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Who's lying? Hybe vs. Min conflict continues to intensify
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Seoul should engage Kim Jong-un’s elites for change, ex-North Korean diplomat says
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Thousands rally in Seoul to call for Yoon's resignation
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Most teen sex offenders get away with slap on wrist
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FM champions multilateralism, stresses S. Korea's vision as 'global pivotal state'
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Man sentenced to 1 year, 8 months for stealing from elementary school classrooms
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Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah is killed in Beirut strike, Israel's military says
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Suicide attempts spike among youth in Korea
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[Weekender] How Seongsu, once an industrial zone, has become ‘Seoul’s Brooklyn’
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Panmunjom tours for select Korean nationals may resume in October
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Super Junior Choi Si-won's fans donate wells to Myanmar and Cambodia
Fans of Choi Si-won from K-pop boy band Super Junior have made donations to build wells in Myanmar and Cambodia, a nonprofit organization said Friday.The Seoul-based Worldshare said, with the donations, a well will be dug in Myanmar and another one in Cambodia to commemorate the singer's 31st birthday.The fan clubs from 11 countries, including China, Japan, Mexico and Egypt, donated the money in the name of "A Well of Love."The association of the fan clubs said they wanted to do something meanin
April 8, 2016
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Chinese couple to be deported after illegal entry
Two Chinese nationals who were indicted on charges of illegally sneaking into South Korea through the country's largest airport received a suspended jail term and were order to be deported, court records showed Friday.The Incheon District Court sentenced the husband and wife to a year and eight months in prison, respectively, on Thursday. The 31-year-old husband received a heavier punishment for orchestrating the scheme. Both the jail terms were suspended for two years.The couple, who did not ha
Social AffairsApril 8, 2016
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Man arrested on charges of running illegal online gambling site
Police on Friday arrested a man on suspicion of running an illegal gambling website for overseas horse, dog and chariot racing.The Ulsan Regional Police Agency said the 31-year-old man has operated the website since February 2014 on a server based in Singapore. The site allows users access to on-the-spot broadcasts of races in South Africa, Macao and Japan.According to the police, he had taken 2 to 5 percent of the money deposited by customers after obtaining a local license from its overseas op
Social AffairsApril 8, 2016
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Kim Jong-un inspects machine plant to spur production ahead of party congress
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un inspected a machine plant to call for increased production, the country's state-run news agency said Friday in the runup to the ruling party's much-trumpeted congress in May.The latest field guidance, whose date and exact location were not disclosed by the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), followed Kim's previous public outing to watch the military's test fire of a surface-to-air guided missile launcher a week earlier.Kim has made frequent field visits to major m
PoliticsApril 8, 2016
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Early voting begins for parliamentary election
Early voting for next week's parliamentary elections kicked off Friday for a two-day run, with scores of candidates casting their ballots in a bid to raise the voter turnout.The voting carries extra weight as a recent survey showed that more than a quarter of the electorate has yet to choose a candidate for the April 13 polls that are to elect 300 lawmakers for a four-year term.The early voting began at 3,511 polling stations across the country. Voting will take place between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. o
Social AffairsApril 8, 2016
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Top court acquits 2 businessmen of espionage charges
The nation's top court has acquitted two men of charges they attempted to hand over military intelligence to the North Korean spy agency, court records showed Friday.The two men, aged 59 and 78 and both involved in business with North Korea, were indicted in June 2012 on charges of trying to hand over military secrets on equipment capable of disrupting global positioning system (GPS) signals. They were also accused of trying to provide details of other high-tech military equipment.The arrest at
Social AffairsApril 8, 2016
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First ‘Rogue One’ trailer excites ‘Star Wars’ fans
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- It is unlikely to make as big a splash as “The Force Awakens” but the first trailer for “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” has at least caused a ripple in the Force. The 100-second teaser released Thursday led to a frenzy of speculation over the similarity between female lead Felicity Jones, who plays the titular rogue, and “Awakens” heroine Rey, portrayed by Daisy Ridley. People have been trying to work out Rey’s place in the “Star Wars” family tree since December -- with fans
FilmApril 8, 2016
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[The Palate] Classic noodles done best at Yurimmyeon
One of the pleasures of eating in Seoul is that you can always find a place that specializes in one particular dish, and when that one such place has done so for more than 50 years, you are guaranteed a tried and true quality that has been time tested. Yurimmyeon, near City Hall in Jongno-gu, Seoul, has been serving the same menu of noodles for more than half a century, strong and steady. A testament to their quality and consistency. Matriarch and owner Kim Myeong-kyeong, 83, who mans the cash
FoodApril 8, 2016
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Best way to cook lobster tails
What’s the best way to cook lobster tails? How do you butterfly them? Lobster, once considered food for servants, is now a moderately priced treat. The way you prepare lobster tails is paramount. What you don’t want is chewy, rubbery and tough lobster tails that need to be drowned in melted butter. Lobster’s soft flesh, once cooked, should be pristine white, soft and tender. You should be able to eat it with a fork, from the shell or not. The flavor and texture of the lobster tail is somewhere
FoodApril 8, 2016
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[Around the hotels] Round up of hotel events and news
Imperial Palace Seoul presents ‘Ciné & Dine package’ Imperial Palace Seoul presents Ciné & Dine package for guests looking to experience hotel dining and movies at the same time until April 24. The package features one night stay in Deluxe or Business Room, two movie tickets, restaurant voucher worth 50,000 won, and a 20 percent discount at restaurants. Complimentary access to fitness club and indoor swimming pool will be also included. The restaurant voucher and 20 percent discount offer can be
TravelApril 8, 2016
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Corporate earnings outlook upgraded on techs, refiners
Korea's listed firms are expected to have racked up improved earnings in the first quarter, helped by a good performance from logistics firms, oil refiners and tech firms, including Samsung Electronics, data showed Friday.The combined operating profit estimate for 192 listed companies was raised by 2.26 percent to 30.67 trillion won ($26.4 billion) for the first quarter as of Wednesday from a month earlier, according to the data by financial information provider FnGuide."Some companies are expec
IndustryApril 8, 2016
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Drugmakers' tech exports top 10 tln won in 2015
Korean pharmaceutical and bio companies saw exports of their drug-manufacturing technologies exceed 10 trillion won ($8.64 billion) in 2015 thanks to their efforts to tap into overseas markets, industry data showed Friday.According to the data by the Korea Drug Research Association, industry leader Hanmi Pharmaceutical and other pharmaceutical companies clinched a combined 26 deals on technology exports and out-licensing last year.The value of 20 agreements, whose financial terms were disclosed,
IndustryApril 8, 2016
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Korea's economy steadily rebounding from slump: report
Korea's economy seems to be steadily rebounding as some major indicators are showing signs of improving from their earlier marked setbacks, a government report showed Friday."Things appear to be bouncing back from a slump seen at the start of the year with industrial output recovering boosted by an eased downward pace of exports," the finance ministry said in its monthly economy assessment report. The report is based on the latest economic indicators on such key factors as output, exports, consu
April 8, 2016
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[Travel bits] Round up of travel news from around the world
Natural sites in Germany The theme for this year’s tourism in Germany is “A Vacation in Nature,” according to the country’s tourism office. Germany boasts over 130 natural sites comprised of 16 national parks, 15 UNESCO biosphere reserves and over 100 natural parks. The office has selected 16 scenic sites to recommend to visitors -– including the orchid-filled Bliesgau UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, the serene Elbe riverside, the wild and untamed Black Forest National Park, the Jasmund National Park
TravelApril 8, 2016
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Samsung to share production solutions with textile firms
Samsung Electronics said Friday it will share its know-how with local textile producers, helping them to adopt more efficient production solutions and seek shared growth.Samsung said it will provide the solutions to 16 textile firms based in Gyeonggi Province under an agreement with the Center for Creative Economy & Innovation based in the region. The government has been opening up so-called creative economy centers throughout the country sponsored by conglomerates, aimed at bolstering the devel
IndustryApril 8, 2016
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Tsingtao tops import beer sales in Korea
The Chinese beer Tsingtao has emerged as the No. 1 import brand in Korea at a leading supermarket chain, industry data showed Friday, amid the rising popularity of Chinese cuisine in the country.According to the data compiled by E-Mart, Tsingtao outpaced other rivals in sales over the January-March period, pushing out traditional leaders, including the Netherlands' Heineken and Japan's Asahi.In 2014, Heineken stood as the No. 1 player, trailed by Asahi and Belgium's Martens. At that time, Tsingt
IndustryApril 8, 2016
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Q1 car sales in Korea hit quarterly high on tax cut, new models
Domestic sales by automakers in Korea hit their quarterly high during the first three months of this year, bolstered in part by the government's push to extend a tax cut on car purchases, industry data showed Friday.Five automakers, including Hyundai Motor, and Kia Motors, along with two commercial vehicle manufacturers, including Tata Daewoo, sold a combined 368,492 cars during the January-March period. This is up from the previous year's 362,856 units.This represented the best first-quarter sa
MobilityApril 8, 2016
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Arizona’s wildest ride: the Apache Trail
My hands gripped the steering wheel. My right foot rode the brake. I was easing a four-wheel-drive rental down a steep, narrow, curving dirt road in the Arizona wilderness, and I was beginning to wonder what I’d gotten myself into. On the passenger side, a towering craggy stonewall threatened to dent the car and make me regret that I had declined the rental company’s insurance coverage. Still, I stayed as close to that wall as I dared. On the driver’s side was a fate worse than a scrape: an abr
TravelApril 8, 2016
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[Album review] Ronnie Spector honors U.K. peers on ‘English Heart’
Ronnie Spector “English Heart” (429 Records) In 1964, Ronnie Spector toured Britain with the Ronettes just weeks before the Beatles arrived in America. “English Heart” is her tribute to that British Invasion, in turn influenced by her band and former husband Phil Spector‘s “Wall of Sound.” While Spector is often cited for the power of her pipes, these 11 songs are styled more around subtlety and insinuation. Producer Scott Jacoby has wisely favored the feel of the 1960s originals over the sou
PerformanceApril 8, 2016
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[Album review] Pet Shop Boys stay danceable and electric on ‘Super’
Pet Shop Boys “Super” (x2 Records) Pet Shop Boys take another drink from the fountain of youth on “Super,” offering more dance than pop 13 studio albums and more than 30 years after “West End Girls.” Written in Berlin and recorded in Los Angeles, “Super” is the second installment of a probable trilogy with triple Grammy-winning producer Stuart Price, and the duo delves into the nightclub scene with their usual aplomb. Neil Tennant is a keen observer with sharp storytelling skills, allowing him
PerformanceApril 8, 2016