Sangwon Yoon south korean journalist reporting on asia and the middle eastskype:sangwon.yoon1
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Posts Tagged ‘Seoul’
S. Korea Optimistic Aid Will Bring North Back to Talks
By Peter Hirschberg and Sangwon Yoon - Feb 2, 2012 South Korea’s chief nuclear envoy is “optimistic” that inducements offered by the U.S. and his country will persuade North Korea’s new leader, Kim Jong Un, to resume talks aimed at ending the regime’s atomic program. “The prospects of the normalization of the relationship between Pyongyang and the international community, [...]
Huge SKorean crowds disappointed at loss
Huge crowds of South Korean fans left disappointed by World Cup loss to Uruguay SEOUL, South Korea (AP) _ Fans turned out in huge numbers in South Korea to cheer for their team in the World Cup, though they went home disappointed after a 2-1 loss to Uruguay. Police had estimated over 900,000 supporters would [...]
SKorean fans watch WCup match at outdoor rallies
More than 1 million SKorean fans at outdoor rallies as team loses to Argentina 4-1 SEOUL, South Korea (AP) _ More than 1 million people joined outdoor rallies to cheer for South Korea in the World Cup match against Argentina on Thursday, but went home disappointed after the team lost 4-1. Police estimated about 1.56 [...]