LDS church opens singles-only chapel to promote marriageThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, widely known as “Mormons,” has opened a new chapel exclusively for young single members in Crystal City, Virginia, There are now about 800 members worshiping, attending bible studies, and other activities including pizza parties. This unique chapel for singles in their 20s to 40s aims to persua

Culture May 31, 2011

A former state auditor and aide to President Lee Myung-bak was arrested Monday on charges of taking bribes from a now-suspended savings bank that was seeking his influence to avoid punishment for extending illegal loans and other irregularities.Eun Jin-soo, who resigned last week as a ranking member of the Board of Audit and Inspection (BAI), is accused of accepting 70 million won ($64,635) in cas

Technology May 30, 2011

Korean military intelligence officials are investigating seven officers and soldiers for posting pro-Pyongyang messages on an online community that praises North Korea, military officials said Monday.About 70 military personnel were registered as members of the online community, called the "Cyber Command for Defense of Fellow Countrymen," and seven of them posted pro-North Korea messages there, of

Technology May 30, 2011

PRAGUE, Czech Republic (AP) -- Spanish vegetables suspected of contamination with a potentially deadly bacteria are being recalled from stores in Austria and the Czech Republic to prevent the spread of a deadly outbreak, officials said.The death toll from the bacteria rose to at least 10 people, and hundreds across Europe have been sickened.Czech authorities said Sunday that 120 organic Spanish cu

World News May 30, 2011

CHANGWON (Yonhap News) -- Prosecutors in this southern coastal city said Sunday they arrested three pro football players for alleged involvement in a widening game-fixing scandal.The three, all from Daejeon Citizen football club based in the central city of Daejeon, were the latest to be arrested by prosecutors in the probe that began earlier this month. Two other Daejeon Citizen players and two b

Technology May 30, 2011

The Dutch government on Friday said it would start banning tourists from buying cannabis from "coffee shops" and impose restrictions on Dutch customers by the end of the year.The Netherlands is well known for having one of Europe's most liberal soft drug policies that has made its cannabis shops a popular tourist attraction, particularly in Amsterdam.Backed by the far-right party of anti-immigrant

World News May 29, 2011

The test of proficiency in Korean, or TOPIK, is gaining popularity in Taiwan, as more people are showing interest in learning the language.Ever since the test was introduced in 2005, the number of those taking the exam has been increasing by double-digit percentages. Today the test is taken not only at Taipei, but also at Kaohsiung in order to meet the higher demands.Organized by the National Inst

Social Affairs May 29, 2011

North Korean leader Kim Jong-il and his heir-apparent son attended a military concert celebrating the outcome of his recent trip to China, Pyongyang's official news agency said Sunday.Kim returned home from a weeklong trip to China last week that included talks with Chinese President Hu Jintao. It was the reclusive leader's third trip to the neighboring ally and key provider of aid in about a year

North Korea May 29, 2011

Police have found a professor in Busan who confessed to killing his wife colluded with his lover in the crime.Police have asked for Interpol’s cooperation in search for the woman who has fled the nation.The 53-year-old professor, identified by his surname Kang, admitted that he strangled his 50-year-old wife on April 2.Her body was found in a hiking sack last Saturday. Police said Kang killed her

Social Affairs May 25, 2011