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South Korea’s SK inks €1.6 billion Iran refinery deal
Aug 05, 2017 09:01South Korea’s SK Engineering and Construction Co (SKEC) signed a heads of agreement on Saturday for a 1.6 billion euro upgrade of the Tabriz refinery in northwest Iran, the Shana news agency said.
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South Koreans rally in Seoul against THAAD deployment
Jul 31, 2017 07:21South Koreans have taken to the streets in the capital Seoul to protest against the deployment of a controversial US missile system, known as THAAD.
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China raps North Korea missile test, calls for restraint
Jul 29, 2017 09:40Beijing has censured Pyongyang’s reported launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), also calling on all sides to observe restraint in response to the test and avoid acts that could escalate tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
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Korean retailer seals deal to set up shop in Iran
Jul 15, 2017 12:19A South Korean company has sealed a deal to open convenience stores in Iran, putting further pressure on local businesses which are already feeling the heat from big retailers in neighboring countries and beyond.
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New submarine delivered to S Korea Navy amid tensions with North
Jul 10, 2017 10:12South Korea’s Navy is in possession of a new advanced 1,800-tonne submarine which it hopes will improve its underwater prowess against its northern neighbor amid heightened tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
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President Moon says 'dialog' best option for Korean crisis
Jul 08, 2017 04:50South Korean President Moon Jae-in has said Seoul preferred to resolve the Korean crisis through dialog.
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US, South Korea conduct missile drill in response to North’s ICBM test
Jul 05, 2017 07:50The United States and South Korea have fired surface-to-surface missiles in reaction to North Korea’s recent test-launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM).
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South Korea, US should offer concessions to North: South Korean president
Jun 29, 2017 09:50South Korean President Moon Jae-in says Seoul and Washington should offer concessions to North Korea if Pyongyang meets their demand on a temporary halt to its nuclear program before it ultimately dismantles that program.
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South Korea to build Mini-LNG plants in Iran
Jun 18, 2017 09:53Iran says it is working on a plan to develop sophisticated small-sized gas liquefaction units – named Mini-LNG plants – with South Korea to answer energy needs in remote areas of the Islamic Republic.
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Iran, S Korea in final talks over $13bn loan
Jun 15, 2017 09:17Iran’s media say the country is preparing to receive a major credit line worth $13 billion from South Korea for several of its industrial projects within the next few weeks.