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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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Naver launches new translation app Papago
South Korean Internet giant Naver on Tuesday launched a new automated translation app for four languages -- Korean, Japanese, Chinese and English.The app, Papago, can translate text, speech and images of words or phrases into the target language using Naver’s translation database and self-developed artificial intelligence software, the company said.When deciphering words with multiple possible meanings, Papago shows contextual images to prevent mistranslation. When translating currencies, it aut
TechnologyAug. 9, 2016
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Park urges new Saenuri leadership to foster unity
President Park Geun-hye on Tuesday urged the incoming party leadership to end factional divides and regain the public’s trust, also reiterating her support for an advanced U.S. antimissile defense system for the second consecutive day.“Issues that involve the safety of the nation and of the people may not be subject to political strife,” she said in her opening speech for the ruling conservative Saenuri Party’s national convention held at the Jamsil Indoor Gymnasium.The ruling party’s national c
PoliticsAug. 9, 2016
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Korea attends Asia-Pacific mission to prepare for natural disasters
South Korea's military officials and civilian experts have participated in an annual Asia-Pacific mission designed to jointly work on preparing for natural disasters, the U.S. Pacific Command said Tuesday.More than 900 military and civilian teams from 14 countries are now taking part in this year's Pacific Partnership mission, the military command said in a telephone press briefing from Malaysia.It said the nations taking part in the talks have discussed ways to improve the ability of partner na
Foreign AffairsAug. 9, 2016
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‘Heat-related illnesses also occur indoors, too'
At least 2 in 10 patients suffering from heat-related illnesses developed their symptoms while indoors, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday, advising citizens to be careful regardless of where they are during the summer heat wave.Since the supervisory system was put an alert on May 23 this year, 1,160 patients have been reported to suffer from heat-related illnesses such as heatstroke and exhaustion. Among them, 214 developed the symptoms while indoors. Of this number, 93
Social AffairsAug. 9, 2016
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Seoul to deploy Asia's first Taurus missiles
The South Korean military will deploy within a few months “jamming proof” air-to-ground guided missiles in a move to quickly enhance the country’s ability to detect and destroy North Korea’s weapons of mass destruction, officials said Tuesday.Dozens of Taurus missiles that can be carried on F-15K fighters will be delivered from Germany by the end of this year.The development follows the U.S. government’s approval of exports of military GPS receivers that can be attached to war planes. These are
DefenseAug. 9, 2016
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THAAD discord amplifies through Minjoo’s China visit
The controversial visit by six first-termers of The Minjoo Party of Korea to China was met with little fanfare since their arrival on Monday, as the Seoul government continued to slam the trip and reaffirmed the need to station the U.S.’ Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system here.“We’re at a critical moment when it’s more important than anything to gather strength from all people in unison to surmount this grave security situation, instead of incurring internal division and confrontation th
PoliticsAug. 9, 2016
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Premium whiskeys selling at 50% discounts
Premium whiskeys are being sold at half price at some duty-free stores here, according to industry insiders. Lotte Duty Free’s outlet at Incheon International Airport is currently offering a 50 percent discount on Ballantine’s 30 Years, selling the Korean favorite at $190, down from the usual $380. (123rf)High-end whiskeys are one of the best-selling products at duty-free stores at airports here. They are especially popular among Koreans and Chinese tourists. Retail prices of whiskey usually go
IndustryAug. 9, 2016
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Korea to manage national debt-GDP ratio at under 45%
The South Korean government will keep the ratio of national debt against the gross domestic product at 45 percent or lower from next year as part of its long-term plan to maintain sound fiscal status, the finance ministry here said Tuesday.It will also control the balance of government income and expenditures at a ratio of 3 percent or lower to the GDP, according to the Ministry of Strategy and Finance.The ministry said it has drawn up the new state budget management act in order to deal with th
Aug. 9, 2016
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[Editorial] Unending corruption
Fresh allegations of accounting fraud have surfaced at Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering, this time involving the troubled company’s incumbent management.Prosecutors have already questioned Kim Yeol-jung, the shipbuilder’s chief financial officer, over the suspicions that he had manipulated the company’s financial statements to reduce its 2015 operating losses by 120 billion won ($108 million).Investigators suspect that Daewoo’s incumbent president Chung Sung-lip had been aware of the all
EditorialAug. 9, 2016
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[Editorial] Electricity rates
As the scorching heat wave continues, complaints are growing about the current electricity pricing system. Many grumble that they cannot keep their air conditioners on due to concerns about high electricity bills. The power bill for a household that consumes 200 kilowatt-hours of electricity per month is 25,000 won (about $20). But the rate would soar to 250,000 won if it consumed 600 kWh by running an air conditioner eight hours a day throughout the month. While the amount of power consumption
EditorialAug. 9, 2016
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Chief of Audi Volkswagen Korea to be summoned this week
State prosecutors on Tuesday said the local chief of German carmaker Volkswagen will be summoned this week so he can be questioned on irregularities committed by the automaker in South Korea.The Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office said Johannes Thammer will be summoned Thursday on charges of fabricating reports on noise level, fuel efficiency and emissions results to obtain approval from local authorities.Prosecutors said they will also grill Thammer, who has been in charge of the vehicle
MobilityAug. 9, 2016
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Seoul stocks hit 9-month high on foreign buying
South Korean stocks extended gains on Tuesday, with its main stock index hitting a nine-month high, as foreign investors continued to buy local stocks. The Korean won rose against the U.S. dollar. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index rose 12.66 points, or 0.62 percent, to close at 2,043.78. Trade volume was moderate at 433 million shares worth 4.09 trillion won (3.69 billion), with gainers outnumbering losers 491 to 302.The KOSPI last surpassed the 2,040-level on Nov. 6 last year. The
Aug. 9, 2016