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Ex-presidential official’s leaked phone call rattles conservative bloc
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Pay debate plagues foreign nanny pilot
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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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Concerns raised over chronic labor shortage at state-run center for digital sex crime victims
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[KH Explains] Is private equity giant MBK a risk-taker or renegade?
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Low wages, poor working conditions prompt Air Force pilot exodus: studies
Low wages and poor working conditions are pushing a growing number of Air Force pilots out the door, studies showed Sunday.According to the Air Force, 127 pilots left the military last year, up from 124 in 2013 and 113 in 2012.It said the majority of those were lieutenants and majors, costing the Air Force much-needed experience and veteran leadership.Their departures have also hurt financially. The Air Force estimates that it can cost anywhere between 12 billion won and 15 billion won ($10.3 mi
Aug. 9, 2015
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S. Korea's auto output, exports shrink in July
South Korea's automobile production shrank slightly from a year earlier in July as a cut in exports more than offset a growth in domestic sales, the government said Sunday.In July, the country's overall output of cars came to 404,770 units, down 1.1 percent from the same month last year, according to the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy.Outbound shipments slipped 2 percent on-year to 258,781 cars, while domestic sales of locally produced cars rose 5 percent to 133,795.The cut in exports wa
MobilityAug. 9, 2015
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S. Korea's home transactions surge to record high in July
South Korea's home transactions surged to a new monthly high in July, the government said Sunday, pointing to a strong recovery in the real estate market.The number of home transactions came to 110,675 last month, up 43.2 percent from the same month last year, according to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport.The July figure is the largest number since the government began compiling such data in 2006."The number of home transactions has breached the 100,000 mark every month since M
Aug. 9, 2015
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Military officers indicted on bribery charges
Three military officers have been indicted on bribery charges for glossing over defects in the examination of three submarines in return for future employment at the shipbuilder, prosecutors said Sunday.A 56-year-old retired Navy colonel, identified only by his family name Lim, and a 44-year-old retired Air Force lieutenant colonel, only known as Sung, were additionally charged with bribery for being employed at Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. after being discharged from the military, said a prosec
Social AffairsAug. 9, 2015
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With Liberation Day approaching, Park to continue reform push
With the Aug. 15 Liberation Day approaching, President Park Geun-hye will use the upcoming week to reinforce her reform initiative and improve people's morale, a Cheong Wa Dae official said Sunday.Park is scheduled to chair meetings and attend events related to the 70th anniversary of Liberation Day. In these occasions, Park is expected to highlight the country's meteoric rise over the past seven decades and the need for reforms to take the next step, a key official at the presidential office sa
PoliticsAug. 9, 2015
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S. Korean goalkeeper named best of Women's East Asian Cup
South Korean goalkeeper Kim Jung-mi has been named the best netminder of the 2015 Women's East Asian Cup football tournament.The regional competition wrapped up late Saturday with North Korea on top for the second consecutive edition, thanks to a 2-0 victory over South Korea at Wuhan Sports Center Stadium in China.Japan defeated China 2-0 to earn its first victory of the competition. China closed out with three losses.Kim, a 30-year-old veteran, blanked China 1-0 and made key saves in a 2-1 win
SoccerAug. 9, 2015
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Monthly sales of new Hyundai Sonata reaches record high in U.S.
Sales of the Sonata LF sedan in the United States more than doubled from a year earlier to reach a new monthly high in July, the South Korean manufacturer of the passenger car said Sunday.According to Hyundai Motor Co., 22,109 units of the midsize sedan were sold in the U.S. market last month, up 159 percent from the same month last year.The July figure also marks a 66 percent spike from the previous month.The company attributed the rise to the recent launch of the 2016 year model.Since its laun
MobilityAug. 9, 2015
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Ki Sung-yueng suffers hamstring injury in Premier League opener
South Korean midfielder Ki Sung-yueng of Swansea City injured his hamstring in the club's Premier League season opener against Chelsea, though his coach expects to have him back in the fold in the next match.Ki left the game in the 41st minute after he went down with pain in his right hamstring and was replaced by Jack Cork. Ki walked off the pitch on his own, and head coach Garry Monk told local media that the South Korean should be ready to face Newcastle United next weekend.Swansea City held
SoccerAug. 9, 2015
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Hanbit nuclear reactor halts due to coolant pump problems
A nuclear reactor along the west coast suddenly halted operation due to a malfunction caused by problems in the coolant pump, the state-run Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co. said Saturday. The Hanbit No. 2 reactor at the nuclear power plant in Yeonggwang, 320 kilometers southwest of Seoul, stopped at 2:59 a.m., the company said.One of the four coolant pumps was found to have a problem, which led the reactor to shut down automatically. A fire also broke out caused by overheating in a circuit breake
BusinessAug. 8, 2015
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Ex-first lady returns home from N.K visit
The widow of former South Korean President Kim Dae-jung on Saturday returned home after her rare visit to North Korea, a trip which she hoped could pave the way for inter-Korean dialogue and cooperation.But Lee Hee-ho, 93, failed to have a much-anticipated meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un who extended her the invitation for a four-day visit to the North that started Wendesday."I visited North Korea with a sense of duty, believing that I should contribute to helping inherit the spirit
NationalAug. 8, 2015
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MERS cases, fatalities remain flat
The number of people diagnosed with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) in South Korea remained unchanged for 34 days at 186 as of Saturday.The country's death toll from the disease also has remained unchanged at 36 for the past 28 days.Ten patients are still hospitalized, but nine have already tested negative for the disease and are recovering from other complications caused by MERS.MERS is a viral respiratory disease that is also known as camel flu and is often linked to countries in the A
Social AffairsAug. 8, 2015
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ITU not notified of N. Korea's bid to change standard time
A United Nations agency for telecommunications said Saturday it has not been notified of North Korea's bid to change its standard time, amid rising concerns the move may further isolate the country.The remark came as North Korea said Friday it will push back its standard time by 30 minutes to mark the 70th anniversary of liberation from Japan's colonial rule. Accordingly, North Korea's clocks will be moved back a half-hour starting on the upcoming Aug. 15 anniversary.Currently, the two Koreas us
North KoreaAug. 8, 2015
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Saenuri urges NPS to act on Lotte feud
Ruling Saenuri Party chairman Kim Moo-sung on Friday urged Korea’s National Pension Service to exercise its shareholder rights in order to protect the public’s assets from the fallout of a founding family feud at Lotte Group. “I consider the biggest victims of founding family’s conflicts at Lotte to be not family members involved, but ordinary people who have put their retirement savings into the NPS,” Kim said in a meeting at the National Assembly.The nation’s largest investor has a stake in mo
IndustryAug. 7, 2015
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[Photo News] Cheers to beers
CHEERS TO BEERS -- Foreigners celebrate ‘‘World Beer Day‘’ on Friday at Oriental Brewery‘s beer center, located in Dongsung-dong, northern Seoul. The nation’s largest beer manufacturer invited nationals of 10 different countries to share the beer culture of their country and to experience OB‘s various beer products. Oriental Brewery
BusinessAug. 7, 2015
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Shilla CEO’s husband refuses to sign off divorce
The husband of Lee Boo-jin, the eldest daughter of Samsung Group chairman Lee Kun-hee, has reportedly refused to sign divorce papers after they failed to agree on custody and parental rights for their son. “Lee’s husband has no intention to divorce and nothing has changed from his stance,” his lawyer told reporters.Im has refused to give up legal guardianship and parental rights of the two’s 9-year-old son, but this is the first time for him to publicly announce that he does not want a divorce.
IndustryAug. 7, 2015
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Shareholders approve Hana Bank-KEB merger
Looking at an imminent merger, the two flagship banks of Hana Financial Group respectively held extraordinary shareholders’ meetings Friday to approve the merger agreement and the consequent revisions of their articles of association.The name of the incoming bank will be KEB-Hana Bank, as KEB will be the embracing body, while Hana Bank will be folded in and cease to exist.Hana Financial Group chairman Kim Jung-tae and Hana Bank president Kim Byoung-ho were added to KEB’s board of directors, wher
Aug. 7, 2015
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Seoul toughens on school sex violence
Prime Minister Hwang Kyo-ahn (left) speaks Friday during a meeting with government officials at the Sejong Government Complex. (Yonhap)The South Korean government said Friday that teachers who knowingly conceal sexual violence in schools can face expulsion from their posts, in response to a recent sexual harassment case at a Seoul high school involving five teachers and over 100 victims.In an unscheduled meeting presided over by Prime Minister Hwang Kyo-ahn, the officials agreed to revise the la
Social AffairsAug. 7, 2015
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[Weekender] University districts hotspots for young Koreans
“Let’s go to Hongdae -- Hongik University” is quite commonly heard in Seoul, although it doesn’t mean they are going to the campus. They go to the place stretching out from the university to dine out, go shopping and enjoy concerts. Here in Seoul, some entertainment districts featuring cafes, theaters, cinemas and concert venues are formed near college campuses, although the mood is slightly different from place to place.Currently, the busiest college district is the Hongdae area in the western
CultureAug. 7, 2015
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[Weekender] Membership training breaks ice for campus life
South Korean students tend to have high hopes about their campus life, giving them something to look forward to as they trudge through years of cramming and countless tests. Membership training is one of the campus events that boosts freshmen’s expectations.The “MT” ritual is designed to help freshmen adapt to campus life. Staying at a simple resort, usually in the woods or along a river, for a day or two, students can make new friends and build rapport with each other, as well as exchange infor
CultureAug. 7, 2015
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[Weekender] Cupid’s arrows target Korea’s college campuses
A couple reunites at the completion ceremony after a five-week basic military training course held at the Republic of Korea Army Training Center in Nonsan, South Chungcheong Province. (Yonhap)After a resounding shout emanating from a bunch of shaved heads echoes across the grounds of the military training camp in Nonsan, South Chungcheong Province, the camp is suddenly filled with sobs and sniffles. With short good-bye hugs, the men march back to their squads.Since all able-bodied Korean men ove
CultureAug. 7, 2015