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Thousands rally in Seoul to call for Yoon's resignation
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Suicide attempts spike among youth in Korea
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Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah is killed in Beirut strike, Israel's military says
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FM champions multilateralism, stresses S. Korea's vision as 'global pivotal state'
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[Weekender] How Seongsu, once an industrial zone, has become ‘Seoul’s Brooklyn’
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Delta Air Lines to launch new Incheon-Salt Lake City route in June next year
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S. Korea to showcase Hyunmoo-5 ballistic missile on Armed Forces Day ceremony for 1st time
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Korea, China, Japan vow to address yellow dust and climate change
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4 in 10 illegal aliens entered S. Korea without visas last year: data
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Korean American documentary ‘Free Chol Soo Lee' wins Emmy
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Brazil's theater of the absurd
Acclaimed Brazilian actor and director Claudio Botelho is used to enthusiastic audiences. But bringing the house down mid-performance was not in the script earlier this week, when Botelho -- who is currently on stage playing a theater troupe impresario -- turned to the audience and ad-libbed a few quips about a “crooked former president” and a “thieving president” facing impeachment. In moments, scores of audience members were on their feet and shouting “There will be no coup!” while an opposing
ViewpointsMarch 25, 2016
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Doosan ties with KEPCO for wind power business
Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction, one of Korea’s leading power equipment makers, signed a memorandum of understanding with state-run Korea Electric Power Corp. on Friday to jointly tap the wind power market overseas.Yang Won-chang (left), Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction’s new business development division head, and Lim Cheong-won from the Korea Electric Power Corporation pose after signing a memorandum of understanding, forming a partnership on Friday for wind-power plant projects o
IndustryMarch 25, 2016
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Daelim heir apologizes for mistreatment chauffers
APOLOGY – Lee Hae-wook, vice chairman of Daelim Industrial of Daelim Group, apologizes for alleged gross mistreatment of his chauffers at the company’s shareholders’ meeting in Seoul on Friday. Lee, who is the group’s heir, said that the scandal was due to his negligence. Yonhap
IndustryMarch 25, 2016
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GS Retail to start EV charging services
GS Retail, the retail unit of GS Group, said Friday it will operate charging stations for electric vehicles through its nationwide network of convenience store chains. As part of its partnership with Korea Electric Vehicle Charging Service, the company also plans to diversify related services in the near future. GS Retail convenience store division representative Cho Yoon-sung (left) and Korea Electric Vehicle Charging Service CEO Park Kyu-ho pose after signing a memorandum of understanding for
MobilityMarch 25, 2016
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Seoul holds talks over establishment of Pyongyang human rights center
South Korea's unification ministry held its first meeting Friday to discuss how to set up an agency on North Korean human rights in accordance with a new law that aims to improve Pyongyang's dismal treatment of its people, government officials said.Seoul is seeking to establish a center tasked with investigating the North's human rights violations and supporting relevant civic groups by September, the ministry said. The center will also maintain relevant archives on abuses.The meeting was held a
North KoreaMarch 25, 2016
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Korea aim to break clean sheet record in friendly against Thailand
After notching a thrilling victory in the year's first match, the South Korean men's national football team will be aiming to break a clean sheet record when as they face Thailand in a friendly match on Sunday.South Korea, led by head coach Uli Stielike, on Thursday beat Lebanon 1-0 to stay perfect in the second Asian qualifying round for the 2018 FIFA World Cup with seven straight wins in Group G.The victory also lifted the Taeguk Warriors, which have already booked a spot in the final qualific
SoccerMarch 25, 2016
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[Market Now] Hanwha, LIG, private equities in takeover race for Doosan DST
Hanwha Techwin and LIG Nex1, two of Korea’s leading weapons manufacturers, will be racing to bid for Doosan Group’s armored vehicle manufacturer Doosan DST. Doosan DST's armored vehicle (Doosan DST)Doosan Group opened bids for DST on Friday, with analysts forecasting that Hanwha could be the “last bidder standing,” given that Hanwha has secured sufficient cash following its recent block sale of its 4 percent stake in Korea Aerospace Industries. Private equity funds such as MBK Partners and IBK P
March 25, 2016
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Korea Investment CEO to serve 9th term
Korea Investment & Securities said Thursday that president Ryu Sang-ho will serve his ninth term, becoming the longest-serving CEO in the nation’s securities industry where the average CEO tenure is about three years.The reappointment was agreed upon in a shareholders meeting earlier in the day. Ryu, 56, has led the nation’s fifth-largest brokerage firm by equity capital over the past eight years since he took office as the industry’s youngest CEO in 2007. Under his leadership, the company has b
March 25, 2016
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Big Bang and CL nominated for ‘Time 100’
K-pop boy band Big Bang and CL of girl group 2NE1 are included in Time magazine’s online reader poll for this year’s 100 most influential people, Time announced Wednesday. Big Bang and CL are the only Koreans among 127 candidates in the online poll that features U.S. President Barack Obama, Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. K-pop boy band Big Bang (YG Entertainment) World-famous musicians including Lady Gaga, Beyonce, Rihanna, Taylor Swift, Adele and Ariana Grande
PeopleMarch 25, 2016
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[Market Now] KB, Korea Investment in takeover battle over Hyundai Securities
The race to take over Hyundai Securities will come down to two Korean financial holdings giants – KB Financial Group and Korea Investment Holdings – bidding for cash-strapped Hyundai Group’s brokerage.(Yonhap)After their shareholders meeting on Friday, chief executives of KB Financial and Korea Investment expressed their determined intent to acquire Hyundai Securities’ 22 percent stake owned by Hyundai Merchant Marine.“We have submited an appropriate bidding price for the brokerage,” Yoon Jong-k
March 25, 2016
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Axl Rose to front AC/DC
NEW YORK (AFP) - Axl Rose is already generating excitement over a Guns N' Roses reunion, but a report says he has another project that could thrill even more fans -- fronting AC/DC. The Australian heavy metal veterans halted a tour this month and said they would likely hire a guest vocalist as 68-year-old frontman Brian Johnson was at risk of completely losing his hearing if he kept performing. A radio host in Atlanta, where AC/DC stopped its tour, said that he had spotted Rose in the city and t
PerformanceMarch 25, 2016
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[Around the hotels] Round up of hotel events and news
Sheraton Ladies Night Out Package Sheraton Seoul D Cube City Hotel presents “Ladies Night Out Package” through Dec. 31 for those planning the perfect girls’ night. The package features a one-night stay at Executive Suite or Honeymoon Suite with one bottle of sparkling wine, finger foods and desserts. Guests will also be provided with complimentary aroma therapy bath amenity and access to Sheraton Fitness and swimming pool. The package is priced at 345,000 won and 410,000 won, respectively, for t
TravelMarch 25, 2016
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Fish cake recipe boasts spicy island heat
Middle of nowhere is a long haul for a fish cake. But apparently that’s the best spot. I learned so from my husband’s cousin’s wife, who confided she’s from St. Helena. I squinted: Where? Her lush accent didn’t sound like St. Helena, California. Nor St. Helena, South Carolina. St. Helena Island, I learned, is a volcanic speck in the South Atlantic, a place so remote it served as Napoleon’s prison. Ships navigating the trade winds drop by, which explains the cuisine: ocean bounty, exotic spices a
FoodMarch 25, 2016
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Netmarble may seek IPO on main bourse
Netmarble Games, South Korea‘s No.1 mobile game developer and publisher, is expected to seek listing on the country’s main bourse instead of the tech-heavy KOSDAQ or overseas, sources said Friday.“Netmarble has internally decided to seek listing on the local bourse,” one of the sources said. “Given the scale of the company, the likelihood is that it will be the main bourse rather than the KOSDAQ.”The company is expected to request an initial public offering review with the Korea Exchange as earl
IndustryMarch 25, 2016
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[The palate] Hong Shin-ae, culinary authority and celebrity chef
A well-known culinary personality with an illustrious career, Hong Shin-ae is a refreshing and warm presence in the celebrity food community whose opinion and food knowledge has made her stand out amongst her peers. Seoul-born Hong first came to recognition as a blogger, food stylist, restauranteur and food researcher which led to many cookbooks and TV shows. Educated at the New School in New York City and Yonsei University where she earned a graduate degree in business administration, Hong shar
FoodMarch 25, 2016
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[Weekender] 'Giving up not an option for Korea’s space development'
DAEJEON -- Like many people, Cho Gwang-rae, president of the Korea Aerospace Research Institute, has always been fascinated by space rockets and outer space. He grew up watching foreign astronauts land on the moon, amid fierce space competition between the U.S. and then-Soviet Union in the late ’60s. However, he never envisioned that he would one day become the person in charge of Korea’s space project. After earning his Ph.D. in high-frequency microwave engineering, Cho was asked to participat
IndustryMarch 25, 2016
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[Travel bits] Round up of travel news from around the world
Korail-KTX joint railway package to Pohang, Ulleungdo Island Korail and KTX are launching a joint railway package on March 28 which will operate between Seoul, Pohang and Ulleungdo Island. A train will depart from Seoul Station at 6:50 a.m. daily and arrive at Pohang at 9:26 a.m. A clipper will depart from the Pohang harbor at 10:50 a.m., arriving on Ulleungdo Island at 2:10 p.m. A boat returning to Pohang leaves the island at 3:40 p.m. The package will be available at 171,800 won on weekdays a
TravelMarch 25, 2016
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[Photo News] Hotel Shilla opens new duty-free shop
HOTEL SHILLA OPENS NEW DUTY-FREE SHOP -- Hotel Shilla president Lee Boo-jin (center), the eldest daughter of Samsung Electronics chairman Lee Kun-hee, looks around the floor space of the hotel’s new urban duty-free store HDC Shilla Duty Free that opened Friday in Yongsan, central Seoul. (Yonhap)
IndustryMarch 25, 2016
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HDC Shilla formally opens duty-free store in central Seoul
HDC Shilla Duty Free, a joint venture between Hotel Shilla and Hyundai Development, officially opened its new duty-free store in central Seoul on Friday, featuring 200 more brands four months after its pre-opening. The new outlet spanning 16,500 square meters is located in the Hyundai I'Park Mall in Yongsan, the railway hub nestled in between key tourist spots scattered north and south of the Han River. Hotel Shilla president Lee Boo-jinShilla Hotel, a hotel chain under Korea's biggest conglomer
IndustryMarch 25, 2016
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New Zealand’s hiking trails offer one spectacle after another
The hike had been invigorating — invigorating, as in just this side of grueling. A 6-mile ascent into Mount Aspiring National Park had brought us to an overlook of Routeburn Falls, a thundering multilevel cascade of crystalline water (standard for New Zealand) jumping from the rock face above our heads and rushing into the deep valley below us. There we could see the Routeburn River winding through the high-shouldered Humboldt Mountains on its way to Lake Wakatipu. We were breathless not only b
TravelMarch 25, 2016