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Saudi Arabia’s King Salman greeted South Korean President Park Geun-hye in Riyadh. PHOTO: SAUDI PRESS AGENCY/REUTERS

South Korea Wants to Increase Trade Exchange with Saudi Arabia

by Fatah Al-Rahman Youssef | Dec 30, 2016 | Business

Riyadh – South Korea is looking forward to a transition in its comprehensive relations with Saudi Arabia in 2017, including: increased trade and investments exchange and technology transfer. Seoul is seeking a role in the economic diversity of kingdom, based on Vision...

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A South Korean child holds up a placard reading ‘Park Geun Hye out’ during a rally against the South Korean president on Dec 10, 2016.PHOTO: EPA

South Korean Parliament Votes to Impeach President

by Asharq Al-Awsat, Agencies | Dec 10, 2016 | World

Seoul- South Korean lawmakers voted on Friday to impeach President Park Geun-hye over political corruption, setting the stage for her to become the country’s first elected leader to be expelled from office. Park, 64, is accused of colluding with a friend and a...

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South Korean President Park Geun-Hye. Reuters

S. Korea President Says Willing to Leave Office Early, Opposition Cries Foul

by Asharq Al-Awsat English | Nov 29, 2016 | World

South Korea’s scandal-hit President Park Geun-Hye said Tuesday she was willing to resign early and would let parliament decide how and when she can give up power over an influence-peddling scandal. “I will leave the issue of my departure, including the...

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Samsung Electronics Eyes Separation as Investor Pressure Builds

by Asharq Al-Awsat English | Nov 29, 2016 | Technology

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd, under pressure from shareholders to improve investor returns, said on Tuesday it was considering splitting the tech giant into two in what would be the biggest shake-up in its 47-year history. The move and a plan to raise dividends come...

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People take part in a rally calling for President Park Geun-hye to step down in central Seoul, South Korea, November 12, 2016. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji

Thousands Protest for South Korea’s President to Step Down

by Asharq Al-Awsat English | Nov 19, 2016 | World

Protestors rallied in droves across Seoul’s streets on Saturday, demonstrating for the fourth weekend in a series of mass take to streets urging President Park Geun-Hye to resign over a corruption scandal. The demonstrations put Park’s administration against a sizable...