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[Exclusive] Korean adoptee sisters meet for the first time in 39 years
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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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Yoon calls for measures to protect Koreans amid escalating Iran-Israel conflicts
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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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[Photo News] Rallying against LGBTQ+
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[Newsmaker] Patients check out of strike-hit National Cancer Center
With a labor union strike continuing at the National Cancer Center, more patients are deciding to leave the state-run hospital.Workers at the hospital went on strike over pay conditions on Sept. 6, marking the first strike at the center since it opened in 2001. “Throughout its 18 years of existence, there have never been wage negotiations at the National Cancer Center,” the NCC branch of the Korean Health and Medical Workers’ Union said. Nurses and nurse aides make up the
Social AffairsSept. 10, 2019
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[Newsmaker] Prison term confirmed for ex-governor found guilty of rape
The top court on Monday confirmed the 3 1/2-year prison sentence for former South Chungcheong Province Gov. An Hee-jung for raping his female aide, in the country’s highest-profile #MeToo movement case.The Supreme Court acknowledged “invisible power” held by 54-year-old An -- at one time a strong presidential contender in the liberal bloc -- in using his authority and sexually assaulting the victim -- An’s secretary -- upholding an appeal court’s ruling. The la
Social AffairsSept. 9, 2019
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[Newsmaker] Cho Kuk’s controversial phone calls take center stage at Assembly hearing
The parliamentary confirmation hearing of Justice Minister nominee Cho Kuk Friday focused on the number of times he communicated with the president of Dongyang University.There are speculations that his wife surnamed Chung falsified the President’s Award her daughter received from the university in 2012 without the approval of President Choi Seong-hae, which is based in North Gyeongsang Province. Main opposition Liberty Korea Party lawmakers on the Legislation and Judiciary Committee
PoliticsSept. 6, 2019
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[Newsmaker] Main opposition floor leader's leadership shaky
Liberty Korea Party Floor Leader Na Kyung-won’s compromise with the ruling Democratic Party on a parliamentary confirmation hearing for Justice Minister nominee Cho Kuk has stoked discontent among some party members, raising questions about Na’s leadership.Members of the main opposition party who opposed the move said Friday’s hearing would legitimize Cho’s nomination at a time when President Moon Jae-in is already widely expected to appoint Cho as Justice Minister with o
PoliticsSept. 5, 2019
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[Newsmaker] Hong Kong leader shelves loathed extradition law
HONG KONG (AFP) - Hong Kong's leader on Wednesday bowed to a key demand of pro-democracy protesters following three months of unrest, announcing the withdrawal of a loathed extradition bill, but activists vowed to press on with their campaign.Millions of people have taken to Hong Kong's streets since June in the biggest challenge to China's rule of semi-autonomous Hong Kong since its handover from the British in 1997.After refusing for months to permanently withdraw the bill, which aimed to allo
World NewsSept. 4, 2019
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[Newsmaker] Opposition lawmaker under fire for sexist remark
An opposition lawmaker came under fire Tuesday after he asked an unmarried female Fair Trade Commission chair nominee to “contribute to the country’s development” by giving birth. At a confirmation hearing for Fair Trade Commission chair nominee Cho Sung-wook, Rep. Jung Kap-yoon of the Liberty Korea Party said Cho would be a perfect candidate for the post if she were married and had a child. “What do you think is the biggest problem in Korean society?” the five
Social AffairsSept. 3, 2019
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[Newsmaker] Yoon and Cho, the rise and fall of icons
Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-youl and Justice Minister nominee Cho Kuk continue to dominate local headlines for starkly different reasons, with shifting support from liberals and conservatives. Yoon gained fame as a lead investigator in the allegations that the National Intelligence Service interfered in the 2012 presidential election. He was then pushed away from the center of power at the prosecution, only to return to the public eye in 2016 as one of the lead investigators in the massiv
PoliticsSept. 2, 2019
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[Newsmaker] Ruling party seeks last-minute agreement on justice minister nominee hearing
Ruling Democratic Party Floor Leader Lee In-young said Sunday that the party would “wait until the last moment” for the main opposition party to agree to Justice Minister nominee Cho Kuk’s confirmation hearing, initially scheduled for Sept. 2-3.“If the National Assembly’s Legislation and Judiciary Committee approves the hearing tomorrow (Monday) morning, a confirmation hearing can be held right away starting tomorrow (as scheduled),” Lee said during a press co
PoliticsSept. 1, 2019
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[Newsmaker] Chung Hyeon stages huge comeback to win 2nd round match at US Open
South Korean tennis player Chung Hyeon has completed a big comeback to reach the third round at the US Open.Chung, world No. 170, defeated the 34th-ranked Fernando Verdasco 1-6, 2-6, 7-5, 6-3, 7-6 (7-3) at Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York on Thursday (local time). Chung rallied from a 4-1 deficit in the fifth set and saved a match point to force a tiebreak. He then charged out to a 5-0 lead before finishing off Verdasco 7-3 in a match that lasted three hours and 21 minutes.Nex
More SportsAug. 30, 2019
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[Newsmaker] Defense Ministry says Korea-US alliance remains strong
Seoul’s Defense Ministry maintained Thursday that it was closely working with the United States, following the remarks by US defense leaders expressing disappointment over South Korea’s decision to withdraw from an intelligence-sharing pact with Japan.The United States has been vocally critical of South Korea’s decision to terminate the General Security of Military Information Agreement with Japan. “As we have told you before, defense minister and the US Secretary of
DefenseAug. 29, 2019
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[Newsmaker] K-pop star Seungri questioned over gambling charges
Seoul police questioned Seungri, a former member of the K-pop boy band BIGBANG, Wednesday over allegations of illegal overseas gambling. The disgraced singer returned home at around 10:20 p.m. after nearly 12 1/2 hours of interrogation at the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency. He was booked earlier this month over the allegations of habitual gambling in foreign countries and illegally securing gambling funds in violation of the Foreign Exchange Transaction Act. Yang Hyun-suk, former chief p
Social AffairsAug. 28, 2019
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[Newsmaker] Kolon TissueGene at brink of delisting, W489.6b at risk of vaporizing
Shares of Kolon Group affiliates took a dip Tuesday, following the Korea Exchange’s announcement that it has tentatively to delist Kolon TissueGene. Kolon TissueGene, which had traded at 75,000 won ($62) at its peak, stands at 8,010 won per share, with trading halted and not taking place Tuesday. Kolon LifeScience, the umbrella company of TissueGene, closed at 21.82 percent lower than the previous day at 17,200 won. Kolon fell 5.41 percent. The Korea Exchange (KRX) made the decision the pr
IndustryAug. 26, 2019
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[Newsmaker] Samsung on high alert ahead of Supreme Court ruling in bribery case against Lee
Amid the harsh trade and market conditions surrounding South Korea’s largest conglomerate, Samsung Electronics, the company is on high alert as the country’s highest court is set to rule this week on a bribery scandal involving Samsung’s heir and the former president. The Supreme Court is scheduled to deliver a final verdict Thursday at 2 p.m. in the cases of former President Park Geun-hye, her confidante Choi Soon-sil and Samsung heir Lee Jae-yong. The top court will decide wh
TechnologyAug. 26, 2019
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[Newsmaker] S. Korea wraps up expanded military drills for Dokdo
South Korea wrapped up a military exercise on and around its easternmost islets of Dokdo in the East Sea on Monday after conducting the biannual maneuvers on the largest-ever scale amid an escalating row with Japan.The two-day exercise, the first of this year's two regular drills, involved all three services of the armed forces as well as the Marine Corps and the Coast Guard in a show of Seoul's determination not to back down in the row with Japan over wartime history and trade.The number of tro
DefenseAug. 26, 2019
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[Newsmaker] S. Korea launches Dokdo defense drill amid tension with Japan
The South Korean armed forces launched a two-day military exercise to defend the easternmost islets of Dokdo on Sunday amid growing tensions over trade and their shared history, in a show of its staunch defense stance against Japan's repeated claims to sovereignty over the cluster of rocks in the East Sea.The Navy announced that the drill involves Navy, Air Force and Army forces, such as naval warships and aircraft, as well as Army and Marine Corp troops."Indeed, it's an exercise to guard o
DefenseAug. 25, 2019
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[Newsmaker] Police launch probe as video shows man allegedly beating Japanese woman on street
Police have launched a probe after a video and photos of a South Korean man allegedly threatening and beating a Japanese woman went viral on social media, they said Saturday."We have found the victim and the suspect in the alleged assault case, which occurred the previous day and contacted them," an official at Seoul Mapo Police Station said. "We will call them in later in the day and investigate the details of the incident." In the video that went viral online, the man
Social AffairsAug. 24, 2019
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[Newsmaker] Cho Kuk admits to ‘privileges,’ promises to hand over family-owned fund for charity
Justice Minister nominee Cho Kuk said Friday afternoon he would hand over a private equity fund and a school foundation to a nonprofit organization to be used for charity, in response to an opposition demand for an extended confirmation hearing.Earlier in the day, the main opposition Liberty Korea Party demanded a three-day confirmation hearing for scandal-ridden Cho, instead of the usual one-day hearing, in light of controversy surrounding Cho. Liberty Korea Party Floor Leader Rep. Na Kyu
PoliticsAug. 23, 2019
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[Newsmaker] Facebook wins court battle over network cutoff
Facebook Korea has won a yearlong legal battle against the government’s decision to impose a financial penalty for a massive network cutoff in 2017. The Seoul Administrative Court ruled Thursday that it was unlawful for the Korea Communication Commission to impose a 396 million won ($367,000) fine on Facebook for delaying access for those subscribed to SK Telecom, SK Broadband and LG Uplus by changing network connection routes. Facebook had denied the accusation, saying that the te
TechnologyAug. 22, 2019
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[Newsmaker] Murder suspect shows no remorse as face revealed
The man who claimed to have murdered and dismembered a motel guest before dumping it in the Han River, said Wednesday he was not sorry to the victim at all, as he appeared for police questioning on the day his face and identity were made public. Jang Dae-ho, 38, who is suspected of murdering, dismembering and abandoning the victim’s body, said, “It is an incident in which a heinous criminal killed a scumbag, which means a bad guy killed a bad guy.” “No matter how I think
Social AffairsAug. 21, 2019
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[Newsmaker] Corruption allegations have Cho Kuk in a corner
Justice Minister nominee Cho Kuk is in a corner over mounting corruption allegations involving his family ahead of his confirmation hearing, which hasn’t even been scheduled yet.The main opposition Liberty Korea Party filed a complaint against the former senior presidential secretary and his family on Monday over what the party called questionable investments in a private equity fund.The latest of the allegations involves Cho’s 28-year-old daughter, who received scholarships to atten
PoliticsAug. 20, 2019