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Torrential rainfall forces 1,500 to evacuate, causes widespread damage to homes, roads
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[KH Explains] Can smart chargers ease tensions over EV fires?
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1 in 5 households to have breadwinner over 80 in 30 years
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Assembly to review disputed appointment of national soccer team coach
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New Fifty Fifty off to strong start
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Arrival of fall calls for more outdoor festivals
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Evicted guest burns down inn; 3 killed
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[Herald Interview] US election may unleash growth for Korea: Laffer
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Yoon's Prague visit sets stage for W24tr nuclear power plant deal
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Doctors defend colleague accused of blacklisting non-strikers
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[FEATURE] Noise pollution blights city dwellers' lives
This is the second installment of a three-part series on Seoul's battle against three types of urban pollution: smell, noise, and light. --Ed.Bustling with talented young buskers, Seoul’s Daehangno and Hongdae streets turn into vibrant stages at night.After sunset, diverse buskers flock to the popular areas to show off their skills ranging from rapping, dancing and even putting on magic shows, attracting swarms of passersby.But for the residents in nearby areas, the artistic outlet is more like
Social AffairsAug. 24, 2016
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[NEWS ANALYSIS] Launch shows NK SLBM advances
North Korea on Wednesday accomplished what is assessed to be the first successful firing of a submarine-launched ballistic missile into the East Sea, in what appears to be an act of protest against ongoing annual joint drills held by South Korea and the US.The launch comes two days after the North threatened a “pre-emptive nuclear strike” against the allies, claiming it to be retaliatory action against the military exercise. North Korea on Wednesday successfully fired a submarine-launched ballis
DefenseAug. 24, 2016
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Women in late 30s show highest birth rate
With more women choosing to marry and give birth at a later age, the birth rate among those in their late 30s reached a record high last year, Statistics Korea said Wednesday.The number of births per 1,000 of the population remained at record low. The country’s fertility rate also still remained far below the average among the member countries of the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development.A total of 438,400 babies were born last year, showing a 0.7 percent rise from the year before
Social AffairsAug. 24, 2016
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Park appoints controversial new police chief
President Park Geun-hye on Wednesday officially appointed Lee Chul-sung as the new police chief despite parliamentary resistance.The appointment came after the National Assembly failed to respond to Park’s second request for a parliamentary confirmation report due to the opposition parties’ dissent.New police Chief Lee Chul-sung (left) sits next to his predecessor Kang Sin-myeong during the latter’s resignation ceremony in Seoul on Tuesday. (Yonhap)The president is entitled to go ahead with a no
Social AffairsAug. 24, 2016
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'Firms prefer experience over academic records'
When 25-year-old job-seeker Shin Ji-min prepared to apply for a marketing job at a manufacturing company earlier this month, she was worried about her English test score and lack of experience studying overseas -- credentials often considered crucial in resumes submitted to Korean companies. “Unlike most college graduates my age, I have never been abroad to study English,” Shin, who graduated with a dual degree in political science and economics from a Seoul-based university, told The Korea Hera
PoliticsAug. 24, 2016
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North Korea succeeds in submarine-launched ballistic missile test
In the wake of North Korea‘s successful test-fire of a submarine-launched ballistic missile on Wednesday, South Korea and its neighboring states vowed counteraction against the communist regime’s nuclear armament.South Korean President Park Geun-hye, during a visit to a battalion in the central forward area, called for strengthened national defense, stressing that the North’s threats have become tangible.In Tokyo, the top diplomats of South Korea, China and Japan jointly denounced the North‘s mi
PoliticsAug. 24, 2016
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POSCO chief urges local players to boost competitiveness
The chief of POSCO, South Korea's No. 1 steelmaker, said Wednesday that the local steel sector is facing trade tussles and weak demand, urging each steelmaker to step up their efforts to overcome such headwinds.At a forum held in Seoul, Kwon Oh-joon, chairman of POSCO, said the current environment for local steelmakers is "a global steel trade war.""The local steel sector is facing hurdles such as growing protectionism and weak demand (from local companies)," he said."The current situation tells
IndustryAug. 24, 2016
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S. Korea, China reaffirm shared stance to denuclearize N. Korea
The top diplomats of South Korea, China and Japan on Wednesday vowed to spearhead global efforts against North Korea’s continued missile provocations as they held a trilateral meeting to discuss cooperation and other pending issues of mutual concern.The talks, held in Tokyo earlier in the day, marked the first time that foreign ministers of the three countries got together following the last such event held in Seoul in March 2015. Foreign Minister Yun Byung-se and his Japanese and Chinese counte
North KoreaAug. 24, 2016
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Residents in southern city of Gimcheon to hold rally against THAAD
Residents of South Korea's southern city of Gimcheon will stage a rally Wednesday to protest the government's decision to review an alternative site for the deployment of a US anti-missile system.About 10,000 residents are expected to gather at a sports complex in the city in North Gyeongsang Province, to protest the decision to deploy the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system and denounce the neighboring county of Seongju for asking that the site be changed. Earlier this week, the governme
Social AffairsAug. 24, 2016
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Decreasing propensity to consume drags down Korean economy
Data released last week showed South Korea’s households are spending less and saving more, reflecting a growing anxiety over future uncertainties which is amplified by a protracted economic downturn.According to a report by Statistics Korea, the average household consumption propensity, which refers to the ratio of consumption spending to disposable income, stood at 70.9 percent in the second quarter of this year, down 0.7 percent from the same period of last year. This figure marked the lowest
Aug. 24, 2016
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Korean-Chinese joint venture to build plant for cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries
Ecopro Co., a South Korean battery materials leader, will set up a joint venture with the Chinese resources recycling company GEM Co. to produce cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries in Pohang, the southeast city's municipal government said Wednesday.Representatives from the two companies, the Pohang municipality and the North Gyeongsang provincial government signed a memorandum of understanding the same day to build a plant for the production of the key material for lithium-ion batteries.
TechnologyAug. 24, 2016
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Korean stocks close lower on US rate hike, oil price concerns
South Korean shares closed slightly lower Wednesday as foreigners turned to selling amid concerns of a US rate hike and a further decline in global oil prices. The local currency lost ground against the US greenback.The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index slipped 6.17 points, or 0.3 percent, to 2,043.76. Trading volume was slim at 280.2 million shares worth 4.03 trillion won ($3.59 billion).Gainers outnumbered losers 404 to 388.The index opened slightly higher but later pared earlier gai
Aug. 24, 2016
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[Photo News] World's first compact SUV Convertible
Jaguar Land Rover Korea hosts a showcase for the Range Rover Evoque Convertible, the world’s first compact SUV convertible, slated for launch in Korea in September, at Yeong Bin Gwan, Hotel Shilla in central Seoul on Wednesday. (Yonhap)
MobilityAug. 24, 2016
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Korean stock market to use AI for monitoring
South Korea will set up a new stock market monitoring system using artificial intelligence by 2018, the nation's bourse operator announced Wednesday.The move is intended to counter unfair stock trading taking advantage of information technology, social micro-blogging sites and robo-advisors, according to the Korea Exchange."Market monitoring to predict and early warn of abnormal trading is necessary by using IT based on big data and AI," said Kim Young-choon, head of the market oversight system
Aug. 24, 2016
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Concern grows over extra budget deadlock
With political parties growing further apart over their inability to compromise on the South Korean government’s extra budget bill, the Finance Ministry is making a last-ditch effort to appeal to lawmakers before time slips away.Once again urging the conservatives and progressives to sign on its supplementary budget, Finance Minister Yoo Il-ho said Wednesday that if the country misses the “golden time” to carry out its 11 trillion won ($10 billion) extra spending plan over the next four months,
Aug. 24, 2016
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Gov't aims to install air conditioners in all military dorms
South Korea's finance minister on Wednesday said the government plans to install air conditioners in all military barracks and police dormitories, adding it will allocate more funds toward improving conditions at such facilities.Finance Minister Yoo Il-ho said the government has allocated 63 billion won ($56.2 million) of next year's budget to installing some 30,000 air conditioners for the welfare of its soldiers and police officers who are serving their mandatory duties to defend the country.C
Social AffairsAug. 24, 2016