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Over 82,000 Korean young people unemployed, not searching for job long-term
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40% of Korea's workers who reported bullying faced retaliation: survey
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600 evacuated as heavy rain floods roads, homes in southern regions
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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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[Weekender] Young Koreans more open to Japanese cultural products
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New Fifty Fifty off to strong start
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1 in 5 households to have breadwinner over 80 in 30 years
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Jeju's solo traveler-friendly spots offer solitude as well as camaraderie
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Doctors defend colleague accused of blacklisting non-strikers
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Korean golfer gives himself '80 points' after solid showing
South Korean golfer An Byeong-hun gave himself "80 points" out of 100 after a solid showing at the Rio de Janeiro Olympic men's golf on Sunday.An finished his tournament at six-under 278 at par-71, 7,128-yard Olympic Golf Course. He shot a three-under 68 in the final round, which included two eagles. Park Hae-mook/The Korea HeraldAn finished tied for 11th with three other players, 10 behind the gold medalist, Justin Rose of Britain."Even though I didn't win a medal, I had a good experience here
Olympic GamesAug. 15, 2016
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U.S. State Department to release report on North Korea's labor exports this week
The U.S. State Department is expected to submit a report to Congress this week that details North Korea's abuse of its people with overseas labor, including the list of countries and individuals that accept or use such labor, sources said.The planned report is the latest in a series of measures by Washington to increase pressure on Pyongyang over its human rights records. Last month, the U.S. imposed its first-ever sanctions on North Korean leader Kim Jong-un for his roles in the country's human
North KoreaAug. 15, 2016
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Korean golfer finally enjoys Olympic experience in last round
After taking himself out of medal contention early at the Rio de Janeiro Olympic men's golf, South Korean Wang Jeung-hun said Sunday he finally enjoyed himself on the links in the final round.Wang shot a four-under 67 on Sunday at the par-71, 7,128-yard Olympic Golf Course. He began the day tied for 51st at six-over, and moved to a four-way tie for 43rd after shooting his best round of the tournament. Park Hae-mook/The Korea Herald"Today, I enjoyed the game for the first time in Rio," Wang said
Olympic GamesAug. 15, 2016
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South Korea appealing controversial wrestling decision
South Korea is taking steps to appeal a controversial ruling that cost its Greco-Roman wrestler a victory at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics, though the final result still won't likely change, officials said Sunday.In the men's 75kg event at Carioca Arena 2, Kim Hyeon-woo lost to the reigning gold medalist, Roman Vlasov of Russia, by 7-5 in the round of 16. Kim won the 2012 Olympic gold in 66kg and was going for another gold in the new weight class. Park Hae-mook/The Korea HeraldTrailing 6-3 in the
Olympic GamesAug. 15, 2016
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Ex-gold medalist bows out of first round in wrestling
Former South Korean Olympic wrestling champion Kim Hyeon-woo bowed out of the first round at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics on Sunday.Kim, who won the 2012 gold medal in 66kg Greco-Roman, lost 7-5 to Roman Vlasov of Russia in the round of 16 in the 75kg event. Park Hae-mook/The Korea HeraldVlasov is the 2015 world champion and the reigning gold medalist in the 75kg weight category. Kim was trying to become the second South Korean wrestler to win two straight gold medals in two different weight clas
Olympic GamesAug. 15, 2016
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South Korea's military to greatly increase Hyunmoo missiles
South Korea's military will greatly increase the number of Hyunmoo missiles in its inventory to better counter North Korea's evolving nuclear and missile threats, sources said Sunday.Government insiders said the military is devising a plan to simultaneously take out missile bases all across North Korea in times of crisis. "To accomplish this, the South needs more ballistic missiles at its disposal," said an official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity.He said that procuring more short-range
DefenseAug. 15, 2016
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Ruling, opposition party lawmakers to visit Dokdo on Liberation Day
Lawmakers from the ruling and opposition parties will visit Dokdo island in the East Sea on Liberation Day, South Korea's parliament said Sunday.The 10 lawmakers led by Rep. Na Kyung-won will visit Dokdo by helicopter on Monday and talk to the small contingent of police officers stationed there. They will also inspect various infrastructure facilities and the natural ecosystem on the island.Dokdo is made up of 89 rock formations and outcroppings, including the two main islands. It has a helipad
PoliticsAug. 15, 2016
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National flag to take center stage in Seoul Liberation Day celebrations
South Korea's national flag will take center stage in this year's Liberation Day celebrations, the Seoul metropolitan government said Sunday.The municipal authorities and ward officials said they will prominently use the Taegeukgi, South Korea's flag, to highlight the people's love of their country and liberation from the oppressive Japanese colonial rule (1910-45)."The goal is to cover the city with a wave of Taegeukgi to mark the national holiday that falls on Monday," a Seoul city official s
Social AffairsAug. 15, 2016
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South Korea to punish civic group over unauthorized contact with North Koreans
South Korea will impose punitive actions against local civic group members for their unauthorized contact with North Koreans in hina last week, Seoul's unification ministry said Sunday.Without the government's approval, four high-ranking members from the South Korean Committee for Implementation of the June 15 Joint Declaration held a two-day meeting with their North Korean counterparts in Shenyang, China, starting last Thursday. Seoul's unification ministry earlier rejected the group's request
Social AffairsAug. 15, 2016
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North Korea-China trade showing signs of revival: sources
North Korea's trade with China is showing signs of revival despite Beijing's pledge to strictly implement sanctions against the reclusive country for its nuclear test and long-range missile launch early this year, a source said Sunday.The claims come as China has raised objections to the deployment of an advanced U.S. missile shield in South Korea and may be an indication that Beijing is backtracking on its sanctions obligations.Seoul and Washington announced on July 8 that a Terminal High Altit
North KoreaAug. 15, 2016
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Samsung Electronics forecast to post 30 tln-won operating profit in 2016
South Korea's brokerages on Sunday forecast Samsung Electronics Co. will post an operating profit of more than 30 trillion won (US$27 billion) for this year on strong demand for new smartphones. For the world's largest smartphone marker by shipments, it will be the second time profits will top the 30 trillion-won mark. In 2013, the corresponding number was 36.785 trillion won, according to market research firm FnGuide.The market consensus for the company's operating income this year continued to
CompaniesAug. 14, 2016
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Phelps signs off with 23rd gold medal
RIO DE JANEIRO (AFP) – Michael Phelps brought down the curtain on his glittering Olympic career when he helped the USA win 4x100m medley relay gold at the Rio Games on Saturday, taking his personal tally to 23.Phelps took the lead in the third leg, the butterfly, before Nathan Adrian brought it home as the United States won ahead of Britain and Australia. United States` Michael Phelps reacts after the men`s 100-meter butterfly final during the swimming competitions at the 2016 Summer Olympics, F
Olympic GamesAug. 14, 2016
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Despite elimination, S. Korean football coach sees bright future
BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil (Yonhap) – South Korea were eliminated from the Rio de Janeiro Olympic men's football competition Saturday, but coach Shin Tae-yong said there's a promising road ahead for his players.South Korea lost to Honduras 1-0 in the quarterfinals at Mineirao Stadium in Belo Horizonte, some 340 kilometers north of Rio. Shin, however, said there can be a bright future for South Korean football with this generation of young players."I'm proud of our players for showing great performan
Olympic GamesAug. 14, 2016