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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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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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Ship linked to NK arms shipments to Russia is moored in China: State Dept.
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U.S.-N. Korea nuclear talks likely after Lee-Obama summit: official
SEOUL, Oct. 2 (Yonhap) -- The United States and North Korea are likely to hold their second round of nuclear disarmament talks later this month, after a summit meeting between the South Korean and U.S. presidents, a senior government official in Seoul said, stressing the allies' close cooperation on
North KoreaOct. 2, 2011
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Arrested Seoul education chief seeks bail
SEOUL, Oct. 2 (Yonhap) -- The Seoul education chief arrested for bribing his rival candidate to win an election has requested that a local court release him on bail, the court said Sunday.Kwak No-hyun, the elected superintendent of the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education, was detained on Sept. 10
PoliticsOct. 2, 2011
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Native American story brought come to life
The U.S. Embassy is running an art exhibition of photographs never before seen in Korea by Edward Curtis, known for his pictures taken of the American West and Native Americans.Titled “Sacred Legacy,” the exhibition displays 75 photographs and related materials on the lives of North American Indians
Foreign AffairsOct. 2, 2011
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Italy, Korea examine science of aging
Korea, like many countries, will undergo the challenges of an aging population.To examine some of these challenges, the Italian Science and Technology section of the embassy is holding the 1st Korea-Italy Symposium on Genetic and Nongenetic Determinants of Successful Aging on Oct. 4.The symposium wi
Foreign AffairsOct. 2, 2011
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Portuguese movies to screen at BIFF
The Portuguese Embassy is showcasing several movies at the Busan International Film Festival as part of the golden anniversary of diplomatic ties with Korea.Under the title “Extreme Portuguese Cinema: Six Authors in Focus,” the program will focus on the work of six Portuguese directors, representing
Foreign AffairsOct. 2, 2011
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Human rights logo unveiled to the world
The fundamental rights that every person shares now have a logo.The Universal Human Rights logo was revealed last week at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, announced the German Embassy.“Our foreign minister had the idea of how we can make the issue of protecting human rights more popu
Foreign AffairsOct. 2, 2011
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ASEAN Centre, more than a facilitator of ties
With only three months remaining in the year, the ASEAN-Korea Centre is planning a number of events that will entertain, inform and promote mutual ties.If visiting one of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations member states is on the cards, then check out the ASEAN Culture and Tourism Fair, whic
Foreign AffairsOct. 2, 2011
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French Yeosu pavilion stresses ocean’s future
The French Embassy unveiled its plans for the French pavilion at the Yeosu World Expo next year.As its theme, the French government has chosen “France, its Coasts, its Oceans” and also unveiled their mascot for the expo named Sogeumi.“Korea and France are both countries with a high respect for the o
Foreign AffairsOct. 2, 2011
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Sharing ideas to benefit disabled
Ecuador’s vice president fights for human rights of the disabledEcuador’s Vice President Lenin Moreno does not let his disability hamper his ability to help others the world over.Last week, he traveled to Korea for two days to take part in the Abilympics in Seoul, a worldwide vocational skill
Foreign AffairsOct. 2, 2011
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S. Korean leader calls for cultural exchange with Japan
TOKYO, Oct. 1 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Myung-bak called Saturday for cultural exchange with Japan as a way to forge a forward-looking partnership between the two neighbors.South Korea and Japan are key trading partners, though their relations have often been strained by historical disputes stemming
InternationalOct. 2, 2011
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President Lee calls for cultural exchange with Japan
President Lee Myung-bak called Saturday for cultural exchange with Japan as a way to forge a forward-looking partnership between the two neighbors.South Korea and Japan are key trading partners, though their relations have often been strained by historical disputes stemming from Japan's 1910-45 colo
PoliticsOct. 1, 2011
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Lee calls for defense reform amid lingering tensions with N. Korea
President Lee Myung-bak called Saturday for defense reform to build a stronger military amid lingering tensions with North Korea over its two deadly attacks on the South last year.The North's attacks made it clear that "defense reform is an urgent task that cannot be delayed any longer," Lee said in
PoliticsOct. 1, 2011
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Suspended bank made illegal loans to room salons
A local savings bank, now suspended for liquidity shortage, turned out to have provided more than 150 billion won in illegal loans to hostess bars and other adult entertainment clubs in southern Seoul, a police investigation found Friday. According to sources, the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency ha
Social AffairsSept. 30, 2011
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Parks clash ahead of Monday showdown
Rep. Park Young-sun of the main opposition Democratic Party and civil activist Park Won-soon, who are to compete Monday for the liberal bloc’s unified candidacy for Seoul mayor, took part in heated debates on Friday.Both Parks attended the official televised open forum, following Professor Sohn Seok
PoliticsSept. 30, 2011
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GNP chief calls for flexible N.K. stance
Hong visits Gaeseong Industrial Complex amid lingering tensionsSouth Korea’s ruling party will push for the government to ease its North Korea policy stance, a top conservative politician here said Friday after his one-day trip to a joint factory park in the North. “After this trip, I will demand th
North KoreaSept. 30, 2011
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Parks clash ahead of Monday showdown
Rep. Park focuses on policy talks, civic activist Park on public pollingRep. Park Young-sun of the main opposition Democratic Party and civil activist Park Won-soon, who are to compete Monday for the liberal bloc’s unified candidacy for Seoul mayor, took part in heated debates on Friday.Both Parks a
PoliticsSept. 30, 2011
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Seoul bus fares to go up
Bus and subway fares in Seoul will be raised by 200 won by early next year, the capital said Friday. The Seoul municipal government is currently in talks with public transportation operators and is likely to allow the fares to rise by 100 won in November and by another 100 won early next year, city
Social AffairsSept. 30, 2011
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Ranking N. Korean official to attend academic forum in U.S.: official
A ranking North Korean official in charge of policies on South Korea will attend a private academic forum in the U.S. next month, an official in Seoul said Friday.Won Tong-yon, deputy director of the United Front Department of the North’s ruling Workers’ Party, will travel at the invitation of a pro
North KoreaSept. 30, 2011
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Lee calls for aides to exercise greater ethical control
President Lee Myung-bak urged aides Friday to exercise greater ethical self-control, saying he wants to make his administration the cleanest in South Korean history, although a series of top secretaries have been implicated in corruption scandals.“We have to keep in mind that our administration was
Social AffairsSept. 30, 2011
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Korea tops Abilympics medal tally
Korea finished top in an international skills contest for disabled persons in Seoul, its organizing committee said Friday. It clinched 17 gold, 17 silver and seven bronze medals at the International Abilympics, which wrapped up its six-day contest with a closing ceremony Friday. It was the fifth con
Social AffairsSept. 30, 2011