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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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S. Korea to showcase Hyunmoo-5 ballistic missile on Armed Forces Day ceremony for 1st time
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Nasrallah's killing reveals depth of Israel's Hezbollah penetration
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Psy's touch or new trend in music? P Nation’s solo stars lose their shine
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Park Zi-a, the actor who played 'The Glory' heroine's mother, dies
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Korean American documentary ‘Free Chol Soo Lee' wins Emmy
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KMA chief under pressure after surveyed doctors refuse to back him
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Meditation brings calm to Gwanghwamun
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Prosecution raids swimming body over corruption
Prosecutors on Wednesday raided the offices of the nation’s swimming governing body and its executives over suspicions they embezzled government subsidies.The Seoul Central District Prosecutors’ Office searched the offices of the Korea Swimming Federation and its affiliate in Gangwon Province, seizing hard drives and business documents. YonhapSeveral of the officials, including executive-level officials, were arrested on corruption charges. Their identities were withheld. Authorities will als
Social AffairsFeb. 17, 2016
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Four in 10 prospective candidates in April have been convicted
South Korea’s election watchdog data showed four in 10 prospective candidates planning to run in April general elections have been convicted of charges ranging from driving under the influence to attempted murder. The National Election Committee said that of the 1,448 candidates registered to run in the upcoming race, roughly 37 percent of political aspirants were found to have a total of 973 criminal counts on their prior records. The number was based on the agency’s data as of Tuesday. While m
Social AffairsFeb. 17, 2016
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[Photo News] Trial starts for quantum coding
TRIAL STARTS FOR QUANTUM CODING -- SK Telecom CEO Jang Dong-hyun (left) and Vice ICT Minister Choi Jae-yu (center) visit the telecom carrier-led consortium’s testing center for quantum coding technology Wednesday in Bundang, Gyeonggi Province. A national trial network has been built near the metropolitan area to test the enhanced data security technology in an era of the Internet of Things and smart cars. (SK Telecom)
TechnologyFeb. 17, 2016
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1.8% of school children received gifted education last year
Some 1.8 percent of the country's elementary to high school students were enrolled in gifted education last year, mostly in the fields of mathematics and natural science, the education ministry said Wednesday.The ministry said that 110,053 students, or 1.81 percent of all 6,088,827 primary and secondary students, received advanced education, a steady increase from 0.77 percent in 2008.Last year, 2.13 percent of elementary school students were part of gifted programs. Some 2.35 percent of middle
Social AffairsFeb. 17, 2016
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KAI seeks new jet export orders at Singapore Airshow
Korea Aerospace Industries Ltd. said Wednesday that it is seeking to win new aircraft export orders at this year's Singapore Airshow as the company moves to expand its footprint in the global market. KAI, South Korea's sole aircraft manufacturer that makes KT-1 basic and T-50 advanced trainers, as well as Surion utility helicopter, is taking part in the six-day event that ends on Sunday.The air show at the Changi Exhibition Center is Asia's largest, with some 1,000 companies from 40 countries sh
DefenseFeb. 17, 2016
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Iraqi ambassador urges more efforts against terror
The new top Iraqi envoy here called Wednesday for the world to step up efforts to fight terrorism, saying it's an international matter not confined to a certain region.Amb. Wadee Batti Hanna Al-Batti likened terror to a contagious disease spreading across borders "without any visa.""That's because a war against terror is a matter of international responsibility," he said in an interview with Yonhap News Agency.The Iraqi government is especially in the fight against the Islamic State.Iraqi people
Foreign AffairsFeb. 17, 2016
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Seoul to require more elevators in 30-story buildings
YonhapThe Seoul Metropolitan Government said Wednesday that it will now recommend all residential buildings with 30 or more stories have at least two elevators. The guideline was sent to construction and architecture companies currently preparing to submit reviews of their apartment projects, the city officials said. The city said having two elevators will enhance convenience for residents and better prepare for safety accidents. The city is in charge of assessing and permitting construction of
Social AffairsFeb. 17, 2016
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Seoul City to mediate conflicts over pets
The Seoul Metropolitan Government said this week it would offer mediation services when conflict arises among citizens over pets and stray animals.The city will establish a team of six observers and five volunteers. The members will receive training next month and start operating from April.According to the city, 700 to 1,000 cases of conflict related to animals are reported in each district every year. Of these cases, 38 percent are related to stray cats and 17 percent to pets. YonhapConflicts
Social AffairsFeb. 17, 2016
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More than 800 seek to run for Saenuri candidates
More than 800 people filed to become the ruling Saenuri Party candidates for 246 seats up for grabs in the general elections in April, party officials said Wednesday.A total of 829 candidates applied to represent the Saenuri Party in 246 constituencies that will be chosen by direct votes, the party officials said.The remaining 54 slots of the 300-member parliament will be filled with candidates to be picked in proportion to indirect votes to be cast for each party.The party said it plans to recr
PoliticsFeb. 17, 2016
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North Korea must pay 'necessary price' for nuke test, rocket launch: China FM
North Korea must pay a "necessary price" under a new U.N. resolution against the North's fourth nuclear test and launch of a long-range rocket this year, China's foreign minister said Wednesday. Speaking to reporters after talks with Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said China supports a new U.N. resolution that makes North Korea "pay the necessary price."Wang described North Korea's nuclear test and rocket launch as "serious" violations of the existing
North KoreaFeb. 17, 2016
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Number of single households surges
The number of single-person households in South Korea surged nearly eightfold in the past 30 years, with living alone set to become the most common form of habitation in the next 20 years, statistics showed Wednesday.The Korea Institute for Health and Social Affairs said in its report on changes in family, marriage and childbirth, that the number of single households was estimated at 5.06 million in 2015, a 7.7-fold surge from 661,000 in 1985.The ratio of one-person households also increased to
Social AffairsFeb. 17, 2016
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Son Yeol-eum wants to explore identity as Korean classical pianist
More than a century has passed since Koreans first listened to Western classical music -- in 1910, Korea was forced to import Western goods under Japanese colonial rule.Now, rising Korean pianists, including Son Yeol-eum, are traveling the world, playing what used to be a foreign genre. Later this month, Son will explore what that means to her identity in what will be her first national tour in three years."Many in the West ask why an Asian person like myself would play their music," Son told re
PerformanceFeb. 17, 2016
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Hyundai Motor to begin building 105-story business center in 2017
Hyundai Motor Group and Seoul City agreed to kick off the construction of its landmark buildings in Gangnam early next year, wrapping up months-long negotiation over the development project, officials said Wednesday. Seoul Metropolitan Government said the carmaker would construct the Global Business Center by 2021 that consists of a 105-story landmark tower 553 meters tall, and five other buildings that encompass a hotel, exhibition centers, concert halls and offices. Hyundai Motor GroupThe two
Social AffairsFeb. 17, 2016
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Gov't to promote athlete representation in efforts to grow sports industry
The government announced Wednesday it would encourage athlete representation in domestic professional sports as part of its efforts to develop the national sports industry.South Korea said despite continuous growth of the sports industry, the absence of proper athlete representation has hindered the development of management, marketing and public relations within the industry.It cited the example of the Korea Baseball Organization, which operates the nation's top pro baseball league.Currently, a
More SportsFeb. 17, 2016
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Korea seeking to schedule football friendlies vs. Spain, Czech Republic
The national football federation said Wednesday it is trying to schedule friendlies against Spain and the Czech Republic this summer.The Korea Football Association said it is in talks with the two European counterparts to hold matches in June, and the final details regarding the venue and kickoff times will likely be determined sometime in March.According to a KFA official, South Korea will likely face Spain, ranked third in the world, in Austria, where Spain will be training ahead of the Euro 2
SoccerFeb. 17, 2016
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U.S. deploys F-22s in South Korea against North Korea
A formation of four U.S. F-22 stealth fighters swept through the skies of South Korea on Wednesday as the militaries of South Korea and the U.S. flexed their muscles against North Korea following its nuclear and missile tests.The four F-22 Raptors flew at a low altitude over U.S. Forces Korea's Osan Air Base in Gyeonggi Province, 55 kilometers south of Seoul, in the latest of the allies' continuing show of force after North Korea's recent provocations.In defiance of United Nations Security Counc
DefenseFeb. 17, 2016
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Korea to launch mosquito control drive to prevent Zika infections
South Korea will launch a nationwide mosquito control drive in the coming months to prevent possible Zika virus infections that can pose health risks for the country, the government said Wednesday.The Ministry of Health and Welfare said it will step up monitoring of mosquitoes that can spread the virus, check potential habitats where mosquitoes may breed, and start training pest control workers in early March so they can be fully prepared and take preemptive actions to exterminate mosquitoes.
Social AffairsFeb. 17, 2016
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Russia, Saudis tentatively offer to freeze oil output levels
DUBAI (AP) -- Oil powerhouses Russia and Saudi Arabia joined Qatar and Venezuela in pledging Tuesday to cap their crude output if other producers do the same, aiming to halt a slide that has pushed oil prices to their lowest point in more than a decade. The decision followed an unexpected closed-door meeting involving the four countries in the Qatari capital, Doha, and reflects growing concern among big producers about the effects the slump poses to their domestic economies. Russian Energy Minis
World BusinessFeb. 17, 2016
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Hyundai Motor to start constructing 105-story building early next year
Hyundai Motor Group, the world's fifth-largest automotive conglomerate, will start building a 105-story structure early next year on the land it bought from Korea Electric Power Corp. last year, Seoul city officials said Wednesday.The massive building plan was finally agreed upon between the Seoul metropolitan government and Hyundai Motor after preliminary negotiations for the past six months on the urban development plan.The two sides had a series of meetings to review Hyundai's construction p
IndustryFeb. 17, 2016
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ECB chief: parts of Europe banking system 'face challenges'
European Central Bank head Mario Draghi says some eurozone banks “face challenges” but that the system is more resilient due to oversight that was strengthened after the global financial crisis. Draghi said Monday that thanks to new supervision at the European Union level, banks were in a position to bring down the amount of bad loans burdening their finances “in an orderly manner over the next few years.”His comments in the European Parliament follow a week of violent swings in the stock prices
Feb. 17, 2016