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1 in 5 households to have breadwinner over 80 in 30 years
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[Online Predators] Online reviews of sex tourism in Southeast Asia proliferate
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Middle East’s big AI push lures Korean tech firms
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[Herald Review] 'Culinary Class Wars': fresh, creative survival show minus the drama
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Pikki Pikki dance: Korean cheerleader dance routine takes social media by storm
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New Fifty Fifty off to strong start
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Man arrested 16 years after murdering girlfriend, hiding body in cement
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Evicted guest burns down inn; 3 killed
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[Herald Interview] US election may unleash growth for Korea: Laffer
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NK nuclear test 'possible' around US election in Nov., says Yoon aide
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Minjoo chief apologizes for attempt to visit ex-president
The main opposition party leader on Friday apologized over her earlier attempts to meet with former president Chun Doo-hwan, a move which caused divides within the party leadership.The Minjoo Party of Korea’s chairwoman Rep. Choo Mi-ae said that her decision to visit the disputed former president was “inappropriate,” highlighting that Chun has yet to admit his involvement with the massacre during the Gwangju May 18 democratization uprising back in 1980. The meeting, if not cancelled, would have
PoliticsSept. 9, 2016
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[Weekender] Dealing with holiday stress in all shapes and sizes
Chuseok, or the Korean equivalent of Thanksgiving in the West, offers Koreans a few days' break in September, but it can turn out to be both physically and psychologically draining. In traditional homes, wives face the daunting task of preparing a feast for the extended family, while the younger generation cringe as relatives assail them with questions about marriage, jobs and plans to have children. There are various ways to deal with the stress, but above all, people should strive to be less e
CultureSept. 9, 2016
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[Weekender] Activities galore for expats this Chuseok
Chuseok, or the Korean Thanksgiving, is one of the country’s biggest holidays, and traditionally spent at home with family and loved ones. The occasion is widely considered to be about good food and company, but expats without family in Korea are often left with the question of how to spend the break. With Seoul virtually desolate as masses travel to their hometowns, some expats may choose to jet off overseas, too. However, those stuck in the city during this upcoming holiday need not despair, a
CultureSept. 9, 2016
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[STOCK WATCH] Kangwon Land ends week on decline
[THE INVESTOR] On Sept. 9, Kangwon Land (035250). declined 1.5%, compared with yesterday, to 39,300 won (US$ 36.66). It had declined 7.12% through the past month. Standard deviation, which indicates variableness, records 1.4% over the same period of time over one month.Compared with its close competitors within the same industry, KOSPI, even though the monthly earnings rate of Kangwon Land Inc. stayed negative, its volatility for one month was at the lowest level. Over the recent month, the Retu
Latest NewsSept. 9, 2016
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[STOCK WATCH] Dongsuh drops for third consecutive days
[THE INVESTOR] On Sept. 9, Dongsuh (026960) declined 1.65%, compared with yesterday, to 29,750 won (US$ 26.98). It had declined 8.62% through the past month. Standard deviation, which indicates volatility of stock, records 1.3% on the same period over one month.Compared with its close competitors within the same industry, KOSPI, since the monthly volatility of Dongsuh was the lowest, the earnings rate over one month was also relatively lower than that of its peer group's. Over the recent month,
Latest NewsSept. 9, 2016