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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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Angels' Choi Ji-man picks up 1st big league RBI, steal in win
Choi Ji-man of the Los Angeles Angels picked up his first major league RBI and steal in a victory.Batting fifth, the Korean first baseman went 1-for-3 with an RBI, a steal and a run scored, as the Angels defeated the Chicago White Sox 8-1 at Angel Stadium in Anaheim on Sunday (local time).Choi, who was called up from the minors just before the All-Star break, also extended his hitting streak to four games. The long-time minor leaguer, who made the Angels' Opening Day roster but was demoted after
BaseballJuly 18, 2016
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CIA director says THAAD deployment is U.S. obligation
The decision to place the THAAD missile defense system in South Korea was taken as part of U.S. obligations to defend the Asian ally from the "exceptionally irresponsible" leader Kim Jong-un of North Korea, the CIA chief was quoted as saying."Clearly Kim Jong-un continues to go down a road that is exceptionally irresponsible as far as regional and global security, with his development of nuclear weapons, as well as ballistic missiles," CIA Director John Brennan said at a Brookings Institution di
Diplomatic CircuitJuly 18, 2016
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Photographs capture spirit of Colombians
A photo exhibition at the Korea Foundation Gallery in Seoul is revealing forgotten images of the past captured through the eyes of Colombians. Titled “Colombian Caribbean by Leo Matiz and Colombia in the Korean War,” the exhibition vividly illustrates the ties that bind the two countries, whose relationship was forged in blood and whose bond now prospers in the arts and culture. Twenty-five photographs by world-renowned Colombian artist Leo Matiz shed light on the Latin American country from the
Foreign AffairsJuly 18, 2016
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Argentina welcomes investment at independence celebration
The Argentine Embassy last week marked the country’s 200th anniversary of independence and its resurgence as a reformed economy at a reception in Seoul. On July 9, 1816, the country adopted a resolution declaring Argentina’s independence from colonial Spain and creating the Argentine Republic under the name “The United Provinces of the River Plate.” “During the last two centuries we have matured as a nation and society, gaining the wisdom that age and experience bring,” Argentine Ambassador Jorg
Foreign AffairsJuly 18, 2016
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Colombia, Korea mark free trade agreement entering force
Colombia and Korea marked on Friday their bilateral free trade agreement coming into force, signaling an enhanced level of economic cooperation in the future. The accord, which had been pending congressional ratification in Bogota, is the Latin American country’s first such agreement with an Asian economy. It will serve as a gateway to Asia-Pacific for Colombian firms and a bridge to Latin America for Korean enterprises, according to the Korea International Trade Association.“Colombia is going t
Foreign AffairsJuly 18, 2016
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South Africa inspires troubled world with Mandela’s words
Monday is Nelson Mandela International Day, which commemorates the late South African president’s sacrifices during the antiapartheid struggle and his contributions to universal human rights.The United Nations General Assembly in 2009 chose Mandela’s birthday on July 18 to honor his life and message, calling on people worldwide to devote 67 minutes of their lives to serving others -- through works such as feeding, schooling and sheltering the needy -- in recognition of the late leader’s charity
Foreign AffairsJuly 18, 2016
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French people in Seoul gather to remember Nice victims
Some 80 people, including French nationals, gathered at the French embassy in Seoul on Sunday to commemorate those killed in last week's truck attack in Nice. Participants at the gathering, including French Ambassador to South Korea Fabien Penone and embassy officials, prayed for the victims of the attack. The ambassador extended his condolences to the family of the victims and thanked the South Korean government for its support, while urging them to stand together against terrorism. The
Social AffairsJuly 17, 2016
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4 dead, 16 injured in car pileup
Four people were killed and 16 others were injured on Sunday as five vehicles piled up on an expressway in Gangwon Province, police said. The collision took place at 5:54 p.m. on the Seoul-bound side of the Yeongdong Expressway, and those injured were taken to nearby hospitals, they said. Police said a bus bumped into a passenger car, causing a mass collision of cars behind it. (Yonhap)
Social AffairsJuly 17, 2016
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Parent accused of slapping teacher
The mother of an elementary school student was booked without detention under accusations of hitting her child’s school teacher, according to the Gyeonggi Hwasung Dongbu Police on Sunday. The police said the accused had allegedly assaulted the school nurse by grabbing her hair and slapping her in the face on July 11. (Yonhap)The accused had reportedly cited the school nurse’s “curt attitude” as the reason behind her actions. She told the police that she had visited the school nurse to ask for d
Social AffairsJuly 17, 2016
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Suspended sentence for 25-year-old who abandoned newborn
A 25-year-old mother has received a suspended sentence of six months for deserting her newborn, said the Gwangju District Court on Sunday. The woman gave birth to a baby boy at home in December and then abandoned the newborn at a public bathroom at a park nearby her house. (123RF)The court said the woman had committed the crime to cover up her having been pregnant out of wedlock. The court said it took into consideration that the woman had wished for the baby to be rescued, leaving him at a pla
Social AffairsJuly 17, 2016
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[NEWSMAKER] Gulen, arch-enemy of Turkey's president
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Fethullah Gulen, the US-based cleric accused by Ankara of orchestrating the coup attempt in Turkey, has a wide following in his native country, where he enjoys support among the police and judiciary. The reclusive Islamic preacher, who lives in a tiny town in the Pocono Mountains of the US state of Pennsylvania, was immediately accused by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of being behind the coup attempt. Gulen however denied any role, and condemned the coup attempt
World NewsJuly 17, 2016
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Turkey rounds up plotters after thwarting anti-Erdogan coup
(AFP) Turkish authorities rounded up dozens of senior military personnel and judges in a ruthless crackdown Sunday, after thousands massed in the streets nationwide overnight to denounce a coup aimed at ousting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. World leaders including US President Barack Obama have strongly condemned the attempted putsch but also urged Turkey to respect the "rule of law" in its aftermath, especially after pictures emerged showing the rough treatment of some coup plotters when ar
Latest NewsJuly 17, 2016
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30 years of Korean modern photography at a glance
Photographs depicting the modern days of Korea have long served as lens for many to get a glimpse of the country’s turbulent modern history. It has not been long since Korean modern photography began to function as more than documentation. Korean photographers started experimenting with various aspects of the media in the late 1980s. The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea highlights the nearly 30 years of Korean modern photography since then in the ongoing exhibition “Public
PerformanceJuly 17, 2016
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[Graphic News] ‘Pokemon Go’, global sensation among smartphone users
“Pokemon Go” developed by mobile game maker Nintendo has become a global sensation since its release in early July. Although the popular augmented reality game has not been released in South Korea yet, an estimated 1 million South Koreans have downloaded “Pokemon Go,” according to market research firm WiseApp. Players of “Pokemon Go” spend more time on average on the game then social media platforms. As of July 11, the average time spent on the mobile game was 33 minutes 25 seconds per day, long
TechnologyJuly 17, 2016