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Opposition mulls delay of financial investment income tax
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Immigration policy must go beyond labor supply: experts
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‘Korea crossed the line too far’ disgraced singer’s lawyer cries foul after 3rd visa denial
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S. Korea to showcase Hyunmoo-5 ballistic missile on Armed Forces Day ceremony for 1st time
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Nasrallah's killing reveals depth of Israel's Hezbollah penetration
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Park Zi-a, the actor who played 'The Glory' heroine's mother, dies
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Korean American documentary ‘Free Chol Soo Lee' wins Emmy
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KMA chief under pressure after surveyed doctors refuse to back him
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Meditation brings calm to Gwanghwamun
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Psy's touch or new trend in music? P Nation’s solo stars lose their shine
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Samsung renews commitment to virtual reality
Virtual reality stole the show at the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event Sunday, on the eve of this week’s Mobile World Congress trade show in Barcelona, Spain. Samsung Electronics used its Galaxy Gear VR headset to unveil its latest flagship smartphone Galaxy S7 and its Edge variant and Gear 360, a VR camera. Some 5,000 journalists and industry watchers were invited for an immersive VR demo presenting Samsung’s new products.The new phones have been refashioned with metal, curved styling. They come
TechnologyFeb. 23, 2016
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Civil rights panel recommends tortured soldier be recognized as veteran
A former army soldier, who was tortured while on duty in the 1980s, should be recognized as a veteran who is entitled to various benefits, the government civil rights panel said Tuesday.The soldier suffered through torture, including beatings, waterboarding and sleep deprivation, for a week over suspicions that he was behind the leak of confidential documents while serving as an administrative clerk in a military unit in 1985.He was later found to be innocent, though he has since suffered the si
Social AffairsFeb. 23, 2016
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Korea, U.S. hold off THAAD talks
South Korea and the United States have postponed the launch of formal talks on deploying a high-tech U.S. missile defense system, THAAD, on the peninsula amid speculation that the decision may be linked with efforts to adopt a U.N. resolution against Pyongyang as early as possible.U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi plan to meet in Washington D.C. later this week.China has vehemently opposed the deployment of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system on th
Social AffairsFeb. 23, 2016
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Korean found dead in Peru
A South Korean man was found dead outside of an apartment in Peru, the South Korean Embassy and a local newspaper said Monday.The 34-year old man surnamed Jeong was found in the early morning hours on Feb. 16, lying in the flower bed of an apartment building where he had been staying in Lima, according to Peruvian daily El Comercio and the South Korean Embassy.El Comercio reported that Jeong had been drinking with two South Korean colleagues before he fell from the 11th floor of the apartment.Th
Social AffairsFeb. 23, 2016
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Korea to dispatch 6th rotational PKO forces to South Sudan
South Korea will dispatch its 6th batch of peacekeeping troops to South Sudan as part of its mission to help the civil war-torn African country's rebuilding efforts, the Army said Tuesday.The 270-strong contingent will depart for the United Nations peacekeeping operations based in Bor, located in the Jonglei State of South Sudan, in two groups in late February and mid-March, it said.South Korea first stationed the rotational PKO forces with the U.N. Mission in South Sudan in March 2013 and has r
DefenseFeb. 23, 2016
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Questions rise over China’s opposition to THAAD
China's strenuous opposition to the possible deployment of an advanced U.S. missile defense asset to South Korea is triggering questions over whether the stated rationale for its objections can be justified in light of its own military buildup, some experts said Tuesday.Since the talk of stationing the Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense system here emerged in 2014, Beijing has maintained, "No country shall undermine other countries' security interests while pursuing its own."But China has recen
World NewsFeb. 23, 2016
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Korean Go player confident of beating Google's AI
Lee Se-dol, a top-class Go player from South Korea, is known for his exceptional strategy and skills at the ancient board game, but at the same time, he is also known for his provocative comments toward his opponents.That hasn't changed even though this time, his challenger isn't human.Lee, who has won 18 world titles, said on Monday that he is confident of beating Google's artificial intelligence (AI) program AlphaGo. In a five-game match set for next month, the 32-year-old South Korean expects
More SportsFeb. 23, 2016
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Korea, U.S. defense universities to strengthen academic exchanges
South Korea's state-run defense university said Tuesday it plans to ink a preliminary deal with its U.S. counterpart this week to strengthen academic exchanges amid North Korea's evolving threats.The Korea National Defense University (KNDU) and the National Defense University of the U.S. will sign the memorandum of understanding Wednesday, which calls for expanding exchanges of personnel and education programs, the KNDU said."Defense cooperation between Seoul and Washington has become more impor
Social AffairsFeb. 23, 2016
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Actor Park Sung-woong puts law degree to work
Actor Park Sung-woong has a lot in common with his character, Park Dong-ho, in the recently concluded SBS series "Remember - War of the Son."And no, it's not just their last name, although that's part of it. It's also their degrees in law and odd senses of style.Like his alter-ego, Park studied law against his will -- it was his dad's idea more than his -- but instead of joining a gang, Park, then 23, went into acting.Almost 20 years later, Park can finally say studying law "has paid off." But i
TelevisionFeb. 23, 2016
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Kim Jong-un attends military band concert
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has attended a concert marking the anniversary of the army's military band, the country's media reported Tuesday.Kim "enjoyed" the concert and spoke with members of the Korean People's Army Military Band about its role in "instilling revolutionary enthusiasm and fighting spirit into all the service personnel and people," the Korean Central News Agency said in an English dispatch, monitored in Seoul."Kim Jong-un expressed great satisfaction over the band's successf
North KoreaFeb. 23, 2016
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Korean slugger Lee Dae-ho focused only on winning big league job
Having signed a minor league deal with the Seattle Mariners, South Korean slugger Lee Dae-ho has an option to return to Asia -- where he built an All-Star career -- if his U.S. stint doesn't pan out.The 33-year-old first baseman/designated hitter said Monday, however, he is only focused on winning a big league job."I am only thinking about making the 25-man roster," Lee said after his practice here in Arizona, where the Mariners will have their first full workout Thursday. "I don't want to have
BaseballFeb. 23, 2016
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Watchdog orders SC Bank Korea to mend biz practices
The Korean unit of Britain-based banking giant Standard Chartered PLC has been ordered by local financial authorities to improve its decision-making process.Officials of the Financial Supervisory Services said Monday that this was after the bank failed to meet some business practice standards regarding dividend payouts to its parent firm. SC Bank Korea headquarters in downtown Seoul (Yonhap)The FSS observed that only a limited number of high-ranking officials of SC Bank Korea had attended a meet
Feb. 23, 2016
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Seoul shares open higher after U.S. gains
Korean share prices opened in the positive Tuesday to track overnight gains on Wall Street. Rebounding oil prices also helped bolster the main index. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index advanced 10.62 points, or 0.55 percent, to 1,926.98 in the first 15 minutes of trading. The KOSPI was trading 0.94 percent higher at 1917.30 points as of 10:24 a.m. Korean share prices are displayed on an electronic board at the Korea Exchange in Yeouido, Seoul. (Yonhap)Market bellwether Samsung Elec
Feb. 23, 2016
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Elliott to face probe over Samsung case
Korean financial authorities have tentatively agreed to ask local prosecutors to investigate U.S. hedge fund Elliott Associates over a suspected breach of disclosure rules regarding Samsung C&T.Officials at the Financial Services Commission, the country’s financial watchdog, said a final vote on whether to report the case to the prosecution will be made later this month at a regular meeting.In June of 2015, Elliott disclosed that it had taken an additional stake in Samsung C&T to hold more than
IndustryFeb. 23, 2016
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New US-Russia plan sets Syria cease-fire for Saturday
The United States and Russia agreed Monday on a new cease-fire for Syria that will take effect Saturday, even as major questions over enforcing and responding to violations of the truce were left unresolved. Where in Syria the fighting must stop and where counterterrorism operations can continue also must still be addressed.The new timeline for the hoped-for breakthrough comes after the two former Cold War foes, which are backing opposing sides in Syria’s civil war, agreed on terms for the “cess
World NewsFeb. 23, 2016
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KIC’s alternative investments portfolio too small: report
The proportion of alternative investments allocated by South Korea’s sovereign fund remains far lower than other state-controlled investment vehicles overseas, a report said Monday, raising concerns that it may have missed opportunities to generate higher returns.According to Korea Economic Research Institute, Korea Investment Corp. has invested only 8 percent of its funds in real estate, private equity and infrastructure in 2014, significantly lower than other sovereign funds including China In
Feb. 23, 2016
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E-Land Group to sell lucrative Gangnam store
Cash-strapped E-Land Group has put its flagship and highly profitable department store in southern Seoul on the auction block, a local report said Monday. The retail giant, which has been trying to improve its finances through asset sales, took the decision as the ongoing sale of its hypermarket chain Kim’s Club has failed to draw interest from strategic investors like bigger retail giants Sinsegae, Hyundai Department Store or GS Retail. A NewCore Department Store in Gangnam, southern Seoul (E-L
Feb. 23, 2016
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World No. 2 Park In-bee set for LPGA return in Thailand
World No. 2 Park In-bee is set to return to LPGA Tour action this week in Thailand, having recovered from a back injury sustained at the start of the season.The 27-year-old South Korean will compete at the Honda LPGA Thailand at Siam Country Club Pattaya Old Course in Chonburi, starting Thursday.This is the fourth LPGA event of the season, but Park's first full competition. In the last week of January, she withdrew from the season-opening Pure Silk Bahamas LPGA Classic after one round with a bac
GolfFeb. 23, 2016
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As former sex slaves die, museum preserves their story
Last week, two South Korean women who were forced to provide sex for Japanese soldiers during World War II died. They were two of hundreds of thousands of girls and young women who were systematically raped in front-line brothels under the pretext of providing "comfort" to Japanese troops.Their stories, tragic and uncomfortable, are the theme of the War and Women's Human Rights Museum in western Seoul, which opened about four years ago to reflect and provide education on that unforgettable past.
Social AffairsFeb. 23, 2016
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U.S. scholars consider N. Korea only 11th important issue
Despite tensions over North Korea's nuclear and missile tests, American scholars consider the issue less important than Middle Eastern problems, a rising China, tensions with Russia and even climate change, a survey showed Monday.The Foreign Policy magazine's survey of about 700 scholars currently teaching or researching at colleges and universities throughout the U.S. listed the conflict in the Middle East as the most important foreign policy issue followed by climate change and renewed Russian
North KoreaFeb. 23, 2016