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‘Korea crossed the line too far’ disgraced singer’s lawyer cries foul after 3rd visa denial
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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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Psy's touch or new trend in music? P Nation’s solo stars lose their shine
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S. Korea to showcase Hyunmoo-5 ballistic missile on Armed Forces Day ceremony for 1st time
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Park Zi-a, the actor who played 'The Glory' heroine's mother, dies
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Nasrallah's killing reveals depth of Israel's Hezbollah penetration
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Seoul to hold grand military parade on Tuesday, disrupting major city routes
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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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[NEWS FOCUS] Why is China so worried about THAAD?
China’s persistent opposition to the U.S.’ potential deployment of an advanced missile defense asset to the Korean Peninsula is triggering questions as to why it is so worried about the system targeting North Korea .Though the U.S. underscores the defensive nature of the Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense system, China appears to believe the system could be used to limit its evolving offensive capabilities and hinder its efforts to project power farther into the Pacific. U.S. Secretary of State
DefenseFeb. 1, 2016
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Education issues set for bumpy year in 2016
The year 2016 is expected to be a boisterous one in the education sector, especially as government policies continue to fuel political and ideological debates about issues including free child care, history textbook publication and college reform.Last week, Seoul’s education superintendent Cho Hi-yeon suggested the government raise the budget for local education offices to 21.27 percent of the overall tax income, up from the current 20.27 percent, saying that this would allow them to better shou
Social AffairsFeb. 1, 2016
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Polls show Ahn’s new party losing ground
With the general elections less than three months away, opinion polls showed Monday that the fledging opposition party led by Rep. Ahn Cheol-soo is steadily losing support, as the two major parties rebound in their ratings.According to the survey of 2,532 voters on Jan. 25-29 by local pollster Realmeter, the People’s Party founded by Ahn garnered support of 13.1 percent, down from its peak of 20.7 percent two weeks ago. The margin of error was 1.9 percentage points. The Saenuri Party and The Min
PoliticsFeb. 1, 2016
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Korea, Poland to hold high-level consultations
South Korea and Poland will hold high-level strategic dialogue this week on ways to improve bilateral relations and cooperate on regional and global issues, the foreign minister said Monday.Vice Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul plans to make a three-day trip there until Wednesday in order to review follow-up measures on the December summit talks between the two sides.Cho is scheduled to meet with his Polish counterpart Katarzyna Kacperczyk on Tuesday.Agenda items include partnerships on the science,
Foreign AffairsFeb. 1, 2016
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Military chief urges combat readiness against possible N. Korean provocation
The top military official called on troops Monday to maintain combat readiness around the clock as South Korea is bracing for the possibility of additional provocations by North Korea after the recent nuclear test."In preparation against the possibility of the enemy launching further provocations such as a missile provocation, an additional nuclear test or a drone provocation following its nuclear test," the forces should stand with operational readiness all the time, Lee Sun-jin, the chairman o
North KoreaFeb. 1, 2016
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EXO member Lay injured while filming drama in China
EXO's Chinese member Lay was injured in China during the filming of a local drama and will be out of action for the time being, his management company said Monday.S.M. Entertainment said Lay was hurt while shooting the drama titled "Old Nine Gates" in China last Saturday, without specifying how or where he sustained his injury. The company said Lay was treated at a local hospital and remains in stable condition.An S.M. official said Lay's injury is not serious but doctors have recommended rest.C
EntertainmentFeb. 1, 2016
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N. Korea claims ability to control explosive yield of hydrogen bomb
North Korea said Monday that it has the ability to control the destructive power of a hydrogen bomb, rebutting outside experts' claim that the North failed to test an H-bomb last month.The North conducted what it claimed to be a successful test of a hydrogen bomb on Jan. 6, but experts in Seoul and Washington cast skepticism on Pyongyang's claim, saying that it must have been a test of a conventional atomic bomb or a boosted fission bomb at best.South Korea estimated that the yield of the North'
North KoreaFeb. 1, 2016
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U.S. citizen convicted of murdering Korean student appeals
A U.S. citizen who received a 20-year jail term last week for murdering a South Korean student in 1997 has filed an appeal with a higher court, legal sources said Monday.Arthur Patterson, who has been convicted of stabbing then-college student Cho Joong-pil multiple times at a Burger King in the popular foreigner district of Itaewon in central Seoul, brought the case to the Seoul High Court.Last week, the Seoul Central District Court handed down a jail term 19 years after the incident took place
Social AffairsFeb. 1, 2016
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Korea to tighten safety rules on int'l passenger ships
South Korea will set up new safety guidelines for all international passenger ships that provide services to China, Japan and Russia, the government said Monday.The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries said the updated rules will apply to 29 ships that sail between the four countries."The goal is to have zero ship-related fatalities by updating rules and standards governing the safe operation of passenger ships," it said.At present, there are some 22 sea routes linking South Korea with its three nei
Foreign AffairsFeb. 1, 2016
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Disappearing cast threatens Danish asylum-seekers ballet
COPENHAGEN (AFP) - A performance at Copenhagen's Royal Theatre faces an unusual problem: the stars of the show -- sold out in advance -- could face deportation before the final curtain falls. In “Uropa -- An asylum-seekers’ ballet,” six migrants tell their stories with the help of dancers from the Royal Danish Ballet, hoping to change perceptions of refugees in a country that has recently rolled out some of Europe's strictest asylum rules. “The hardest part is, during the rehearsals, to speak ab
PerformanceFeb. 1, 2016
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New webtoon center opens on Seoul’s Cartoon Street
People can now create character figurines via 3-D printing at a new Webtoon Workshop Center on Cartoon Street, or Jaemiro, in Myeong-dong. The center, which aims to promote the webtoon culture, was opened by the Seoul Metropolitan Government on Monday. It also showcases character figurines and posters from Korean webtoon as well as DC Comics and Marvel, such as Batman and Iron Man. Webtoon Workshop Center on Cartoon Street in Myeong-dong opened to the public on Monday. (Yonhap) The center will
CultureFeb. 1, 2016
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[테마회화] 중국에 가 본 적 있어요?
Have you been to China?중국에 가 본 적 있어요?Jieun: Have you been to many places?Jieun: 앤디는 많은 곳에 가 보셨나요?Andi: Well, yes, I’ve been to many countries. Maybe more than some people but less than others.Andi: 네, 많은 나라에 가 봤어요. 어떤 사람들보다는 좀 더 많이 갔을 거고, 또 다른 사람들보다는 덜 가봤겠죠.Jieun: Have you been to China?Jieun: 중국에 가 본 적 있어요?Andi: Yes, I’ve been to China twice, once to work and once just for travel. Have you been there?Andi: 네, 중국에는 2번 가 봤어요. 한 번은 일 때문에, 그리고 한 번은 여행으로요. 지은씨는요?Jieun: No, I haven’t, but I’d really
영어뉴스따라잡기Feb. 1, 2016
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[사설] 김영삼의 유산
Legacy of Kim YS김영삼의 유산<11월24일자 사설>Kim Young-sam was no doubt a towering figure in Korean politics. Most of all, the man, along with Kim Dae-jung, was a crusader for the nation`s pro-democracy movement. Like any other leader, Kim Young-sam, who passed away at the age of 87 Sunday, did both good things and bad things, but what he did for democracy alone more than makes up for any shortcomings he had. 김영삼은 분명 한국 정치계의 거목이었다. 무엇보다도 김대중과 함께 한국 민주화 운동의 투사였다. 일요일 87세를 일기로 서거한 김영삼은 다른 지도자들과 마찬가지로 공과가 있었
영어뉴스따라잡기Feb. 1, 2016
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[에니즈] 지나치게 민감한 이웃
Overly sensitive neighborDear Annie: You’ve printed a few letters in response to the one from “W,” who said her neighbor is overly sensitive to noise. This neighbor may have a mental health issue. My ex-husband, who suffers from a fairly severe mental illness, often complained of excessive noise from our neighbor’s adjoining townhouse, even though the sound would be perfectly fine to anyone else. He would call the police about it whenever he wasn’t taking his anti-psychotic medication. It caused
영어뉴스따라잡기Feb. 1, 2016
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[포커스] 한국의 전통주 제조 기술
The art of making Korean traditional liquor Savoring traditional Korean soju requires five steps, similar to wine tasting. You have to look at the color, smell the aroma, sip and hold it in the mouth for several seconds before letting it slide down the throat and enjoying the slowly spreading scent inside the nose and throat. “A good soju is soft and makes you smile,” said artisan Kim Taek-sang at his brewing studio at Samcheong-ro in Jongno, central Seoul. Kim has carried on the centuries-old t
영어뉴스따라잡기Feb. 1, 2016
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Ruling party chief calls for deployment of THAAD
The ruling party chief said Monday that South Korea should push for the deployment of an advanced U.S. missile defense system, citing the threats posed by North Korea's missile and nuclear programs.Kim Moo-sung, chairman of the ruling Saenuri Party said, it's high time for South Korea to have a forward-looking and aggressive stance on the deployment of a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense battery."We should not passively react to North Korea's nuclear issue," Kim said in a meeting with party of
DefenseFeb. 1, 2016
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Approval ratings of Saenuri, Minjoo up, Ahn's new party down
The approval ratings for the ruling and main opposition parties increased last week, while that of the new party created by Ahn Cheol-soo declined, an opinion survey showed Monday. The poll released by Realmeter showed the ruling Saenuri Party had a 40.6 percent approval rating. It marked the first time in six weeks that the rating has gone above 40 percent.The main opposition Minjoo Party of Korea had a rating of 26.9 percent, recovering to its previous level from the first week of December, wh
PoliticsFeb. 1, 2016
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Hallyu marketing makes waves in western China
CHENGDU, China -- On Chunxi Road, the largest shoppers’ street in downtown Chengdu, the capital city of China’s Sichuan province, large signboards and images of Korean entertainers promote fashion, cosmetics and other consumer goods. From “Running Man” star Lee Kwang-soo to actress Jun Ji-hyun and K-pop group Big Bang, Korean pop culture icons attract people seeking things they have seen on TV. Twenty-two-year-old college student Fei Lui went shopping Saturday morning at the Innisfree store, a
IndustryFeb. 1, 2016
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Seoul halts inter-Korean civilian exchanges
South Korea reaffirmed Monday that it will suspend inter-Korean civilian exchanges for a while in response to North Korea's latest nuclear test.The North Korea-led International Taekwondo Federation said it hopes to visit South Korea in the first half for a taekwondo demonstration, according to the Voice of America.The Unification Ministry said that if confirmed, the North's move seems to be intended to water down its misbehavior after it conducted its fourth nuclear test on Jan. 6."The governme
North KoreaFeb. 1, 2016
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[Herald Review] f(x) goes all out at first exclusive concert
The path leading to girl group f(x)’s first exclusive concert has been a long one. It has been nearly seven years since their debut and in this time, the group even lost one of their members. However, the group did not disappoint, delivering a stellar performance at “Dimension 4 – Docking Station” on the final day of a three-day concert at Olympic Hall in Olympic Park, Seoul on Sunday. F(x) performs at Olympic Hall in Seoul on Sunday in “Dimension 4 -- Docking Station,” the group’s first exclus
Feb. 1, 2016