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40% of Korea's workers who reported bullying faced retaliation: survey
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Over 82,000 Korean young people unemployed, not searching for job long-term
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600 evacuated as heavy rain floods roads, homes in southern regions
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[KH Explains] Can smart chargers ease tensions over EV fires?
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Torrential rainfall forces 1,500 to evacuate, causes widespread damage to homes, roads
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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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New Fifty Fifty off to strong start
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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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4 out of 10 single female workers have no plans to have child: survey
Nearly 4 out of every 10 single female workers here do not plan to have a baby when they get married, partly due to fears of losing their jobs, a survey showed Thursday, offering an explanation for the country's low birthrate.In a survey conducted by the Federation of Korean Industries, 38.3 percent of unmarried female workers in their 20s and 30s said they had no plans to give birth when they got married.Stock image(123rf)The survey was conducted on 500 married and single females who are curren
Social AffairsAug. 11, 2016
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Korea's ICT exports shrank 6.6% in July
South Korea's exports of information and communication technology products fell 6.6 percent in July from a year earlier due largely to decreased shipments of flat displays and mobile phones, government data showed Thursday.ICT exports reached $13.02 billion last month, down from $13.93 billion a year ago, according to the data compiled by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy.It marked the 10th consecutive on-year decline since October last year.Exports of ICT goods accounted for 31.7 perce
Aug. 11, 2016
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Gov't program helps 3,100 SMEs turn into exporters this year
Over 3,100 local firms benefited from the government's offshore marketing support program and achieved their first export this year, the trade ministry here said Thursday.Cases of successful overseas inroads were reported at a government meeting chaired by Prime Minister Hwang Kyo-ahn to examine its support measures announced throughout the year to promote the export sector.The ministry also reported at the meeting that the number of smart factories intended to revamp the manufacturing sector ha
Aug. 11, 2016
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Novartis executives indicted for illegal rebates
Six incumbent and former executives of the South Korean unit of Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis have been indicted on charges of providing illegal kickbacks to doctors, industry sources said Thursday. Earlier this week, the Seoul Western District Prosecutors' Office charged the six, including the former CEO surnamed Moon, for allegedly providing money or other kickbacks known in the industry as rebates to doctors in exchange for prescribing its products.A total of 23 people, including six pu
Social AffairsAug. 11, 2016
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Fencer idolizing football star becomes Olympic medalist
South Korean fencer Kim Jung-hwan isn't necessarily a fan of football, but he admires Cristiano Ronaldo, the Portuguese superstar for Real Madrid.It's how Ronaldo -- widely considered one of the world's very best -- has defied critics and worked his way to the top in his sport that has captivated Kim.Park Hae-mook/The Korea HeraldWhile it's not clear how much of Ronaldo's influence helped Kim win the bronze medal in the men's individual sabre Wednesday at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics, Kim said he
Olympic GamesAug. 11, 2016
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Football coach praises players for reaching quarters
The South Korean Olympic men's football coach on Wednesday praised his players for reaching the quarterfinals at the Rio de Janeiro Games, saying that the fans can now expect even better results. South Korea, led by coach Shin Tae-yong, edged the defending champions Mexico 1-0 in their last Group C contest in Brasilia that day to join the last eight. The young Taeguk Warriors won the group with two wins and a draw, their best group stage performance ever at the Olympics.Park Hae-mook/The Korea H
Olympic GamesAug. 11, 2016
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N. Korea says pre-emptive nuke attack is not U.S. monopoly
North Korea on Thursday railed against the U.S. deployment of three B-2 Spirit nuclear-capable bombers to the Pacific island of Guam, saying "a pre-emptive nuclear attack is not a monopoly of the United States."On Tuesday, the U.S. Strategic Command announced Washington has temporarily deployed the bombers to Andersen Air Force Base on Guam from Whiteman Air Force Base in the U.S. state of Missouri."What should not be overlooked is that the massive forward-deployment of nuclear war hardware is u
North KoreaAug. 11, 2016
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Kakao's Q2 net dips 38% on slumping ad biz, increased costs
Kakao Corp., the operator of South Korea's top mobile messenger KakaoTalk, on Thursday said its second-quarter net profit plunged 38 percent from a year earlier, as its advertisement business suffered from falling seasonal demand and it spent big on new businesses.Net profit reached 13.2 billion won ($12 million) on a consolidated basis in the April-June period, compared with 21.4 billion won the previous year, the company said in a regulatory filing. Operating income surged 133 percent on-year
CompaniesAug. 11, 2016
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Korean Kim Jung-hwan wins fencing bronze
South Korean fencer Kim Jung-hwan captured bronze in the men's individual sabre at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics on Wednesday.Kim defeated Mojtaba Abedini of Iran 15-8 in the bronze medal bout at Caroica Arena 3. Kim had gone 4-1 against Abedini in five previous meetings.Park Hae-mook/The Korea HeraldThe victory was also a measure of revenge for the South Korean team, as Abedini had knocked off South Korean Gu Bon-gil in the round of 16 earlier Wednesday.Kim's medal was South Korea's second in fen
Olympic GamesAug. 11, 2016
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Chief of Audi Volkswagen Korea summoned over emissions scandal
State prosecutors on Thursday summoned the local chief of German carmaker Volkswagen to question the executive over irregularities committed by the automaker in South Korea. Johannes Thammer appeared before the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office on charges of getting involved in fabrication of reports on noise level, fuel efficiency and emissions results to obtain approval from the local authorities. "Fist of all, I want to say that I am sorry for the situation and we will do everything,
IndustryAug. 11, 2016
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Foreign travelers most impressed by free WiFi in Korea: survey
South Koreans take free Wi-Fi access available in public places for granted, but it was the most impressive experience for foreigners visiting Asia's tech powerhouse, a survey showed Thursday. According to the poll conducted by Cosmo Jin Travel R&D Institute on 706 foreign travelers between June and July, 55 percent were most surprised by being able to use the free Internet connection in such places as airports, subway lines, restaurants and ancient palaces during their stay here.Over 130 respon
TechnologyAug. 11, 2016
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Lotte Chemical chief summoned over tax corruption
The chief of Lotte Chemical Corp., the chemicals maker of retail giant Lotte, was summoned by prosecutors Thursday to face questioning over a string of irregularities, including alleged tax corruption.Huh Soo-young appeared before the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office over allegations of lobbying the local tax authorities and engaging in the company's unlawful suit against the government."I will fully cooperate with the prosecution," he told reporters before entering the prosecutors' of
IndustryAug. 11, 2016
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Park congratulates Korean shooter on winning gold medal
President Park Geun-hye on Thursday congratulated South Korean marksman Jin Jong-oh for winning the 50m pistol gold medal at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics, praising his "indomitable can-do spirit."Jin scored an Olympic record 193.7 points in the taut final to beat Hoang Xuan Vinh of Vietnam by 2.4 points Wednesday. His victory made him the first shooter, male or female, to win a single event at three Olympics in a row."His record of taking three straight Olympic champion titles and his indomitable
Olympic GamesAug. 11, 2016