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Psy's touch or new trend in music? P Nation’s solo stars lose their shine
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Seoul to hold grand military parade on Tuesday, disrupting major city routes
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Yoon warns North Korea against nuclear attack attempt
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Park Zi-a, the actor who played 'The Glory' heroine's mother, dies
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Miss Universe Korea names 80-year-old model 'best dressed'
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Shut up and dance
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NewJeans fans corner Hybe amid PR backlash, looming National Assembly audit
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Israel targets Palestinian group in first strike on Beirut center
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Seoul mayor suggests shift in immigration policy
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Brit pop legend Oasis to perform in Seoul next year
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Republicans lambast Obama's policy on North Korea after Pyongyang's H-bomb claims
Republican members of Congress lambasted U.S. President Barack Obama's policy on North Korea as a "failure" after the communist nation stunned the world with claims that it has successfully conducted its first H-bomb test."The administration's North Korea policy has proven a dramatic failure, and we urgently need a new approach," Rep. Ed Royce, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, said in a statement."Dictators like Kim Jong-un don't take time outs, they take advantage when the U.S.
North KoreaJan. 7, 2016
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White House doubts North Korea's claims of successful H-bomb test
The White House expressed doubts Wednesday about North Korea's claims of a successful hydrogen bomb test, saying the "initial analysis is not consistent" with Pyongyang's claims."The initial analysis that's been conducted of the events that were reported overnight is not consistent with North Korean claims of a successful hydrogen bomb test," White House press secretary Josh Earnest said at a press briefing.Earnest said there is "nothing that's occurred in the last 24 hours" that has caused the
North KoreaJan. 7, 2016
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South Korea, U.S. denounce N.K. test as 'grave provocation'
South Korea and the United States condemned North Korea's claimed hydrogen bomb test on Wednesday as a "grave provocation" and vowed to strengthen cooperation in their response, the South Korean defense ministry said.In a telephone conversation, South Korean Defense Minister Han Min-goo and his U.S. counterpart agreed that the North's fourth nuclear test is a "grave provocation that seriously threatens the peace and security not just on the Korean Peninsula but in the world," the ministry said.N
North KoreaJan. 7, 2016
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Hanwha Techwin cancels KAI takeover
In a surprising move, Hanwha Techwin, the defense arm of Hanwha Group, is seeking to divest half of its 10 percent stake in the nation’s sole aircraft manufacturer Korea Aerospace Industries, swatting off market rumors of its possible acquisition of the government-controlled firm.KAI`s T50 trainer aircraft (Yonhap)Of the 5 percent stake offered for block trade, Hanhwa has already sold 4 percent or 3.9 million shares worth 279.3 billion won, the company said in a public announcement Wednesday. Th
IndustryJan. 6, 2016
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S. Korean nat'l bobsleigh team coach Malcolm Lloyd dies at 68
Malcolm "Gomer" Lloyd, the South Korean national bobsleigh team coach, has died days before he was to join his South Korean team in the U.S. for an international competition. He was 68.Lloyd died at his Canadian home on Sunday, and investigations showed he had been suffering from cancer, according to BBC and the International Bobsleigh & Skeleton Federation (IBSF).He had been scheduled to join the South Korean team on Saturday for the 2015-2016 IBSF World Cup in Lake Placid, New York."We receive
World NewsJan. 6, 2016
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Filipinos raped by Japanese WWII troops demand compensation
A group of elderly Filipino women raped by Japanese troops during World War II called for compensation from Japan on Wednesday, following Tokyo's pledge of $8.3 million for South Korean women forced into Japanese military-run brothels during the war. The women's lawyers said they were also exploring the possibility of filing cases with United Nations bodies and holding Philippine President Benigno Aquino III liable for allegedly failing to support the case of the women against Japan. Isabelita V
World NewsJan. 6, 2016
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Turkey seizes over 1,200 unsafe life jackets intended for refugees
Turkish police have seized over 1,200 unsafe life jackets destined for use by migrants trying to reach Greece by sea, in a raid on an underground workshop that used Syrian underage labour, a report said Wednesday.The authorities seized 1,263 life jackets that failed to correspond to safety standards in the raid on the workshop in the centre of Izmir, a city on the Aegean Sea, the Dogan news agency said.Izmir is a major hub for refugees and migrants seeking to make the risky crossing in flimsy bo
World NewsJan. 6, 2016
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S. Korea in diplomatic consultations over N. Korea's nuke test
South Korea's top nuclear envoy began full-fledged consultations Wednesday with his American and Japanese counterparts on ways to deal with North Korea's claimed nuclear test.Hwang Joon-kook, special representative for Korean Peninsula peace and security affairs, had phone talks with his U.S. counterpart Sung Kim, according to the Foreign Ministry.They compared notes on the initial assessment of the current situation and discussed future steps through the U.N. Security Council, it said.The 15-me
North KoreaJan. 6, 2016
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Anticipated art shows to excite in 2016
Museums and galleries in Seoul are getting ready to excite art audiences with an impressive lineup of artists this year. Some of the most anticipated names include Korean art masters Lee Jung-seob, Yoo Young-guk, Chung Chang-sub and Nam June Paik, while international artists to be featured include Anish Kapoor and Olafur Eliasson. “Work” by Yoo Young-guk. (MMCA)This year marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of two giants of Korean art -- Lee Jung-seob and Yoo Young-guk. The National Museum
PerformanceJan. 6, 2016
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Korea logs $1b trade surplus in cosmetics
Korea recorded its highest-ever trade surplus in cosmetics at $1.2 billion in 2015, the Korea Customs Service said Wednesday. The growing popularity of Korean beauty products across Asia, especially in China, was the main engine behind the phenomenal success, and the government and more companies are rushing to boost one of the country’s few remaining profitable business sectors. According to customs authorities, Korea exported a total of $2.93 billion of cosmetics goods in 2015 with the trade s
Jan. 6, 2016
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What makes hydrogen bombs more destructive?
Nuclear weapons are classified into atomic, neutron and hydrogen bombs. Among them, hydrogen bombs, also known as thermonuclear bombs, are known to be the most powerful due to their unique structure that expresses explosive power. Unlike atomic bombs that derive their energy from nuclear fission -- the splitting of atoms -- hydrogen bombs obtain their explosive power from both nuclear fission and fusion, the process of forming a heavier nucleus from two lighter ones, such as the nuclei of the
DefenseJan. 6, 2016
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Smart fridge key to Samsung’s IoT push
LAS VEGAS ― Samsung Electronics on Tuesday unveiled the Family Hub refrigerator, a smart fridge that sports a gigantic touch screen and three inner-view cameras, at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The latest product is Samsung’s most ambitious fridge after years of its upscale push through generous use of stainless surfaces and collaborations with the world-famous chefs. The cameras show all the foodstuffs inside and their information is displayed on a giant 21.5-inch (54.6-centimete
TechnologyJan. 6, 2016
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‘Comfort women’ rally marks 24 years
The weekly rally held to protest Japan’s sexual enslavement of Korean women during World War II marked 24 years Wednesday, becoming the longest-running demonstration in the world. Despite the landmark deal between Seoul and Tokyo on Dec. 28, the decades-long ordeal of the victims -- euphemistically called “comfort women” -- appears to be far from over, with the victims and their supporters still crying out for the same demands in front of the Japanese Embassy in downtown Seoul. (Yonhap)In the 1
Social AffairsJan. 6, 2016
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BOK sees fall in growth potential
President Park Geun-hye said she feels worried whenever she thinks of “what our country will feed on 10 years later” during a New Year meeting with political and business leaders Monday. She made the remark while emphasizing the need to accelerate structural reforms to put the sluggish economy on track for solid long-term growth.Park and other participants at the meeting should have also been reminded that the country’s working-age population is set to begin decreasing next year after peaking at
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LG sets its eyes on ‘ultra-premium’ electronics market
LAS VEGAS ― Facing ever-fiercer competition in the global home appliance market, LG Electronics is trying to set itself apart by putting a priority on “premium.”At this year’s International CES electronics trade show in Las Vegas, the Seoul-headquartered electronics firm unveiled a new premium lineup, dubbed the LG Signature, in line with its efforts to appeal to consumers with high-end tastes. LG Electronics chief technology officer Ahn Seung-kwon gives a presentation for the LG Signature produ
TechnologyJan. 6, 2016
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Braille smartwatch start-up catches global PR wave
A Korean start-up swept headlines around the globe last year for developing a $300 braille smartwatch that it said would help solve illiteracy for the blind. Dot Inc. became one of the most hyped Korean hardware start-ups both locally and abroad, with its baby-faced CEO Eric Ju-yoon Kim, 25, speaking at events including a TEDx conference in Mumbai and Herald Corp.’s own Herald Design Forum.Yet no one has even seen the watch work. Its commercial launch, originally slated for last month, has been
TechnologyJan. 6, 2016
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[Photo News] Samsung C&T boasts wearable tech
SAMSUNG C&T BOASTS WEARABLE TECH -- Samsung C&T, Samsung Group‘s construction and fashion unit, showcases smart clothes and fashion accessories, including an NFC-enabled smart suit and a clutch bag equipped with a solar charger at the International CES in Las Vegas through Saturday. (Samsung C&T) SAMSUNG C&T BOASTS WEARABLE TECH -- Samsung C&T, Samsung Group‘s construction and fashion unit, showcases smart clothes and fashion accessories, including an NFC-enabled smart suit and a clutch bag equi
TechnologyJan. 6, 2016
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Huawei Y6 set to ignite budget smartphone craze
Tired of being locked in years-long contracts for premium smartphones and paying expensive monthly installments, more consumers are opting for entry-level handsets rather than expensive smartphones with unnecessary specifications and numerous features.These entry-level smartphones, which are not only affordable but also powerful enough to run various multimedia applications and intensive 3-D games, appeal to people on a tight budget and those who want phones with trimmed-down features.After all,
TechnologyJan. 6, 2016
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N.K. test catches Seoul off guard
North Korea’s self-proclaimed hydrogen test on Wednesday came as a surprise to officials in South Korea and surrounding countries, who had played down Pyongyang’s earlier claims.Saenuri Party Rep. Lee Cheol-woo, on the parliamentary intelligence committee, told reporters that the nuclear test had no preceding signs, which differed from previous tests. “Usually a previous announcement and other actions herald the test, but this was not the case,” he said, adding that an analysis of Pyongyang’s po
North KoreaJan. 6, 2016
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Education chiefs propose child care standoff talks
Heads of six education offices across the country accused the government Wednesday of unfairly forcing local education offices to shoulder the costs for its free child care Nuri program, and suggested an open dialogue to resolve the “crisis.”Education chiefs of Seoul, Incheon, Gwangju, Gangwon Province, North Jeolla Province and South Jeolla Province held a joint press conference and called for an emergency meeting ― of the leaders of ruling and opposition parties, education superintendents, and
Social AffairsJan. 6, 2016