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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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[Weekender] How Seongsu, once an industrial zone, has become ‘Seoul’s Brooklyn’
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FM champions multilateralism, stresses S. Korea's vision as 'global pivotal state'
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Opposition mulls delay of financial investment income tax
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Immigration policy must go beyond labor supply: experts
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‘Korea crossed the line too far’ disgraced singer’s lawyer cries foul after 3rd visa denial
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Korean American documentary ‘Free Chol Soo Lee' wins Emmy
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S. Korea to showcase Hyunmoo-5 ballistic missile on Armed Forces Day ceremony for 1st time
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USFK chief tapped as NATO's top commander
WASHINGTON (Yonhap) -- U.S. Forces Korea Commander Gen. Curtis Scaparrotti has been named as NATO's top military commander, Defense Secretary Ash Carter announced Friday.President Barack Obama nominated Scaparrotti to replace Gen. Philip Breedlove as NATO's supreme allied commander Europe, and NATO has also agreed to the appointment, Carter said in a statement.In addition to the NATO position, Scaparrotti will be assigned as commander of U.S. European Command, he said."General Scaparrotti's prov
DefenseMarch 12, 2016
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North Korea warns of preemptive strikes against the South
North Korea said Saturday its military is ready to pre-emptively attack and "liberate'' the South if it sees signs that American and South Korean troops involved in annual joint military drills are attempting to invade the North.The declaration from General Staff of the North's Korean People's Army on state media is the latest outburst over the drills that the U.S. and South Korea say are defensive and routine. At the start of the drills on Monday, the North warned of an indiscriminate "pre-empt
North KoreaMarch 12, 2016
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S. Korea wins WTO against U.S. anti-dumping duties on washer makers
The World Trade Organization has ruled in favor of South Korea in its suit against the United States over its anti-dumping duties on the country's washer manufacturers, the government said Saturday.The WTO Panel has found that the 2013 U.S. measure was taken in breach of WTO rules, according to the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy. The panel circulated a related report to the member states of the WTO the day.The U.S. has 60 days to decide whether to appeal against the decision.The U.S. Dep
IndustryMarch 12, 2016
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Seoul, Washington roll out joint landing drill
South Korea and the United States on Saturday staged a massive landing drill in an eastern coastal port city, the largest of its kind, amid continued provocations from Pyongyang.The latest exercise mobilized 17,200 soldiers, including around 12,200 U.S. Marine and Navy troops in Pohang for the exercise, South Korea's Marine Corps said. Sources said the drill mobilized key U.S. vessels including the USS Bonhomme Richard and amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland.The drill also focused on destro
DefenseMarch 12, 2016
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S. Korea, U.S. warn N. Korea will face 'stronger, grave' response in case of provocations
South Korea and the United States warned Friday that North Korea will face a "stronger and graver" response if it makes yet additional provocations in defiance of the international community.Seoul's new nuclear envoy, Kim Hong-kyun, issued the warning after holding talks with his U.S. counterpart, Amb. Sung Kim, amid growing nuclear and missile threats from the communist nation."We agreed to focus on putting strong pressure on North Korea so as to create an environment where the North cannot hel
North KoreaMarch 12, 2016
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[Weekender] Tuning industry suffers from negative perception
In almost every episode of U.S. television sitcom hit “Home Improvement” in the 1990s, viewers were able to see its main star Tim “The Tool Man” Taylor played by stand-up comedian Tim Allen building and tuning a classic hot rod in his garage with his eldest son.They would chat, giggle and joke around, telling stories to one another while tending to their dream hot rod.Even in movies like “The Fast and the Furious” about a band of criminal street racers, its main character Dominic Toretto’s favor
MobilityMarch 11, 2016
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[Weekender] 'Power up from bottom-up'
Hundreds of college students study auto mechanical engineering, design and new auto technologies such as hybrid and self-driving cars in Korea every year.But only very few land jobs in tuning, which is one of the most lucrative auto fields in countries such as the U.S., Germany and Japan. This is because the Korean tuning market is extremely small for several reasons including tough regulations against tuning in the country’s automotive aftermarket, lack of industry promotions and opportunities,
MobilityMarch 11, 2016
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Russia, China oppose US missile-defense in South Korea
MOSCOW (AP) _ The foreign ministers of China and Russia are opposing the possible deployment of an advanced American missile-defense system in South Korea.Amid escalating tensions over North Korea's nuclear arsenal, Washington and Seoul last week began formal talks on deploying the sophisticated THAAD system.Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told a news conference Friday after meeting with Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov that putting the system in South Korea would "inflict direct harm to the s
Foreign AffairsMarch 11, 2016
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Korean Air to launch direct service to Iran
A direct air route linking South Korea and Iran will open for the first time in four decades following the lifting of international sanctions against the Middle East country, the government said Friday.The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport said it will give a flight license to Korean Air Lines Co., the country's largest air carrier, to ferry passengers and air freight four times a week between Incheon, the country's main gateway on the outskirts of Seoul, and Tehran.Korean Air, who
IndustryMarch 11, 2016
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[Weekender] ‘Car tune-ups for safety, not merely for looks’
In South Korea, car tuning -- the aftermarket modification of an automobile’s performance or appearance -- has long been portrayed under a negative light as an unnecessary practice that disturbs peace and order on the streets. Although many still associate vehicle tune-ups with noisy, sometimes reckless, cars sporting ostentatious exteriors, there is reportedly a lot more to car tuning than looks alone. “What most people don’t know is that the biggest merit of tuning up a car is ‘safety’,” said
MobilityMarch 11, 2016
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Duty-free operators deliver mixed reactions to regulations change
Forthcoming changes to regulations governing South Korea’s lucrative duty-free business are sparking both hopes and concerns from key stakeholders, such as Lotte, Shilla, Shinsegae and Doosan. The government is close to reaching a decision on several propositions -- including an extension of the current five-year business license term for duty-free stores to 10 years and raising the license fees by up to 20 times.(Yonhap) The Ministry of Strategy and Finance recently announced that it will conve
IndustryMarch 11, 2016
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FSC chief vows drastic deregulation on private equity funds
The Korean financial regulator’s chief said Friday he will push for drastic deregulation to ensure the freer and more independent operation of private equity funds in the local capital market.“Every regulation on private equity will be reviewed from scratch. Through deregulation, private equity’s market entry, establishment and fund management will be upgraded to the level of advanced economies,” Financial Services Commission chairman Yim Jong-yong said at a conference on private equity in Seoul
March 11, 2016
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[Weekender] Tuning is on
Korea is gearing up to boost the aftermarket auto tuning sector, which is less developed than its auto production. According to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, the tuning industry of the world’s fifth-largest auto market is estimated at 600 billion won ($500 million), which is much smaller than the 29 trillion won of the U.S. and 17 trillion won of Japan.The restrictive regulations against car modifications have kept a lid on growth of the lucrative industry and the strict re
MobilityMarch 11, 2016
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Mercedes-Benz Korea may face probe over transmission change
The Korean unit of German luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz may face a probe by the prosecutor’s office over the submission of false specifications of its high-end lineup of S-Class S350 models, the authorities said Friday.The Transport Ministry announced that it would soon file a complaint of a possible violation involved.Before the sales, Mercedes-Benz Korea notified the ministry that the S350 model came equipped with a seven-speed transmission. But the vehicle had a nine-speed transmission instal
BusinessMarch 11, 2016
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[Weekender] Luxury car aficionados spur vehicle tune-up
In recent years, Seoul has seen a sudden rise in luxurious vehicles on its roads, parking lots and even narrow streets, with many foreign car brands gaining popularity. Although those premium cars equipped with astonishing design and excellent performance are compelling enough for some owners, car maniacs and some customers want more. Tuned-up cars in front of BRABUS Korea‘s Studio (BRABUS Korea)“Many Korean foreign car owners want more than just driving a car,” said Yoon Dong-Joo, sales directo
BusinessMarch 11, 2016
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Uzbekistani woman nabbed for threatening Syrian with nude pic
South Korean police on Thursday caught an Uzbekistani con artist who allegedly swindled money out of a Syrian man with threats involving a nude picture of them together. The Incheon Metropolitan Police Agency requested an arrest warrant for the 28-year-old woman on charges of fraud.(Yonhap)The Uzbekistani woman, who met the 32-year-old Syrian man through a friend, allegedly blackmailed him from March to December last year, getting about 7 million won ($5,800) from him.The woman reportedly threat
Social AffairsMarch 11, 2016
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N.K. leader orders more nuke tests
In defiance of international resolutions, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has instructed his aides to conduct additional rounds of atomic tests to beef up the country’s nuclear capabilities, state media said Friday, prompting Seoul’s stringent censures. Apparently overseeing a ballistic missile launch Thursday, Kim stressed the need to continue “nuclear explosion experiments necessary to estimate the destructive power of newly built bombs and to increase nuclear strike capabilities,” the North’s
North KoreaMarch 11, 2016
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Ministry refutes legal loophole on regulating toxic detergent
Patients covered with masks wait to see doctor at a hospital in Seoul. (Yonhap)The Ministry of Environment on Friday refuted a report claiming a legislative flaw allowed the manufacturing and distribution of Oxy Reckitt Benckiser’s toxic air conditioner detergents.Oxy Reckitt Benckiser is the maker of one of the humidifier disinfectants blamed for the loss of 180 lives and lung damage to a thousand others. Its leading household brands include Oxy Ssak Ssak, Cherie and Powerclean.According to loc
Social AffairsMarch 11, 2016
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Trade show seeks to promote vehicle modification business
The 2016 Seoul Auto Salon, the country’s largest custom car and accessories show, will take place this summer from July 7 to 10 at Coex in southern Seoul. The trade fair is the largest auto aftermarket show in Korea, displaying tuned cars and other parts and accessories used to modify vehicles. 2015 Seoul Auto Salon (SAS)Starting with 82 exhibiting companies and 51,000 visitors in 2003, the auto show has indeed increased in scale over the past 13 years to an expected 130 companies and estimated
MobilityMarch 11, 2016
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Most Koreans against hospitals admitting AIDS patients
More than 95 percent of South Koreans are against the Health Ministry‘s decision to bar geriatric hospitals from rejecting AIDS patients, the Korean Association of Geriatric Hospitals claimed Friday, citing their own research. The organization surveyed earlier this year a total of 5,627 South Koreans, including 674 family members of senior patients who needed geriatric care, as well as 996 health care workers in medical facilities that treat elderly inpatients. The research found that 95.9 per
Social AffairsMarch 11, 2016