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Signs point to N. Korean troops in Russia-Ukraine combat zone
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[Exclusive] Korean adoptee sisters meet for the first time in 39 years
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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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Civil servant’s death linked to workplace bullying
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[Weekender] Walk around Korea to really get to know the country
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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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Tiger Woods makes Masters his 15th and most improbable major
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) - Tiger Woods blazing to victory in his Sunday red at the Masters, a scene once so familiar, was never more stunning.It was only two years ago at Augusta National that Woods needed a nerve block just to hobble upstairs to the Champions Dinner, unsure he would ever play another round of golf. He had a fourth back surgery with hopes of simply playing with his two children, not chasing Jack Nicklaus in history.And now it's all pieced back together - his life, his back, even golf.A
World NewsApril 15, 2019
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China, Japan tout 'recovered' ties amid global uncertainty
China and Japan have the opportunity to “take charge of the economic field” during a time of worldwide uncertainty, Japan’s foreign minister said Sunday, as trade pressures from the United States have prompted both countries to seek alternative markets. Foreign Minister Taro Kono met with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, in Beijing to discuss youth exchanges and economic relations between the two countries, whose ties “completely recovered” last year, according to Kono. Japanese Foreign Minist
World NewsApril 14, 2019
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Japan's PM visits Fukushima nuke plant in revival message
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Sunday visited the Fukushima nuclear plant, which sank into meltdowns after a tsunami eight years ago, in an effort to highlight revival and safety as the nation prepares to host the 2020 Olympics. The visit by Abe, who last went to the Fukushima Dai-ichi plant five years ago, was seen as damage control after Yoshitaka Sakurada, a ruling party minister overseeing the Olympics, resigned for a remark appearing to belittle reconstruction in northeastern Japan.
World NewsApril 14, 2019
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[Graphic News] Cost of dismissing workers in S. Korea 2nd highest among OECD nations
South Korea ranked second among the 36 members of the Organization for Economic Cooperation last year in terms of the cost of dismissing workers, a local think tank said. In 2018, Korean companies shouldered the second-highest burden when dismissing employees, the equivalent of 27.4 weeks’ salary on average, the Korea Economic Research Institute said in a statement. Only companies in Turkey paid more, with its workers entitled to 29.8 weeks’ wages upon dismissal. The OECD average, in contrast
WorldApril 14, 2019
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Egypt unveils colourful Fifth Dynasty tomb
In a major archaeological discovery, Egypt on Saturday unveiled the tomb of a Fifth Dynasty official adorned with colourful reliefs and well preserved inscriptions.The tomb, near Saqqara, a vast necropolis south of Cairo, belongs to a senior official named Khuwy who is believed to have been a nobleman during the Fifth Dynasty, which ruled over Egypt about 4300 years ago. Archaelogists inside the newly discovered tomb of Khuwy, who is believed to have been a nobleman during the Fifth Dynasty, wh
World NewsApril 14, 2019
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Vietnam woman in Kim brother murder to be freed on May 3
KUALA LUMPUR -- A Vietnamese woman accused of killing the half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will walk free on May 3, her lawyer said Saturday.Following diplomatic pressure from the Vietnamese government, Malaysian prosecutors had dropped the murder charge against Doan Thi Huong on April 1.Subsequently, the 30-year-old former hair salon worker pleaded guilty to "causing injury" and was handed a three year and four month jail term effective from the date of her arrest in February 201
World NewsApril 13, 2019
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JPMorgan Chase earnings rise, upbeat on US economy
JPMorgan Chase reported higher first-quarter profits Friday, pointing to a still-solid US economy reflected in more lending and better profit margins on loans.Earnings at the biggest US bank by assets were $9.2 billion, up 5.4 percent from the year-ago period.Revenues were $29.9 billion, up 4.7 percent.Shares rose following the results, which topped analyst expectations.A strong performance in the consumer and community banking division -- the biggest segment by revenues -- was the driver of hig
World BusinessApril 12, 2019
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Japan court says Carlos Ghosn detention extended until April 22
A Japanese court on Friday ruled that Carlos Ghosn will remain in detention until April 22, as prosecutors grill the former Nissan boss over allegations of financial misconduct.His lawyers immediately appealed the decision and have already asked the Supreme Court to intervene in his detention.But unless the appeals succeed, the 65-year-old will be held in custody at a detention centre in Tokyo until April 22, whereupon authorities will either have to press formal charges, release him or re-arres
World BusinessApril 12, 2019
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Astronomers unveil the first photo of a black hole
Paris (AFP) -- Astronomers on Wednesday unveiled the first photo of a black hole, one of the star-devouring monsters scattered throughout the Universe and obscured by impenetrable shields of gravity.The image of a dark core encircled by a flame-orange halo of white-hot gas and plasma looks like any number of artists' renderings over the last 30 years.But this time, it's the real deal.This image released Wednesday by Event Horizon Telescope shows a black hole. (Event Horizon Telescope Collaborati
World NewsApril 10, 2019
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[Graphic News] S. Korea among least gay-friendly countries in OECD
South Korea ranked low for acceptance of homosexuality compared with most other countries in the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, a recent report showed. According to the OECD’s “Society at a Glance 2019” report, Korea scored 2.8 on a 10-point scale measuring how well homosexuality is accepted in the country. The figure reflects the average score for the years 2001-2014. Although the figure has improved since the previous time frame that was studied, it is still substantia
WorldApril 10, 2019
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Netanyahu appears to edge toward re-election in Israeli vote
JERUSALEM (AP) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared to be headed toward re-election early Wednesday, as exit polls and partial results showed him edging ahead of his main competitor in a tight race that was seen as a referendum on the long-serving leader.Both Netanyahu and former military chief Benny Gantz, leader of the rival Blue and White party, declared victory in speeches to boisterous gatherings of supporters. But as the night went on, there were growing signs that Netanyah
World NewsApril 10, 2019
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Japan to extend N. Korea sanctions for 2 years
The Japanese government said Tuesday that it will extend a set of bilateral sanctions on North Korea for two years amid no substantive progress in denuclearization and efforts to resolve the issue of Japanese nationals abducted by the communist nation decades ago."Looking at various situations, (we) assessed what would be most effective," Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said at a regular press briefing. (Yonhap)Tokyo has imposed a ban on port calls by North Korean ships and foreign vessel
World NewsApril 9, 2019
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Hong Kong democracy leaders await Umbrella Movement verdict
HONG KONG, April 8, 2019 (AFP) - Three leading Hong Kong democracy campaigners will find out if they face jail Tuesday for their involvement in mass rallies, with their trial sparking renewed alarm over shrinking political freedoms under an assertive China.They are among nine activists facing rarely used colonial-era public nuisance charges for their participation in the 2014 Umbrella Movement protests calling for free elections for the city's leader.The charges carry steep jail terms of up to
World NewsApril 9, 2019
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Pompeo says he is 'confident' 3rd US-NK summit will happen
WASHINGTON (Yonhap) -- U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Friday that he is "confident" there will be a third nuclear summit between President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un at an as yet undetermined time.During an interview with CBS News, Pompeo was asked whether he expects there to be another meeting between the leaders after the second one in February collapsed without a deal."I'm confident there will be," he said, adding that he doesn't know when it will happen but is
World NewsApril 6, 2019
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German automaker Mercedes opens new Russia factory
BERLIN (AP) -- Germany's Daimler AG has opened a new Mercedes factory in Russia, part of a 250 million euro ($281 million) investment it says will create 1,000 jobs. (TASS-Yonhap)CEO Dieter Zetsche said Wednesday the Moscow-area plant will produce Mercedes sedans and SUVs for the local market, and is part of a strategy to move production closer to customers.The opening was attended by German Economy Minister Peter Altmaier, who also was meeting President Vladimir Putin and other Russian official
WorldApril 3, 2019
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Juncker vows EU to work 'to last moment' for Brexit deal
BRUSSELS (AFP) -- EU leader Jean-Claude Juncker vowed Wednesday to work until the last moment to prevent a "no deal" Brexit, but admitted this now appears to be a likely result. European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker (left) (AFP-Yonhap)Addressing the European Parliament after Prime Minister Theresa May asked for a short postponement, Juncker said Britain remains on course for Brexit next week."I will do everything to avoid the United Kingdom's disorderly departure," Juncker said, warn
WorldApril 3, 2019
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Once all-male Augusta National to see first woman winner
AUGUSTA, United States, April 3, 2019 (AFP) - Augusta National Golf Club, an all-male enclave from its 1933 formation until 2012, will crown a historic first woman as a tournament champion on Saturday ahead of next week's 83rd Masters.The inaugural Augusta National Women's Amateur will conclude with 30 players driving down fabled Magnolia Lane and competing over the legendary 18-hole layout.Two earlier rounds at nearby Champions Retreat were set to get underway on Wednesday, a global field of 7
World NewsApril 3, 2019
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Pope warns against hate-fomenting ‘fake news’
VATICAN CITY -- Internet-based “fake news” is fomenting prejudice and hatred, Pope Francis said on Tuesday, warning our culture “has lost its sense of truth and bends the facts to suit particular interests.”He issued the stark warning in a letter to young people around the world following last October‘s youth-themed bishops’ synod.Pope Francis (AP-Yonhap)“There are huge economic interests operating in the digital world, capable of exercising forms of control as subtle as they are invasive, creat
World NewsApril 2, 2019
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[Graphic News] Incheon Airport becomes world’s 5th-largest passenger airport
The number of passengers using Incheon Airport reached a new high in 2018, making it the fifth-largest passenger airport in the world. According to Incheon International Airport Corp., Incheon Airport handled 67.7 million international passengers last year, up 10 percent from a year earlier. The latest figure is about 3.3 times the number of passengers logged in 2002, the year after the airport opened. Incheon Airport opened its second terminal last year, increasing maximum passenger capacity
World BusinessApril 2, 2019
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Reiwa: A new era name for Japan ahead of abdication
"Reiwa": Japan on Monday revealed the name of the era that will define the new emperor's reign when he ascends the Chrysanthemum Throne next month following a historic abdication.The name consists of two characters: "Rei", which can have meanings related to "order" but also "auspicious" and "Wa", usually translated as "peace" or "harmony."(AFP)After weeks of fevered speculation and top-secret discussions, the two "kanji" characters were unveiled to reveal a name that will last as long as new emp
World NewsApril 1, 2019