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Over 82,000 Korean young people unemployed, not searching for job long-term
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40% of Korea's workers who reported bullying faced retaliation: survey
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600 evacuated as heavy rain floods roads, homes in southern regions
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Torrential rainfall forces 1,500 to evacuate, causes widespread damage to homes, roads
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[KH Explains] Can smart chargers ease tensions over EV fires?
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New Fifty Fifty off to strong start
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[Weekender] Young Koreans more open to Japanese cultural products
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1 in 5 households to have breadwinner over 80 in 30 years
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Jeju's solo traveler-friendly spots offer solitude as well as camaraderie
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Doctors defend colleague accused of blacklisting non-strikers
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Star Trek is story of ‘infinite diversity,’ cast says
Star Trek tells a story about integration and “infinite diversity” that resonates in today’s world more than ever, according to the actors of “Star Trek Beyond,” the latest installation in the science-fiction film franchise set for local release Thursday.Cast members Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Simon Pegg and director Justin Lin discussed the film’s core values at a press conference in Seoul on Tuesday. “It’s a franchise with all the hallmarks of a summer blockbuster but also has a lot of heart,
FilmAug. 16, 2016
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Victorious Korean archers return home
The South Korean archery teams made a triumphant return home Tuesday after sweeping the gold medals at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics. South Korea captured all four archery titles -- the individual and team events for men and women -- in Rio, an unprecedented feat in Olympic history. The men's team and the women's team breezed through the competition to win gold medals on the first weekend of the Olympics. Last Thursday, Chang Hye-jin claimed the women's individual gold and on the following day, Ku
Olympic GamesAug. 16, 2016
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More info needed to analyze change over N.K. intelligence agency: Seoul
South Korea said Tuesday that more information is needed to analyze whether control of North Korea's intelligence agency has changed following the latest overhaul of its cabinet organization.The Ministry of State Security, Pyongyang's intelligence agency, was previously placed under the control of the powerful National Defense Commission before the country's parliament replaced the NDC with a newly created state apparatus named the State Affairs Commission in late June.The NDC previously had thr
North KoreaAug. 16, 2016
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K-pop concepts: From supernatural to schoolgirl
Glittering costumes and colorful streaks of hair have become the trademark of K-pop singers, who are now known as much for their flashy visuals as for their hypnotic music. In the hypercompetitive world of K-pop, recent releases have been toying with niche concepts in an effort to stand out from the increasingly crowded market.Boy band VIXX chose to take the supernatural horror route for its single “Fantasy” from the group’s fourth album “Hades” released last Friday. The song’s music video featu
PerformanceAug. 16, 2016
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PM calls for reasonable solution to improving electricity rate system
Prime Minister Hwang Kyo-ahn on Tuesday called for a "reasonable" solution to improving South Korea's controversial electricity rate system, which critics say excessively overcharges users.His remarks came amid mounting concerns among households here that their electricity bills will soar as they increasingly rely on air conditioners to cope with the heat wave."As electricity rates for households are something closely related to people's day-to-day lives, (the government) should craft a reasonab
Aug. 16, 2016
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Product recalls in Korea fall in 2015
The number of products recalled for defects dropped last year amid rising voluntary recalls by companies, government data showed Tuesday.A total of 1,586 recall cases were reported in 2015, down 9.5 percent from a record 1,752 tallied in 2014, according to the data compiled by the Fair Trade Commission.The 2015 figure is still higher than the previous numbers which had hovered around 900 between 2010 and 2013, added the FTC.The recalled items include food, medical drugs and manufactured goods, a
IndustryAug. 16, 2016
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Defense chief to visit THAAD site for dialogue with residents
South Korea's defense chief will visit Seongju, the selected site for an advanced U.S. anti-missile system this week, to hold talks with local residents angered by the "unilateral" deployment decision, the defense ministry said Tuesday. Han Min-koo will visit the rural county, 296 kilometers southeast of Seoul, on Wednesday, "mainly to listen to the opinions of local residents about the planned deployment of the THAAD battery," Moon Sang-gyun, a spokesman for the Ministry of National Defense, sa
DefenseAug. 16, 2016
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Broadway’s best to light up Coney Island at Elsie Fest
The famous Coney Island boardwalk will host some special hot dogs with a Broadway flavor this fall. The second annual Elsie Fest, a one-day outdoor music festival celebrating theater stars, is set for Sept. 5 at the 5,000-seat Ford Amphitheater, offering a new location and a new slate of singers.This year’s performers include Megan Hilty, Tituss Burgess, Darren Criss, Evan Rachel Wood, composer Jason Robert Brown, Tony-winner Lena Hall, Corey Cott, Tony-winner Cynthia Erivo, radio host Julie Jam
PerformanceAug. 16, 2016
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Seoul Academy Ensemble to hold 50th anniversary show
The Seoul Academy Ensemble, East Asia’s first ever female chamber orchestra, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. In honor of the milestone the ensemble is slated to perform at the Seoul Arts Center’s Concert Hall on Sept. 24 at 2 p.m. The repertoire will feature Edvard Grieg’s “Holberg Suite, Op. 40,” Mozart’s “Flute and Harp Concerto in C Major,” master gayageum player Hwang Byung-ki’s “Sounds of Spring” and Tchaikovsky’s “Serenade For Strings.” In honor of its anniversary, Hwang’s “
PerformanceAug. 16, 2016