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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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Rival parties split over Park-Obama summit results
South Korea's ruling and opposition parties showed a mixed response Saturday to the outcome of summit talks between President Park Geun-hye and her American counterpart, Barack Obama.At the summit in Washington hours earlier, Park and Obama reaffirmed their willingness to engage North Korea if it moves toward denuclearization.The ruling Saenuri Party noted it was the first adoption of a joint statement exclusively on North Korea between the leaders of the allies."It is a declaration of urgency t
Foreign AffairsOct. 17, 2015
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Japan PM offers gift to Tokyo war shrine
Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe Saturday made a ritual offering to the controversial Yasukuni war shrine seen by neighbouring countries as a symbol of Tokyo's militarist past.Abe donated a sacred "masakaki" tree bearing his name as prime minister to coincide with the start of the four-day autumn festival at the shrine in central Tokyo, a shrine official said. Visitors look at a "masakaki" tree dedicated by Japanese Prime Minsiter Shinzo Abe to the controversial Yasukuni Shrine for its autumn f
Foreign AffairsOct. 17, 2015
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Park, Obama renew alliance, vow to curb N.K. nukes
WASHINGTON -- South Korean President Park Geun-hye and her U.S. counterpart Barack Obama on Friday adopted a joint statement on North Korea, renewing their strategic alliance to effectively contain its nuclear ambitions and provocations.During a summit held at the White House, the highlight of Park’s four-day trip to Washington, the two leaders also reaffirmed their bilateral partnership and agreed to upgrade their ties for shared economic prosperity and regional peace. Joint efforts, alongside
Latest NewsOct. 17, 2015
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Korea, U.S. renews alliance to deter NK
WASHINGTON -- South Korean President Park Geun-hye and her U.S. counterpart Barack Obama on Friday adopted a joint statement on North Korea, renewing their strategic alliance to effectively contain its nuclear ambitions and provocations.During a summit held at the White House, the highlight of Park’s four-day trip to Washington, the two leaders also reaffirmed their bilateral partnership and agreed to upgrade their ties for shared economic prosperity and regional peace. Joint efforts, alongside
Foreign AffairsOct. 17, 2015
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Gov't assures enough time for new history textbooks
Education Minister Hwang Woo-yea said Friday that there is enough time to author a single history textbook for secondary school students apparently to dispel public concerns over the lack of preparation.The Ministry of Education announced on Monday that history textbooks for middle and high school students nationwide will be written by the government-designated authors and in use by the 2017 academic year.Following the announcement, some raised concerns that there is only one year left, saying t
Social AffairsOct. 16, 2015
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GE beats 3Q forecasts as it refocuses on industry
Industrial conglomerate General Electric Co. on Friday reported a decline in third-quarter profit, but strong performances from its core units helped the company top Wall Street expectations.Jeff Immelt, chairman and CEO of General Electric. GE General Electric has been making a push to focus on industrial businesses _ making large, complicated equipment for other companies _ and shrinking its other businesses that focus on finance. The largest change involves selling most of GE Capital's
World BusinessOct. 16, 2015
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S. Korea, U.S. capable of countering N. Korea's SLBMs: U.S. navy chief
South Korea and the U.S. are capable of detecting and countering North Korea's sea-based ballistic missiles, the U.S. navy chief said Friday, stressing that if the North launches any provocations they will be met with a "proportional" response. North Korea is believed to be preparing for another test of a submarine-launched ballistic missile in the near future following its claim of a successful SLBM test in May, according to recent U.S. news reports. Such tests could indicate significant
DefenseOct. 16, 2015
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Park steps closer to meeting Abe
WASHINGTON ― President Park Geun-hye on her U.S. trip said she deemed it was possible to meet one-on-one with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on the occasion of the trilateral summit of South Korea, China and Japan in about two weeks.“I believe the summit can bear substantial meaning if we were to see some progress on pending issues, for instance by soothing the pains of comfort women,” Park said while answering questions at the Center for Strategic and International Studies on her third day
Foreign AffairsOct. 16, 2015
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TPP would benefit businesses of South Korea, U.S.: Park
WASHINGTON ― President Park Geun-hye said Thursday that both Korean and U.S. businesses could enjoy benefits of the Trans-Pacific Partnership if Seoul becomes a part of it.“If South Korea, which established free trade agreements with mega economic blocs like the EU and China, joins the TPP, it could deliver more benefits to companies from both countries,” she said in a speech delivered at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington.She was expressing her keen interest in joining the TPP for the f
Foreign AffairsOct. 16, 2015
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U.S. rejects fighter tech transfer request
Despite Seoul’s pleas, U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter on Thursday reaffirmed the country’s unwavering stance against a transfer of key technologies for building next-generation fighter jets, casting a cloud over South Korea’s multibillion-dollar initiative. South Korean Defense Minister Han Min-koo met with Carter on the sidelines of President Park Geun-hye’s visit to the Pentagon in Washington, requesting he once again reconsider approving the export of four core technologies from Lockheed M
DefenseOct. 16, 2015
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Korea, Japan defense chiefs to meet in Seoul
The defense ministers of South Korea and Japan plan to hold talks next Tuesday as the two countries spur efforts to thaw frayed relations, Seoul’s Defense Ministry said Friday. The meeting will take place between Han Min-koo and his Japanese counterpart Gen Nakatani on the sidelines of the Seoul International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition, which is scheduled to kick off that day at Seoul Airport in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province. Nakatani is expected to attend a welcome dinner for the six-day fa
DefenseOct. 16, 2015
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Korea, U.S. to adopt statement on N.K.
WASHINGTON -- South Korean President Park Geun-hye and her U.S. counterpart Barack Obama on Friday will adopt a joint statement on North Korea by renewing their strategic alliance to effectively contain its nuclear ambitions and provocations, Cheong Wa Dae said Thursday. During a summit at the White House, the highlight of Park’s four-day trip to Washington, the two leaders are also expected to reaffirm their bilateral partnership and agree to upgrade their ties for shared economic prosperity an
PoliticsOct. 16, 2015
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[Weekender] Bicycle clubs build bridges for human relations
In today’s fast-paced and competitive society, it is quite a challenge to keep in touch with people we cherish. The rising popularity of bicycles has made bicycle clubs a potential solution for quenching our thirst for human affection by forming new relationships. Such clubs, which often offer a family-like atmosphere, come with the added benefit of staying fit and healthy at the same time. Since riding in groups requires strong teamwork at times, especially on rough routes, it is often said to
CultureOct. 16, 2015
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[Photo News] Lotte brothers clash over control of father's office
SDJ Corporation chairman Shin Dong-joo, who is in a feud with his younger brother and Lotte Group chairman Dong-bin, enters Lotte Hotel to take claim of control over their father’s office, located on the 34th floor of the hotel, Friday. Yonhap
IndustryOct. 16, 2015
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[Weekender] Cycling to work in need of systematic support
As the seasons turn and fall comes into full swing, the streets are seeing more office workers commuting on bicycles. A recent poll conducted by job searching portal www.career.co.kr showed that 30 percent of office workers from a randomly selected pool of 440 people commuted on bicycles. The benefit of daily exercise and cost-efficiency of the man-powered vehicle were cited as the two major reasons for cycling to work. Park’s shot of a fellow cyclist returning home from work Civil servant Park
CultureOct. 16, 2015
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[Weekender] ‘Two wheels good, four wheels bad’
As with most Western inventions of the 19th and early 20th centuries, bicycles landed in Korea relatively recently. Although it has not been confirmed, Korean independence fighter Soh Jai-pil, also known as Philip Jaisohn, is credited to be the first Korean man to ride one on local soil in 1896. After the 1950-1953 Korean War, bicycles gradually became more commonplace and gave rise to a thriving industry with local manufacturers punching out nearly 1.2 million bikes in 1994. Over the years, b
TravelOct. 16, 2015
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Shinsegae Duty Free enters Chinese Market
Shinsegae DF, the duty-free arm of the county’s second-largest retailer Shinsegae, reached an agreement with a duty-free store in Hainan, China to supply Korean products for five years, the firm said Friday. This is the first time for the company to enter the Chinese market since Shinsegae DF was established in April this year. The exclusive contract was made prior to the opening of the Hainan Provincial Duty Free Co.’s new shopping mall at Mission Hills Resort in Haikou, Hainan Island, set to l
IndustryOct. 16, 2015
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KEPCO, Maryland sign agreement on smart grids, energy storage
State-run Korea Electric Power Corp., the nation‘s top utility company, signed a memorandum of understanding with the state of Maryland on Thursday for comprehensive cooperation in smart grids and new energy projects, company officials said. The signing was made during the visit of KEPCO CEO Cho Hwan-eik to the U.S. as part of the business delegation for President Park Geun-hye’s state visit to the U.S. It is the first time that an American state government has established a memorandum with a Ko
BusinessOct. 16, 2015
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[Editorial] Stray cat problem
Debate is raging online over how to deal with street cats following the recent death of a “cat mom” in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province.A cat mom refers to a person who provides food to stray cats. The police at first suspected that the Yongin woman was killed by one of her neighbors who hated people taking care of stray cats, given that she was hit by a brick while setting up a shelter for feral cats in a garden at the apartment building. But the suspect identified by the police on Friday was a 10-yea
EditorialOct. 16, 2015
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[Editorial] Fight against drought
The persisting drought has begun to take an increasingly heavy toll on crops across much of the nation. As weather forecasters warn that the drought is highly likely to last until next April, the government needs to step up efforts to secure water resources and minimize damage.The hardest hit region has been South Chungcheong Province, where the accumulated rainfall from January to September this year totaled 754 millimeters, slightly more than 60 percent of the 30-year average of 1,188 millimet
EditorialOct. 16, 2015