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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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Korean American documentary ‘Free Chol Soo Lee' wins Emmy
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S. Korea to showcase Hyunmoo-5 ballistic missile on Armed Forces Day ceremony for 1st time
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Immigration policy must go beyond labor supply: experts
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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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U.S. military chief denounces N.K.'s detention of U.S.
The U.S. military chief on Thursday denounced North Korea's detention of an American college student as a "reflection of the absolutely irresponsible leadership" in the communist nation.Earlier this week, the North's highest court sentenced the 21-year-old University of Virginia student, Otto Warmbier, to 15 years of hard labor for allegedly stealing a political propaganda sign from a hotel. He has been detained since early January."I think it's just a reflection of the absolutely irresponsible
North KoreaMarch 18, 2016
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N. Korea continues SLBM development: 38 North
North Korea appears to be continuing efforts to develop a submarine-launched ballistic missile, a U.S. website monitoring the communist nation said Thursday.The website 38 North said, citing recent satellite imagery of the North's Shinpo South Shipyard, that the North is believed to be forging ahead with development of the KN-11 SLBM, also known as Bukkeukseong-1, as well as a Gorae-class experimental ballistic missile submarine. It said that about two months of unidentified work on the Gorae-cl
North KoreaMarch 18, 2016
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U.S. Army Pacific commander leading candidate to be next USFK chief
Gen. Vincent Brooks, commander of U.S. Army Pacific, is being considered a leading candidate to succeed Gen. Curtis Scaparrotti as commander of U.S. Forces Korea, a source said Thursday.The U.S. Defense Department announced last week that Scaparrotti was nominated to be NATO's top military commander. The Pentagon did not say who will be succeeding him as chief of 28,500 American troops stationed in South Korea to deter North Korean threats.The source said that Brooks is being talked about as a l
World NewsMarch 18, 2016
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N. Korea fires ballistic missile into East Sea
North Korea fired a ballistic missile into the East Sea on Friday, the military said, in the latest show of force against the ongoing joint military exercises between South Korea and the United States. (Yonhap)The ballistic missile flew about 800 kilometers across North Korea before falling into waters off the country‘s east coast. The Joint Chiefs of Staff said the missile, which was fired around 5:55 a.m. from the western area of Sukchon, is believed to be a Rodong missile. Military officials
North KoreaMarch 18, 2016
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Seoul, Paris to hold diplomatic meeting next week
South Korea's foreign ministry said it plans to hold a ministerial-level talk with France next week, and discuss various issues related to the two countries, including Pyongyang-related topics.The meeting comes as French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault plans to arrive in Seoul on March 23 for a three-day stay. "The topics will include bilateral matters, as well as comprehensive issues on the Korean Peninsula and the world, and seek strategic cooperation," the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.
NationalMarch 17, 2016
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Korea raises travel alert for Ankara, Zanzibar
South Korea has raised its travel alert level on Ankara, Turkey and Zanzibar, Tanzania, Seoul's Foreign Ministry said Thursday, advising its citizens to refrain from visiting them amid "deteriorating security" there.Security conditions have worsened in recent months in Ankara following a spate of terrorist attacks, the ministry explained.Last month, a terrorist bombing occurred in the Turkish capital, killing nearly 30 people. Another terrorist attack occurred in downtown Ankara on Sunday, leavi
NationalMarch 17, 2016
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Park to set up science and technology council to overhaul R&D
President Park Geun-hye said Thursday she would create and preside over a strategic council on science and technology that will overhaul South Korea's research and development process.The proposed council is designed to "drastically enhance productivity in R&D investment," Park said in a meeting with officials and experts on artificial intelligence and software at Cheong Wa Dae, South Korea's presidential office. The council -- to be composed of about 20 civilian experts and public officials --
BusinessMarch 17, 2016
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FSS evaluates mortgages
The Financial Services Commission said on Thursday that it held a closed-door meeting with officials from the Financial Supervisory Service, Bank of Korea and state research institutions to evaluate the country’s mortgage levels and housing market.The officials also met to resolve a misunderstanding that the country’s financial authority has been toughening its rules on loans amid a housing oversupply and high household debt.The FSC reiterated its stance that it has not enforced any regulations
March 17, 2016
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[Newsmaker] Merrick Garland, Obama's moderate Supreme Court pick
WASHINGTON (AFP) -- Merrick Garland, a centrist judge with a long and distinguished career in the halls of justice, is perhaps President Barack Obama’s best chance at persuading his Republican foes who control the Senate to confirm his Supreme Court nominee.Federal appeals court judge Merrick Garland (center), receives applause from President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden as he is introduced as Obama’s nominee for the Supreme Court during an announcement at the White House in Washing
World NewsMarch 17, 2016
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Samsung C&T denies rumored sale of construction part
Samsung C&T on Thursday denied rumors that it was in talks with paint group KCC to sell its residential construction business. “We’re not considering any sale of our residential construction business to KCC or the (rumored) establishment of a joint venture with the firm,” the Seoul-based firm said in a regulatory filing. KCC, which has a construction business affiliate KCC Engineering & Construction, also denied in a separate filing any talks with Samsung regarding the matters.Rumors have been c
March 17, 2016
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Uninspired tour programs discourage return visits to Korea: survey
Substandard tours and a dearth of activities are the top reasons why foreign visitors do not want to return to Korea, according to a survey released Thursday. The online survey of 206 local opinion leaders and 203 foreigners who have been to Korea was conducted by the cultural and tourism promotion body 5.4 Club. The organization was founded by Corea Image Communication Institute President Choi Jung-wha and Didier Beltoise, president of Cs, a hospitality consulting firm. 5.4 Club members pose a
CultureMarch 17, 2016
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Volvo Trucks Korea to double sales by 2020
Volvo Trucks aims to double its annual sales in Korea to 4,000 units by 2020, Volvo Group CEO Martin Lundstedt said in Seoul on Thursday.“The year 2015 was very successful for Volvo Trucks Korea. The Korean unit has contributed to the Volvo Group’s success as well,” the chief of the Swedish automaker said in a press conference. “Our 2020 vision is to sell more than 4,000 commercial vehicles (in Korea),” he added. Volvo Group CEO Martin Lundstedt talks to reporters in Seoul on Thursday. (Yonhap)T
MobilityMarch 17, 2016
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Viewers to choose ending in new Web drama ‘Click Your Heart’
In the new Web drama series “Click Your Heart,” released Thursday, viewers will be given a chance to choose the ending they want. The Web drama, featuring Kwon Mina of AOA and nine rookies of FNC Entertainment, will allow viewers to select from two stories of different casts and endings, a novel approach in the Web drama format. "It’s my first time acting in a Web drama with two different endings. I had a great time shooting with the actors and director Min Doo-sik,” said Kwon at a press confere
March 17, 2016
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[Graphic News] The old hold onto more cash
An average Korean household holds 300,000 won ($255) in cash, a Bank of Korea survey shows. Those with heads of households who are older tend to hold larger amounts of cash for both payment and emergency uses. Households headed by those in their 50s keep 400,000 won -- the largest amount of cash -- at home.When it comes to the ratio of cash holdings to monthly income, households headed by seniors aged 60 or older keep 16.4 percent of their earnings in cash, the highest proportion across age grou
March 17, 2016
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GCCEI attracts global leaders and high-ranking officials
Chinese Premier Li Kequiang (center) visits the GCCEI in Pangyo, Gyeonggi Province, in November. (Yonhap)“Wait a minute. I have a question. What is in it for the big companies? What do they get from this collaboration? Do they participate in this for CSR (corporate social responsibility)?” The session was not meant to be a debate, and yet it happened to become one in a very spontaneous manner. A minister of a country said he would stay in our center for 40 minutes, but he stayed for 1 hour and 4
TechnologyMarch 17, 2016
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Boeing Korea vows more R&D investment in Korean firms
Boeing Korea president Eric John said Thursday he would invest more in aerospace research and development projects in Korea to forge closer ties with Korean companies.“Just in the last four years, the amount we spend per year on R&D in Korea has doubled,” John told reporters in Seoul. Boeing Korea president Eric John (Boeing)“This year, it’ll be almost $2 million. In 2012, it was about $1 million. So it‘s still small, but I want to make it much bigger,” he said, adding that such moves would crea
IndustryMarch 17, 2016
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Chief nuclear envoy to visit China for talks on North Korea
South Korea's chief nuclear envoy will visit China this week to coordinate the countries' implementation of new sanctions on North Korea, the Foreign Ministry said Thursday.Kim Hong-kyun, special representative for Korean Peninsula peace and security affairs, will visit Beijing Friday for talks with his Chinese counterpart, Wu Dawei. It will be his first meeting with Wu since taking office last month."Special Representative Kim plans to share assessments of the political situation on the Korean
North KoreaMarch 17, 2016
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Key Resolve military exercise draws to end
One of two annual joint military exercises that South Korea and the United States launched last week has effectively come to an end Thursday, after the allies focused on preemptively deterring nuclear and missile threats by North Korea.The computer-based command post exercise Key Resolve wrapped up its simulation warfare portion earlier in the day, a military official said. The allies will have a one-day performance review on Friday before officially concluding the joint drill for this year, the
DefenseMarch 17, 2016
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Ex-health minister quits ruling party over nomination row
Chin Young, a former health minister, announced Thursday that he will leave the ruling Saenuri Party, as a factional battle deepens over the nominations for next month's parliamentary elections.Chin said he could not accept the party nomination committee's decision to exclude him from consideration for the ticket for the April 13 general elections."I am leaving the Saenuri Party after 20 years of devotion," Chin told lawmakers, saying that the party has turned against him.Chin, however, said tha
PoliticsMarch 17, 2016
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Eli Lilly chairman visits Samsung drug companies
The chairman of American pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly & Co. visited the headquarters of Samsung BioLogics and Samsung Bioepis on Wednesday, fueling speculations on whether Eli Lilly and Samsung are mulling a potential partnership.Industry watchers speculate that due to the timing of the visit, Eli Lilly may be considering partnering with the two Samsung biologic companies. Eli Lilly is currently preparing to launch Basaglar, a biosimilar replication of Sanofi’s blockbuster diabetes drug Lantus
IndustryMarch 17, 2016