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Who's lying? Hybe vs. Min conflict continues to intensify
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Seoul should engage Kim Jong-un’s elites for change, ex-North Korean diplomat says
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Most teen sex offenders get away with slap on wrist
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Ex-Trump official calls for S. Korea to raise defense spending to 3 or 3.5% of GDP
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Thousands rally in Seoul to call for Yoon resignation
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Man sentenced to 1 year, 8 months for stealing from elementary school classrooms
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FM champions multilateralism, stresses S. Korea's vision as 'global pivotal state'
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Same-sex couple denied insurance clearance despite landmark ruling
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Panmunjom tours for select Korean nationals may resume in October
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Young Poong says no better offer for Korea Zinc
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Transforming toy mesmerizes kids as well as local toy market
Han Hee-min, a 43-year old office worker, has a must-have item to purchase. It is not for him, but for his only son. It's not a luxury brand good or even a high-priced one.But he becomes growingly impatient to get his hands on a Turning Mecard, with his 7-year old kid prodding him to buy the transforming toy robot series for him as the May 5 Children's Day comes near.Late last year, he stood in line for three hours in the early morning to buy the toy, but he failed to grab it. "Fathers, just lik
IndustryApril 22, 2016
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BOK sees signs of stabilization, but wary on full recovery
The chief of South Korea’s central bank said Friday that uncertainties in the local and global financial markets have eased but whether such improvements will lead to a full economic recovery remains to be seen.“Recently, the local financial market has become a bit more stabilized following the disappearance of some woes in the global financial market, and we are beginning to see some positive signs of recovery,” Bank of Korea Gov. Lee Ju-yeol said in a monthly breakfast meeting with officials f
April 22, 2016
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North Korean FM claims U.S. nuclear threats result in Pyongyang's nuclear development
North Korean Foreign Minister Ri Su-yong claimed Thursday that the communist nation had no choice but to develop nuclear weapons in order to cope with U.S. nuclear threats.Ri made the remark during a keynote speech at a high-level meeting of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals at U.N. headquarters, claiming the U.S. is currently conducting what he calls nuclear war exercises on the Korean Peninsula, apparently referring to annual military exercises."In order to remove nuclear threats, we trie
North KoreaApril 22, 2016
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Train derailment leaves one dead, eight injured in port city of Yeosu
A passenger train derailed in southern South Korea early Friday, leaving the engineer dead and eight passengers injured, police and rescue workers said.A total of 23 people were aboard the Mugunghwa train when it went off the track in the southern port city of Yeosu around 3:41 a.m., officials said. The number of those injured could rise, they said. Police said they are trying to determine what caused the accident.Korea Railroad Corp. said it has suspended operations of all rail services between
Social AffairsApril 22, 2016
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Time names N.K. leader among 100 influential people, calls him 'exploiter of fears'
Time magazine named North Korean leader Kim Jong-un one of the 100 most influential people in the world on Thursday, calling the young dictator an "exploiter of fears.""Kim Jong-un is the 30-something boss of a family-run totalitarian state. Beefy, murderous and quick with a toothy grin, he takes after his late grandfather Kim Il-sung, North Korea's Great Leader," the magazine said. "Dictatorships need enemies like fish need water, and the essential enemy of North Korea is the U.S."The North sta
North KoreaApril 22, 2016
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North Korea poses more significant threat to U.S. than Iran: incoming U.S. homeland commander
North Korea poses a more significant threat to the United States than Iran in the near term, and more priorities should be given to defending against missile threats from the communist nation, the incoming U.S. Northern Command chief said Thursday.Gen. Lori Robinson, nominated to be commander of the U.S. Northern Command and North American Aerospace Defense Command, made the assessment in written testimony for a Senate Armed Services Committee confirmation hearing. She said the North's "ability
North KoreaApril 22, 2016
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U.N. chief may visit Korea next month: source
U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is considering visiting South Korea next month to attend a non-governmental organization conference nearly one year after his last visit here, a government source said Thursday.South Korea hosts U.N. Department of Public Information and Non-Governmental Organizations Conference in Gyeongju, 371 kilometers south of Seoul, from May 30 to June 1. The 66th conference will bring in U.N. officials, diplomats, policy experts and politicians to discuss education and su
Foreign AffairsApril 22, 2016
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Korea to maintain expansionary fiscal policy through 2020
South Korea plans to maintain its expansionary fiscal policy mode for the next five years to prop up the economy with efforts to cut unnecessary outlays, the finance minister said Friday. In the 2016 national fiscal strategy meeting chaired by President Park Geun-hye, the Ministry of Strategy and Finance said it will raise the government's spending growth rate next year, given that the country is facing daunting challenges at home and abroad. (Yonhap)The ministry maintained the budget spend
April 22, 2016
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‘Breakfast for Dinner’ author gives meal its respect
Asked why she wrote the cookbook “Breakfast for Dinner” (Ryland Peters & Small, $19.95), author Carol Hilker admits that the morning meal doesn‘t always get the time and respect it deserves: “We skip breakfast a lot. We don’t always have time in the morning to stop and cook, but you can do it at dinner.” While that bit of practicality sort of explains the impetus for eating breakfast foods at dinner, it doesn‘t completely account for the allure. Hilker says that’s easy: “We all need to indulge e
FoodApril 22, 2016
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[Around the hotels] Round up of hotel events and news
Family time at Kensington Yoido Kensington Yoido presents Fun & Fun Kids Package until May 26 to celebrate the month of family. The package includes a one night’s stay at Deluxe Room along with a mini bar offering kids-friendly snacks and beverages. It also includes two Cocomong Kids Land tickets for an adult and a kid, and the doll of the Cocomong character. Cocomong is the main character of Korean animation series “Cocomong” which aired on EBS1. The package also offers breakfast buffet for two
TravelApril 22, 2016
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[Travel Bits] Round up of travel news from around the world
‘Yeon Deung Hoe’ to celebrate Buddha’s birthday Korea’s Important Intangible Cultural Property No.122 “Yeon Deung Hoe,” also known as the Lotus Lantern Festival, will take place at Jogyesa and Bongeunsa temples and on Jongno Street on May 6-8. The festival celebrating Buddha’s birthday which falls on May 14 this year, will offer glimmering night views with lotus lanterns and a vast array of traditional cultural experiences. The festival will feature traditional lantern exhibitions at three separ
TravelApril 22, 2016
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An authentic taste of Spain in Madrid
This is the second and final article of a two-part travel series on a weeklong journey to the new European capital of culture, San Sebastian, Spain, and through the heart of the country’s capital, Madrid. - Ed.MADRID -- Priceless works of arts, world-class cuisine and a rich history -- there’s no touristic thirst that cannot be quenched in Madrid, Spain’s alluring capital. Spain is certainly no stranger to the tourism spotlight. Last year the country was the third most visited country in the wor
TravelApril 22, 2016
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[Album Review] Ace Frehley still has what it takes on 'Origins'
Ace Frehley “Origins Vol. 1” (Entertainment One) The twice (and future?) Kiss guitarist has put his other-worldly spin on classic rock anthems he grew up on, including legendary tracks from Creem (“White Room”); Steppenwolf (“Magic Carpet Ride”); the Rolling Stones (“Street Fighting Man”); and Jimi Hendrix (“Spanish Castle Magic”). The idea was just to let Ace rip on songs he’s loved since he was a little alien on Planet Jendell. But the result might just indicate he’s ready for a third incarna
PerformanceApril 22, 2016
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[Album Review] Ben Harper reunited with Innocent Criminals for new songs
Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals “Call It What It Is” (Stax Records) Ben Harper is back with the best band he’s ever sung with, delivering strong new material with a group that has always known when to play hard and when to hang back. Coming on the heels of a 2015 tour with the Innocent Criminals, Harper and the band have recorded 11 new songs that stay true to their eclectic past. They’ve done so on Stax Records, which isn’t the same outfit it was in its Memphis heyday, when Otis Redding,
PerformanceApril 22, 2016
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[Album Review] Santana gets the band back together for ‘Santana IV’
Santana “Santana IV” (Santana IV) On “Santana IV,” Carlos Santana is reunited with the core musicians from the band’s first three albums, restoring the team concept to a name more immediately associated with his solo career since the mega-success of 1999’s “Supernatural” and its dizzying array of guest stars. The return of guitarist Neil Schon and keyboard wiz Gregg Rolie who left in 1973 to form Journey, along with drummer Mike Shrieve and conguero Mike Carabello, gives Santana the band a natu
PerformanceApril 22, 2016
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‘The Huntsman: Winter’s War’ misses its target
How do you solve a problem like Kristen (Stewart)? If you’re the filmmakers of “The Huntsman: Winter’s War,” you write Snow White entirely out of the sequel to “Snow White and the Huntsman.” The film’s clearly a valuable property, so it’s no wonder that Universal would return to that well with a sequel, this time directed by Cedric Nicolas-Troyan, the visual effects supervisor on the first film. But the script acrobatics result in a bizarre prequel-sequel mash up where Snow White doesn’t show u
FilmApril 22, 2016
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[Box Office] Latest movie releases
The Last Ride (Korea) Opened April 20 Comedy, Drama. Directed by Nam Dae-joong Nam-joon (Kim Dong-young) wants more than anything to be a macho man, but often fails at the feat. Gab-deok (Ahn Jae-hong) has been born into a rich family, but always gets into trouble. When their friend Go-hwan (Ryu Deok-hwan) is diagnosed with a terminal disease, the duo decides to help him fulfill his wildest wishes. The Huntsman: Winter’s War (U.S.) Opened April 13 Action, Fantasy. Directed by Cedric Nicolas-Tro
FilmApril 22, 2016
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U.N. chief may visit S. Korea next month: source
U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is considering visiting South Korea next month to attend a non-governmental organization conference nearly one year after his last visit here, a government source said Thursday.South Korea hosts U.N. Department of Public Information and Non-Governmental Organizations Conference in Gyeongju, 371 kilometers south of Seoul, from May 30 to June 1. The 66th conference will bring in U.N. officials, diplomats, policy experts and politicians to discuss education and su
Foreign AffairsApril 21, 2016
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U.S. working to change human rights situation in N. Korea: ambassador
The United States is working hard to tackle human rights abuses in North Korea on the back of broad bipartisan support, Washington's top envoy to Seoul said Thursday.Ambassador Mark Lippert made the remarks in a forum organized by the Far East Broadcasting Company, saying the issue of North Korea's human rights situation is one of the core concerns of the international community."We are also deeply concerned about the human rights situation in North Korea and are working to actively change it,"
North KoreaApril 21, 2016
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Intelligence official acquitted of engaging in elections
A local court acquitted a South Korean intelligence official on Thursday over suspicions that he took part in political activities in violation of the National Intelligence Service Act.The Seoul Central District Court found the 42-year-old, whose identity was withheld, not guilty of engaging in unlawful election activities by posting articles and comments on a portal site and online community from 2011 to 2012.Under the country's law, government officials or policymakers are forbidden from suppo
Social AffairsApril 21, 2016