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Ex-presidential official’s leaked phone call rattles conservative bloc
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Man escapes DUI charges by downing bottle of soju while pulled over
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Pay debate plagues foreign nanny pilot
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K-pop star lip-syncing controversy flares up again
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35% of S. Koreans view unification 'unnecessary'
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Pianist Lim Yunchan double winner at Gramophone Awards
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[Reporter’s Notebook] Was Netflix film opening BIFF really a bad thing?
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Slew of top K-pop stars ready to return from military
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N. Korean leader's sister derides Seoul's Hyunmoo-5 missile as 'useless'
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S. Korea, US clinch 2026-30 defense cost-sharing deal in pre-election push
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Foreign sell-off focuses on Samsung Electronics, SK hynix
Foreign investors dumped shares of Samsung Electronics Co. and SK hynix Inc. during their recent selling spree sparked by China's stock rout and uncertainty over a U.S. rate hike, data showed Monday. Offshore investors unloaded 751.3 billion won ($635.4 million) worth of Samsung Electronics shares between Aug. 5 and Friday, lowering their ownership of South Korea's top-cap company to 51.10 percent from 51.59 percent, according to the data by the Korea Exchange. Samsung, the world's largest mak
IndustryAug. 31, 2015
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Koreans' overseas card spending hits record high in H1
Overseas credit card spending by South Koreans hit a fresh record in the first half of 2015 on widened duty-free benefits and a rise in the number of outbound travelers, central bank data showed Monday. Daily overseas credit card bills reached a record 28.6 billion won ($24.3 million) in the first six months of the year, up 21.7 percent from a year earlier, according to the data compiled by the Bank of Korea. The on-year growth rate also marked a five-year high since the second half of 2010, w
Aug. 31, 2015
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S. Korea's industrial output dips 0.5 pct on weak exports in July
South Korea's industrial output edged down in July as weak exports dented demand for electronic parts and machinery and equipment, a government report showed Monday. According to the report by Statistics Korea, production in the mining, manufacturing, gas and electricity industries backtracked 0.5 percent last month from June. The decrease comes just a month after production figures rebounded 2.5 percent in June, following three straight months of minus growth from March through May. Compared
Aug. 31, 2015
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[사설] 타이밍의 중요성
Timing matters타이밍이 중요하다<07월07일자 사설>The government sent an 11.8 trillion won ($10.5 billion) supplementary budget bill to the National Assembly on Monday. The extra spending plan is part of a stimulus package of 22 trillion won the government is pushing to prop up the economy, which has been ailing due to sluggish exports and weak domestic consumption. 월요일 정부가 11조8천억원 규모의 추가경정예산안을 국회에 보냈다. 추경안은 수출. 내수 부진으로 침체된 경기를 살리기 위한 22조 규모 경기부양책의 일환이다. The outbreak of Middle East respiratory syndrome that ba
PodcastAug. 31, 2015
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[시사영어] 이중언어 배우기
[Part 4] ‘Learning to be bilingual can be fun’이중언어로 배운다는 것은 재미있을 수 있다구분분석“She told me that everything she knows about English is from her kindergarten years, although her mother firmly believes it’s because she’s been studying it throughout her life. She said she hates learning English and broke down in tears. I felt really bad for her.”✚ everything she knows about English 그녀가 영어에 관해 알고 있는 모든 것“그 소녀는 그가 영어에 관해 알고 있는 모든 것은 유치원 때 배운 것이 전부라고 말했다.Believing that learning English can be fun, Chung rec
PodcastAug. 31, 2015
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[테마회화] 어린시절 얘기하기
Talking about childhood 어린시절에 대해 얘기하기A: What was your childhood like?네 어린 시절은 어땠니?B: I lived out in the countryside on a farm with my family, and I remember being quite a rascal.난 가족들하고 교외에 있는 농장에서 살았는데, 내 기억에 나는 꽤나 장난꾸러기였어.A: You lived on a farm?농장에서 살았다고?B: Yep. Our house was made out of adobe and straw, and was surrounded by several acres of barley.그래, 우리 집은 진흙과 짚으로 만든 초가집이었고 주변에는 몇 에이커나 되는 보리가 둘러싸고 있었어.A: Life must have been pretty boring for you.야, 틀림없이 사는 게 좀 지루했겠구나.B: Not at all. We used
PodcastAug. 31, 2015
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[카투사] 막사생활 대공개
43. 막사(barracks) 생활 대공개-2 (1)1. inspection한국군, 미군 그리고 보직과 unit에 관계없이 inspection(검열)을 한다고 하면 긴장을 할 수밖에 없습니다. 한국군은 점호(roll call)이 취침전에 하는 일과이기도 하고 힘든 일이기도 하죠. 가장 치열하고 가열차게 빡세게 tough하게 inspection하는 것은 일단은 카투사들이 모두 거쳐가는 논산훈련소(boot camp)겠지요. 훈련소(basic combat training)니까요. 그 ‘훈련소’라는 이름에 걸맞게 카투사들이 논산훈련소를 퇴소하고 의정부로 이동해서 3주간 머물게 되는 ‘카투사 후반기 교육대’인 KTA(KATUSA Training Academy)에서의 inspection도 치열합니다. 논산훈련소에서 5주간 빡세게 훈련받고 드디어 자랑스러운 이병(PV2) 계급장(insignia)을 달고 KTA로 넘어왔으니 어느정도 점호는 할 수 있을 거라고 생각들 합니다. 하지만 역시 초반에는
PodcastAug. 31, 2015
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Canadian literature showcased at Seoul Metropolitan Library
The Canadian Embassy in Seoul is hosting a book exhibition at the Seoul Metropolitan Library in partnership with the city government, introducing renowned Canadian literature to the public. The exhibition titled “Seoul Meets Canadian Books” is part of cultural promotion events organized by the embassy and the Seoul government, dubbed, “Seoul Meets Canada,” from Aug. 25-Sept. 17. One-hundred books by authors ― including Nobel Prize in literature winner Alice Munro, author of “Anne of Green Gables
Foreign AffairsAug. 31, 2015
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Afghan visitors seek advice, investment on Korea trip
Afghan opinion leaders visited Korea last week to take back home inspiration from its development experience and elicit investment. Nine people ― including a parliamentarian, a presidential adviser, a journalist and bankers ― came as the first private sector delegation, visiting various industrial facilities in Korea and sites in Cheongdo County in North Gyeongsang Province affiliated with the Saemaul Undong rural development movement. The training program was organized by Nutrition and Educatio
Foreign AffairsAug. 30, 2015
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World opinion leaders to support Korean culture
For opinion leaders who want to join Korea’s social nexus, the Korea Cultural Quotient Club has provided opportunities weaving diplomacy, business, education, gastronomy and the arts for the last 10 years. Launched by the Corea Image Communications Institute in 2006, the club has acted as a platform for promoting Korean culture, exchanging ideas and fostering friendships among its members. At Malaysian Ambassador Rohana Ramli’s residence in Seoul, the club’s 20th class was launched for the 25 ne
Foreign AffairsAug. 30, 2015
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Six dead, dozens hurt in fire at Saudi oil giant housing complex
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AFP) - At least six people were killed and 206 injured in Saudi Arabia Sunday when a fire broke out at a residential complex housing employees of oil giant Saudi Aramco, authorities said. The fire started in the basement of a tower in the eastern city of Khobar, the kingdom‘s civil defence said on Twitter. It added that several of the injured were in a “critical condition” and that the casualties were from “various nationalities,” without giving details. Photographs pub
World NewsAug. 30, 2015
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SK chief discusses ways to boost China ties
SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won has met with Chinese joint venture partners to discuss ways to expand cooperation in the petrochemical and chip businesses, his office said Sunday. Days after announcing a plan to spend 46 trillion won ($38.2 billion) on building three chip plants over the next decade, Chey on Thursday visited a semiconductor plant in Wuxi in Jiangsu Province operated by a local subsidiary of SK hynix and met with business people and senior officials, the group said. SK Group cha
IndustryAug. 30, 2015
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Eclat by Imperial eyes female drinkers
A new drink from the local unit of Paris-based Pernod Ricard targeting women is drawing attention amid the recent trend in Korea for lower-strength spirits. The fruit-flavored liquor, dubbed Eclat by Imperial, is a whiskey-based spirit. The new product, which debuted in the Korean market in late July, is marked for its pomegranate aroma and an alcohol content of 31 percent.Spirit drink Eclat by Imperial (Pernod Ricard Korea) “As seen in its name, Eclat, which means radiance in French, the produ
IndustryAug. 30, 2015
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MBC launches hallyu theme park
Major Korean broadcaster MBC will open a new hallyu theme park on Sept. 5, complete with hologram K-pop concerts, virtual reality drama sets and photo booths.A set of the traditional Korean court has been recreated to allow visitors to experience what it is like to appear in Korean period dramas and “be transported back in time,” said MBC in a press release. (MBC)Located at MBC headquarters in Sangam-dong, northern Seoul, “MBC World” aims to offer an entertaining attraction to tourists visiting
TelevisionAug. 30, 2015
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Allianz Life sees strong demand for new product
An insurance product of the Korean unit of Allianz Life attracted insurance premiums worth 30 billion won ($25.4 million) in less than two months since its debut on July 1. The company said Sunday that policyholders’ collective premium for its variable universal insurance product named the Allianz Team Challenge Variable Universal came to 30.21 billion won as of Aug. 21.The print ad to promote the Allianz Team Challenge Variable Universal product (Allianz Life Korea) A policyholder of the produ
Aug. 30, 2015
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[Herald Review] Beast puts on ‘Beautiful Show’ with voices only
At a press conference ahead of the group's annual concert "Beautiful Show," Beast's Dujun was full of enthusiasm."We're so excited and thankful. This is the one day of the year we look forward to most, and we're so happy," he said.The show was the group's first exclusive concert in a year, and the members said they were eager to show how they had matured.Beast (CUBE Entertainment)"For this concert, we've taken out a lot of the stage effects and have prepared performances that will move our fans'
PerformanceAug. 30, 2015
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S-Oil supports low-income disabled students
S-Oil, South Korea’s third-largest oil refiner, has been delivering customized study aids to disabled students from low-income families since 2010 as part of its ongoing efforts to give back to the local community. This month, the firm handed over equipment worth 100 million won ($92,800) to 42 low-income disabled youths at the Gyeonggi Assistive Technology Research Assistance Center in Suwon, Gyeonggi Province. S-Oil senior vice president Lee Chang-jae (left) delivers a certificate guaranteein
IndustryAug. 30, 2015
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Delegation flies to Middle East to gauge interest in Woori Bank
A group of high-profile financial officials from Korea flied to the Middle East on Sunday to check foreign demand for a stake in Woori Bank, a state-run lender that has been put up for sale. The delegate, led by Financial Services Commission vice chairman Jeong Chan-woo, left the country two days after Woori Bank received a letter of intent from the Abu Dhabi Investment Council. ADIC, launched in 2007, is one of several sovereign wealth funds managed by the United Arab Emirates with assets of a
Aug. 30, 2015
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‘Dynamic’ but ‘safe’ Jaguar XE is a catch
“Safe” and “dynamic” may appear to be conflicting ideas at first glance, but they are two of the most important factors affecting car purchases these days. And the Jaguar XE, Jaguar Land Rover’s premium sports sedan, has managed to satisfy both requirements. The stormy weather was not perfect for the media test drive for the newly launched Jaguar XE, but at the same time it offered a good chance to assess what the vehicle can offer in adverse weather conditions. The Jaguar XE (Jaguar Land Rove
MobilityAug. 30, 2015
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[Newsmaker] Cable car approval touches off dispute
The government’s decision to allow the construction of a second cable car route on Mount Seoraksan last week drew mixed reactions over the weekend, with civic groups blasting authorities for ignoring its potential environmental impact and local residents calling it a business opportunity.The Environment Ministry’s national park committee on Friday agreed to allow Yangyang County Office of Gangwon Province to construct a 3.5-kilometer cable car on Mount Seoraksan, one of the country’s best-preser
Aug. 30, 2015