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DP urges Yoon to accept proposal on cash handouts, special counsel probe over Marine's death
The main opposition Democratic Party demanded Wednesday that President Yoon Suk Yeol agree to its proposal to provide cash handouts to the entire population and a special counsel probe into suspicions over a Marine's death when he holds a press conference this week. Rep. Park Chan-dae made the calls during a meeting of the party's Supreme Council at the National Assembly, a day before Yoon holds the press conference Thursday to mark the second anniversary of his presidency. The press conference
Politics May 8, 2024
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Ministry warns of punitive action over university's suspension of med school quota expansion
The education ministry warned Pusan National University of punitive action, including the suspension of student admissions, on Wednesday a day after the school decided to halt its planned hike in medical school admissions. The university in the port city of Busan, 320 kilometers southeast of Seoul, was one of 32 schools that were allocated a total of 2,000 additional admission seats by the government in March as part of a medial reform initiative. The allocation raised PNU's total medical s
Social Affairs May 8, 2024
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N. Korea's ex-propaganda chief Kim Ki-nam dies at 94: KCNA
Kim Ki-nam, known as the master of propaganda operations for North Korea's ruling Kim family, has died at 94, Pyongyang's state media said Wednesday. The former secretary of the Central Committee of the North's ruling Workers' Party died Tuesday after suffering multiple organ failures since April 2022, according to the Korean Central News Agency. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un visited the funeral hall of the former official at 2 a.m. and will lead the state funeral committee
North Korea May 8, 2024
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Govt. weighs 'appropriate timing' to raise utility prices: industry minister
Industry Minister Ahn Duk-geun has said the government is weighing the "appropriate timing" to raise utility prices, including gas and electricity, amid the volatility in the global market. "As the situations in the Middle East remain unstable, we are monitoring the situation while finding the appropriate timing to raise electricity and gas prices," Ahn said during a meeting with reporters on Tuesday. "We must normalize electricity and gas prices, and the issue is urgent
Industry May 8, 2024
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Czech envoy visits S. Korea's latest nuclear plant ahead of bid result
A Czech envoy visited a South Korean nuclear power plant last week amid the ongoing process to select the winner for the European nation's construction project estimated at around 30 trillion won ($22 billion), industry sources said Wednesday. Ivan Jancarek, the Czech Republic's ambassador to South Korea, visited the Saeul Nuclear Power Plant in Ulsan, 299 kilometers south of Seoul, on Friday, and was briefed on the overall operations of the facility, according to the sources. The visi
Technology May 8, 2024
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Seoul shares open higher on institutional buying
Seoul shares opened higher Wednesday on institutional buying, with investors staying watchful on whether the US Federal Reserve will slash key rates this year. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index rose 3.65 points, or 0.13 percent, to 2,738.01 in the first 15 minutes of trading. Overnight, US stocks ended nearly flat. The Dow Jones Industrial Average inched up 0.08 percent at 38,884.26, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq fell 0.1 percent to 16,332.56. Institutions and individuals bought a comb
Market May 8, 2024
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Justice ministry panel set for parole review for Yoon's jailed mother-in-law
A justice ministry panel was set to review Wednesday whether to grant parole to President Yoon Suk Yeol's mother-in-law, who has been serving a one-year prison term for forgery, two months ahead of the scheduled expiration of her term. The ministry's nine-member parole review board is scheduled to meet for its monthly session at 2 p.m. and review whether Choi Eun-soon, the 77-year-old mother of first lady Kim Keon Hee, is qualified for parole. Choi has been serving a one-year sentence
Social Affairs May 8, 2024
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Top S. Korean envoy to Russia attends Putin's inauguration ceremony: Seoul official
South Korean Ambassador to Russia Lee Do-hoon attended the inauguration ceremony of its leader Vladimir Putin, who began his fifth term as president on Tuesday (local time), Seoul officials said. Lee's attendance at the event held at the Kremlin came in contrast to counterparts from South Korea's ally, the United States, and many Western countries that boycotted the event over its war in Ukraine. European Union nations were also divided over sending delegations to the inauguration, a
Foreign Affairs May 7, 2024
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Seoul shares soar over 2% on looming hopes for US rate cuts
South Korean shares shot up over 2 percent Tuesday as investors were buoyed by growing hopes that the U.S. Federal Reserve may carry out rate cuts this year. The local currency gained against the U.S. dollar. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index jumped 57.73 points, or 2.16 percent, to close at 2,734.36. Trading volume was moderate at 523 million shares worth 10.9 trillion won ($8 billion), with winners outpacing losers 582 to 285. Investor sentiment was boosted by growing hope that t
Market May 7, 2024
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Top prosecutor pledges 'speedy, strict' probe into first lady's luxury bag allegations
The top prosecutor on Tuesday pledged to speedily and strictly conduct an investigation into allegations that first lady Kim Keon Hee illegally received a luxury bag as a gift in 2022. Prosecutor General Lee One-seok made the pledge after he ordered last week the creation of an investigation team dedicated to the allegations involving the first lady. "The prosecution will conduct the investigation speedily and strictly only in accordance with evidence and the legal principles and take appro
Social Affairs May 7, 2024
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Govt. to offer more funds for emergency care amid protracted walkouts by doctors
Health Minister Cho Kyoo-hong said Tuesday that the government will extend its financial support for emergency care services by another month, as massive walkouts by junior doctors have disrupted health services at major hospitals for nearly three months. The government has injected 190 billion won ($140 million) per month from the national health insurance system since February to support operations at emergency rooms and increase compensation for emergency doctors. Cho told a response meeting
Social Affairs May 7, 2024
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Korean American author wins 2024 Pulitzer Prize for biography
A nonfiction book by a renowned Korean American author won this year's Pulitzer Prize in the biography category Monday, according to Columbia University, which administers the prestigious annual award. "Master Slave Husband Wife: An Epic Journey from Slavery to Freedom" by Ilyon Woo was announced as the winner of the prize. The book is based on the story of a young enslaved couple that made their escape together from Georgia to the free states of the North in 1848. Woo holds a BA
Books May 7, 2024
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S. Korea notes industry concerns over US inquiry, proposed rules on connected vehicle supply chains
South Korea has raised its automotive industry's concerns with the United States over Washington's inquiry and envisioned rules to address potential security risks from "connected vehicles" that use technology from China and other countries of concern. On April 30, the South Korean government submitted its comments to the US Department of Commerce as the department has requested public feedback on its rule-making process designed to tackle those risks stemming from supply cha
Industry May 7, 2024
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Seoul shares open higher on US rate cut hopes
South Korean shares opened higher Tuesday, tracking overnight gains on Wall Street, as investors were buoyed by looming hopes that the US Federal Reserve may slash key rates this year. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index added 49.32 points, or 1.84 percent, to 2,725.95 in the first 15 minutes of trading. Overnight, the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed 0.46 percent higher, and the tech heavy Nasdaq rose 1.19 percent. The S&P 500 gained 1.03 percent In Seoul, top tech giant Sams
Market May 7, 2024
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US soldier detained in Russia on charges of criminal misconduct: US Army
An American soldier was detained on charges of criminal misconduct in the Russian Far East city of Vladivostok last week while on leave after finishing his tour of duty in South Korea, officials said Monday. US Army spokesperson Cynthia Smith said that the soldier, whose name was withheld, was detained Thursday, and that the US Army notified his family of his detention. The soldier was on leave in Russia following the completion of his tour of service in South Korea, a US official told Yonhap Ne
World News May 7, 2024
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