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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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Ministry not told of B-52 deployment
The South Korean military was not aware of a U.S. Air Force B-52 strategic bomber deployment last month that took place in the vicinity of the country, officials said Monday.According to Pacific Air Forces, strategic bomber crews and support airmen at Andersen Air Force Base in Guam conducted eight joint and bilateral training exercises across the Indo-Asia-Pacific region from June 13 through June 20.The exercises involved flying the nuclear capable B-52 Stratofortress for a training mission in
DefenseJuly 4, 2016
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[NEWS ANALYSIS] Does populism also stand a chance in Korea?
Over the past few months, the populist movement has taken center stage in global politics. Ranging from presidential nominee Donald Trump in the U.S. to Brexit, antiestablishment sentiments are sweeping across some of the most advanced democracies in the world.On the exterior, South Korea seems to be unaffected by this phenomenon, as the nation stands mostly together in its prolonged confrontation with North Korea and in pursuit of economic growth. Politics may be boisterous, but the directions
PoliticsJuly 4, 2016
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[Kentaro Nakajima]How does Kim Jong-un view the world outside?
In July 2000, a Group of Eight summit meeting was held in Nago, Okinawa Prefecture. Russian President Vladimir Putin, who arrived late, spoke to the other world leaders about a meeting he had with then North Korean leader Kim Jong-il in Pyongyang two days before. According to Putin, Kim suddenly opened a window to look outside during their two-hour talk. It was at that moment that Putin urged him to engage with the international community. “We, the Russian Federation, were born after the Soviet
ViewpointsJuly 4, 2016
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[Megan Mcardle] Tesla’s ‘Autopilot’ will make mistakes
In 1986, for reasons that now seem absurd, the Audi 5000 became the victim of a national panic over “sudden acceleration incidents.” These were, allegedly, events in which the car shot forward even though the driver was not stepping on the gas, but was rather pressing on the brake as hard as possible. There had always been a certain number of these incidents reported to regulators. Regulators didn’t do much with them, because they assumed what you are probably assuming: The drivers were not, in
ViewpointsJuly 4, 2016
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DASAN pens deal to promote Internet connectivity in India
[THE INVESTOR] DASAN Network Solutions has signed a memorandum of understanding with a public broadband infrastructure firm in India to expand Internet connectivity in the state of Andhra Pradesh, the DASAN Networks affiliate said on July 4.Under the agreement, DASAN Network Solutions and Andhra Pradesh State Fibernet will create a joint venture for producing broadband equipment. The two partners will also collaborate to boost the state’s Internet penetration rate to 30 percent from the current
IndustryJuly 4, 2016
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[Heo Mane] Brexit raises questions over EU’s security
In 1947 Winston Churchill stated, “The UK is with Europe but not part of it.” “We are linked to Europe but not included in it,” He added. This signifies that that the U.K. keeps privileged relations with the U.S. in security cooperation. This cooperation has the strong interlocking networks in operating NATO since the very beginning of the military security organization. Charles de Gaulle then proposed to the U.S. to establish the trilateral cooperation system of NATO, with a view to reviewing i
ViewpointsJuly 4, 2016
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Foreign tourists on cruise ships jump 88% in H1
[THE INVESTOR] The number of foreigners visiting South Korea on cruise ships came in at 720,000 in the first half of the year, rising 88 percent from a year earlier, government data showed on July 4.According to the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries 720,000 foreign tourists arrived by cruise ship on 305 occasions during the first six months of the year. The ministry projects that the number for the year will break the 1.5 million mark, and rise to 2.2 million in 2017.By port, Jeju Port saw the la
IndustryJuly 4, 2016
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Why are Asian lives not so important?
When terrorism hits Asia, fewer tears seem to be shed than when Europe or the U.S. is targeted.This past week, a gang of terrorists massacred 41 people and injured 239 at Turkey’s Ataturk International Airport, one of Europe’s business airports.It was the second terrorist attack -- ninth since last summer -- to hit the country within a month. The three fully armed terrorists could have killed more but for the brave actions of police.Nevertheless, the scars are deep and it will take some time for
ViewpointsJuly 4, 2016
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Korea Post chooses Dominus, Lindman Asia to manage PEFs
[THE INVESTOR] State-run Korea Post’s insurance business arm has selected Dominus Investment and Lindman Asia Investment to manage its domestic private equity funds, according to local financial sources on July 4.Korea Post will be investing a total of 60 billion won (US$51.88 million), with Dominuns and Lindman Asia each receiving 30 billion won. Up to 10 different PEFs vied for the Korea Post portfolio, according to the postal company. Dominus Investment mostly invests in convertible bonds, bo
July 4, 2016
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[Tim Farron] Blame Brexit liars, not duped voters
Among the letters I have received from new members -- 10,000 have joined the Liberal Democrats in the wake of the referendum -- was one saying this: “I can‘t believe just how stupid I’ve been, sorry doesn’t really cover the hurt my part has caused more than 16 million residents of our great country. Please save the union between the United Kingdom and Europe.” Buyers’ remorse after the vote to leave the European Union seems widespread. But I don’t blame those who were duped. I blame those who kn
ViewpointsJuly 4, 2016
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Labor union leader gets five-year jail term for violent rallies
Social AffairsJuly 4, 2016
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Senior foreign ministry official leaves for Britain to discuss Brexit
A senior South Korean foreign ministry official will leave for Britain to discuss its recent decision to leave the European Union with local officials and experts, a source here said Monday.Kim Hyoung-zhin, South Korea's deputy foreign minister, will hold talks with Hugo Swire, his British counterpart, on the Brexit decision in London on Monday (local time), according to the ministry. Last month, Britons held a referendum and voted to leave the EU. Following the so-called Brexit decision, global
Foreign AffairsJuly 4, 2016
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Seoul shares up on eased Brexit woes
South Korean stocks ended 0.40 percent higher on Monday, rising for the sixth consecutive day, as market jitters over Brexit continued to taper off. The South Korean won inched down against the U.S. dollar.The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index gained 7.98 points to 1,995.30. The figure topped the psychologically important 1990-mark.Trading volume came to 462 million shares worth 4.04 trillion won ($3.52 billion), with gainers outnumbering losers 450 to 353.Foreigners net-purchased 153
July 4, 2016
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N. Koreans secretly watching S. Korean drama 'Descendants of the Sun': report
A growing number of North Koreans are secretly watching South Korean dramas, including the mega-hit TV series "Descendants of the Sun" despite Pyongyang's tight control over the influx of the capitalist culture, a report said Monday.North Koreans are seeking to relieve their stress stemming from the country's 200-day hard work campaign by watching South Korean dramas or listening to K-pop music, the Daily NK reported, citing sources familiar with the reclusive country.The report said that in par
North KoreaJuly 4, 2016