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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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Samsung, top banks to create W2tr green growth fund for SMEs
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‘Partnering Europe boon for science and innovation’
The European Union delegation on Tuesday organized a workshop to raise the profile of European research institutions here and foster future collaboration with Korean partners in science, technology and innovation. The venue at the Hamilton Hotel in Seoul was co-organized by the delegation, the National Research Foundation of Korea and government-funded research agencies in Korea. As Europe leaps forward and engages the world in science and innovation, harnessing links and carrying out joint proj
Foreign AffairsJuly 3, 2016
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Envoys gather for iftar dinner
Indonesian Ambassador John Prasetio on Thursday held an iftar -- a meal ceremony to mark the end of the daily Ramadan fast at sunset -- joined by several Muslim ambassadors. The event at the Indonesian Embassy in Seoul included Islamic prayers, a speech and dinner, acting as a point of convergence for the believers. Moroccan Ambassador Mohammed Chraibi, Kuwaiti Ambassador Jasem Albudaiwi, Tunisian Ambassador Mohamed Ali Nafti, Azeri Ambassador Ramzi Teymurov and Bruneian Ambassador Dato Paduka H
Foreign AffairsJuly 3, 2016
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'Cambodian agriculture ripe for investment'
Cambodia, a country nestled in the southern lowlands of the Indochinese Peninsula, has fertile areas that yield some of the richest agricultural products in the region. Hallmark produce such as rice, rubber, vegetables, sugar cane, cashew nuts and soybeans have been the mainstay of exports, along with livestock and aquaculture. Amid the nation’s efforts to be a middle-income economy by 2030, agriculture was chosen as a priority sector, with the government actively wooing foreign investors. Korea
Foreign AffairsJuly 3, 2016
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[Graphic News] Korea tops average Internet speed worldwide: report
Korea had the highest average Internet connection speed in the world in the first quarter of this year, according to a report by Akamai Technologies, a content delivery network provider headquartered in the U.S. The report released Friday showed that in the first quarter of the year, Korea had four times faster average Internet speed at 29 megabits per second, an 8.6 percent increase over the previous quarter. It was followed by Norway, Sweden, Hong Kong and Switzerland. The world average was 6.
TechnologyJuly 3, 2016
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[Trudy Rubin] Boris Johnson’s rise and fall a cautionary tale for U.S.
Should anyone require further proof that the promises of populists are worthless, they need only watch the latest psychodrama in London.Boris Johnson, the ex-London mayor and mop-haired Donald Trump clone who led the Conservative party’s “Leave” faction, just dropped his bid to become Britain’s next prime minister. This was almost as shocking as the voters’ decision to leave the European Union, since Johnson was the face of the Brexit campaign.But every glowing promise Johnson made before the Br
ViewpointsJuly 3, 2016
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New musical ‘Peste’ to feature music of Seo Tai-ji
The cast of the upcoming musical “Peste” pose at a press conference held at the Di Nozze Convention center in Seoul on Thursday. (Yonhap) A musical based on the tragic tale of French author Albert Camus’ “The Plague” combined with the sounds of legendary K-pop icon Seo Tai-ji, new local musical “Peste” is gearing up to hit the stage later this month. To this day, Seo is widely considered an unparalleled iconic musician for his controversial and politically defiant lyrics that pushed the envelop
PerformanceJuly 3, 2016
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Gas prices slip
GAS PRICES SLIP -- Drivers fill up on gas at a gas station in Gwanak-gu, Seoul on Sunday. International oil prices fell slightly as the dollar grew stronger after the Brexit vote, but domestic gas prices are holding relatively steady. (Yonhap)
IndustryJuly 3, 2016
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[Monitor] The rate of export decline
The rate of Korea’s export decline was the smallest in a year, as it slowed from minus 6.0 percent in May to minus 2.7 percent in June, according to the Trade Ministry Friday. The export amount in June recorded $45.3 billion, while imports marked $33.7 billion.
July 3, 2016
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[Photo News] Chey's TED-style talk
SK Group chairman Chey Tae-won gives a TED-style talk to some 40 senior executives from the group‘s 16 companies at an event held in Icheon, Gyeonggi Province, Thursday. In the speech, Chey stressed innovative thinking to bring about a future success. (SK Group)
IndustryJuly 3, 2016
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3M under fire for silence over problematic filter
Multinational conglomerate 3M is remaining silent over its potentially toxic filters used in local air cleaners, stirring public anger over the lack of countermeasures. Earlier last month, a local broadcast revealed that a toxic substance called OIT was detected in air cleaners produced by Cuckoo and Dayou-winia. LG Electronics also admitted later that it had found the same issue in products. The filters of those products were all provided by 3M. Customers looks at air purifiers at a home applia
IndustryJuly 3, 2016
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Migratory birds from Russia, Thailand visit Korea's western coast
Migratory birds from Russia and Thailand were found along the western coast of South Korea, highlighting the region's ecological value as a key migratory route for several bird species, official sources said Sunday. The short-tailed bush warbler, also nicknamed the "Asian stubtail," was spotted at Taeanhaean National Park, according to an official at the Korea National Park Service. He said the bird was wearing a special ring on its foot attached by the Bird Ringing Center, located in the Mariti
Social AffairsJuly 3, 2016
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New musical ‘Peste’ to feature music of Seo Tai-ji
A musical based on the tragic tale of French author Albert Camus’ “The Plague” combined with the sounds of legendary K-pop icon Seo Tai-ji, new local musical “Peste” is gearing up to hit the stage later this month. To this day, Seo is widely considered an unparalleled iconic musician for his controversial and politically defiant lyrics that pushed the envelope and influence of the music industry throughout the 1990s in Korea.“It took us six years to complete the script and we eventually came to
Latest NewsJuly 3, 2016
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[KOREAN LUXURY] Converging digital and analog worlds
The rise of new technology puts an end to old ways. This was what Seoul-based audio company iriver learned from the birth of iPhone, which felled its once-thriving MP3 player business at a stroke. In the mid 2000s, the company made a meteoric rise with its cubic digital music players that dominated 70 percent of the local market and 25 percent overseas. The 2007 debut of Apple’s iPhone that put every digital element - from Internet surfing to cameras -- into one hand-held device drove iriver to
IndustryJuly 3, 2016
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KDB to buy unsold SME bonds worth W500b
Korea Development Bank will spend as much as 500 billion won to buy corporate bonds rated “A” or lower, as part of measures to support smaller companies with cash needs to sell new bonds more easily. “Demand in Korea’s corporate debt market has been focused on large companies and their low-risk debt,” the Financial Services Commission said in a statement. “The announced measures are intended at supporting demand for lower-rate debt, so that more companies can raise funds through the market,” it
July 3, 2016
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Renault Samsung offers limited edition of QM3 Cannes Blue
Renault Samsung, a Korean arm of French automaker Renault, began to sell this month a special limited edition of QM3 Cannes Blue with a discount of up to 1 million won ($870) for the summer season, the company said Sunday. From July to August, the automaker will offer 500 units of QM3 Cannes Blue, the brand‘s third color revolution following the previous versions of Sonic Red and Chocolat Brown. QM3 Cannes Blue (Renault Samsung)The company said the QM3 Cannes Blue’s strong Cannes blue body and
MobilityJuly 3, 2016
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[Editorial] Hardly extraordinary
These days, many people make a habit of checking the levels of fine dust in the air, as the country is often swept by a blanket of hazardous particulate materials. The air pollution problem has become a headache for President Park Geun-hye as people struggling with hazy air filled with harmful pollutants vent their anger against the government. Park called for a package of “extraordinary” measures to address the problem, and officials announced some measures -- they called them “action plans” --
EditorialJuly 3, 2016
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[Editorial] New normal
It is not uncommon for Korean political parties to undergo a power vacuum or leadership crisis. This often happens when party leaders step down in the wake of an election defeat or a major scandal. An interim leadership -- usually termed an “emergency planning panel” -- takes over until party members choose new leaders. As the name suggests, such an abnormal situation should come about only rarely. It seems, however, that this is not a rarity, but the norm for Korean parties: Currently, all thre
EditorialJuly 3, 2016
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Seoul taxis to ‘clean up’
A union of private taxi drivers said Sunday they will conduct a comprehensive inspection on cabs that are outdated, smelly and unsanitary.A union of independent taxis in Seoul City said it would survey a total of 16,200 member cabs running in the capital. Those to be effected have been in use for at least four years and six months. Each owner of an applicable taxi has been informed.The survey will be conducted at six designated gas stations with a team of four inspectors to examine the interior
Social AffairsJuly 3, 2016
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Shin Dong-bin returns to Korea
Lotte Group chairman Shin Dong-bin returns to Korea via Gimpo International Airport Sunday. (Yonhap)Lotte Group chairman Shin Dong-bin returned to Korea on Sunday afternoon after nearly a month away from the country, sparking questions about how he will handle the current investigation into the group.Shin, who landed at Gimpo International Airport at 2:38 p.m., was largely silent when questioned by reporters on his stance on prosecutors’ ongoing embezzlement investigation.Shin said only that he
IndustryJuly 3, 2016
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Most young job seekers preparing for state exams
Over half of young Koreans seeking jobs are preparing to take state examinations to become public servants or certified professionals, a report by the Korea Employment Information Service showed Sunday.The number of those aged 15-29 preparing for employment surged to 542,000 last year, compared to 410,000 in 2014, 410,000 in 2011, 442,000 in 2010 and 455,000 in 2008. The report explained that the rise in the number of job seekers appeared to be proportional to the economic slowdown.Among job see
Social AffairsJuly 3, 2016