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Operation rate of S. Korean nuke power plants dips to 25-year low
The operation rate of the country's nuclear power plants sank to its lowest level in 25 years, as a number of the plants were suspended for faulty parts supplied under fake tests and also underwent regular maintenance work, data showed on Sunday.According to the Korea Electric Power Corp., the operation rate of the country's 23 nuclear power plants stood at 75.2 percent in the first 10 months of the year.Last year, the comparable figure was 82.3 percent, also down 8.4 percentage points from a ye
Dec. 8, 2013
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TV footage further hints at purge of N. Korean leader's uncle
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's powerful uncle was removed from a re-run of a documentary film aired on the country's main TV station Saturday, reinforcing speculation that he has been ousted from power.Earlier this week, Seoul's spy agency said Jang Song-thaek appears to have been removed from all of his party posts, with two of his close confidants being publicly executed in connection with the reported purge.In a documentary footage broadcast by the North's Korean Central Television Station
North Korea Dec. 8, 2013
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Financially shaky firms further going downhill: data
South Korean companies with weak financial footing saw their balance sheets worsen further this year amid a protracted economic slowdown, with their debt ratio sharply rising and their ability to pay back interest declining, industry data showed on Sunday.According to the data, the top 300 in terms of debt ratio, out of 1,501 listed non-financial firms, had the average debt ratio of 279.2 percent as of end-June this year, rising 35.7 percentage points from a year earlier.The June figure also com
Dec. 8, 2013
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US vet Merrill Newman, 85, home from North Korea
SAN FRANCISCO -- A tired but smiling 85-year-old U.S. veteran detained in North Korea for several weeks returned home Saturday to applause from supporters, yellow ribbons tied to trees outside his home and the warm embrace of his family.Merrill Newman arrived at the San Francisco airport after turning down a ride aboard Vice President Joe Biden's Air Force Two in favor of a direct flight from Beijing. He emerged into the international terminal smiling, accompanied by his son and holding the hand
World News Dec. 8, 2013
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S. Korea announces air zone expansion to counter Chinese claims
South Korea announced a new air defense zone on Sunday to counter China's unilateral decision to expand its own, bolstering its sovereignty over a reef off the south coast and other islands around the Korean Peninsula.The new air defense and identification zone was designed to have its southern boundary match the country's broader flight information region (FIR), and includes airspace over the South-controlled reef of Ieodo and the islands of Marado and Hongdo, the defense ministry said.Its east
Foreign Affairs Dec. 8, 2013
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북한서 42일만에 풀려난 메릴 뉴먼 미국 도착
북한에서 '반공화국 적대행위' 혐의로 억류돼 있다 42일 만에 풀려난 6•25전쟁 참전용사 미국인 메릴 뉴먼(85) 씨가 7일(현지시간) 오전 미국으로 귀향했다.미국 샌프란시스코 공항에서 아내와 아들의 환영을 받은 그는 기자들의 질문에 "집으로 돌아와 기쁘다. 멋진 귀향이다. 피곤하긴 하지만 가족과 함께 할 준비는 되어있다"고 밝혔다.뉴먼 씨는 또 평양 주재 스웨덴 대사관과 중국 베이징 주재 미국 대사관에 자신의 석방을 도와준 데 대해 감사를 표시했다.그러나 북한에 억류돼 있는 동안 어떤 일을 겪었는지에 관해서는 말을 아꼈다.'북한에 있는 동안 음식은 어땠느냐'는 기자들의 질문에 그는 "건강에 좋은 음식이었다"라고 답했으나 다른 질문에는 답하지 않았다.'북한에 다시 갈 것이냐'는 질문에 대해서는 "아마도 아닐 것"이라고 짧게 답했다.뉴먼 씨는 고령인데다가 심장병을 앓고 있으나 건강 상태는 비교적 괜찮은 것으로 전해졌다.그는 '집 문으로 들어서고 나서 가장 먼저 하고 싶은 일이 뭐냐'
한국어판 Dec. 8, 2013
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비스트 용준형, 첫 솔로 출격..."전곡 제작"
그룹 비스트의 용준형(24)이 오는 13일 미니음 반 ‘플라워’(FLOWER)로 솔로 데뷔 신고식을 치른다.6일 소속사 큐브엔터테인먼트에 따르면 용준형은 이번 앨범 전곡의 작곡은 물론 노래, 랩, 퍼포먼스, 작사, 프로듀싱 등 음반 제작 전반에 깊이 참여했다.그는 앞서 멤버 양요섭의 솔로곡 ‘카페인’과 비스트 2집 타이틀곡 ‘섀도우’의 작사•작곡•프로듀싱을 해내 싱어송라이터 아이돌의 입지를 다져왔다.‘플라워’에는 힙합을 기반으로 사운드가 몽환적인 동명의 타이틀곡을 포함해 총 5곡이 담겼다.큐브엔터테인먼트는 “그동안 탁월한 작사•작곡•프로듀싱 능력을 발휘한 용준 형은 이번 솔로 음반으로 올어라운드(All Around•만능) 플레이어로 우뚝 설 것”이 라고 전했다. (연합뉴스)<관련영문기사> Yong Jun-hyung to release debut solo albumYong Jun-hyung, a member of K-pop boy group Beast, is to release
한국어판 Dec. 6, 2013
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Kim Yu-na to skate 15th among 24 in short program in Croatia
South Korean figure skater Kim Yu-na will take to the ice midway through the short program at her much-anticipated season debut in Croatia this week.Kim on Thursday drew 15th among 24 skaters for the short program at the Golden Spin of Zagreb. The short program is scheduled for Friday, and Kim will start her routine at 3:14 p.m. local time (11:14 p.m. in South Korea).The 24 participants will be paired into four groups of six, with an intermission for ice resurfacing to follow after each group fi
Olympic Games Dec. 6, 2013
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팬택 ‘베가 시크릿 업’ 10일 출격...스마트폰 최초 진동형 스피커 탑재 ‘사운드 UP’
팬택이 스마트폰 최초로 진동형 스피커를 장착한 ‘베가 시크릿 업’을 10일 출시한다. 신제품은 다양한 기능으로 여러 사람이 함께 음악을 듣는 즐거움을 극대화한 게 특징이다. 팬택은 6인치 ‘베가 시크릿 노트’에 이어 5.6인치 신제품 앞세운 투 트랙 전략으로 5~6인치 대화면 스마트폰 시장을 공략할 계획이다. 팬택은 5.6인치 스마트폰 ‘베가 시크릿 업’을 5일 공개했다. ‘베가 시크릿 업’은 젤리빈(Android 4.2.2)을 탑재했으며, 실키 화이트(Silky White)와 아이리쉬 블랙(Irish Black) 두 가지 컬러다. 10일부터 이동통신3사를 통해 출시되며 출고가는 미정이다.이번 신제품은 스마트폰 최초로 진동형 스피커를 적용, 한층 생생하고 역동적인 사운드를 구현했다는 게 가장 큰 특징이다. 팬택은 스마트폰 최초로 진동형 스피커가 적용된 ‘사운드케이스’를 개발, 신제품에 적용했다. ‘사운드케이스’는 스피커가 탑재된 스마트폰 케이스의 형태로, 스마트폰에 장착하기만 하면
한국어판 Dec. 5, 2013
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Singer Min Kyung-hoon discharged from army
South Korean singer Min Kyung-hoon, the former member of rock band Buzz, has been discharged from military service, the local media reported Thursday.Min had a small gathering with his fans in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, the location of the unit he served in for 21 months. The 29-year-old signer plans to work on his solo album after a period of rest. Min made his debut in 2003 as the main vocalist of Buzz, which rose to stardom with many hit songs. He continued his career as a solo singer after t
Dec. 5, 2013
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Seoul shares down 0.1 percent amid improving U.S. data
South Korean stocks edged down 0.1 percent Thursday as investors were concerned that the improved U.S. economic data may induce its central bank to cut stimulus moves earlier than expected, analysts said. The local currency gained against the U.S. dollar.The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) shed 2.03 points to 1,984.77. Trading volume was low at 213.1 million shares worth 3.26 trillion won ($3.07 billion) with losers outpacing gainers 416 to 364.Analysts said Seoul shares clos
Dec. 5, 2013
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美 하원, 3D 프린터 총기 규제법 10년 연장
미국에서 3차원(3D) 프린터로 만든 플라스틱 총기에 대한 논란이 이는 가운데 하원이 이를 규제하는 법을 연장했다.3일(현지시간) 미국 의회에 따르면 하원은 이날 전체회의를 열어 ‘비탐지 무기 제한법’(Undetectable Firearms Act)을 10년간 연장하는 법안을 만장일치로 통과시켰다.지난 1998년 제정된 이 법은 금속탐지기가 감지할 수 없는 양의 금속을 포함한 무기의 제조, 유통을 금지하는 내용이다. 이후 2차례 연장됐으나 소멸시효(선셋) 규정에 따라 오는 9일 효력이 중단된다.이 법이 만들어질 당시에는 플라스틱 총기가 이론상으로만 가능했지만 최근 3D프린터로 총기 부품을 제작하는 게 현실화하면서 법을 연장해야 한다는 주장이 제기됐다.일부 총기 규제론자들은 플라스틱 총기 등에 대한 영구적인 규제를 주장하지만 시한이 임박하면서 민주당은 공화당이 제안한 10년 연장안을 받아들였다.상원도 추수감사절 휴회를 마치고 9일 복귀하자마자 이 법안을 처리할 방침이다. 법안이 하원
한국어판 Dec. 4, 2013
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Plastic firearm ban passed by U.S. lawmakers
U.S. lawmakers passed a bill on Tuesday to extend what is called the “Undetectable Firearms Acts” for another 10 years, amid growing concerns over 3D-printed guns. In recent months, the possibility of 3D-printed weapons has raised alarms. A document showing how to design a gun on a 3D printer was downloaded more than 100,000 times in the several days before it was removed by the U.S. government, which is keen to block the abuse of 3D technology. Rep. Steve Israel of New York said he would like t
World News Dec. 4, 2013
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Presidential office confirms official involved in love child scandal leak
The presidential office confirmed Wednesday that a mid-level official was involved in the leak of personal information concerning a child suspected to be the illegitimate son of former Prosecutor General Chae Dong-wook. The official, identified by his surname Cho, has been removed from his post and has been put up for disciplinary board review. According to the findings of the presidential office and the prosecution, Cho requested that Cho E-jae, an official at Seocho-gu District Office in south
Politics Dec. 4, 2013
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Analogue film era ends in Korea
The era of 35 mm film in South Korea‘s movie industry has been phased out in favor of digital projectors at major theaters across the nation. Cinecube, the only movie theater which supported analogue film screening, recently replaced its projectors with a digital model. As the arthouse theater opted for a digital system, Korean moviegoers have nowhere to watch latest films on the traditional reel. Cinemate, a film caption company, said it is closing down its business to focus on the digital post
Culture Dec. 4, 2013
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