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Seoul, Tokyo reboot joint maritime resource talks after 40-year freeze
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Host of Miss Korea apologizes for 'inappropriate question' about deepfake
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Korea to face another massive shortfall in tax revenue
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Who's lying? Hybe vs. Min conflict continues to intensify
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[Contribution] Turkmenistan celebrates the 33rd anniversary of its Independence
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[Photo news] Faker Mercedes
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SK hynix outpaces Samsung, Micron with more powerful AI chips
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Power of nostalgia brings K-pop legends back together
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North Korea unveiling uranium enrichment site a US election-conscious move: NIS
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'Shaman says president will die,' caller warns
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Two foreign men indicted for trading drugs
South Korean prosecution said that it indicted 10 people including two foreigners on Friday on charges of smuggling drugs into Korea. According to the Seoul Western District Prosecutors’ Office, it detained a 28-year-old French man suspected of selling drugs, including cannabis and ecstasy, in clubs in Seoul after buying them from websites based in the U.S., U.K., and Netherlands via international parcel services. (Yonhap)The investigators also indicted a U.S. national, 30, who teaches at an in
Social AffairsMay 27, 2016
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Lawyer quizzed in corruption scandal
A prosecutor-turned-lawyer was summoned Friday for questioning over suspicions that he peddled influence in the legal circles for his clients and evaded taxes, amid the widening probe into a high-profile corruption scandal. Hong Man-pyo, 56, is suspected of having used his connections in the judiciary to seek a lenient ruling for Jung Woon-ho, CEO of local cosmetics company Nature Republic, over his overseas gambling charges. “I will take responsibility for what I did, and will cooperate with in
Social AffairsMay 27, 2016
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‘Enterprises can play pivotal role in reunification’
JEJUDO ISLAND -- Enterprises can play a pivotal role in the potential reunification of the two Koreas that would be costly but would have great consequences, Siemens AG president and CEO Joe Kaeser said Friday.“Large West German enterprises like Siemens did their part. By June 1991, Siemens employed 20,000 people in what was previously East Germany,” the head of the German engineering conglomerate said at a special session on the last day of the 11th Jeju Forum for Peace and Prosperity in Jejudo
Foreign AffairsMay 27, 2016
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‘Korea, China, Japan committed to three-way cooperation’
JEJUDO ISLAND -- Despite persistent territorial and historical tension, Korea, China and Japan are committed to deepening three-way cooperation and carrying on with their plans to hold regular summits, the chief of the Trilateral Cooperation Secretariat said. Shortly after taking office last August, Yang Houlan observed the three nations’ first tripartite summit about two months later, for which the agency played a key facilitating role.Yang Houlan, chief of the Trilateral Cooperation Secretaria
Foreign AffairsMay 27, 2016
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U.N. NGO conference to open in Korea
A U.N. conference of civic organizations will be held to discuss the theme of "Education for Global Citizenship: Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Together" in South Korea's ancient city of Gyeongju next week, with U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to be on hand, the event's organizer said Friday. Some 2,000 NGO representatives, scholars and experts from more than 100 nations are expected to take part in the 66th U.N. Department of Public Information and Non-Governmental Organi
InternationalMay 27, 2016
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[Weekender] How chicken may or may not be ruining your health
Although “chi-maek” -- a word play referring to fried chicken and beer -- continues to be one of the most popular snacks among Koreans, some health experts have been warning on its harmful health effects.It is not the ingredient but the way it is cooked that can damage one’s body in different ways. (123RF)According to a long-term study by the Harvard School of Public Health, which examined more than 100,000 men and women over 25 years, people who ate fried food at least once per week had a great
TechnologyMay 27, 2016
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Fried chicken market anything but small in Korea
Fried chicken has found a firm place in present-day Korean cuisine, despite being commonly considered a creation from the United States. Among other things, it is a staple as a midnight snack for Koreans and the food of choice at baseball stadiums, for get-togethers along the river and for those entertaining guests at home. Despite the saturated market, the fried chicken industry remains strong and is still growing, with technology allowing for efficient deliveries and continuously evolving rec
IndustryMay 27, 2016
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Park vetoes hearing bill
President Park Geun-hye vetoed the controversial parliamentary hearing bill on Friday, generating a torrent of criticism from the opposition parties who vowed to re-endorse it at the next parliament. The National Assembly (Yonhap)At a temporary Cabinet meeting presided over by Prime Minister Hwang Kyo-ahn, the government asked the parliament to reconsider the bill that would give wider legislative reach in holding hearings, citing the possibility of unconstitutionality. Last Thursday, the Nation
PoliticsMay 27, 2016
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[Weekender] Fried chicken lovers, get your hands busy
Just the sound of it makes one’s mouth water. In every bite -- from the crisp chicken skin to the juicy meat inside -- come plenty of reasons for its nationwide popularity, regardless of age and gender. Either marinated or covered in batter, golden-brown fried chicken accompanied with cool beer, or “chi-maek,” is always well-suited for a picnic at the Hangang Park -- where you can get it delivered -- or an after-work get-together. (123RF)It is not difficult to spot chicken restaurants full of
FoodMay 27, 2016
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Korean shares advance on refiner, chemical gains
South Korean shares closed higher Friday as falling crude prices drove up refiners and chemicals, supported by strong foreign buying. The local currency slightly gained ground against the U.S. dollar.The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index gained 12.11 points, or 0.62 percent, to 1,967.17. Trading volume was moderate at 517.98 million shares worth about 4.81 trillion won ($4.07 billion). Gainers far outpaced decliners 516 to 290.Local analysts said slipping oil prices due to increased pr
May 27, 2016
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[Rachel Marsden] Time to shove ‘free love’ generation out the door
The leftists who came of age in the counterculture revolutionary movements of the ’60s and ’70s are now in charge in both Europe and the U.S., and facing a populist backlash. They failed to learn the lessons of their own experiences, and it’s time for them to be dropkicked into the waste bin of history.In the wake of World War II and the defeat of Nazi Germany, there was a massive movement in Western nations against anything that smacked of authority. At first it was more social than political.I
ViewpointsMay 27, 2016
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Kim Jong-un orders users of Chinese cell phones to be punished: source
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has instructed North Koreans using Chinese mobile phones to be punished for treason in order to fend off defections and internal information leaks to the outside world, a Seoul-based news outlet specializing in North Korea reported Friday. "Kim Jong-un recently issued an order to treat people using Chinese cell phones like betrayers who conspire with South Koreans," the Daily NK quoted its source in the communist country's North Hamkyong Province as saying. Agents
North KoreaMay 27, 2016
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Korea praises global leaders' condemnation of NK nuke program
South Korea on Friday praised global leaders' condemnation of North Korea for its continued pursuit of nuclear weapons, urging Pyongyang to listen to the growing call for denuclearization.Earlier, the leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) industrialized countries condemned North Korea's nuclear test in January and its subsequent launches using ballistic technology "in the strongest terms."The G7 leaders held a summit in Japan on Friday. The G7 consists of Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Ja
North KoreaMay 27, 2016
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[Doyle McManus] Polls have Democrats in panic
Democrats hoped this presidential election would be a cakewalk. In their eyes, the presumptive Republican nominee, Donald Trump, spent most of the spring alienating big chunks of the electorate, beginning with women. Meanwhile, the presumptive Democratic candidate, Hillary Clinton, has run a careful, well-funded, well-honed campaign. What could go wrong?And yet, in a spate of reputable surveys Trump has suddenly erased the advantage Clinton had held all year. The average of major polls compiled
ViewpointsMay 27, 2016
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Splashing water on trespasser is assault: Seoul court
An 81-year-old woman who splashed water on a 65-year-old man was found guilty of assault Friday by Seoul Eastern District Court. She was given a suspended sentence of 300,000 won ($254) fine.The woman, identified by her surname Lee, pleaded that her action was in self-defense against the trespassing man, identified as Kim, who refused to leave when asked. (123RF)Kim had come to demand that Lee pay back her daughter’s debt. To drive him out, Lee splashed him with a bucketful of water and was sue
Social AffairsMay 27, 2016
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Manufacturers' sales fall for second consecutive year
South Korean companies suffered a further setback last year following a sluggish 2014, with manufacturers grappling with sales reductions amid the global economic slowdown, a report showed Friday. Sales by 19,638 companies whose assets were valued over 12 billion won ($10.1 million) slipped 2.4 percent in 2015 compared with a year ago, the Bank of Korea said in a 2015 report on corporate management.Revenue from manufacturers, the nation's main growth driver, fell 4.2 percent on-year due to a slo
May 27, 2016
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Seoul, Beijing agree on joint infrastructure development in China
South Korea and China have agreed to cooperate in infrastructure development in northeastern China, crucial for their policies of seeking closer economic ties between Asia and Europe, the finance ministry said Friday. At the 14th ministerial meeting held at a Seoul hotel, Strategy and Finance Minister Yoo Il-ho suggested the joint infrastructure development project, and his Chinese counterpart Xu Shaoshi accepted the offer, the ministry said in a statement. "The joint project is in line with the
Foreign AffairsMay 27, 2016
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Appeals court rules against former Ssangyong Motor workers
A Seoul appeals court on Friday ruled against a group of former Ssangyong Motor Co. employees who filed a lawsuit against the company in 2010 to invalidate the massive layoffs the previous year.The Seoul High Court's decision was in line with the Supreme Court's 2014 ruling that said the layoffs were legitimate due to an "urgent management need." Overturning the appeals court's initial decision against the company, the top court sent the case to the appellate court for retrial.In Friday's ruling
Social AffairsMay 27, 2016
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YG Entertainment lures 100 bln won in investment from China
South Korean music company YG Entertainment on Friday said it has attracted 100 billion won ($85 million) in investment from the Chinese online giant Tencent and mobile ticketing service, Beijing Weiying Technology Co.YG said its CEO Yang Min-suk will sign an investment deal with Suman Wang, who is in charge of Tencent's video, film and drama businesses, and Ning Lin, founder and CEO of Weiying, at a Seoul hotel Tuesday.Under the deal, YG will issue shares worth $55 million for Weiying, whose se
IndustryMay 27, 2016
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Malaysia's first Korean school to open in September
The Korean-Malaysian community's long-cherished hope for a school exclusively for their children will be realized this year, organizers in charge of building the school said Friday. The Korean school, jointly funded by the Korean community in Malaysia and the Seoul Korean government, will open in Cyberjaya near the country's administrative capital of Putrajaya in September.The move comes five years after the community began a fundraising campaign to build a school in cooperation with the South K
Foreign AffairsMay 27, 2016