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S.Korea approves fertilizer aid to DPRK first in 5 years

​South Korea on Monday approved a fertilizer aid to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) for the first time in five years.

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Asian-African summit concludes with adoption of 3 documents, focuses on NAASP

Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Thursday declared the conclusion the two-day Asian-African summit which adopted three important outcome documents.

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Asian, African leaders vow to boost South-South cooperation

Leaders from Asian and African nations met here on Wednesday for an Asian-African summit under the theme of "Strengthening South-South Cooperation to Promote World Peace and Prosperity."

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Analysis: Strengthened cooperation key to Asian-African collective development

​It's high time for Asia and Africa to further unleash their potential, pursue untapped opportunities and achieve collective development, which will in turn strengthen South-South, South-North and Asian-African cooperation.

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South Sudan army kills 28 rebels in Upper Nile clashes

​South Sudan's army Tuesday said it killed 28 rebels in armed clashes in South Sudan's Upper Nile State.

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South-South cooperation important to sustain development efforts of developing countries

​South-South cooperation should be a strategy to sustain the development efforts of developing countries and enhance their participation in the global economy, an Iran senior official said on Monday.

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U.S. further militarizing South, East Asia not to improve overall security environment

Further militarizing South Asia and East Asia, especially with a policy that has a rather unsubtle bias against China, does not improve the overall security environment, an expert said in a recent interview with Xinhua.

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No consultation on THAAD during S. Korea, U.S. defense ministers' talks

​No consultation was made Friday about the deployment of an advanced U.S. missile defense system, the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD), on the Korean Peninsula during talks between South Korean Defense Minister Han Min-koo and visiting U.S. Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter.

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Broad prospects expected in urbanization cooperation between China, S.Korea

​In the context of the implementation of China's new-type urbanization plan, broad prospects could be expected on urbanization cooperation between China and South Korea in future, said a Chinese urban development official.

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U.S. meddling in South China Sea means fishing for trouble

​A recent comment by U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter regarding the South China Sea has again prompted many to wonder if the self-proclaimed world "Anchor of Peace" is really so keen on quiet waters.

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U.S. defense chief's visit to Seoul adds controversy to THAAD deployment

​U.S. Defense Secretary Ashton Carter on Thursday arrived in South Korea, the second leg of his first Asian tour since he took office in February. After finishing the three-day tour to Japan, one of the two major U.S. allies in Asia along with South Korea, he flied over to Seoul.

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ROK, DPRK reconfirm differences in wage hike for economic zone

​South Korea and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) reconfirmed their different positions on wage hike for DPRK workers in the Kaesong industrial zone during Tuesday contact, Seoul's unification ministry said on Wednesday.

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S.Korea selects national interests by joining AIIB

​South Korea selected national interests by finally deciding to join the China-initiated Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and go with a global trend, after eight months of deep deliberation.

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S. Korea returns remains of 68 Chinese Korean War soldiers

South Korea on Friday handed over the remains of 68 Chinese soldiers, who died in the 1950-53 Korean War.

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S. Korea reportedly to announce entry to AIIB in near future

​The South Korean government reportedly plans to make an official announcement in the near future of its decision to join the China-proposed Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB).

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S.Korea to actively review facility construction on islets disputed with Japan

S.Korea to actively review facility construction on islets disputed with Japan

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A "Super China" story told by S. Korean broadcast journalist

​A veteran South Korean broadcast journalist, who even as a young student has always been interested in China, has produced a documentary, entitled "Super China," which has now set a viewership record in South Korea.