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Jimin of BTS, actor Song Da-eun suspected to be dating, again
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What's next for the government's push in quota hike?
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Trump may like to 'solve' N. Korean nuclear problem if reelected: ex-official
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Woman falls to death from acquaintance's home after exhibiting ‘unexplained' behaviors
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‘Malice should not undermine the system, social order,’ says Hybe's Bang
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N. Korea slams planned S. Korea-US military drills, warns of 'catastrophic aftermath'
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N. Korea fires short-range ballistic missiles toward East Sea: JCS
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[Graphic News] How much do Korean adults read?
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N. Korea says it test-fired tactical ballistic missile with new guidance technology
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Korean firms target EV charging market in US
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Seoul in talks with U.S. on longer missile range
South Korea has recently begun consultations with the U.S. over whether to revise their long-standing missile agreement and allow Seoul to develop longer-range ballistic missiles in order to better safeguard itself, according to a government source.The move comes as North Korea continues to develop nuclear programs and long-range missiles that pose a threat not only to its southern neighbor, but a
PoliticsJan. 19, 2011
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GNP lawmakers seek to restrict speaker’s role
A group of reformist lawmakers in the ruling Grand National Party on Wednesday submitted a revision bill to curb the National Assembly speaker’s authority in calling for a vote on bills at his own discretion. The bill aiming to prevent the dominant party’s unilateral propulsion of parliamentary proceedings is expected to face opposition from the ruling camp, which has been criticized for passing several controversial bills by taking advantage of the system.Rep. Jungwook Hong submitted the bill o
PoliticsJan. 19, 2011
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Obama, Hu summit draws attention in Seoul
With the U.S. and China expected to try resolving their once complicated relations by emphasizing common goals at their summit this week, South Korea is preparing for any changes which may occur in the regional powers’ attitude toward North Korea. U.S. President Barack Obama and his Chinese counterpart Hu Jintao are expected to discuss a wide range of economic and diplomatic issues Thursday, inclu
PoliticsJan. 19, 2011
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Seoul to consult ambassadors on international marriages
The government has decided to launch a consulting group to discuss international marriage and multicultural policy together with foreign ambassadors here.The Ministry of Gender Equality and Family will hold an inaugural meeting Thursday inviting high-ranking diplomats from seven Asian countries where a growing number of women seek a Korean husband. The discussion forum comes amid concerns growing
Social AffairsJan. 19, 2011
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‘Gambling celebrity’ back in Korea to face the music
Disgraced TV celebrity Shin Jung-hwan returned to Korea on Wednesday to face investigations at home into allegations he gambled away hundreds of millions of won in the Philippines last year. Setting foot in his homeland for the first time in more than five months, the troubled 36-year-old admitted the illegal gambling charges.“I am ready for punishment. Please punish me harshly,” the singer-turned
Social AffairsJan. 19, 2011
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Arrest warrant sought for Taekwang CEO
The prosecution Wednesday filed an arrest warrant for Lee Ho-jin, chairman of Taekwang Group, over illegal transfer of wealth, creation of slush funds and breach of trust. The investigation is expected to serve as a warning to other conglomerates including Hanwha, the nation’s 13th-largest chaebol. According to the Seoul Western District Prosecutors’ Office, Lee has amassed a slush fund of more th
Social AffairsJan. 19, 2011
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China TV shows grisly deaths as lesson
BEIJING (AFP) ― Pedestrians are flattened by trucks as they walk along China’s highways, cyclists are flipped high in the air by speeding cars and sudden death haunts the anything-goes intersections in cities.Global automakers may be salivating over massive car sales in the world’s most populous nation, but hundreds of people die on China’s roads each day ― and some of their deaths are shown in gruesome detail on television.The carnage in Beijing alone is staggering, prompting a local television
InternationalJan. 19, 2011
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Iran, world powers to resume nuke talks
ISTANBUL (AFP) ― Iran and six world powers meet Friday in Istanbul for a second round of talks, amid guarded hope for progress in efforts to settle tensions over Tehran’s disputed nuclear program.The meeting follows a first round in Geneva last month, which broke a 14-month hiatus in negotiations between the Islamic republic and the so-called 5+1 group of Britain, China, France, Russia, the United
InternationalJan. 19, 2011
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Haiti moves toward graft trial for Duvalier
Government may seek justice over ex-dictator's regime, widely regarded as brutalPORT-AU-PRINCE (AP) ―A judge will decide whether former Haitian dictator Jean-Claude Duvalier will be tried on charges that include corruption and embezzlement for allegedly pilfering the treasury before his 1986 ouster, a lawyer for the ex-strongman said Tuesday.A judge questioned the former dictator known as “Baby Do
InternationalJan. 19, 2011
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Disgraced TV celebrity returns home to face gambling probe
Shin Jung-hwan, a disgraced singer-turned-television personality, returned to South Korea on Wednesday after staying abroad for five months to avoid police questioning over gambling charges, police said.The 36-year-old Shin was taken to the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency after arriving at Gimpo International Airport in western Seoul from Japan, police said. Shin Jung-hwan answers questions of re
Social AffairsJan. 19, 2011
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Number of short-time workers tops 1 mln last year
The number of people working less than 18 hours a week in South Korea exceeded 1 million for the first time last year, data showed Wednesday, indicating that employment conditions remained tough for many despite an economic recovery. According to the data provided by Statistics Korea, people working for 1-17 hours a week totaled 1.056 million at the end of last year, up 9.7 percent from a year e
Social AffairsJan. 19, 2011
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Arrest warrant sought for Taekwang Group chairman over slush fund
Prosecutors have requested a warrant to arrest Taekwang Group chairman Lee Ho-jin on charges of creating a slush fund with company money, officials said Wednesday.The 49-year-old Lee is suspected of pocketing 42.4 billion won (US$38 million) of company money by padding out deals and paychecks, and causing financial damage to his company by buying affiliate companies' shares and golf clubs located
Social AffairsJan. 19, 2011
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Obama, Hu to discuss N. Korea, Iran, yuan and human rights
WASHINGTON (Yonhap) -- The White House said Tuesday North Korea will be among the major topics at the crucial Sino-U.S. summit here Wednesday. Also high on the agenda are Iran's nuclear ambitions, the Chinese currency yuan's revaluation and human rights. "There are a whole host of issues and topics that we anticipate that the two leaders will discuss tomorrow before meeting with you guys," Ro
PoliticsJan. 19, 2011
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Seoul's air quality improving steadily
The atmospheric concentration of dust particles in Seoul hit 49 micrograms per cubic meter on average last year, an all-time low since the air pollution test was started in 1995, the city government said Wednesday, indicating a steady improvement in the capital's air quality. The capital's dust density level has fallen for the third consecutive year after peaking at 61 micrograms per cubic meter
Social AffairsJan. 19, 2011
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Number of S. Korean househusbands surges in 5 years
The number of full-time stay-at-home dads in South Korea has jumped over the past five years as more women enter the workforce, replacing men in many professional jobs, data showed Wednesday. The number of househusbands, who stay at home to do household chores, totaled 156,000 at the end of last year, up 34.5 percent from 116,000 in 2005, according to the data offered by Statistics Korea. The
Social AffairsJan. 19, 2011
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Couple fall in love with rats
A bizarre U.K. couple have come into the spotlight after showing off the 28 rodents living in their house.According to the British daily Metro, the rats have an entire room in the house to themselves and get plenty of love from their owners, Kate and Kevin Rattray. (Metro)Kate had two pet rats during her university years, whereas her husband Kevin was fed up with the much-maligned creatures, sayin
InternationalJan. 19, 2011
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Family of missing Japanese still hopeful
The daughters of a Japanese woman who went missing a year ago are desperately holding onto hope that she may still be alive.Hinato and Madoka Tanahashi came here for a four-day manhunt and left for Japan last Friday, after appealing for help in their search from Gangwon Province Gov. Lee Kwang-jae, a women’s group in the town where she was last seen, and Hallyu star Ryu Si-won, of whom she was a d
Social AffairsJan. 19, 2011
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Prison term sought for Gyeonggi superintendent
Prison term sought for Gyeonggi superintendent By Bae Ji-sookThe prosecution on Tuesday asked a local court to give a one year prison sentence to Gyeonggi educational superintendent Kim Sang-gon for violating the election law.His establishment of the foundation and distribution of a scholarship in his own name violates the election law prohibiting candidates from making public donations, the inves
Social AffairsJan. 18, 2011
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Quarter of Southeast Asian expats in Seoul experience discrimination: survey
One out of every four Southeast Asians living in Seoul has experienced discrimination, according to survey results released Tuesday.The poll of 333 expatriates living in Seoul, conducted by the Seoul Development Institute, found that Asians experience more discrimination than foreigners from OECD countries, which also include Japan.According to the poll, 25.9 percent of those from Southeast Asian
Social AffairsJan. 18, 2011
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Airport inspection tightened on livestock workers
Livestock farmers and their families will be obliged to receive medical inspections when they return from a country where an infectious animal disease has broken out, according to a revised bill approved Tuesday. The revision, which belatedly passed through the National Assembly on Thursday, was approved during the Cabinet meeting in order to better control the rampant foot-and-mouth and other con
Social AffairsJan. 18, 2011