The Chinese president warns the Democrats of Taipei and the United States: "The independence of the island will never occur. We reserve the right to use military force ". Trump signs a law that increases arms sales to the island, which Beijing considers a "rebel province".
The North Korean Council of Religionists, which includes all officially recognised religions, sent a video with a message of peace and prosperity to its South Korean brothers and sisters, walking “hand in hand towards peace and unification, filled with blessings by Christ the Lord.”
Dr Sung Young-chul donated 10 billion KRW to the Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine out of respect for life in every aspect of the university’s research activity.
China-based Michael Spavor deals with tourism to North Korea. Former Canadian diplomat Michael Kovrig went missing shortly before him. Both cases appear to be Chinese retaliation for the arrest of Sabrina Meng Wanzhou, IT giant Huawei’s second most important official.
Huawei's Number 2 pays US$ 7.5 million to be released on bail. She will have to stay in Vancouver wearing a GPS bracelet until her trial. Michael Kovrig, a former Canadian diplomat, is being held in China but nothing else is known of his fate. The trade war goes beyond Beijing and Washington and could cause serious harm, WTO warns.
The Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople is visiting the peninsula to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the inauguration of the Seoul Orthodox Church dedicated to Saint Andrew. Those who oppose reunification "do it for personal interests. But nothing should oppose the happiness of a reunited family ".
Despite international sanctions, the exchange of goods on the border between the two nations is once again flourishing. Mainly steel and rare minerals fundamental for the development of the hi-tech industry in China.
A survey by the National Council for Unification - the Seoul government's consultative body - shows that the majority of the population wants "lighter" measures against North Korea. The Moon Jae-in government sends 50 tons of chemical treatments to fight a disease infecting North Korean pines.
The car plowed into a group of pupils in front of a school in Huludao, Liaoning province. The social imbalance created by the One-Child policy could be the underlying cause of attacks on children of the past few months.
The Chaocheng Church was built in the early years of the Republic of China. According to the authorities, the church lacks the necessary certificates. Local Catholics have moved into the last building to prevent its demolition with banners and sacred hymns against government officials.
The monk, who spent 33 years in re-education camps and regular prisons, is refusing invasive medical treatment. At 85, “I am happy and blessed to have lived this long,” he said.
Fr. John Lee Tae-seok entered the seminary after his medical studies. Shocked by the war in the African country, he asked to be able to serve as a missionary. He helps all involved, regardless of religion or ethnicity. He died of cancer in 2010 and is the only foreigner to be present in Sudanese school books.
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