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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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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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Assembly to review disputed appointment of national soccer team coach
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New Fifty Fifty off to strong start
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Arrival of fall calls for more outdoor festivals
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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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Yoon's Prague visit sets stage for W24tr nuclear power plant deal
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Opposition party seeks to introduce US-style class action
[THE INVESTOR] Opposition parties are seeking the introduction of US-style class action in South Korea prompted by Volkswagen’s emissions scandal. On July 26, progressive heavyweight Rep. Park Young-sun of the main opposition The Minjoo Party of Korea submitted a proposal for the introduction of “class action act.” Rep. Park Young-sun(right) of The Minjoo Party of Korea proposes the introduction of class action act. / The Investor(Park Hae-mook) “Like the Volkswagen case, (cases in which) it is
MobilityJuly 26, 2016
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[Contribution] Korea seeks to share reforestation skills at WFC in 2021
The Rio Olympics, long-awaited for four years, will kick off in August, and two years later, PyeongChang is set to host the Winter Olympics. Taking a look at how the Olympic Games are put together, the process begins with countries actively competing to be chosen as the host country. The real game begins after the final decision is made, with the elected country embarking on a long journey of preparation, building stadiums, infrastructure and so on. Once the game begins, stadiums are filled with
July 26, 2016
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Seoul makes bid to host 2021 World Forestry Congress
The Korea Forest Service submitted a bid last week to host the 15th World Forestry Congress in Seoul, officials said.The WFC, also known as the “Olympics of Forestry District,” is the largest international conference where delegates discuss countermeasures for forest maintenance, management and economic problems by sharing knowledge and experience every six years. Being nominated as a host city would imply that the hosting country’s forestry service is globally recognized. KFS Minister Shin Won
July 26, 2016
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Saenuri attempts to appease Seongju over THAAD
The ruling Saenuri Party’s floor leader and fellow party members visited Seongju, North Gyeongsang Province, Tuesday to soothe the area’s vehement opposition to the government’s decision to deploy a U.S. missile defense system there.Rep. Chung Jin-suk pledged to act as a bridge between residents and the government, and to take all necessary measures including holding a hearing on the matter.“We must immediately establish a consultation body that includes the residents, the U.S. military and the
PoliticsJuly 26, 2016
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W11tr extra budget plan submitted to Assembly
The government’s extra budget plan for the latter half of this fiscal year was submitted to the National Assembly on Tuesday as rival parties continued to debate over the scope and purpose of the 11 trillion-won ($9.64 billion) proposal. The supplementary budget is part of the government’s 28 trillion-won stimulus package designed to prop up the sluggish economy and ease fallout from corporate restructuring in key industries such as shipbuilding. The rival parties have tentatively agreed to pass
PoliticsJuly 26, 2016
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Diplomatic crunch time at ARF
With the regional security forum in Vientiane, Laos, drawing to a close, South Korea, the U.S., China and other countries on Tuesday stepped up diplomatic efforts to carry through their claims on pressing issues. The 27 foreign ministers took part in the ASEAN Regional Forum’s plenary and retreat sessions, delivering speeches and conversing with one another in between. South Korean Foreign Minister Yun Byung-se (center) and U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry attend a dinner during the ASEAN Regi
Foreign AffairsJuly 26, 2016
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Shinhan Bank offers flexible working arrangements for employees
Shinhan Bank, the flagship unit of South Korea's Shinhan Financial Group Co., said Tuesday that it has introduced flexible working arrangements for its employees, a move that could help them juggle work and family life.The bank said all employees -- who can work without accessing the bank's computer network -- are eligible to work at home.It said those who work in such sectors as planning ideas and developing products and designs can work in their homes.The bank said employees can work at their
IndustryJuly 26, 2016
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Cheong Wa Dae probes aide’s scandal
Cheong Wa Dae has launched a special inspection to look into the corruption allegations involving senior presidential secretary for civil affairs Woo Byung-woo, officials said Tuesday, as calls for his resignation continue to grow. But the special probe, with its limited range of investigation, also seems to be a strategy to buy time for President Park Geun-hye, who has explicitly been supporting her aide amid the rising allegations.“I will carry out the inspection as is stated by the law,” Lee
PoliticsJuly 26, 2016
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[Editorial] Probing prosecutors
The prosecution has been exercising exclusive authority to indict and control police investigations.The late President Roh Moo-hyun had tried to set up an independent entity in an apparent bid to check the power of prosecutors, but failed due to tough resistance from the prosecution and conservative lawmakers.The independent entity refers to a new state agency, which would be specialized in investigating corruption cases involving high-ranking government officials as well as prosecutors.The urge
EditorialJuly 26, 2016