Buddhist calm, bustling markets: Explore Seoul’s ancient sites, modern amenities on a budget

SEOUL — With the South Korean currency, called the won, down against the dollar, now’s the time to wander the grounds of 600-year-old palaces, meditate in Buddhist temples and trawl cafes and markets in the labyrinthine capital city, Seoul.

Beijing lashes back over Obama World Press Freedom Day speech naming detained journalists

BEIJING — China’s Foreign Ministry on Monday rejected accusations by President Barack Obama that China is among nations that regularly harass and detain journalists.

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