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[Online Predators] Online reviews of sex tourism in Southeast Asia proliferate
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Man arrested 16 years after murdering girlfriend, hiding body in cement
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Pikki Pikki dance: Korean cheerleader dance routine takes social media by storm
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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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[Exclusive] Democratic Party of Korea forms US election task force
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[Grace Kao] NewJeans fights Hybe for their survival
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NK nuclear test 'possible' around US election in Nov., says Yoon aide
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[News Focus] Ex-Moon aide slammed from both sides over remarks on leaving Koreas divided
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What will Yoon, Han talk about at dinner?
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Living in small towns more stressful than cities: study
South Koreans who live in small towns are more stressed and have a higher prevalence rate of illnesses than those living in cities, a study showed Monday.The study, organized and released by the Korea Institute for Health and Social Affairs, analyzed the national health insurance data of some 197,000 Koreans. On a scale of zero to four -- with four being the most stressed -- those who live in non-city regions, such as farming or fishing villages, on average rated 2.90, higher than the average fo
Social AffairsJuly 11, 2016
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Humidifier disinfectant probe to target government
The South Korean prosecution said Monday that it will expand the probe into the toxic humidifier disinfectant case targeting government ministries.It also temporarily delayed the announcement of the final result of its five-month-long investigation into the disinfectant case involving four companies.The Seoul Central District Prosecutors’ Office said Monday that it has started to summon and question ministry officials related to the case on how they managed and responded to the onset of the toxi
Social AffairsJuly 11, 2016
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Minister apologizes for official's 'dogs and pigs' remarks
The Education Minister Lee Joon-sik on Monday apologized and vowed strong punishment over the controversy caused by a high-ranking official who described the public as “nothing but dogs and pigs.” During a parliamentary meeting held in the morning, Lee apologized for “greatly disappointing the people” with the ministry official’s “inappropriate” remarks. Lee said that he plans to take stern action in accordance with the result of the investigation into the case. “There cannot be any excuse for t
Social AffairsJuly 11, 2016
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Ministry could cancel certification of 79,000 VW vehicles upon probe
The Ministry of Environment said Monday that it will ban sales and cancel the certification of approximately 79,000 disputed Volkswagen models sold here, if the suspected cheating on its authentication tests is proven.The ministry said Monday that it has received from the Seoul Central Prosecutors’ Office a list of 32 types of diesel and gasoline models of Volkswagen vehicles -- including the VW Golf and Audi A8 -- that are suspected to have fabricated reports submitted to the National Institute
Social AffairsJuly 11, 2016
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Former LG Display executive to head CSOT
A former vice president of LG Display was appointed to head China’s second-largest display maker CSOT, according to news reports Monday. This has raised concerns about an outflow of skilled manpower from the Korean display industry, amid Chinese display makers’ heavy investment to catch up with Korean firms. Kim Woo-sik (right), a former vice president of LG Display, receives an award from Dell in 2007.Kim Woo-sik, who left the nation’s second largest display maker in 2007, was a key member who
IndustryJuly 11, 2016
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THAAD casts shadow on exports recovery
South Korea’s decision to deploy the U.S. missile defense system here will likely have repercussions on the country’s trade with China, casting a shadow on its exports prospects, experts said Monday. Many analysts were cautious to predict how this highly-political issue will play out on the trade front, but investor reactions on Seoul bourses were pretty obvious: key China-sensitive stocks fell, led by Hana Tour and cosmetics maker LG Household & Healthcare. Korea’s Finance Minister, however, se
July 11, 2016
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Cheong Wa Dae fails to address questions on THAAD
In the wake of the government’s latest decision to deploy a disputed U.S. missile defense system here, Cheong Wa Dae has come under fire for failing to address questions and concerns.Merely reiterating that the decision was one made for “self-defense,” Cheong Wa Dae on Monday continued to spurn mounting questions on the diplomatic impact of the deployment, Seoul’s plans or long-term vision to counter any geopolitical backlash, as well as relevant technical issues of the system’s location and exp
PoliticsJuly 11, 2016
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THAAD deployment sparks fear of ‘new Cold War’
South Korea and the U.S.’ decision to deploy the advanced missile defense system here is touching off concerns of destabilizing safety and security in the Northeast Asia region, with neighboring China and Russia openly berating the move.The allies announced last week that they will station here the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system against North Korea’s growing nuclear and missile threats.South Korea‘s Deputy Minister of Defense Ryu Je-seung (right) and Lt. Gen. Thomas S. Vandal, comman
DefenseJuly 11, 2016
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Jitters rise over China’s THAAD reaction
With Beijing’s rebuke showing little signs of abating over the U.S.’ envisioned THAAD stationing here, concerns are intensifying that China may take retaliatory steps that may take a substantial toll on the South Korean economy. Following last Friday’s announcement, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and other officials have reacted with sharp criticism, urging South Korea and the U.S. to shelve the plan. Official media churned out editorials and articles calling for military action and economic c
Foreign AffairsJuly 11, 2016
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[Noah Smith] Freedom is receding around the world
The economic dangers of Britain’s exit from the European Union are probably exaggerated. The U.K. is in a bit of trouble, since falling real estate prices might spark a recession there. But it seems unlikely that the spillover to the global economy will be severe. British trade policy probably won’t change much, and extremists in the U.K. Independence Party, which spearheaded the “Leave” campaign, are unlikely to take power. The EU itself is on shaky ground, but that was just as true before Bre
ViewpointsJuly 11, 2016
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[Trudy Rubin] After Brexit, French start looking to own elections
These days, there is one overriding issue on the minds of the French. It isn’t “Brexit.”Nor is it whether France will copy Britain and “Frexit” the European Union. Pas du tout.What is fixating the French is whether their national soccer team will beat Portugal in the final of the Euro 2016 championship tournament. Raucous celebrations for France’s semifinal win over Germany went on most of Thursday night outside the Paris apartment where I’m staying.The national team, with its “Black, Blanc, Beu
ViewpointsJuly 11, 2016
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[Dan Rodricks] Anger, frustration in U.S.
Be despondent, America. Acknowledge your humanity. Surrender to the nagging instinct to feel hopeless about the level of anger and violence in the country, and the number of guns in our midst that allow one man to instantly cause the death of others -- numerous others, or one at a time; a police officer shooting a civilian, a civilian shooting a police officer; a disturbed man shooting children and their teachers, or churchgoers, or sheriff deputies, or a wife or girlfriend; a woman killing her
ViewpointsJuly 11, 2016
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Mercedes-Benz’s S-Class posts monthly record sales
Mercedes-Benz’ flagship sedan S-Class posted record monthly sales in the Korean auto market, according to industry data on Monday. Mercedes-Benz reportedly sold more than 1,300 units -- which include 84 units of Mercedes-Maybach S-Class -- in June. This is the highest monthly figure since January, 2015 when the automaker sold around 1,000 units. The sales figure is compared to other German brands including BMW’s flagship sedan 7 series, which stopped short of selling 230 units and Audi‘s A8, whi
MobilityJuly 11, 2016
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[George Soros] The promise of ‘Regrexit’
LONDON -- Until the people of the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union, the refugee crisis was the greatest problem Europe faced. Indeed, that crisis played a critical role in bringing about the greater calamity of Brexit.The vote for Brexit was a great shock. The morning after the vote, the disintegration of the European Union seemed practically inevitable. Brewing crises in other EU countries, especially Italy, deepened the dark forecast for the EU’s survival.But as the initial sho
ViewpointsJuly 11, 2016