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'Super Rich in Korea' will leave viewers appreciating Korea more: producers
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Probe of first lady on Dior bag allegations set to begin
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Korean battery makers heave sigh of relief over 2-year IRA reprieve
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Over 80,000 millionaires, 20 billionaires in Seoul: report
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Indonesia’s KF-21 fighter jet deal cut back -- what’s next?
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[KH Explains] Can tech firms' AI alliances take on Nvidia?
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Young Korean doctors seek plan B: cosmetic dermatology or overseas
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Police seek arrest warrant for med student who killed girlfriend
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Local filmmakers criticize ‘The Roundup: Punishment’ monopoly of screens
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South Korea willing to accept Indonesian proposal for cutting KF-21 payments
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McGurk withdraws candidacy for U.S. ambassador to Iraq
Brett McGurk has withdrawn his candidacy to be U.S. ambassador to Iraq, the Obama administration said. McGurk’s nomination by President Barack Obama had been challenged by six Republicans on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee who cited the release of documents they said showed “unprofessional conduct” and “poor judgment.” E-mails that became public after McGurk was nominated concerned his relationship with a Wall Street Journal reporter in Iraq in 2008, during President George W. Bush’s admi
June 19, 2012
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Three firms bid for new fighter jet program
Boeing, EADS and Lockheed Martin submitted proposals for Korea’s FX-III fighter jet procurement program, the Defense Acquisition Program Administration announced Monday.Under the program, Seoul will acquire 60 new fighter jets to replace its aging F-4 and F-5 jets, at an estimated cost of 8.3 trillion won ($7.2 billion), making it the largest single weapons procurement program conducted by Korea.The DAPA and concerned government bodies will now conduct tests and evaluations according to 150 crit
June 18, 2012
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Asian lawmakers to gather in Korea for forum
Legislation officials from 15 countries, including China, Japan, Ukraine, Malaysia and Sri Lanka, will gather in Korea for the 2nd Asian Forum of Legislative Information Affairs scheduled from June 27-29 at KINTEX in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province.The Ministry of Government Legislation, which is hosting the annual forum for Asian lawmakers, announced on Monday that more than 2,000 officials are expected to participate in the event.During the three-day forum, the participants will discuss ways to incr
June 18, 2012
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UPP panel deplores N.K. human rights
A special committee of an opposition party mired by allegations of election fraud and pro-North Korea leanings announced Monday a set of reform measures the party should undertake, including a clear condemnation of North Korea’s human rights situation, its nuclear weapons program and hereditary succession of power.The internal committee tasked with reforming the leftist opposition Unified Progressive Party called on the party to clarify its stance on North Korea-related issues and review its pos
June 18, 2012
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China’s national park plan stirs historical controversy
The Korean government said on Monday it will look into whether a new national park under construction in northeastern China includes symbols that falsely represent the history between the two countries. The Chinese province of Jilin on April 20 began work to transform a fortress built by the ancient Korean kingdom of Goguryeo into a large-scale national park by October. Among some 20 envisioned facilities is a set of bronze statues that show a king of Balhae, which succeeded Goguryeo in 698, rec
June 18, 2012
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Saenuri fails to break impasse over primary rules
A tug-of-war over presidential primary rules continued to rile the ruling Saenuri Party as Chairman Hwang Woo-yea failed to narrow differences in a series of intensive talks with dissenters over the weekend. Hwang once again urged opponents Monday to deal with the proposed rules change at the Supreme Council.“We will actively collect opinions and create a clear process of presidential election preparation in the Supreme Council,” Hwang said during a meeting of the top decision-making body.Hwang’
June 18, 2012
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Committee of progressive party deplores N.K. human rights, power succession
A special committee of an opposition party mired by allegations of election fraud and pro-North Korea leanings announced Monday a set of reform measures the party should undertake, including a clear condemnation of North Korea's human rights situation, its nuclear weapons program and hereditary succession of power.The internal committee tasked with reforming the leftist opposition Unified Progress
June 18, 2012
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Lee arrives in Mexico for G20 summit on Latin America swing
LOS CABOS, Mexico -- South Korean President Lee Myung-bak arrived in Mexico on Sunday for a G20 summit with other global leaders expected to focus on the worsening eurozone debt crisis amid worries it could spread beyond the single-currency bloc.The summit, set for Monday and Tuesday, comes about a week after Spain announced plans to seek a bailout, the fourth nation in the 17-member zone to do so
June 18, 2012
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President Lee embarks on Latin America tour
President Lee Myung-bak left for Mexico on Sunday for a G20 summit with other global leaders expected to focus on the worsening eurozone debt crisis amid worries it could spread beyond the single-currency bloc.The summit, set for Monday and Tuesday, comes about a week after Spain announced plans to seek a bailout, the fourth nation in the 17-member zone to do so, and a day after Greece holds a crucial election that may result in the country’s exit from the euro.Greece’s possible exit is feared t
June 17, 2012
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Paju more than reminder of division: lawmaker
Third-term native lawmaker Hwang dreams big for cityThe Heyri Art Valley in northern Paju, Gyeonggi Province, is dotted with museums, galleries, shops and restaurants. The serene atmosphere of the 495,000-square-meter village created by some 380 artists makes it hard to believe it is just a few kilometers from the Demilitarized Zone that bisects the Korean Peninsula.Over the years, Paju has become one of the most frequently visited areas in South Korea, with Imjingak, Panmunjeom and the DMZ symb
June 17, 2012
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Leftist under fire for national anthem remarks
Saenuri slams UPP’s Lee for rejecting symbol of patriotismA progressive lawmaker at the center of an ideological row has become embroiled in a fresh dispute after he showed disrespect for the national anthem.In a private meeting with reporters Friday, Rep. Lee Seok-ki of the far-left Unified Progressive Party said that Aegukga (song for love of the country) was made the national anthem by the dictatorial regime. “Aegukga is just one of the songs you sing to show your love for the country,” he wa
June 17, 2012
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Moon Jae-in throws hat into presidential race
Rep. Moon Jae-in of the main opposition Democratic United Party on Sunday announced that he would join the party primary for the Dec. 19 presidential election. One of the closest associates of the late President Roh Moo-hyun, Moon is expected to succeed Roh’s liberal agenda by focusing on fairness, welfare and civic participation in contrast with his potential rival Park Geun-hye of the Saenuri Party. “My politics will be about people and go alongside people. Gone are the days when money and pow
June 17, 2012
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Progressive lawmaker sparks controversy by disavowing national anthem
Rep. Lee Seok-gi, an opposition lawmaker under pressure to resign for being involved in an election fraud and sympathetic to North Korea, has rekindled the pro-North controversy by disapproving of South Korea's national anthem, Aegukga.Lee, a member of the Unified Progressive Party (UPP), has grabbed the media spotlight after he was elected to parliament in April through the UPP's rigged proportio
June 17, 2012
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S. Korea, U.S. to strengthen missile defense against N.K.
The defense and foreign ministers of South Korea and the U.S. on Thursday agreed to seek measures to strengthen a comprehensive missile defense capability to deal with threats from North Korea’s long-range missiles.During the so-called “two-plus-two” meeting in Washington, they also agreed to establish a consultation channel on cyber security, recognizing the growing challenge posed by Pyongyang’s focus on enhancing electronic and cyber warfare tactics.The second high-profile talks at the U.S. S
June 15, 2012
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Ruling party jolted by leak of members’ info
The ruling Saenuri Party came under fire for its membership list leak, ahead of its presidential candidate primary.The right-wing party kicked off an internal investigation task force on Friday to look into the charges that a ranking official sold the party’s member register to a text message provider in January-March, before the April general elections.The list included the personal information such as names, addresses and telephone numbers of some 2.2 million party members, according to prosec
June 15, 2012
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Little progress in Saenuri row over primary rules
The ruling Saenuri Party failed Friday to find a compromise in an escalating dispute over how to pick its presidential candidate as differences between party leaders and minor hopefuls were too wide, an official said.At the center of the row is a demand from three contenders ― Gyeonggi Province Gov. Kim Moon-soo and Reps. Chung Mong-joon and Lee Jae-oh ― that the party fully open its primary voting to non-party members in what is dubbed an “open primary” system. They claim the current rules fav
June 15, 2012
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Ruling party kicks off negotiations to defuse row over primary rules
The ruling Saenuri Party kicked off negotiations Friday to defuse an escalating row over how to pick its presidential candidate after underdogs in the race threatened to bow out en masse unless primary rules are changed first.At issue is a demand from three minor contenders -- Gyeonggi Province Gov. Kim Moon-soo and Reps. Chung Mong-joon and Lee Jae-oh -- that the party fully open the primary voti
June 15, 2012
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Ruling party kicks off negotiations to defuse row over primary rules
The ruling Saenuri Party kicked off negotiations Friday to defuse an escalating row over how to pick its presidential candidate after underdogs in the race threatened to bow out en masse unless primary rules are changed first.At issue is a demand from three minor contenders – Gyeonggi Province Gov. Kim Moon-soo and Reps. Chung Mong-joon and Lee Jae-oh -- that the party fully open the primary votin
June 15, 2012
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S. Korea, U.S., Japan seek security ties
China’s rise, North Korea’s threat bolster trilateral cooperation; historical animosity, economic interests with Beijing still in the wayNorth Korea’s continuing saber-rattling and China’s growing assertiveness in the Asia-Pacific are reviving momentum for enhanced security cooperation among the U.S., South Korea and Japan.Washington has long sought the three-way tie-up to lessen its security burden while maintaining its preeminence in the region, particularly at a time of fiscal austerity. But
June 14, 2012
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Ex-DP chief announces bid for presidency
Sohn Hak-kyu, former opposition leader, declared his intention to run in the Democratic United Party’s presidential primary against two heavyweights loyal to late President Roh Moo-hyun.“People’s livelihoods and social unity are the top two priority tasks for the next president to accomplish,” said the senior advisor of the main opposition party, in a press conference at Gwangwhamun Plaza. The former DP chief made his speech in front of the statue of King Sejong, one of the most respected kings
June 14, 2012