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Ex-presidential official’s leaked phone call rattles conservative bloc
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Man escapes DUI charges by downing bottle of soju while pulled over
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Pay debate plagues foreign nanny pilot
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K-pop star lip-syncing controversy flares up again
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35% of S. Koreans view unification 'unnecessary'
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Slew of top K-pop stars ready to return from military
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S. Korea, US clinch 2026-30 defense cost-sharing deal in pre-election push
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[Reporter’s Notebook] Was Netflix film opening BIFF really a bad thing?
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N. Korean leader's sister derides Seoul's Hyunmoo-5 missile as 'useless'
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Controversial cult leader’s sentence reduced to 17 years
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Amnesty votes on whether to back decriminalizing sex trade
DUBLIN (AFP) -- Amnesty International was going through a fraught vote Tuesday on whether the human rights organisation should back decriminalising prostitution, following a heated debate on the divisive issue.Some 400 delegates from 70 countries have gathered in Dublin and will vote on the draft policy. If it passes, it will help form Amnesty's policy on the global sex trade."We want to see a legal framework in place whereby all elements of sex work are decriminalised," Thomas Schultz-Jagow, Am
World NewsAug. 11, 2015
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Ikea attack suspects are Eritrean asylum seekers, motive unknown
STOCKHOLM (AFP) -- The two suspects in a knife attack at an Ikea store in Sweden that left two dead are Eritrean asylum-seekers, one of whom has denied any involvement while the other is in critical condition, police said Tuesday.The motive for the midday attack on Monday in the central town of Vasteras was still unknown, deputy prosecutor general Eva Moren told reporters."The two suspects are both from Eritrea. They have been living at an asylum centre," she said, adding that the pair knew each
World NewsAug. 11, 2015
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Greece agrees on broad terms of new bailout package
ATHENS (AP) -- Greece has agreed on the broad terms of a new three-year bailout package with international creditors, with a few last details expected to be ironed out Tuesday.Finalizing quickly the deal for about 85 billion euros ($93 billion) in new loans would prevent the country from defaulting on its debts next week and secure its future in the euro."We are very close. Two or three very small details remain,'' Finance Minister Euclid Tsakalotos said as he emerged Tuesday morning from all-ni
World BusinessAug. 11, 2015
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Trump returns to Fox News after Republican debate flap
JERSEY CITY, New Jersey (AP) -- Billionaire and Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump returned to Fox News Tuesday morning for the first time since attacking the network's host during a debate last week and again refused to rule out running for president as an independent candidate. While still considered a long-shot candidate for the Republican nomination in the 2016 election, Trump has been leading in the polls after stirring much controversy with contentious remarks about Mexican
WorldAug. 11, 2015
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MH17 investigators find 'possible' BUK missile fragments
THE HAGUE (AFP) -- Investigators probing the shooting down of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 over eastern Ukraine said Tuesday they had identified pieces that "possibly" come from a Russian-made BUK missile, where the plane crashed.International and Dutch investigators are probing "several parts, possibly originating from a BUK surface-air-missile system," said a joint statement from prosecutors and the Dutch Safety Board. "These parts have been secured during a previous recovery-mission in easte
WorldAug. 11, 2015
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Eric Thames of NC Dinos becomes first KBO player with two cycles in one season
Eric Thames of the NC Dinos on Tuesday became the first player in South Korean baseball to hit for the cycle twice in one season.The American slugger completed his second cycle of the season against the Nexen Heroes at Mokdong Stadium in Seoul. It was the 18th cycle in the 33-year history of the Korea Baseball Organization.Thames, formerly with the Toronto Blue Jays and the Seattle Mariners, had his first cycle on April 9.Yang Joon-hyuk, a retired legend and the KBO's all-time leader in hits, is
BaseballAug. 11, 2015
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Ex-police chief indicted for bribery
A former police chief was indicted Tuesday on charges of bribery, prosecutors said.Cho Hyun-oh, the ex-commissioner of the National Police Agency, is suspected of receiving 50 million won ($43,000) from the owner of a local construction firm, only identified by his surname Chung, between 2010 and 2011.Prosecutors said they have secured enough evidence, including the sources of the money as well as a record of a restaurant reservation from when the two met.Cho has denied the allegations.“While I
Social AffairsAug. 11, 2015
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Report highlights pain of Parkinson’s patients’ families
South Korean family members caring for Parkinson’s disease patients are under both financial and emotional strain, a study showed Tuesday.The study, organized by the Korean Movement Disorders Society, surveyed a total of 121 Korean caregivers whose family members are suffering from the disease, a degenerative disorder known to be idiopathic and have no cure. The disease chiefly affects middle-aged and elderly individuals, and is known to be associated with a deficiency of the neurotransmitter do
Social AffairsAug. 11, 2015
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257 independence fighters to be posthumously honored
A total of 257 independence fighters, including 10 foreigners, will be posthumously honored for their dedication to Korea’s liberation from the 1910-1945 colonial rule of Japan, the government said Tuesday. To mark the 70th anniversary of the Aug. 15 Liberation Day, medals and presidential commendations will be presented to the surviving family members of the independence patriots at commemoration ceremonies held in Seoul and other cities Saturday, according to Ministry of Patriot and Veteran Af
Social AffairsAug. 11, 2015
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Secret behind Lotte’s real estate riches
Blueprint of the Lotte World Tower and its surrounding “Lotte Shopping Town” in Jamsil, Seoul. Lotte GroupSEOUL/TOKYO -- When it comes to real estate, Lotte knows what it is talking about.The company has been rocking the nation with a fierce family feud and a possibly illegal corporate structure, but in terms of property investment, it’s been at the top of its game.In Korea, Lotte Group’s headquarters are nestled in one of the most expensive neighborhoods in the country -- Sogong-dong in central
IndustryAug. 11, 2015
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Lotte pledges to list hotel, cut circular shareholding
Lotte Group chairman Shin Dong-bin on Tuesday bowed to public pressure and announced a plan to reform the conglomerate’s complicated circular shareholding structure by this year to ensure transparency.Offering a public apology over his family’s feud over the succession of the 90 trillion-won business empire, chairman Shin also said he would push for the listing of Hotel Lotte, the controlling tower of 80 Lotte affiliates in Korea.The listing plan is seen by analysts as the chairman’s strategy to
IndustryAug. 11, 2015
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[Photo News] Love for Taegeukgi
LOVE FOR TAEGEUKGI -- KB Financial Group chairman Yoon Jong-kyoo and KB-sponsored golf champion Park In-bee hand out national flags to citizens Tuesday. The banking group held the Taegeukgi Love campaign, celebrating the upcoming 70th anniversary of the National Liberation Day on Aug. 15. KB Financial Group
Aug. 11, 2015
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Seoul goes on the offensive after N.K. mine blast in DMZ
Defense Minister Han Min-koo on Tuesday pledged to step up efforts to seize the upper hand in the Demilitarized Zone and take other punitive steps against North Korea over its perceived breach of borders and mine-planting activities. His remarks came one day after the Joint Chiefs of Staff announced that North Korean troops had recently crossed the border and planted the three land mines that inflicted serious injuries on two South Korean soldiers last week. In retaliation, the South Korean mili
DefenseAug. 11, 2015
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Court upholds acquittal of Sri Lankan in rape case
A South Korean appeals court Tuesday upheld a lower court ruling and cleared a Sri Lankan of charges that he robbed and raped an 18-year-old Korean girl in 1998. The Daegu High Court found the 49-year-old not guilty of robbery and rape charges, citing lack of evidence, in the case investigated 13 years after the crime was committed. “The testimonies made by eyewitnesses have many contradictory points, making them not valuable as evidence,” the court said. The Sri Lankan man charged with robb
Social AffairsAug. 11, 2015
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Human rights watchdog candidate on hot seat
The nominated head of the nation’s top human rights watchdog faced a barrage of criticism at his confirmation hearing Tuesday, as opposition lawmakers accused him of lacking experience and slammed the “shady” selection process. The opposition contended that Lee Sung-ho, former judge at Seoul Central District Court, was not fit to improve the stature of the National Human Rights Commission that has already deteriorated under his predecessor Hyun Byung-chul. During Hyun’s six-year tenure, ridicu
PoliticsAug. 11, 2015
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[SUPER RICH] Generational gap may be core of Lotte conflict
A generation gap is likely to have fueled the current family conflict at Lotte Group. According to industry insiders, while founder Shin Kyuk-ho has a very conservative business approach, his younger son Shin Dong-bin has a more aggressive and progressive management style.Given their different approaches, the final winner of the conflict and its outcome may eventually shape the future of Lotte as a corporation.The elder Shin, who set up Lotte Group in Japan, has largely adhered to the “conservat
BusinessAug. 11, 2015
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POSCO and KB Financial sign MOU
FINANCIAL COOPERATION -- Posco chairman Kwon Oh-joon (left) and KB Financial Group CEO Yoon Jong-kyoo signed a memorandum of understanding Tuesday for comprehensive cooperation on financial services and strategic investments. POSCO
BusinessAug. 11, 2015
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Lotte chief rules out Korea-Japan split
Lotte Group chairman Shin Dong-bin on Tuesday ruled out separating the retail giant’s operations in Korea and Japan. “Lotte in Korea and Japan have been partnering in overseas markets including Southeast Asia. The combined sales of the two companies amount to 5 trillion won ($4.25 billion), ranking seventh to eighth in the global confectionary market,” Shin said at a news conference held to apologize for a high-profile family feud that erupted last month.“When seen separately, the two post only
BusinessAug. 11, 2015
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Jay Park to drop hip-hop album in September
K-pop singer Jay Park, a former member of 2PM, will release a hip-hop album in September, local news reported on Tuesday. Park’s upcoming album will be composed entirely of rap music, a music industry insider was quoted in the report. He is currently recording the upcoming EP. After the release, however, he is not planning to perform on TV music programs or do further promotional activities for the album. Jay Park (Yonhap)The news of Park’s album release has already spurred huge anticipation a
Aug. 11, 2015
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Liberation Day detente with N.K. unlikely
The two Koreas have so far failed to arrange any joint events to mark the 70th anniversary this Saturday of their liberation from Japan’s colonial rule, as cross-border relations further worsened due to a series of setbacks including last week’s land mine incident.Seoul officials said that due to Pyongyang’s “half-heartedness and stubborn attitude,” it would be unlikely for the civic groups from the two Koreas to jointly hold any of the commemorative events this Saturday in either Seoul or Pyong
North KoreaAug. 11, 2015