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Ador CEO denies allegations, accuses Hybe of mistreating NewJeans
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10-man S. Korea lose to Indonesia to miss out on Paris Olympic football qualification
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Hybe-Ador feud should have limited effect on Hybe's overall performance: analysts
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Second Gimpo civil servant found dead, after apologizing for not finishing work
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DP leader says he will meet Yoon without conditions
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Seoul to promote luxurious side of the city
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First-ever meeting of president, opposition chief set to finally happen
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NewJeans' singles, Japanese debut to proceed as planned, despite Hybe-Ador feud
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Experts raise concerns about Japan putting pressure on Naver over Line
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Samsung mobile chief, Google device head meet in Seoul
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Vegan bake sale aids Africa
Charity bakers hold their vegan goodies outside Suji’s restaurant in Itaewon, Seoul. (Daniel Gray)A Seoul restaurant has raised 1.2 million won ($1,000) for people in the Horn of Africa in just three hours by selling cakes. Vegan treats sold by Suji’s restaurant in Itaewon included chocolate thin mi
Oct. 5, 2011
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Japan’s participation in six-party talks uncertain
North Korea has met with both the U.S. and South Korea on the resumption of the six-party talks aimed at its denuclearization. China and Russia have already spoken forcefully in favor of the talks’ resumption. But what role Japan is willing to take should they resume is unclear. This question is s
North KoreaOct. 5, 2011
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Eurozone is unbreakable: Belgian foreign minister
Many economists say Europe is almost broke and that a break-up of the eurozone is imminent. But Belgian Foreign Minister Steven Vanackere believes that a default by Greece, Portugal, Italy or Spain will not happen; neither will a break-up of the eurozone.“The decisions that have been taken within th
Foreign AffairsOct. 5, 2011
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N. Korea tightens border inspections at Sinuiju
North Korea recently replaced all officers at the largest customs office on its border with China as part of moves to solidify the power base of the country’s next leader Kim Jong-un, Radio Free Asia said Wednesday.“In addition to the Sinuiju city officials’ inspection early last month, Pyongyang’s
North KoreaOct. 5, 2011
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Seoul to hold biennial air defense exhibition
South Korea will hold an international air defense exhibition this month to boost technological exchanges with foreign firms and defense exports.Seoul International Aerospace & Defense Exhibition 2011 will be held from Oct. 18-23 at Seoul Airport in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province, featuring the world’s
DefenseOct. 5, 2011
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Vigil for those trapped in N.K.
Candlelight vigils are to be held every Saturday in solidarity with people imprisoned in North Korea. Human rights campaign group Justice for North Korea has organized the peaceful protests to support a South Korean man’s campaign for his family’s release. Dr. Oh Kil Nam is campaigning against the c
Oct. 5, 2011
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Police grills Pigeon chairman over assault
Police questioned Lee Yoon-chai, chairman of Pigeon Corp., the nation’s second-largest maker of fabric conditioner, Wednesday on charges of ordering an assault on a former chief executive of his company. A day earlier, investigators raided the headquarters of the company in Incheon, west of Seoul, t
Social AffairsOct. 5, 2011
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New canine flu strain a threat to abandoned pets
A Korean animal shelter has been forced to stop taking in abandoned pets because of a killer virus spreading through the country. The highly infectious HN32 flu virus has been spreading through the Korean Peninsula causing Busan Abandoned Pet Sanctuary to stop taking in new animals until it immunize
Oct. 5, 2011
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Spooky dance video to fight cancer
A Halloween-themed afternoon is to raise funds to fight cancer in Korea. Donating 10,000 won ($8) to attend the “Cancer Sucks” charity event will give participants the chance to don a set of vampire teeth and feature in a dance video to generate cash for the Korean Cancer Society. More than 1 millio
Oct. 5, 2011
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U.S. gov't hopes for ratification of FTA before S. Korean president's trip
WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 (Yonhap) -- The U.S. State Department expressed hope Tuesday that Congress will ratify a free trade pact with South Korea before South Korean President Lee Myung-bak makes a state visit here next week."That is the hope," department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland said at a press brief
PoliticsOct. 5, 2011
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Measures urged to curb suicides
Suicides cause up to 4.9 trillion won in socio-economic loss in 2009Is Korea becoming a “suicide republic?”Last year, a total of 15,413 Koreans committed suicide, equivalent to about 42.2 people taking their own lives every day, according to the Ministry of Health and Welfare. According to Statistic
Social AffairsOct. 4, 2011
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Frustrated civic activist jumps into politics
Legend in civic activism has yet to prove mettle in established politics and potential as an administratorPark Won-soon won a key battle in his quest to become Seoul mayor, securing the unified candidacy of all liberal opposition forces on Monday. The independent candidate is leading in polls agains
PoliticsOct. 4, 2011
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Ruling party lawmaker tries to shake off ‘elitist’ image
Seoul-born, SNU lawgraduate, former judge and No. 2 female figure in GNP faces formidable challenge from unified liberal frontGNP candidate for Seoul mayor Na Kyung-won, 47, is one of the most well-known female figures not only in the conservative bloc but in politics generally.Born in Seoul in 1963
PoliticsOct. 4, 2011
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‘Czech Points’ festival in Seoul
Czech music is widely known and appreciated in Korea but little is known of the Czech Republic’s other cultural offerings.Throughout the month of October, Seoulites will be treated to a wide array of cultural genres.“We think that putting all the events under one theme like the Czech Points in Seoul
Foreign AffairsOct. 4, 2011
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Calls growing for measures against suicide
Suicides cause up to 4.9 trillion won in socio-economic loss in 2009Is Korea becoming a “suicide republic?”Last year, a total of 15,413 Koreans committed suicide, equivalent to about 42.2 people taking their own lives every day, according to the Ministry of Health and Welfare. In Statistics Korea’s
PoliticsOct. 4, 2011
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S. Korea, Belgium agree to enhance economic cooperation
Foreign ministers of South Korea and Belgium held talks in Seoul Tuesday, agreeing to enhance financial cooperation via the recently effected free trade pact, the Foreign Ministry here said. South Korea’s Foreign Minister Kim Sung-hwan and his Belgian counterpart Steven Vanackere agreed on the impor
Foreign AffairsOct. 4, 2011
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Lee orders steps to protect disabled from sex crimes
President Lee Myung-bak watched the local box-office sensation reconstructing the true story of teachers sexually abusing disabled students for years, and called for measures to prevent such crimes from happening again, his spokesman said.The film “Dogani,” whose English title is “The Crucible,” has
PoliticsOct. 4, 2011
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Na seeks to shake affluent image
[Profile]Seoul-born, SNU law graduate, former judge and No.2 female figure in GNPGNP candidate for Seoul mayor Na Kyung-won, 48, is one of the most well-known female figures not only in the conservative bloc but in politics generally.Born in Seoul in 1963 as the daughter of an affluent school board
PoliticsOct. 4, 2011
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Park Won-soon: Frustrated activist jumps into politics
[Profile]Legend in civil society has yet to prove mettle in established politics Park Won-soon won a key battle in his quest to become Seoul mayor, securing the unified candidacy of all liberal opposition forces on Monday. The independent candidate is leading in polls against Rep. Na Kyung-won, the
PoliticsOct. 4, 2011
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Sohn offers to resign over election defeat
GNP’s Park Geun-hye to offer Na her supportThe main opposition Democratic Party’s chairman Sohn Hak-kyu offered his resignation on Tuesday, as a civic activist Park Won-soon was selected as the liberal bloc’s unified candidate.Park won his ticket to the by-election race on Monday by receiving 52.15
PoliticsOct. 4, 2011