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1 in 5 households to have breadwinner over 80 in 30 years
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[Online Predators] Online reviews of sex tourism in Southeast Asia proliferate
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Middle East’s big AI push lures Korean tech firms
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[Herald Review] 'Culinary Class Wars': fresh, creative survival show minus the drama
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Pikki Pikki dance: Korean cheerleader dance routine takes social media by storm
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New Fifty Fifty off to strong start
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Man arrested 16 years after murdering girlfriend, hiding body in cement
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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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NK nuclear test 'possible' around US election in Nov., says Yoon aide
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Police investigate confinement of PM
Police said Saturday it has opened a full-fledged investigation into the confinement of the prime minister during his visit to the southern town of Seongju to persuade residents to accept the deployment of an advanced U.S. missile defense system to the area.During his trip on Friday, angry residents protesting the government's decision to deploy the U.S. Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) blocked Prime Minister Hwang Kyo-ahn's car for hours and threw water bottles and eggs at him. Prime
Social AffairsJuly 16, 2016
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Park says unification of Korean Peninsula is fundamental solution to N.K. problems
ULAANBAATAR -- President Park Geun-hye on Saturday pointed to North Korea as a "missing link" in the effort to achieve a free, peaceful and interconnected Eurasia, saying the unification of the Korean Peninsula will offer a "fundamental" solution. President Park Geun-hye at the ASEM opening ceremony on Friday. (Yonhap)Speaking at a retreat session of the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) summit, Park made an emphatic call for international cooperation in Seoul's efforts to lay the groundwork for nation
PoliticsJuly 16, 2016
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Turkish president tells supporters government is in charge
ANKARA, Turkey -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told the nation Saturday that his government is in charge after a coup attempt brought a night of explosions, air battles and gunfire across the capital that left dozens dead and at least 150 people wounded. Government officials said the coup appeared to have failed as Turks took to the streets overnight to confront troops attempting to take over the country. However, the sounds of huge blasts, including at least one bomb that hit the par
World NewsJuly 16, 2016
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EU chiefs urge 'swift return' to constitution in Turkey
ULAN BATOR -- EU chiefs Donald Tusk and Jean-Claude Juncker on Saturday backed Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's government and urged a "swift return" to normal after a coup attempt."Turkey is a key partner for the European Union. The EU fully supports the democratically elected government, the institutions of the country and the rule of law," European Council President Tusk and European Commission head Juncker said in a joint statement."We call for a swift return to Turkey's constitution
World NewsJuly 16, 2016
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Korea raises minimum wage for 2017
Korea's minimum wage has been set at 6,470 won ($5.70) per hour for next year, up 7 percent from this year, the labor ministry said Saturday.The new minimum wage translates to 51,760 won a day for those who work eight hours a day and some 1.35 million won a month for those who work full time.The Ministry of Employment and Labor said the pay raise will affect an estimated 3.36 million workers in the nation.Minimum Wage Council Chairman Park Jun-sung (center) and other members of the council condu
Social AffairsJuly 16, 2016
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Turkish officials say coup attempt appears to have failed
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) -- Turkish officials said Saturday morning the government had appeared to have repelled an attempted military coup following a night of explosions, air battles and gunfire across the capital that left at least 17 dead, according to state-run media.Turkish people attempt to stop a tank moving into position in Ankara, Turkey, late Friday, July 15, 2016. Members of Turkey's armed forces said they had taken control of the country, but Turkish officials said the coup attempt had b
Diplomatic CircuitJuly 16, 2016
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Obama: All parties in Turkey should support Erdogan gov't
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama on Friday urged all sides in Turkey to support the democratically elected government of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan amid a military takeover of the key NATO ally. In a statement issued after a meeting with his national security advisers, Obama also urged everyone in Turkey to show restraint and avoid violence or bloodshed. Members of Turkey's armed forces declared hours earlier that they had taken control of the country as explosions, gunfire and
World NewsJuly 16, 2016
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Korea to keep watchful eye on Turkey coup attempt
South Korea's Foreign Ministry said Saturday it will keep a watchful eye on the latest coup attempt in Turkey overnight, adding it has also started the operation of emergency hotlines among South Korean organizations in the country. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said its Turkey-based embassy will keep in close contact with South Korean companies and organizations in an effort to ensure the safety of its overseas residents. The Turkish military said Friday (local time) that it has taken full co
Diplomatic CircuitJuly 16, 2016
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Top officials visit location for THAAD deployment
Prime Minister Hwang Kyo-ahn visited the town of Seongju, North Gyeongsang Province, after residents voiced strong opposition to the government’s decision Friday to deploy an advanced U.S. missile defense system in the area.The trip, accompanied by Defense Minister Han Min-koo, is seen as a move to alleviate concerns that residents may have about the health issues related to the missile system’s powerful radar and address questions about the fairness of the government’s decision-making process.
DefenseJuly 15, 2016
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At least 84 dead in ‘terrorist’ Nice truck attack
NICE (AFP) - A truck smashed into a crowd in the French resort of Nice, killing at least 84 people in what President Francois Hollande on Friday called a “terrorist” attack on revellers enjoying a Bastille Day fireworks display. The driver was shot dead after barrelling the truck two kilometres (1.3 miles) through the festive crowd on the palm-lined Promenade des Anglais, sending hundreds fleeing in terror and leaving the area strewn with bodies. Authorities said they found identity papers belon
World NewsJuly 15, 2016
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[EQUITIES] Shinhan Investment forecasts Daewoong Pharmaceutical to post earnings decline in Q2
[THE INVESTOR] Shinhan Investment expects Daewoong Pharmaceutical’s second quarter operating profit to fall below market estimates, with the figure reaching 9.2 billion won (US$ ) that reflects a 43.7 percent downturn on-year.Sales are expected to decline 4.2 percent to 194 billion won, mostly due to increased expenses, including those involved with research and development, which are expected to reach 26.3 billion won. The figure reflects a 2 billion won increase, on-year, Shinhan said. (123rf
July 15, 2016
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Top prosecutor arrested for bribery
Prosecution officials arrested a senior prosecutor over suspicions that he took bribes from gaming company Nexon’s cofounder Kim Jung-ju on Thursday night. The arrest came 13 hours after the prosecution began interrogating prosecutor Jin Kyung-joon, who is suspected of taking kickbacks and benefitting from shady stock transactions with the money at Seoul Central District Prosecutors’ Office. Senior prosecutor Jin Kyung-joon (Yonhap)The prosecution suspects that Jin took 425 million won from Kim
Social AffairsJuly 15, 2016
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[Weekender] Data analysis helps Memebox find beauty market niche
Memebox is a relatively new face in the South Korean beauty industry which is largely dominated by cosmetics giants such as Amorepacific, Estee Lauder and MAC. Entering a market occupied by such established corporations poses challenges for any newcomer. But Memebox saw an opportunity in what seemed an already crowded market. It jumped into the sector as a cosmetics subscription and delivery service in 2012. Meme Box CEO Ha Hyung-seok (Yoon Byung-chan/The Korea Herald) “Other cosmetic companies
BusinessJuly 15, 2016
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Indonesia’s hidden destinations beckon to the world
At a glance, Indonesia’s bustling capital Jakarta seems like many other metropolitan cities in Southeast Asia. Its streets are lined with cutting-edge skyscrapers and packed with cars and motorbikes that cause heavy congestion. Highrise buildings at the center of Jakarta, Indonesia. (Ock Hyun-ju/The Korea Herald)But only a few hours away, the tropical country, composed of more than 17,500 islands, boasts natural beauty in every corner -- from white sandy beaches and colorful marine treasures to
TravelJuly 15, 2016
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[Weekender] Techno valley -- Korea’s start-up hub
Techno valleys in Korea are playing a pivotal role as hubs for technology start-ups as the government pushes to boost innovation through policy measures. Pangyo Techno Valley in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province, which opened in 2011, is one of the leading techno valleys in Korea. It started small with only 82 companies in the 661,000 square meter area and first-year sales reaching just 5 trillion won, ($4.3 billion).Pangyo Techno Valley in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province (Yonhap)Pangyo Techno Valley, how
IndustryJuly 15, 2016