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Man arrested 16 years after murdering girlfriend, hiding body in cement
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[Online Predators] Online reviews of sex tourism in Southeast Asia proliferate
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Pikki Pikki dance: Korean cheerleader dance routine takes social media by storm
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[Exclusive] Democratic Party of Korea forms US election task force
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[Herald Review] 'Culinary Class Wars': fresh, creative survival show minus the drama
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Middle East’s big AI push lures Korean tech firms
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Seoul seeks to improve foreign nanny program after two abscond
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[Grace Kao] NewJeans fights Hybe for their survival
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NK nuclear test 'possible' around US election in Nov., says Yoon aide
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[News Focus] Ex-Moon aide slammed from both sides over remarks on leaving Koreas divided
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Lawmakers seek tougher control on corporate governance
[THE INVESTOR] A revised Commercial Act that would strengthen measures to keep major shareholders in check was proposed on July 4 with the backing of 120 lawmakers. South Korea’s National Assembly consists of 300 seats. If approved, individuals who hold more than 1 percent stake in a company will be able to file a suit against a subsidiary’s management whose malpractice caused irrevocable damage to the concerned companies. Rep. Kim Chong-in / The Investor(Park Hae-mook)The revision also stipulat
IndustryJuly 5, 2016
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Korea to invest 42 tln won in renewable energy industry by 2020
Korea will invest a combined 42 trillion won ($36.6 billion) into the renewable energy sector by 2020 as part of efforts to expand the environmentally friendly power supply system in the country, the trade ministry said Tuesday.Under the plan, new renewable power stations will be built by 2020 to produce 13 million kilowatts of electricity annually, an equivalent to that of 26 coal plants, according to the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy.In order to attain the goal, the ministry said it w
Social AffairsJuly 5, 2016
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Dodgers' Ryu Hyun-jin to return from shoulder surgery this week
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Ryu Hyun-jin will return to the big leagues this week after recovering from shoulder surgery, his manager announced Monday.Before the Dodgers opened a three-game series against the Baltimore Orioles at Dodger Stadium, Dave Roberts told reporters the South Korean left-hander will start against the San Diego Padres at home Thursday.It will be a 7:10 p.m. start local time. That's 11:10 a.m. Friday in Korea.Ryu went under the knife to repair a torn labrum in his pitching
BaseballJuly 5, 2016
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Jaguar Land Rover Korea to recall 4,980 vehicles
Jaguar Land Rover Korea Co., the local importer of the British car brand, will recall a combined 4,990 units of Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles for safety reasons, the transportation ministry here said Tuesday.The license plate lamp of the Land Rover Discovery Sports Diesel has been found to sometimes separate from the car due to a possible crack, according to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transportation.Subject to the recall are 2,783 units of the vehicle model produced between Sept.
IndustryJuly 5, 2016
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U.S. imposes sanctions on 3 N.K. entities, 1 individual for involvement in weapons proliferation
The United States has imposed sanctions on three North Korean entities and one trading firm official for their involvement in the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, the State Department said Monday.The North's General Department of Military Cooperation, the Namhung Trading Corp. and Saeng Pil Trading Corp. were slapped with sanctions under the Iran, North Korea and Syria Nonproliferation Act, according to a State Department notice to the Federal Register.Kang Mun-kil, believed to be t
North KoreaJuly 5, 2016
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Congress can block future president from withdrawing troops from Korea: senator
Congress can block a future U.S. president from withdrawing troops from allies just as it did so when former President Jimmy Carter attempted to pull all U.S. forces out of Korea in the 1970s, a U.S. senator said.The remark by Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) came as Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has threatened to end U.S. troop presence in Korea and Japan unless the Asian allies agree to pay more for the upkeep of American forces stationed there."As a senator, I play an important role in
Diplomatic CircuitJuly 5, 2016
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Korea's foreign exchange reserves shrink in June
Korea's foreign exchange reserves fell slightly from a month earlier in June due to the reduced value of non-U.S. dollar assets, central bank data showed Tuesday. As of the end of June, the country's foreign exchange reserves came to US$369.9 billion, down $1.01 billion from the previous month, the Bank of Korea said in a statement.Foreign exchange reserves consist of securities and deposits denominated in overseas currencies, as well as International Monetary Fund reserve positions, special dra
July 5, 2016
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Swiss president to visit S. Korea next week
Swiss President Johann Schneider-Ammann will visit Korea next week for talks with President Park Geun-hye and other officials to discuss ways to expand bilateral cooperation in trade, investment and other areas, the Cheong Wa Dae said Monday.Schneider-Ammann will arrive in Seoul on Wednesday next week for a two-day visit following his three-day visit to Singapore, the presidential office said. He will be the first Swiss president to visit the Asian country since the two countries opened diplomat
Diplomatic CircuitJuly 5, 2016
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NATO chief 'certain' of U.K. role despite Brexit
BRUSSELS (AFP) -- NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said Monday he was sure Britain's new government would remain committed to the alliance despite the Brexit vote and the resignation of Prime Minister David Cameron.Britain's ruling Conservative party is seeking a new leader to lead negotiations on an exit from the European Union, which has sparked fears for the Western security establishment of which both the EU and NATO are key parts."Brexit will change the relationship between the UK and the EU but
World NewsJuly 4, 2016
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Obama to tell foe-to-friend story at Hillary Clinton event
WASHINGTON (AP) -- They've been bitter rivals, allies and colleagues.When they take the stage at their first joint campaign appearance on Tuesday, President Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton will show off a new phase in their storied relationship: co-dependents.Clinton's chances of winning the White House hinge on rallying Obama's coalition to her cause. Obama's legacy depends on her success. Eight years after they spent millions tearing each other down in pursuit of the White House, they will no
World NewsJuly 4, 2016