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Trump picks ex-N. Korea policy official as his principal deputy national security adviser
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S. Korea not to attend Sado mine memorial: foreign ministry
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First snow to fall in Seoul on Wednesday
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Man convicted after binge eating to avoid military service
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Wealthy parents ditch Korean passports to get kids into international school
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Toxins at 622 times legal limit found in kids' clothes from Chinese platforms
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Actor Jung Woo-sung admits to being father of model Moon Ga-bi’s child
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[Weekender] Korea's traditional sauce culture gains global recognition
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BLACKPINK's Rose stays at No. 3 on British Official Singles chart with 'APT.'
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Korea to hold own memorial for forced labor victims, boycotting Japan’s
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US Fed cuts key interest rate a quarter point, citing 'uncertainties'
WASHINGTON (AFP) -- The US central bank cut its benchmark interest rate for the second time this year on Wednesday, and Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell vowed to do whatever is needed to keep the economy growing.But the Fed's policy committee is divided, with three of 10 voting members dissenting from the decision, one because he wanted even more stimulus.Powell said policymakers do not expect a recession, but trade uncertainty is creating "cross winds" that are weighing on the econ
World NewsSept. 19, 2019
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US is actively engaged to help resolve S. Korea-Japan row: official
The United States is actively engaged in efforts to resolve the current trade and historical row between South Korea and Japan, and will continue to encourage both sides to find "positive solutions," a top US official said Wednesday.David Stilwell, assistant secretary of state for East Asian and Pacific affairs, made the remark at a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing, saying that he has spent a "considerable" amount of time on the issue in his two and a half months in
Foreign AffairsSept. 19, 2019
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US official says he assumes N. Korea continues to make nukes
The top American diplomat for East Asia said Wednesday he assumes North Korea continues to make nuclear weapons but declined to offer details.The remark by David Stilwell, assistant secretary of state for East Asian and Pacific affairs, comes as Washington and Pyongyang are expected to resume denuclearization negotiations soon, although no meetings have been scheduled. Talks have been stalled since February's summit between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un ended with
North KoreaSept. 19, 2019
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Trump names hostages envoy O'Brien as new natl. security adviser
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday named the current envoy for hostage negotiations, Robert O'Brien, as his new national security adviser.Trump made the announcement on Twitter, days after he fired John Bolton over disagreements on policies including how to denuclearize North Korea."I am pleased to announce that I will name Robert C. O'Brien, currently serving as the very successful Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs at the State Department, as our new National Security Advi
World NewsSept. 19, 2019
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Police find suspect in 30-year-old Hwaseong serial murder case
After decades of futile searching, investigators have made belated progress in the “Hwaseong murders” -- a series of rapes and murders that shocked South Korea in the 1980s.Officials of the Gyeonggi Nambu Provincial Police Agency said Wednesday that they had narrowed down the prime suspect to a man in his 50s who is currently serving a prison sentence for another rape and murder.“In July this year, we sent part of the evidence to the National Forensic Service, which result show
Social AffairsSept. 18, 2019
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Experts raise possibility of interim US-N. Korea denuke agreement
The United States and North Korea could take compromise approaches to get tangible results in the next round of denuclearization negotiations, experts said during an international conference hosted by Korea Institute for National Unification, a state-funded think tank, Wednesday.Robert Einhorn, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institute, suggested a near-term arrangement between Washington and Pyongyang to move their stalled talks forward by addressing the North’s nuclear and missile capab
Foreign AffairsSept. 18, 2019
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USFK says it is committed to returning bases to South Korea
United States Forces Korea said Wednesday that it is committed to the plan to return its bases to South Korea, following Seoul’s announcement seeking the prompt return of 26 US bases.In a statement, USFK said some of its military installations had already been cleared out for return. “Fifteen of the 26 US military installations, including four sites specifically requested for transfer at the earliest possible date … have been vacated, closed and available for transfer to
DefenseSept. 18, 2019
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[Graphic News] Aramco is the biggest oil firm in the world
Drones attacked the world’s largest oil processing facility in Saudi Arabia and a major oilfield operated by Saudi Aramco last weekend. Aramco is the biggest energy company in the world. It produces and exports more than 9.5 million barrels of Saudi Arabia’s oil per day to consumers around the world, primarily in Asia.
World BusinessSept. 18, 2019
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Dreamcatcher’s video game fantasy gets real with ‘Raid of Dream’
The seven-piece group, famous for its distinctive metal and dance fusion sound, has returned to the music scene with a little twist this time.The special EP “Raid of Dreams,” which comes nearly seven months after their fourth mini album “The End of Nightmare,” features a total of five tracks including an intro track all produced by Ollounder and LEEZ who the group has worked with since their debut.To the delight of both music fan gamers, the record itself is a collaborati
K-popSept. 18, 2019
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2nd outbreak of African swine fever reported
SEJONG -- South Korea’s quarantine authorities are striving to prevent African swine fever, which was detected in the nation’s northwestern region near the inter-Korean border this week, from spreading to other parts of the country.After the first outbreak in Paju, a city in northern Gyeonggi Province, Tuesday, the second case was confirmed Wednesday at a hog farm in the nearby county of Yeoncheon, located east of Paju. Both areas are near the border with North Korea.Nearly 9,000 pig
Social AffairsSept. 18, 2019
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Samsung heir discusses investment with Saudi prince in Jeddah
Lee Jae-yong, vice chairman and heir apparent of Samsung Electronics, met with Mohammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, the crown price of Saudi Arabia, to discuss investment opportunities, according to the company on Wednesday. During the meeting in Jeddah on Tuesday, Lee and the Saudi prince touched on various topics including technology, industry, construction, energy and smart cities, reported the Saudi Press Agency. “They discussed investment opportunities in the Kingdom and cooperation bet
TechnologySept. 18, 2019
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Samsung aims to offset decline in China with 5G phones
Samsung Electronics is aiming to recover its declining market share in China with a diverse lineup of 5G-enbaled localized devices, including the latest hit Galaxy Fold, according to industry sources Wednesday. Starting with the Galaxy Note 10 series that was launched last week, Samsung hopes to restore its declining status. “The Galaxy Note 10+ 5G is just the start for China’s 5G market,” a Samsung official said during the launch event. “We hope our new products will hel
TechnologySept. 18, 2019
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[Timothy L. O’Brien] Trump is cornered by the Saudi drone attacks
A small squadron of drones -- and possibly cruise missiles -- penetrated Saudi Arabia’s air defenses on Saturday, laying waste to a significant, valuable portion of two of the world’s most essential oil processing facilities. Amid worries about the impact of the strikes on global oil markets and fears about broader military confrontations upending a region perennially vexed by crossed swords, ancient religious rifts, geopolitical maneuvering and greed, facts and conjecture began jock
ViewpointsSept. 18, 2019
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[Noah Smith] Too much rent control is asking for trouble
For years, thriving cities in coastal regions of the US have become increasingly expensive to live in. As cities such as San Francisco, New York City, Los Angeles and Seattle became more attractive, thanks to booming knowledge industries and falling crime, rents soared.And for almost as long, people have been hotly debating what to do about the problem. Many have called for an increase in housing construction, especially by loosening zoning laws and reducing the ability of legal challenges to ha
ViewpointsSept. 18, 2019
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[Editorial] Uphold soldier’s honor
President Moon Jae-in effectively instructed the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs to reconsider its decision on veteran entitlements accorded to retired Sgt. 1st Class Ha Jae-heon, who lost both legs in blasts from North Korean land mines.“I hope the ministry will examine if there is leeway to interpret related legal provisions flexibly,” Moon said Tuesday.On Aug. 7, the Patriots and Veterans Entitlement Commission of the ministry decided to grant veteran eligibility to Ha a
EditorialSept. 18, 2019
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KCCI chief says discussion ‘missing’ on economy, new industries
The head of South Korea’s largest organization representing small and large businesses alike on Wednesday expressed concern that a nationwide drive to overcome economic risk by nurturing new industries and promoting deregulation has been losing its steam despite growing negative signs pointing to a possible economic recession.“Even though we are standing at a time when we have to do our best to overcome downside risks, it is regrettable to say that discussion on economic issues itsel
IndustrySept. 18, 2019
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Hyundai to install advanced air bags
Hyundai Motor Group said Wednesday that it plans to install newly developed center-side air bags in its vehicles, without specifying the time frame or any model names.The group has two auto subsidiaries -- Hyundai Motor and Kia Motors.The center-side air bags, developed by in-house engineers, are intended to reduce injuries to drivers and front-seat passengers. This air bag prevents drivers and passengers from colliding during a crash and also protects a lone driver from the impact of glass frag
MobilitySept. 18, 2019
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[Newsmaker] B.I admits drug use, ex-YG chief to be summoned over alleged cover-up
The ex-chief of YG Entertainment, the label that represents the K-pop band iKON, will soon be summoned after the band’s former leader admitted to some of the drug allegations against him, police said Wednesday. The Gyeonggi Nambu Provincial Police Agency said B.I, whose real name is Kim Han-bin, admitted to past drug use during an interrogation Tuesday. Kim was grilled for some 14 hours on suspicion of buying marijuana from an acquaintance in 2016 and smoking it. The investigators will con
Social AffairsSept. 18, 2019
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As international galleries look for Hong Kong alternative, KIAF 2019 gets boost
Korea International Art Fair 2019 will be held Sept. 26-29 at Coex in Gangnam-gu, Seoul.A total of 175 galleries from 17 countries, including China, France, the US and Mexico, are participating in the 18th edition of the annual fair.“As the crisis in Hong Kong continues, there are many foreign galleries that are seeking an alternative market to introduce their works. And the art market in Korea appears to be one of their options. It is expected that there will be several representatives fr
Arts & DesignSept. 18, 2019
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S. Korea to revamp workforce system amid population decline
South Korea’s fiscal chief on Wednesday announced proposals to improve the supply of key workforce amid a declining population and aging society. The government’s latest blueprint announced Wednesday focuses on recruiting teachers, soldiers and foreign workers in nonmetropolitan areas, as well as improving the employment conditions for seniors.“With its record-low birth rate and fast aging society, Korea is now facing critical demographic changes,” said Deputy Prime Minis
EconomySept. 18, 2019