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AI textbook bubble could burst, expert warns
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Samsung tightens its belt amid crisis winds
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Food tycoon Paik Jong-won's Theborn Korea pushes toward IPO
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North Korean trash balloons cross border day after Seoul military parade
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Prosecution closes 'Dior bag' case amid opposition uproar
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Ex-presidential official’s leaked phone call rattles conservative bloc
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Court confirms sentence for rapper who attempted to evade national service
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N. Korea may revoke 1991 Inter-Korean Basic Agreement in parliament: Seoul
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Man escapes DUI charges by downing bottle of soju while pulled over
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[Kim Seong-kon] Understanding uniquely American things
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Korea, Spain agree to team up for science development
South Korea agreed with Spain Tuesday to boost cooperation in the field of science, Seoul's ICT ministry said.The Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning said it signed the memorandum of understanding with Spain to forge "pragmatic cooperation" between the two countries for the development of science technologies.The ministry said Spain boasts high-end technologies in the renewable energy segment, adding it can partner with South Korean players to bolster further ties. The exchange will inc
TechnologyOct. 20, 2015
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Construction begins to restore former Korean legation in Washington
Construction began Monday to restore a historical building that housed the Korean legation in Washington more than a century ago, before it was forcibly taken over by Japan following its colonization of Korea.In 2012, the South Korean government bought the red brick, three-story building in central Washington from an American individual for $3.5 million in an effort to preserve a symbol of diplomacy of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910).On Monday, CVMNEXT, an American construction firm commissioned
InternationalOct. 20, 2015
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Park-Obama summit puts to rest concern over warming of Seoul-Beijing ties: U.S. expert
Last week's summit between President Park Geun-hye and U.S. President Barack Obama lacked any grand new agreement, but the meeting was still important as it laid to rest concerns over South Korea's warming of relations with China, a U.S. expert said Monday.Bruce Klingner, a senior research fellow at the Heritage Foundation, made the remark during a discussion at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, saying the two allies had little to announce because they had already worked out a seri
InternationalOct. 20, 2015
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Little support for larger U.S. military levels in Asia-Pacific: survey
Majorities of Americans, South Koreans and Japan are in support of maintaining a U.S. military presence in the Asia-Pacific region, but oppose increasing American troop strength, a survey showed Monday.The Chicago Council survey showed that 64 percent of Americans, 61 percent of South Koreans and 53 percent of Japanese favor maintaining the U.S. military presence, but only 11 percent of Americans, 14 percent of South Koreans and 9 percent of Japanese support increasing American troop levels in t
InternationalOct. 20, 2015
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S. Koreans travel to N. Korea for family reunions
Hundreds of South Koreans arrived at a North Korean mountain resort Tuesday for meetings with their relatives separated by the 1950-53 Korean War.The 389 members of 96 families were to meet with a total of 141 North Koreans on Mount Kumgang along the communist nation's east coast.It marks the first inter-Korean family reunions event since February 2014, a fruit of the Aug. 25 deal between the two Koreas on ending a military standoff.The South Koreans, mostly elderly, will stay here through Thurs
North KoreaOct. 20, 2015
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U.S. Treasury: Korea's foreign exchange intervention pattern 'balanced'
South Korea has continued to intervene in foreign exchange markets this year, but the pattern of intervention with respect to depreciation and appreciation "appears roughly balanced," the U.S. Treasury Department said Monday.The department made the assessment in its Report to Congress on International Economic and Exchange Rate Policies, saying the won depreciated by 7.7 percent against the dollar, and 2.0 percent on a real trade-weighted basis, in the year through September."Treasury estimates
Oct. 20, 2015
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Science ministers of ASEAN+3 gather in Daejeon
Science ministers from South Korea, China and Japan, as well as the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, met in Daejeon on Tuesday to discuss ways to form a network of cooperation in science and technology and boost personnel exchanges.The ASEAN+3 ministerial meeting took place on the sidelines of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development meeting for science and technology. South Korea has invited ASEAN members to seek shared growth among different regions. "Science and techn
TechnologyOct. 20, 2015
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NC rallies late to beat Doosan, evens playoff series in baseball
The NC Dinos rallied to defeat the Doosan Bears 2-1 on Monday to even their South Korean baseball playoff series at one game apiece.No. 8 hitter Ji Seok-hun lined a game-tying double in the bottom of the eighth and later came around to score the go-ahead run on a wild pitch at Masan Stadium, as the Dinos -- after losing 7-0 in Game 1 on Sunday -- got right back into the best-of-five second round playoff series in the Korea Baseball Organization.Game 3 will move to the Bears' home, Jamsil Stadium
BaseballOct. 19, 2015
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Cabinet reshuffle to affect next general election
President Park Geun-hye's partial Cabinet shake-up brings two ministers back to next general election and more changes to the ruling party.On Monday, Park nominated Kang Ho-in, former chief of the Public Procurement Service, as transport minister, and Vice Maritime Minister Kim Young-suk to lead the ministry, according to presidential office Cheong Wa Dae.Maritime Minister Yoo Ki-june and Minister of Land, Transport and Infrastructure Minister Yoo Il-ho were both appointed by Park earlier this y
PoliticsOct. 19, 2015
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Park proposes meeting with party leaders on U.S. trip
South Korean President Park Geun-hye has proposed a meeting with representatives from rival political parties to debrief them on her recent trip to the United States, party officials said Monday.They said Park has called for a session with heads of the ruling Saenuri Party and the main opposition New Politics Alliance for Democracy, and also floor leaders from the parties, at the presidential office, Cheong Wa Dae, to discuss the results from her summit with U.S. President Barack Obama.The meeti
PoliticsOct. 19, 2015
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Prosecutors seek 18-month jail term for Japanese journalist over libel charges
Prosecutors sought an 18-month jail term on Monday for a Japanese journalist charged with defaming President Park Geun-hye in print.Prosecutors argued that Tatsuya Kato, former Seoul bureau chief for Sankei Shimbun, knowingly published groundless rumors in August last year that Park might have been with her former aide, Jeong Yun-hoe, at the time of the sinking of the Sewol ferry, one of South Korea's worst peacetime disasters on April 16, 2014, and that Kato had clearly intended to slander the
Social AffairsOct. 19, 2015
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Orix gives up bid to buy Hyundai Securities
apanese private equity firm Orix has given up its bid to buy Hyundai Securities Co., local financial sources said Monday.According to insiders, Orix informed Hyundai Group, which had placed the brokerage firm on sale, that it will not extend negotiations designed to purchase the company, without disclosing further details. Hyundai Group, which wants to sell the securities firm as part of a wider 3.3 trillion won ($2.9 billion) restructuring effort to reduce the conglomerate's debt, had a so-call
BusinessOct. 19, 2015
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Park replaces two ministers, top aide on foreign affairs
President Park Geun-hye on Monday replaced two ministers for transport and maritime affairs along with her senior secretary on foreign affairs, in a small reshuffle that came amid heavy criticism of her foreign affairs’ team in a fighter jet technology transfer debacle.Park named Kim Kyou-hyun, the National Security Council secretariat chief, as new senior presidential secretary for foreign affairs and national security. He replaces Ju Chul-ki, who has reportedly offered to resign taking respons
PoliticsOct. 19, 2015
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Colorful season for men
As Seoul has a reputation for trendy men whose devotion to fashion and skin care tops in the world, menswear collections by Seoul-based designers are some of the must-see shows at the ongoing Seoul Fashion Week. Beyond Closet (left), Helch es Helch (SFW)Here are the highlights of menswear shows from Friday to Sunday. Munsoo KwonOne of the hottest emerging menswear designers in the Korean fashion scene, Munsoo Kwon presented light, sporty looks for the 2016 spring-summer season Saturday.Inspired
Arts & DesignOct. 19, 2015
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Korean design students’ works displayed at Olympic Council of Asia
Two art installations by a handful of Korean college students are on display at the main offices of the Olympic Council of Asia in Kuwait. The students, who all major in design and belong to the design cooperatives Space Bar and Illumination, spent six months creating two pieces ― “10,000 Bolts and Nuts” and “The Spirit of 10,000 Hours” ― which were commissioned by the OCA, the organizer of the Asian Games. Following the students’ wishes, the pieces were donated to the OCA and the students recei
PerformanceOct. 19, 2015
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‘Korea seeks key role in tackling global challenges’
South Korea has made economic strides in just around six decades since the 1950-53 Korean War, which left the nation in tatters, thanks largely to the concerted efforts of the government, researchers and businesses to grow the science and technology sectors.Science and technology ministers, policymakers and officials from international organizations will discuss how to overcome the lingering global economic woes and other global issues including climate change and poverty during the Organization
TechnologyOct. 19, 2015
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Science leaders look to future of innovation
Science and technology ministers and experts started discussions on ways to sustain growth through technology innovation during a global science summit that opened in Daejeon on Monday.Also on the agenda are steps needed to iron out imminent global issues, such as climate change and infectious diseases, through science and technology. Prime Minister Hwang Kyo-ahn (center, front row) poses with key participants in the OECD Ministerial Meeting and World Science and Technology Forum after attending
TechnologyOct. 19, 2015
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Chinese tourists disappear upon arrival
Over a dozen Chinese tourists disappeared during a sightseeing tour in the southern city of Busan, with the purpose remaining mysterious, police said Monday. Busan Metropolitan Police Agency said 13 Chinese visitors -- including seven men -- ran away while traveling to tourist spots in Busan on Sunday. They disembarked from 116,000-ton cruise ship Sapphire Princess in the morning for a day trip in Korea. “They gradually disappeared in small groups of two or three,” the tour guide was quoted as s
Social AffairsOct. 19, 2015
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South, North families await reunions
SOKCHO, Gangwon Province ― More than 390 South Koreans arrived at a hotel here on Monday to make final preparations for one of the most emotional events of their lives ― reuniting with their relatives in the North whom they were separated from some six decades ago.A day before the reunions at Mount Geumgangsan on the North’s east coast, 393 people gathered at Hanwha Resorts where they were briefed on various matters including the detailed schedule of the reunions that were last held in February
North KoreaOct. 19, 2015
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Park’s approval ratings edge up
President Park Geun-hye’s approval ratings edged up to reach 48 percent last week in light of her U.S. visit, polls showed Monday.The ratings marked an increase of 1.2 percentage points from the week before, according to Realmeter’s survey on 2,500 adults nationwide on Oct. 12-16.Disapproval of her administration, meanwhile, dropped by 2.1 percentage points to 47 percent. During the week, the ratings rose the most Thursday to reach 49.7 percent on the day Park paid a visit to the U.S. Pentagon i
PoliticsOct. 19, 2015