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Samsung under pressure after Intel's foundry spin-off: analysts
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Heavy rain to fall nationwide over weekend, but warmer fall expected
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Seoul chastises predatory pricing claims over Czech nuclear export deal
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YouTuber under fire for consoling former singer accused of bullying
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NK newspaper 'unusually' silent on new missile tests: Seoul
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Samsung CEO introduces ‘bold growth’ as new target
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Bank of Korea eyes rate cut after US Fed's historic pivot
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3 suspects apprehended for selling celebrity deepfake porn: police
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[Herald Interview] Kim Woo-bin grew to appreciate ‘unseen’ heroes with ‘Officer Black Belt’
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Hyundai Motor officially becomes KT’s largest shareholder
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Corporations donate to CCK even as public holds back
When a scandal over the misuse of funds by Community Chest Korea hit in mid-October, donations to South Korea’s biggest charity plummeted.But while much of the public shunned the charity, major conglomerates such as Samsung Group, POSCO and LG Group donated large sums of money just weeks after the scandal erupted.Both Samsung and POSCO defended their donations recently, while LG declined to commen
Social AffairsJan. 30, 2011
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Detective says killed mother for insurance
A 20-year veteran detective charged with killing his mother has confessed that the allegedly botched insurance fraud attempt was initially his suggestion, police said Sunday, in a case that is shaking the country’s faith in police,The suspect, surnamed Lee, initially said Saturday that the spinal insurance fraud was first conspired by his mother to cover the 20 million won ($17,930) personal debt
Social AffairsJan. 30, 2011
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Resumption of six-party talks ‘fully up to N.K.’: Minister Kim
Instead of setting preconditions, South Korea will watch how much veracity North Korea shows toward denuclearization and the two deadly attacks last year in their upcoming talks to decide when to restart larger-scale peace talks, Seoul’s foreign minister said. The comments by Foreign Minister Kim Sung-hwan come as the two Koreas are preparing to hold defense talks viewed by regional powers as a st
PoliticsJan. 30, 2011
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‘The two talks will inevitably affect one another’
The following are excerpts from the interview with Foreign Minister Kim Sung-hwan. ― Ed. The Korea Herald: Regarding the upcoming inter-Korean dialogue, what is the government’s official position on not linking North Korea’s apology for the attacks last year with the resumption of the six-party talks?Kim Sung-hwan: While we can set the conditions for the inter-Korean talks and have the initiative,
PoliticsJan. 30, 2011
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Five Somali pirates arrested for sea robbery
A local court Sunday issued arrest warrants for five Somali pirates who hijacked a Korean ship in the Arabian Sea and wounded its captain, leaving him in critical condition. This is the first time foreigners have been called into court over piracy. If convicted, they could spend more than five years behind bars. If proved to have shot the Korean captain at close range, those responsible could be g
Social AffairsJan. 30, 2011
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Tough balancing act for Obama on Egypt
WASHINGTON (AP) ― President Barack Obama tried to win over Egyptians enraged by their autocratic ruler and assure an essential ally that the U.S. stood by it.His four-minute speech from the White House on Friday evening was a balancing act. He had much to lose in the chaos engulfing Egypt, where protesters are demanding that Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak step down from a government violently cl
InternationalJan. 30, 2011
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Tehran hangs Dutch woman for drug smuggling
TEHRAN (AFP) ― The Netherlands has frozen contacts with Iran after Tehran hanged an Iranian-Dutch woman for drug smuggling Saturday, having initially arresting her for anti-government protests.Zahra Bahrami’s execution brings the total number of people hanged in Iran so far this year to 66 ― on average more than two a day ― according to an AFP tally based on media reports.“A drug trafficker named
InternationalJan. 30, 2011
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‘Yellow Shirts’ return to Thai street politics
BANGKOK (AFP) ― With neatly spaced tents, massages, free vegetarian meals and a heavy dose of nationalist rhetoric, Thailand’s powerful royalist “Yellow Shirts” are back on the streets of Bangkok.More than a thousand people have camped out around the government’s compound since Tuesday, demonstrating against its handling of a border dispute with neighboring Cambodia.Despite relatively small number
InternationalJan. 30, 2011
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Myanmar prepares for first session of parliament in years
YANGON (AP) ― Myanmar is preparing to open its first session of parliament in more than two decades, a major step in the ruling military’s self-styled transition to democracy but one being carried out with little fanfare or public enthusiasm.There is muted hope that Monday’s convening of the new legislature will be a step, however small, in the right direction for a country that has seen the army
InternationalJan. 30, 2011
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What is behind unrest in Arab world?
WASHINGTON ― In the three short weeks since a poor, unlicensed Tunisian fruit-seller set himself on fire after police seized his wares, protests have ousted his country’s longtime authoritarian ruler and confronted Egypt’s octogenarian president with the greatest challenge of his 30 years in power.Thousands of Yemenis inspired by Mohamed Bouazizi’s death in Tunisia demanded an end to their ruling
InternationalJan. 30, 2011
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Grants open for Australia-Korea awareness
The Australia-Korea Foundation’s next funding round will begin in February for the 2011―2012 financial year.The Foundation explained that project proposals from individuals or organizations must demonstrate the ability to achieve the AKF’s goals in line with its Strategic Plan.Those include projects commencing between Aug. 1, 2011 and June 30, 2012 with activities completed by Sept. 30, 2012.Topic
Foreign AffairsJan. 30, 2011
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Norway embassy moves into historic quarter
The Norwegian Embassy is reopened today after moving into its new location at the heart of the old Daehan Empire.The embassy’s new address is on the 13th floor of the Jeong-dong Building, 15-5 Jeong-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul. The Jeong-dong Building in the historic legation district houses the Netherlands, New Zealand and now Norwegian embassies. (Yoav Cerralbo/The Korea Herald)The historic Jeong-dong
Foreign AffairsJan. 30, 2011
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Taiwan’s 100 years are visited on Nami Island
To mark Taiwan’s centennial anniversary, the Taipei Mission is holding a photo exhibition showcasing historical moments in the island’s development since the overthrow of the Qing Dynasty by Sun Yat-sen’s revolutionary forces.“With this photo exhibition and other activities to come, we will not only remember the past, but also pray for the prosperity of the country for the next 100 years,” said Be
Foreign AffairsJan. 30, 2011
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Swedish seminar on green growth
The Embassy of Sweden and the Swedish Trade Council are holding a seminar on “Opportunities for cooperation between Sweden and Korea in sustainability and green growth.”Swedish Trade Minister Ewa Bjorling will lead a Swedish delegation consisting of government officials and company representatives that have good knowledge of and experience in sustainable development.The seminar will be held on Feb
Foreign AffairsJan. 30, 2011
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Pakistan signs energy MOU
Pakistan Board of Investment recently signed a memorandum of understanding with the Korea Southern Power Company and Hyundai Heavy Industries to develop Pakistan’s energy resources.“Pakistan is interested in the development of its energy resources, and attaining a needed level of electricity generation to meet its projected demand of 54,000 megawatts by the year 2020,” said Pakistan Ambassador Sha
Foreign AffairsJan. 30, 2011
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Happiest country is also greenest country
Throughout the world’s history, many great leaders have led by example; in the fight against climate change some countries are doing just that.Denmark is a country which has changed not only the way its people use energy but has also looked for synergies to expand their green tech industries and philosophy for a greener, more energy efficient tomorrow.Many diplomats say that what started off in Co
Foreign AffairsJan. 30, 2011
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S. Korean court issues arrest warrants for 5 Somali pirates
Five pirates arrested are accused of hijacking the 11,500-ton Samho Jewelry and firing at the ship's captain during a rescue operation by South Korean Navy commandos on Jan.21.(Yonhap News)A local court on Sunday approved the arrest of five Somali pirates who were captured alive during a recent rescue operation on a South Korean freighter, court officials said.The pirates are accused of hijacking
Social AffairsJan. 30, 2011
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Crop circles found in Yogya rice field
(Captured from Jakarta Post)A large circle and geometric pattern local residents say were created by a UFO have been found in a rice field in Krasakan hamlet in Sleman, Yogyakarta.The pattern includes a triangle and two smaller circles in the middle of the large circle, which has a diameter of between 25 and 30 meters, tempointeraktif.com reported Monday.“The circles were there since yesterday mor
Social AffairsJan. 30, 2011
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Prosecution indicts Hanwha chairman for embezzlement
The prosecution on Sunday indicted Kim Seung-yeon, chairman of Hanwha Group, on suspicion of embezzlement and misappropriation that it said have caused large damage to the business conglomerate. The indictment wrapped up the prosecution's 137-day probe into allegations that Kim kept tens of billions of won in slush funds to evade taxes. Also on the list of the prosecutors' indictment are 10 Ha
Social AffairsJan. 30, 2011
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Wounded captain of rescued S. Korean freighter arrives home
The seriously wounded captain of a South Korean freighter freed from Somali pirates was flown home from Oman Saturday for treatment, about a week after he survived shooting during a commando operation to rescue the vessel.The 58-year-pld captain was immediatey taken to Ajou Hospital in Suwon. (Yonhap News)A special ambulance jet carrying Seok Hae-kyun landed at a military airport, south of Seoul,
Social AffairsJan. 30, 2011