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N. Korea threatens military actions against THAAD deployment
North Korea on Monday warned it will take "physical" actions against South Korea and the United States over the allies' decision to deploy an advanced U.S. missile defense system in the South.North Korea's military issued a strong warning that it will deliver military strikes from the moment the two countries decide on where to place the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system in South Korea, according to the Korean Central News Agency.(yonhap)"We once again warn the enemies that it is the st
North Korea July 11, 2016
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Russia expresses 'serious concern' over THAAD decision
Russia on Friday expressed "very serious concern" over the decision by South Korea and the United States to deploy an advanced missile defense system on South Korean soil.In a statement, Russia's foreign ministry said the decision came "despite strong and persistent opposition of the Russian side and a number of other countries." (Yonhap)
Defense July 8, 2016
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Former Navy chief facing charges of bribery released on bail
South Korea's former Navy chief whose bribery case is pending at an appeals court has been released on bail, the court said Friday.The Seoul High Court said it has accepted the motion filed by former Navy Chief of Staff Jung Ok-keun, who was indicted in 2011 on charges of receiving some 770 million won ($663,000) from a local firm in return for helping it win deals to build the Navy's defense equipments.Jung received a 10-year jail term at a district court and a reduced four-year term at the app
Social Affairs July 8, 2016
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Thailand adopts Korean language for college entrance exam
The Korean alphabet, "Hangeul," has become a second foreign language for the college entrance examination in Thailand, the center of "Hallyu," the global popularity of Korean dramas, movies and pop songs, the South Korean Embassy here said Friday. "The Council of University Presidents of Thailand has recently notified us of its decision to adopt the Korean language as an optional second foreign language subject at its college entrance test," an embassy official said. In explaining its decision,
International July 8, 2016
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Park calls on party, government to work in unison to tackle challenges
President Park Geun-hye on Friday called on the ruling Saenuri Party and her government to work in unison to tackle a series of security and economic challenges, as she hosted a luncheon with party lawmakers in a move to secure their support for an array of her policy tasks.A total of 126 party lawmakers, along with interim leader Kim Hee-ok, attended the luncheon at the presidential office Cheong Wa Dae. It was the third such gathering since she took office in February 2013."I hope that the par
Politics July 8, 2016
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LG Electronics says Q2 operating income more than doubles
LG Electronics Inc., South Korea's No. 2 tech giant, said Friday that its second-quarter operating profit is estimated to have more than doubled from a year earlier.The tech company's second-quarter operating income for the April-June period is estimated at 584.6 billion won ($503.3 million), up 140 percent from the 244 billion won posted a year earlier, the company said in its earnings guidance report. The estimates slightly hovered above the market consensus.According to data compiled by Yonha
July 8, 2016
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Korean stocks down on institutional selling, political risks
South Korean shares closed lower Friday as institutions sought to cash in early gains while heightened geopolitical risks following a decision to deploy a U.S. tactical missile defense system in South Korea spooked investors.The local currency lost ground against the U.S. greenback.The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index lost 10.98 points, or 0.56 percent, to 1,963.10. Trading volume came to 345.9 million shares, worth 4.07 trillion won ($3.5 billion), with losers outnumbering gainers 57
July 8, 2016
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Korean contest winner in Iran says TV dramas led her to learn language
It would be difficult to tell that she's not Korean if someone were to chat with her on a mobile messenger. Hanieh Sadat Kazami, 18, is Iranian, but she can text in Korean slang and abbreviations on mobile messengers just like any other Korean. While most Iranian women use Germany-based Telegram to chat over smartphones, Kazami even uses Kakao Talk, South Korea's most popular mobile messenger application. "I use Telegram for my Iranian friends and Kakao Talk for my Korean friends," Kazami said.
Social Affairs July 8, 2016
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Korea mulls separate FTA with Britain
South Korea is considering pushing for a fresh free trade agreement with Britain which chose to leave the European Union, or Brexit, as part of its efforts to deal with the fast-changing global trade environment, the finance ministry said Friday.In a minister-level meeting held in Seoul, the Ministry of Strategy and Finance said it will make various efforts to expand overall trade and minimize any possible Brexit spillover into the real economy, including signing a new FTA with Britain or upgrad
July 8, 2016
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Korea, EU join hands to promote emissions trading system
South Korea and the European Union on Friday joined hands to develop the former's greenhouse gas emissions trading system in a way to bolster their bilateral cooperation on climate change, the finance ministry here said.In a ceremony held in Seoul, the Seoul-Brussels joint emissions trading system cooperation project worth 3.5 million euros ($3.9 million) was launched with Vice Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok and Ambassador of the EU to Korea Gerhard Sabathil attending, according to the Ministry
Industry July 8, 2016
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급류실종 70대 노인 시신 발견
8일 오후 1시 46분께 강원 정선군 남면 광덕리의 광덕교 아래 지장천 인근에서 발견된 시신 1구는 지난 4일 급류에 휩쓸려 실종된 모닝 승용차 운전자 김모(75) 씨인 것으로 확인됐다.경찰과 소방당국 등에 따르면 이날 총 593명을 동원해 수색 중 마을주민이 '강변 모래 더미에 파묻혀 등만 보이는 시신'을 발견했다. (정선군)발견 지점은 최초 사고가 난 곳으로부터 11㎞ 떨어진 곳이다.당국은 이날 오후 2시 55분께 파묻힌 시신을 꺼내 실종자 김 씨가 맞는 것으로 확인했다.이기중 정선소방서장은 "수위가 낮아지면서 기존구간을 다시 한 번 정밀 수색해 김 씨를 찾았다"며 "고인의 명복을 빈다"고 애도를 표했다.김 씨의 시신은 정선병원으로 옮겨져 안치된다.앞서 지난 4일 오후 9시께 김 씨 등 4명은 마을 경로당에서 민요 연습을 마치고 나서 귀가 중 추락사고로 급류에 휩쓸려 실종됐다. (연합뉴스)
한국어판 July 8, 2016
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Former chief of Volkswagen Korea summoned again over emissions scandal
A former managing director of the local branch of Volkswagen was summoned by prosecutors for a second time Friday over the German carmaker's alleged irregularities that came to light following last year's emissions scandal.Park Dong-hoon appeared before the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office for questioning over his alleged involvement in the company's cheating on emissions tests by using so-called defeat device software.He declined to comment on any of the questions asked by reporters b
Industry July 8, 2016
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美댈러스시위 중 경찰 5명 피격 사망…매복 총격범 3명 체포
미국 텍사스 주 댈러스에서 경찰의 흑인 총격에 항의하는 시위 도중 총격이 발생해 경찰 최소 5명이 사망했다.댈러스 경찰은 7일(현지시간) 저녁 8시 45분께 시위대가 댈러스 시청에서 800m 가량 떨어진 거리를 행진하는 도중 4명의 총격범이 10여 명의 경찰을 조준 사격했다고 밝혔다고 AP통신과 뉴욕타임스(NYT) 등 미국 언론이 보도했다.경찰은 총격으로 최소 5명의 경찰관이 사망하고, 6명이 부상했다고 밝혔다. 부상자 중 일부는 중태라 사망자가 추가로 늘어날 수 있다. 총격 과정에서 1명 이상의 민간인도 부상한 것으로 알려졌다.경찰은 여성 1명을 포함한 용의자 3명을 구금 중이며, 또 다른 용의자 1명은 투항하지 않은 채 경찰과 협상 중이라고 밝혔다. 또 현장에서 '수상한 꾸러미'도 발견해 폭탄물 처리반에 인계했다.경찰은 4명의 용의자들이 시위대가 행진하기로 돼 있는 장소 부근에 미리 무장한 채 숨어있다 공격을 감행한 것으로 추정하고 있다.(ABC Eyewitness News' T
한국어판 July 8, 2016
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Pentagon: THAAD won't be directed toward any third nations
The U.S. Defense Department said Thursday that the THAAD missile defense system to be deployed to South Korea won't be directed towards any third party nations, other than defending against nuclear and missile threats from North Korea.South Korea and the U.S. announced earlier that they have officially decided to deploy a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense battery in South Korea to cope with ever-growing nuclear and missile threats from the communist nation. "When the THAAD system is deployed t
Defense July 8, 2016
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China denounces Seoul, Washington's decision to deploy THAAD
China's foreign ministry said Friday it strongly opposes the decision by South Korea and the United States to deploy an advanced anti-ballistic missile system on South Korean soil.China expressed "strong discontent and firm opposition" against the two countries' agreement to deploy the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system."The THAAD system does not help achieve the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula and also hurts peace and stability in the region," China's foreign ministry said in a
Defense July 8, 2016
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