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Thousands rally in Seoul to call for Yoon's resignation
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Suicide attempts spike among youth in Korea
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Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah is killed in Beirut strike, Israel's military says
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FM champions multilateralism, stresses S. Korea's vision as 'global pivotal state'
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[Weekender] How Seongsu, once an industrial zone, has become ‘Seoul’s Brooklyn’
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S. Korea to showcase Hyunmoo-5 ballistic missile on Armed Forces Day ceremony for 1st time
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Korean American documentary ‘Free Chol Soo Lee' wins Emmy
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Korea, China, Japan vow to address yellow dust and climate change
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4 in 10 illegal aliens entered S. Korea without visas last year: data
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Immigration policy must go beyond labor supply: experts
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Constitutional Court chief urges more review options
Constitutional Court President Park Han-chul on Friday expressed his belief that South Korea needs to introduce a system of abstract judicial review, which would enable assessment of the constitutionality of legislation even when a specific case has not been raised.“Problems are worsening each day due to consuming debates and conflicts in our society. I believe that we need to introduce abstract judicial review to solve this,” Park said during a debate held in Seoul. South Korea currently only a
Social AffairsMarch 18, 2016
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Retail giants bet on mega shopping malls
Lotte and Shinsegae, the nation’s two retail giants, are planning to build shopping complexes in Seoul and neighboring cities to curb the rapid growth of online retailers.By 2018, Lotte plans to open four shopping malls -- two in Seoul and the other two in Incheon -- to lure customers wanting to enjoy shopping and cultural activities at one site.The malls will be outfitted with retail stores, supermarkets, movie theaters and restaurants on floors ranging in size from 160,000 square meters to 410
IndustryMarch 18, 2016
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SK to offer long-term EV rentals
SK rent-a-car was set to begin long-term rental services of electric vehicles from Mar. 18 on Jejudo Island, where an EV expo is being held, company officials said Friday.This marks the first time for electrically run cars to be available for rental periods stretching up to five years. SK rent-a-car‘s booth is shown at the 3rd International Electric Vehicle Expo that kicked off on Korea’s Jejudo Island on Mar. 18. (SK Networks Co.)The models include Renault Samsung’s SM3 Z.E., Hyundai Motor‘s Io
MobilityMarch 18, 2016
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Japanese media weigh Seoul’s response to textbooks
TOKYO -- Some Japanese media on Friday said Seoul appeared to be tempering its response to the Tokyo government’s latest decision to approve controversial high school textbooks with renewed claims to Dokdo.“The South Korean government did lodge a formal complaint and requested a meeting with the Japanese ambassador, but it seemed to be refraining itself for the sake of improving relations with Tokyo,” said Nippon News Network, a Japanese news network controlled by Yomiuri Shimbun. YonhapAs evide
Diplomatic CircuitMarch 18, 2016
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Park's visits Hyundai Motor assembly plant
President Park Geun-hye on Friday toured an assembly plant of Hyundai Motor Co., a symbolic visit that underscored her commitment to technological advance amid public interest in artificial intelligence.Cheong Wa Dae, South Korea's presidential office, did not immediately provide Park's comments during the trip to the plant in Asan, about 100 kilometers south of Seoul. Asan plant -- which has an annual capacity of about 300,000 units -- is one of the most advanced smart factories in the country.
Social AffairsMarch 18, 2016
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Russia effectively imposing own sanctions on N. Korea: ambassador
Russia effectively slapped its own sanctions on North Korea earlier this week when its state-run energy firm Gazprom severed ties with the North, Seoul's top envoy to Moscow said Friday.Ambassador Park Ro-byug's remarks came a day after Russia dismissed the United States' new sanctions on Pyongyang, saying it does not recognize unilateral pressure. A spokeswoman for the Russian foreign ministry instead called for adherence to U.N.Security Council sanctions adopted earlier this month with Russian
World NewsMarch 18, 2016
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Actor Lee Byung-hun wins best actor at Asian Film Awards
Actor Lee Byung-hun won the award for best actor for his performance in “Inside Men” at the 10th Asian Film Awards on Wednesday. Lee, who starred as mobster Ahn Sang-goo in the box office hit political thriller, received the prize at the ceremony on March 17 at the Venetian Theater in Macau. “Inside Men,” which opened to much acclaim in local theaters last November and sold over 9 million tickets, is slated for release in Hong Kong on April 21, according to reports. Actor Lee Byung-hun poses wi
FilmMarch 18, 2016
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[EYE] Grandma’s lifelong prayer answered
When Korean-American author Helie Lee wrote her first book, “Still Life with Rice,” she had no inkling that it would endanger the lives of her extended family in North Korea. Having moved to Canada as a 4-year-old and settled in the U.S. a year later, Lee’s life could have been described as that of the typical “1.5 generation” in the U.S. -- one foot here and the other there, the generation that did not feel completely comfortable in either Korea or the U.S. “I am (part of the) 1.5 generation,
PeopleMarch 18, 2016
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Korean chicken noodle soup at Woo Hyung-joon Rice Mill
At Woo Hyung-joon Rice Mill, a new Korean restaurant that opened in January, the carbs are the real draw, from extra-chewy, glossy noodles strewn in chicken broth to nutty chicken porridge. The key to all those tasty carbs lies in the rice. “They say freshly milled grains are the backbone for very good rice,” said owner Woo Hyung-joon, which is why, he added, he and his team mill their grains.For the chicken porridge, Woo uses brown rice, allowing those hearty grains to add an earthy flavor to a
FoodMarch 18, 2016
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[Editorial] Tightening stranglehold
With North Korea threatening to continue to conduct nuclear and missile tests, the United States has taken further steps to choke off the funding that allows the rogue state to continue its nuclear and missile provocations.U.S. President Barack Obama issued an executive order Wednesday designed to implement both the U.N. Security Council resolution against the recalcitrant regime and the recently enacted North Korea Sanctions and Policy Enhancement Act.The latest executive order goes a step furt
EditorialMarch 18, 2016
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[Editorial] Reality check
The victory of Google’s computer program AlphaGo over Korean Go master Lee Se-dol in the recent “match of the century” came as a shock to many Koreans, whether they were fans of the classic board game or not.Before the match, Lee was expected to win the best-of-five match without difficulty. The gifted Go master himself was confident of a 5-0 victory.But the artificial intelligence program, armed with its powerful self-learning ability, proved to be much stronger than expected. Lee, who represen
EditorialMarch 18, 2016
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[Travel Bits] Upcoming festivals in Korea
Chicken and beer in Daegu The 2016 Chimac Festival, featuring Korea’s beloved combination of crispy fried chicken and cold beer, returns to Daegu. The local government has approved selling beer at this year’s festival and fried chicken and beer will be sold in large quantities at booths throughout the festival grounds. Musical performances by K-pop stars will accompany the food and drinks. The festival will take place at Duryu Park in Daegu’s Seongdang-dong from July 27-31. For inquiries, call (
TravelMarch 18, 2016
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[David Ignatius] Obama's destabilizing candor
What accounted for Vladimir Putin’s surprise decision Monday to start pulling Russian forces from Syria? Is it possible that he spent last weekend reading Jeffrey Goldberg’s piece in the Atlantic and decided that President Obama was right about the Syria mess, and that he should quit before he got any deeper in the quagmire?Goldberg’s account of how Obama fell out of love with the Arabs has inspired much commentary. But here are a few brief thoughts, occasioned in part by Putin’s adoption of wha
ViewpointsMarch 18, 2016
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Russia's surprise pullout from Syria
As the cease-fire, concluded by the USA and Russia, mercifully holds in Syria, the Kremlin has announced a critical shift in strategy. Vladimir Putin’s declaration on Monday night that Russian troops would begin a partial withdrawal from Syria is without question a surprise move that could mark a major shift in the conflict. On closer reflection, the Russian President’s signal of intent was only very logical in the aftermath of the truce in the troubled land, one that he had brokered with Barack
ViewpointsMarch 18, 2016
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[Box Office] Latest movie releases
Franny (U.S.) Opened March 17 Drama. Directed by Andrew Renzi A mysterious philanthropist (Richard Gere) begins to show an obsessive interest in a newly married couple (Dakota Fanning and Theo James) and becomes deeply involved in their lives. “Franny,” also titled “The Benefactor,” premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival last April. Risen (U.S.) Opened March 17 Biblical drama. Directed by Kevin Reynolds When the body of Jesus of Nazareth (Cliff Curtis) goes missing, Pontius Pilate (Peter Fi
FilmMarch 18, 2016
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(EV Expo) Hyundai Motor unveils EV Ioniq at Jeju expo
President Park Geun-hye and Hyundai Motor vice chairman Chung Eui-sun (second from left) visit the carmaker’s Ioniq Electric production line Friday in Asan, South Chungcheong Province. (Yonhap)JEJUDO ISLAND -- South Korea’s top automaker Hyundai Motor unveiled its electric vehicle in the lineup of its green car brand Ioniq during the 3rd International Electric Vehicle Expo that opened in Korea’s southern resort island on Friday. “Eco-friendly and highly fuel-efficient models are becoming key fac
MobilityMarch 18, 2016
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Standard Chartered committed to growing in Korea: chairman
Standard Chartered chairman John Peace said in Seoul on Friday that the U.K. banking service group is committed to the Korean market, brushing off industry speculation that it might sell its Korean unit.“Korea is a key market force. We’re committed to staying and growing our business here in Korea,” Peace said at a forum hosted by the British Chamber of Commerce in Korea.Market suspicion is that Standard Chartered Bank Korea could be a target of mergers and acquisitions, following the Korean un
March 18, 2016
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[Newsmaker] Senior Saenuri members leave amid growing intraparty feud
A factional battle continued to engulf the ruling Saenuri Party on Friday over the candidate nomination for the April general election, with senior lawmakers defecting from the party in protest.Reps. Ahn Sang-soo and Cho Hae-jin said in the morning that they would leave the Saenuri Party to run as independents. They follow in the footsteps of Rep. Chin Young, former health minister, who left Thursday. Third-term lawmaker Rep. Joo Ho-young also indicated he is contemplating leaving. Most of those
PoliticsMarch 18, 2016
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(EV Expo) Carmakers showcase green tech at EV expo
(Yonhap)JEJUDO ISLAND -- More than 140 electric car and parts makers gathered on Jejudo Island to showcase their latest green auto technologies. Global carmakers including Hyundai Motor, Renault Samsung Motors, BMW and Nissan are set to join the 3rd International Electric Vehicle Expo, which began on Friday for a seven-day run.The nation’s largest automaker Hyundai Motor unveiled its new electric vehicle Ioniq Electric. It is the latest model of Hyundai‘s Ioniq, which was first revealed at the G
MobilityMarch 18, 2016
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Injured defender replaced ahead of World Cup qualifier
South Korean defensive back Oh Jae-suk was replaced on the national team on Friday because of a leg injury.The Korea Football Association (KFA) said the Gamba Osaka defender won't be available in the World Cup qualifying match against Lebanon next Thursday and a friendly against Thailand on March 27 with a left thigh injury.Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors defender Kim Chang-soo will take Oh's place on coach Uli Stielike's 23-man roster.Oh was named to the national team for the first time Monday but will
SoccerMarch 18, 2016