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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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AmorePacific introduces customizable lipsticks
AmorePacific entered South Korea’s up-and-coming customizable cosmetics market on Monday by introducing its first customizable product at its Laneige outlet in Myeong-dong, central Seoul.Those who visit the Laneige store can create personalized Two-tone Lip Bar lipstick on the spot by selecting two colors they want to mix to match their skin tone. Fourteen colors are available for the inner lip and 13 colors are available for the outer lip, AmorePacific said. The view inside the Laneige store in
IndustryAug. 8, 2016
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Senior prosecutor dismissed over stock purchase scandal
South Korea's government on Monday decided to dismiss a high ranking prosecutor who has been indicted on charges of suspicious stock transactions and bribery allegations.Following the decision made by a disciplinary committee at the Ministry of Justice, Jin Kyung-joon became the first incumbent prosecutor at a level comparable to a vice minister to ever be relieved from his post. The ministry said the decision is unprecedented in the 68-year history of the state prosecutor's office. In late July
PoliticsAug. 8, 2016
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S&P upgrades Korea's sovereign rating to record high of AA
Global credit appraiser Standard & Poor's raised South Korea's sovereign rating one notch to a record high of AA from AA- on Monday, with a stable outlook on the country's steady growth and flexible fiscal and monetary policies."The upgrade reflects our assessment that Korea's strong record of steady growth has generated a prosperous economy, greater fiscal and monetary flexibility, and continual improvements in external metrics," the company said in a statement."Our ratings on Korea reflects th
Aug. 8, 2016
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More male customers purchase toys: data
The number of males purchasing indoor toys in 2016 rose more than 40 percent from a year ago, industry data showed Monday, suggesting that more fathers are choosing to play with their children at home.According to the country's largest open market website Gmarket, male customers buying indoor toys, such as basketball hoops and miniature baseball sets, between July 22 and Aug. 4 jumped 42 percent on-year.The number of male customers buying robot toys and card games also jumped nearly 50 percent o
IndustryAug. 8, 2016
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Minor party lawmaker indicted over illegal political funds
Prosecutors on Monday said they have indicted a minor opposition party lawmaker on charges of receiving some hundreds of millions of won of illegal political funds before the April general elections.The Seoul Southern District Prosecutors' Office said Rep. Park Joon-yung of the People's Party is suspected of receiving some 352 million won (US$317,000) from a 62-year-old, identified only by his surname Kim, in return for promising to recommend him for proportional representation. The 69-year-old
PoliticsAug. 8, 2016