jan 13, 2014
Inoki makes second sports exchange trip to Pyongyang
Upper House lawmaker Antonio Inoki on Monday arrived in North Korea to promote sports exchanges and learn about the future course of the country following the purge last month of leader Kim Jong Un's once-powerful uncle.
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 25, 2013
Japan urged to boost renewables development
The head of the World Bank urged Japan in a recent interview to develop more renewable energy sources while calling on emerging economies to get ready for a possible cutback in the U.S. central bank's stimulus program.
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CULTURE / Stage
Nov 20, 2013
'Jack the Ripper' strikes again
"I'm a huge Beumrae fan," the woman seated next to me gushed during the intermission, pointing to a glossy photo in my program. "His voice gives me chills."
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BUSINESS / Economy
Jun 4, 2013
World Bank head: Hike investment in Africa
World Bank President Jim Yong Kim expressed hope Monday that Japan will boost investment in Africa, which Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has highlighted as a key target market under the country's economic growth strategy, the Finance Ministry said.
EDITORIALS
May 26, 2011
Helping hands to Mr. Kan
The perseverance that people in northeastern Japan have shown after the massive earthquake and tsunami devastated their communities March 11 has impressed many people around the world.
EDITORIALS
Mar 12, 2008
The race goes on
The fight for the Democratic nomination in the 2008 U.S. presidential election keeps intensifying. Neither New York Sen. Hillary Clinton nor Illinois Sen. Barack Obama has been able to deliver a knockout blow, and the momentum keeps shifting from primary to primary. Clearly, Democratic voters have not made up their minds and want to see this historic campaign go on. The big question now is whether a drawn-out contest will damage the party's chances in the November ballot. Republicans are gleeful at the prospect but schadenfreude may be misplaced. The Democratic contest is energizing voters and generating attention: It is invigorating a party that is eager to seize the White House.

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