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Signs point to N. Korean troops in Russia-Ukraine combat zone
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Rose's 'Apt.' redefines K-pop's global appeal
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Two years on, thousands mourn Itaewon tragedy, calling for accountability
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[Herald Interview] Love for K-drama, food defines 'Secret Ingredient'
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Hanwha, HD Hyundai vie for Poland’s $2.7b submarine program
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First lady’s controversies to top agenda at meeting of party leaders
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[Photo News] Rallying against LGBTQ+
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4 in 10 young South Koreans take up 'irregular' jobs: data
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'1 million' Christians join anti-LGBTQ+ marriage rally
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SM founder Lee Soo-man is back with A2O Entertainment
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EU tries to limit influx of steel diverted by US tariffs
The European Union will impose provisional safeguard measures on imports of steel products on Thursday to prevent them flooding into Europe after the US also placed tariffs on incoming steel, the foreign ministry said Wednesday. The EU announced it will impose an additional 25 percent tariff on 23 kinds of imported steel products if their volumes exceed average quotas over the past three years, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement. "The EU has taken the measures, saying an increas
World BusinessJuly 18, 2018
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EU, Japan sign massive trade deal as US puts up barriers
Japan and the EU signed a sweeping free trade deal Tuesday saying they were sending a "clear message" against protectionism, as Washington puts up barriers and threatens a trade war. The deal signed in Tokyo is the largest ever negotiated by the EU and creates a massive free trade zone, eliminating tariffs for everything from Japanese cars to French cheese.It also provides a stark counterpoint to US President Donald Trump's aggressive "America First" protectionism, which has seen Washington imp
WorldJuly 17, 2018
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[Graphic News] India has largest number of environmental conflicts in the world
India has the highest number of environmental conflicts in Asia and the world, mainly in the areas of nuclear, water management, biomass and land. On the other hand, Bhutan records no conflicts. Despite opposition against coal mining, hydropower projects and waste management plants, India has relentlessly pursued these projects. The country has 271conflicts. China is second in Asia in terms of the number of conflicts, which include those related to copper mining, waste incarceration, chemical
World NewsJuly 17, 2018
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Shock, alarm as Trump backs Putin on election meddling at summit
HELSINKI (Reuters) -- Standing side by side with Vladimir Putin, US President Donald Trump refused on Monday to blame the Russian leader for meddling in the 2016 US election, casting doubt on the findings of his own intelligence agencies and sparking a storm of criticism at home.On a day when he faced pressure from critics, allied countries and even his own staff to take a tough line, Trump spoke not a single disparaging word in public about Moscow on any of the issues that have brought relation
World NewsJuly 17, 2018
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Uber facing probe into alleged gender discrimination: source
SAN FRANCISCO -- Uber is facing a US government investigation into allegations that the ride-hailing service set up a pay structure that discriminated against its female workers.The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission opened the probe in August 2017, according to a person familiar with the investigation. The person insisted on not being identified because the inquiry is considered confidential.The Wall Street Journal first reported the ongoing investigation. This March 20 file photo shows
World BusinessJuly 17, 2018
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Trump, Putin sit down a bit late for closely watched summit
President Donald Trump opened a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday by predicting that their countries will end up having “an extraordinary relationship” but without mentioning Moscow's meddling in the 2016 US presidential election in his opening remarks.“Our two countries, frankly, we have not been getting along well,” Trump said as he and Putin sat down at the Presidential Palace in Finland's capital. “I really think the world wants to see us get along.”Putin, for his part,
WorldJuly 16, 2018
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[Graphic News] Japan ranked best country in Asia
According to a survey, Japan and Australia are the only Asia-Pacific countries that feature among the top 10 best countries in the world. The ranking of countries is ascribed with measuring factors like entrepreneurship, openness to business, adventure, citizenship and overall quality of life. The rankings evaluated 80 countries across 24 categories drawn from a survey of more than 21,000 global citizens measuring 75 dimensions that have the potential to drive trade, travel and investment. Ja
World NewsJuly 16, 2018
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At least 15 dead in Myanmar jade mine landslide
At least 15 people have been killed and dozens injured in a landslide at an old jade mine in northern Myanmar, state media reported on Sunday, as rains complicate the search for more victims.The accident is the latest to strike the multibillion dollar industry centred in Kachin state, the source of most of the world's jade.The poorly regulated and murky business is fuelled by demand across the border in China where the near-translucent green gem is prized. The accident is the latest to strike th
World NewsJuly 15, 2018
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[Graphic News] Busan named best place to visit in Asia
South Korea's portside city of Busan has been named the best destination in Asia 2018 by the travel experts at Lonely Planet, who describe the bustling city as a confluence of culture and cuisine. For the third edition of LP's "Best in Asia" list, editors rounded up 10 destinations worth visiting over the next 12 months, which span East, South and Western Asia. In May, Busan hosted an opening ceremony celebrating its title as East Asia's Culture City 2018, as part of a joint agreement between
World NewsJuly 15, 2018
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Player-coach bond may have saved lives in Thai cave ordeal
The day-to-day pearls of wisdom imparted by coaches to players — from youth sports, to high school, to college and even the pros — are well-known: Try your hardest, don’t lose focus, support your teammates, keep your chin up.Sometimes, heeding that advice can lead to winning a game or a championship.In the case of the 12 youth soccer players trapped in a flooded cave in Thailand, it may have helped save their lives.Unsure of their prospects for more than two weeks while they awaited rescue , the
World NewsJuly 13, 2018
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[Graphic News] Hite Jinro named world's top spirits brand, again
The Korean soju brand Jinro, owned by Hite Jinro was the world’s best-selling distilled liquor company for a second straight year, according to a market research firm in London. The IWSR, a provider of market data, said that Hite Jinro sold 75.9 million cases of soju in 2017, up 0.8 percent from a year earlier. Ruang Khao of Thai Beverage came in second with sales of 31.75 million cases, followed by Indian whiskey maker ADB’s Officer’s Choice with sales of 31.51 million cases.
World BusinessJuly 11, 2018
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'Everyone is safe' after daring rescue of 13 in Thai cave
"Everyone is safe." With those three words posted on Facebook the daring rescue mission to extricate 12 boys and their soccer coach from the treacherous confines of a flooded cave in Thailand was complete -- a grueling 18-day ordeal that claimed the life of an experienced diver and riveted people worldwide.Thailand's Navy SEALs, who were central to the rescue effort, celebrated the feat with a post Tuesday evening that read: "All the thirteen Wild Boars are now out of the cave," -- a reference t
World NewsJuly 11, 2018
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EU chief criticizes Trump over attitude to European allies
European Council President Donald Tusk is appealing to President Donald Trump to remember who his allies are as the U.S. leader prepares to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin.(Yonhap)Speaking as he signed a joint EU-NATO declaration Tuesday with alliance Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg, Tusk said in a message to Trump that "it is always worth knowing who is your strategic friend and who is your strategic problem."With Trump routinely criticizing his NATO allies for failing to spend en
World BusinessJuly 10, 2018
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11 out of Thai cave, hopes rise all will survive
Three more people were rescued from a flooded Thai cave on Tuesday, officials said, bringing to 11 the number saved and raising hopes all members of the young football team who became trapped 18 days ago would survive.An ambulance leaves from the Tham Luang cave area as the operations continue for those still trapped inside the cave in Khun Nam Nang Non Forest Park in the Mae Sai district of Chiang Rai province on July 10, 2018. (Yonhap)Two more were still inside the cave but authorities were co
World NewsJuly 10, 2018
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[Graphic News] S. Korea top in smartphone ownership among Asian countries
South Korea tops Asian countries in terms of smartphone ownership, with 94 percent of its citizens owning smartphones, according to the PEW Research Center. The corresponding figure for China stands at 68 percent and Japan 59 percent. “Despite the increasing levels of smartphone use, ownership still lags in India, Indonesia and Africa,” said the research center in a report. PEW also found that 64 percent of South Koreans are active on social media. China follows closely behind with 60 percent,
World NewsJuly 10, 2018
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[Photo News] Chinese go for a very spicy dip
An annual chili pepper festival, complete with a chili-eating contest, kicked off Monday in Hunan province, southern China.To get an idea of how big Hunan is on chilies, perhaps a Chinese saying offers the best insight: “Guizhou people like spiciness, Sichuan people don’t fear spiciness, Hunan people fear there’s no spiciness.”Living up to its reputation, Hunan has prepared a scorching challenge of eating 50 Tabasco chili peppers. Ten people can sign up for the challenge every day until the end
World NewsJuly 10, 2018
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[Graphic News] Zuckerberg becomes world's 3rd-richest person
Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg has overtaken Warren Buffett as the world’s third-richest person, further solidifying technology as the most robust creator of wealth Above Zuckerberg were Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, in the No. 1 spot, and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. It’s the first time that the three wealthiest people on the ranking made their fortunes from technology. Zuckerberg, 34, is now worth $81.6 billion, about $373 million more than Buf
World BusinessJuly 9, 2018
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China says open for trade with east Europe as clash with US ramps up
SOFIA - China remains open for trade with foreign partners and can only benefit from an economically strong Europe, its premier said on Saturday as he pressed for expanded ties with the continent's eastern wing while waging a tariff war with Washington.Li Keqiang told a summit with central and eastern European leaders that China would continue opening its markets and implementing other reforms that had fuelled its economy, providing opportunities for EU members and aspirants in the bloc's poorer
World BusinessJuly 9, 2018
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4 rescued from Thai cave in risky operation; 9 remain inside
Expert divers Sunday rescued four of 12 boys from a flooded cave in northern Thailand where they were trapped with their soccer coach for more than two weeks, as a dangerous and complicated plan unfolded amid heavy rain and the threat of rising water underground.Eight of boys and the coach remained inside the Tham Luang Nang Non cave complex as authorities paused the international effort until Monday to replenish air tanks along the treacherous exit route.But the success of the initial evacuatio
World NewsJuly 9, 2018
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Tropical Storm Beryl disintegrates as it zips to Caribbean
Tropical storm Beryl disintegrated Sunday as it zipped toward the eastern Caribbean, where forecasters still warned of heavy rains on islands struggling to recover from last year's deadly hurricanes. The government of Dominica said it would shut down its water system and Puerto Rico's governor warned of likely new power outages. People on islands across the region stocked up on food and water and prepared for possible damaging winds, rains and waves.Intermittent rainstorms were already hitting D
World NewsJuly 9, 2018