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S. Korea seeks U.S. staff dispatch to border islandPoliticsMay 17, 2011The South Korean military is seeking consultations with the U.S. over dispatching U.S. liaison staff to Bangnyeong Island, one of the five northwestern border islands, to deter North Korean provocati...
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Retirement of baby boomers weighs on Korean societySocial affairsMay 17, 2011Experts predict grave consequences unless proper measures taken Two years ago, he applied for an early retirement when his company, an electronic appliances manufacturer, announced layoff plans. At... -
Assembly gears up for leaders’ forumPoliticsMay 17, 2011The National Assembly is all set to host the international forum of parliamentary leaders kicking off this week. The Group of 20 Seoul Speakers’ Consultation is to start its three-day schedule on We... -
G20 speakers huddle in Seoul to explore co-prosperityPoliticsMay 17, 2011Host Speaker Park Hee-tae wants to make parliament leaders’ forum a regular event Following Seoul’s hosting of the landmark Group of 20 summit talks last year, the National Assembly is to lead a mee... -
Obama discloses assets valued at $2.8 Million to $11.8 MillionPoliticsMay 17, 2011President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama held total assets of between $2.8 million and $11.8 million last year and reported no debt, according to federal financial disclosure forms releas... -
Could exoplanet be a haven for life?ScienceMay 17, 2011Scientists said on Monday a rocky world orbiting a nearby star was confirmed as the first planet outside our solar system to meet key requirements for sustaining life. Modelling of planet Gliese 581...
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Facebook 'planking' craze claims life in AustraliaSocial affairsMay 17, 2011A new craze sweeping the Internet known as "planking" claimed a life in Australia Sunday and police fear the tragedy may not be the last. Planking involves someone lying flat on their stomach with t... -
Prosecutors raid Orion Group chief's houseSocial affairsMay 16, 2011Prosecutors have raided the house of the Orion Group chief in expanding their investigation into allegations that he spearheaded the formation of the group's slush fund, officials said Monday. Accor...
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Daejeon to host new science beltSocial affairsMay 16, 2011Rival regions rage, claim decision was made on political motivation The nation’s multi-trillion won science belt project took its first step on Monday with Daejeon selected as the host city. A gove...
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Spain embassy vehicle in hit-and-run rampageSocial affairsMay 16, 2011A Spanish diplomatic vehicle was involved in a two-kilometer, multiple-hit-and-run rampage in Itaewon, Seoul, injuring three police officers, police said Sunday. According to the National Police Age...
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New floor leaders vow to use ‘politics of cooperation’PoliticsMay 16, 2011The new Grand National Party and Democratic Party floor leaders met Monday to exchange congratulatory messages, as well as edgy remarks over controversial issues. Rep. Kim Jin-pyo, who was elected D...
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Lee faces backlash over science belt locationPoliticsMay 16, 2011A day after returning from Europe, President Lee Myung-bak faced a political backlash over his government’s decision to locate the key facilities of a multitrillion-won science belt in Daejeon’s Daed... -
Global Center to offer industrial accident aidSocial affairsMay 16, 2011Seoul Global Center will start consultations on industrial accidents for foreign residents from Tuesday. The weekly service, offered every Tuesday from 2-5 p.m. at the support center for expatriates...
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Police to scrap tri-color arrow traffic lightsSocial affairsMay 16, 2011Police will dismantle the controversial tri-color arrow traffic lights at 53 intersections nationwide, including 11 locations in central Seoul. Since the installment nearly a month ago, the red-yell...
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Adidas wins logo disputeSocial affairsMay 16, 2011A Seoul court has ruled against an online shopping company in a trademark infringement suit filed by Adidas Korea in November. The company, disclosed to the media as “F,” used Adidas’ signature 3-li...
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