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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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Live video boom helps creators make a living
ANAHEIM, California (AP) -- Casey Cooper is one of the most famous drummers on the planet right now. He has a million followers on YouTube, and his flaming-sticks drumming cover of Ellie Goulding’s “Burn” is insane.But he would just prefer you skip his recorded performances and instead catch him live -- on streaming video, that is -- because he can make more money that way.Live video is fast emerging as a lucrative corner of the internet where artists can profit from fans who tip lavishly in ord
CultureAug. 9, 2016
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Customs agency nails 7 cigarette smugglers
South Korea's customs authorities said Tuesday they have arrested or indicted seven men for smuggling in cigarettes worth 6.4 billion won ($5.8 million).Four suspects allegedly imported some 800,000 packs of Korean-made cigarettes worth 3.5 billion won from the Philippines through Busan seaport and reported them as wooden chairs after stealing them from a bonded warehouse between November 2014 and March 2016, according to the Korea Customs Service.Three were accused of smuggling 500,000 packages
InternationalAug. 9, 2016
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Taurus missiles to start operation with Korean Air Force this year
South Korea plans to deploy dozens of "jamming proof" air-to-ground guided missiles that can be carried on its F-15K fighters in a bid to bolster its strike capabilities amid mounting military threats from North Korea, military officials said Tuesday. Dozens of Taurus missiles will be brought in from Germany by the end of this year as the U.S. government has recently approved the exports of critical military GPS receivers which can be attached to war planes, according to the military. The recei
DefenseAug. 9, 2016
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Korean shares edge up in late morning trading
South Korean shares traded slightly higher late Tuesday morning, with sentiment improved as OPEC hinted at taking actions next month to increase oil prices.The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index rose 4.85 points, or 0.24 percent, to 2,035.97 as of 11:20 a.m.Large caps traded mixed with market kingpin Samsung Electronics shedding 0.57 percent, and global chipmaker SK hynix up 0.29 percent.Top carmaker Hyundai Motor gained 1.88 percent and its affiliate Kia Motors rose 1.34 percent. Amore
Aug. 9, 2016
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Ruling party, government agree over increase in defense spending for next year
The ruling Saenuri Party and the government on Tuesday agreed to seek a more-than-average increase in defense spending for next year, amid mounting military threats from North Korea.During their first bilateral consultations to discuss next year's budget, the two sides also agreed to set aside more funds to create jobs for young people, tackle issues arising from the country's low birthrate and aging population.The meeting at the National Assembly was attended by Saenuri floor leader Chung Jin-s
PoliticsAug. 9, 2016
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Convenience stores make inroads into North Korea: report
An increasing number of convenience stores, similar to those in South Korea, have been appearing in North Korea, especially in the border areas with China, a U.S.-based media report said Tuesday.Citing a Chinese source who frequently visits the North for trade, Radio Free Asia said the number of 24-hour convenience stores have steadily increased in the border cities of Musan and Hoeryong, North Hamgyong Province.The Chinese source said that the convenience stores are small scale businesses that
North KoreaAug. 9, 2016
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Gov‘t to open financial information portal
South Korea's state financial watchdog on Tuesday said it will launch a new far-reaching financial information service next month as part of efforts to bridge the information divide."The Financial Information Network, http://fine.fss.or.kr, will offer financial consumers various kinds of useful information, which is necessary in making financial transactions," the Financial Supervisory Service said.The portal is scheduled to open Sept. 1, it added.The FSS and some public and private financial gr
Aug. 9, 2016
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Reunification of 2 Koreas may sharply cut South Korea's per capita income: report
South Korea's per capita income could plunge by up to 30 percent if the divided two Koreas are unified, a report showed Tuesday.In the report to assess a unified peninsula's economic potential, the Korea Development Institute estimated that South Korea's per capita gross national income could decrease by between 15 and 30 percent in the first decade following the reunification."The size of Pyongyang's economy would become about 90 percent of Seoul's if Seoul continues to give support for about 3
Aug. 9, 2016