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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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Top prosecutor pledges 'speedy, strict' probe into first lady's luxury bag allegations
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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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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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[Grace Kao, Meera Choi] Has money displaced romance on dates?
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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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UPP may expel four disputed lawmakers-elect
Rival factions in the Unified Progressive Party appear headed for a showdown over party control in the wake of a vote-rigging scandal.The new leadership panel led by reformers issued an ultimatum on Wednesday to four lawmakers-elect, demanding they voluntarily give up their seats by Friday or be expelled from the party. “Unless the four remaining figures submit their resignations by noon Friday, the council may take the ultimate and undesirable measure,” said Kang Ki-kab, chief of the party’s em
May 23, 2012
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Korea, Guinea agree to expand ties
President Lee Myung-bak and Guinea’s President Alpha Conde held a summit Wednesday and discussed expanding resource development and other economic cooperation, the presidential office said.Conde arrived Tuesday for a three-day trip as the first Guinean president to visit Seoul.During the summit, Lee asked for Guinea’s support for South Korean firms interested in resource development in the African nation. Guinea has one-third of the world’s bauxite reserves and is rich in other mineral resources
May 23, 2012
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Prosecution pledges stern action on UPP
The prosecution is set to expand its investigation into the Unified Progressive Party after party members blocked investigators from searching its headquarters on Monday. The Supreme Prosecutor’s Office on Tuesday pledged a thorough inquiry into law violations by the party including alleged vote-rigging, recent violence at a party meeting, and its obstruction of law enforcement.“The party mobilized hundreds of its members to deter the seizure and search illegally. We will take stern action with
May 22, 2012
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Three years on, Roh followers persevere
Tough challenges ahead to become resilient political forceThree years after the death of former President Roh Moo-hyun, he remains a symbol in Korea’s modern politics, with his followers continuing efforts to carry on his legacy.Roh’s idealistic progressivism, prioritizing ordinary people, set the tone for the general election, and it appears it will remain that way through the Dec. 19 presidential election, observers said.But the so-called pro-Roh forces face a tough challenge in attesting them
May 22, 2012
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Pressure grows for China to free activist
Nearly 150 prominent figures in academia, politics, the press and civil society have joined a campaign for the freedom of four South Korean activists held in China since late March.They urged Beijing to stop the “illegal detention” of Kim Young-hwan and his three colleagues who campaigned against North Korea’s human rights abuses.The group accused China of denying them contact with Seoul officials, their families and legal assistance in a clear violation of the international law.“China is ignori
May 22, 2012
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Kang wins Gwangju vote in DUP race
In another twist in the ongoing leadership race in the Democratic United Party, Rep. Kang Gi-jung won the third round of regional voting for Gwangju and South Jeolla Province on Tuesday.Gwangju is Kang’s home turf, from which he won his third parliamentary seat in the upcoming 19th National Assembly.Kang received 488 out of 978 votes, trailed by Kim Han-gil with 437, Choo Mi-ae with 282 and Lee Hae-chan with 371.When combining all the votes from Ulsan, Busan, Gwangju and South Jeolla Province so
May 22, 2012
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Park Geun-hye sues opposition floor leader for libel
The ruling party's leading presidential hopeful Park Geun-hye has sued the floor leader of the main opposition party for libel over allegations of Park's possible involvement in a massive bribery scandal related to a suspended savings bank, officials said Tuesday.The suit came after Rep. Park Jie-won of the Democratic United Party (DUP) claimed last week Park Geun-hye met with a key lobbyist for t
May 22, 2012
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Images show more work on N.K. nuclear test site
North Korea has ramped up work at its nuclear test site over the last month, according to an analysis of satellite images released Tuesday, a day after the top U.S. envoy for North Korea warned Pyongyang that an atomic test would unify the world in seeking swift, tough punishment.Glyn Davies’ comments after meetings Monday in Seoul with his South Korean and Japanese counterparts reflect widespread worry that North Korea may follow a failed April 13 long-range rocket test with its third nuclear t
May 22, 2012
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Park Geun-hye sues opposition floor leader for libel
The ruling party‘s leading presidential hopeful Park Geun-hye has sued the floor leader of the main opposition party for libel over allegations of Park’s possible involvement in a massive bribery scandal related to a suspended savings bank, officials said Tuesday.The suit came after Rep. Park Jie-won of the Democratic United Party (DUP) claimed last week Park Geun-hye met with a key lobbyist for the now-suspended Busan Savings Bank on several occasions, calling on the prosecution to investigate
May 22, 2012
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N.K. must stand on its own before unification: Lee
President Lee Myung-bak said Tuesday that North Korea’s economy should stand on its own feet before the two Koreas reunify, stressing that Seoul did not wish for its communist neighbor to collapse.Lee made the remark in an interview with CNBC television in Singapore early Tuesday, and emphasized that the international standoff over Pyongyang’s nuclear programs and other issues could be resolved if the regime opens up and cooperates with the outside world.“It is not that we wish something will go
May 22, 2012
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Lee wins second round of DUP leadership race
Former Prime Minister Lee Hae-chan won the second round of the regional vote to elect new leaders of the opposition Democratic United Party in Busan on Monday.The leader of the pro-Roh Moo-hyun group beat Kim Han-gil, the surprise winner of the first round held in Ulsan the previous day.Of 615 eligible votes, Lee garnered 353 and Kim received 204. Woo Sang-ho came in third with 160 followed by Kan
May 21, 2012
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Presidential aide suspended over corruption allegations
A presidential aide was suspended Monday following allegations that he influenced a now-suspended savings bank to provide undue financial favors to his brother, an official said.A local newspaper reported earlier that the chairman of Mirae Savings Bank had given the brother financial benefits worth about 10 billion won (US$8.6 million) after the presidential official asked for help in salvaging a
May 21, 2012
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UPP blocks prosecution raid
Investigators attempted to search two buildings of the Unified Progressive Party Monday in an election fraud probe, meeting fierce resistance from party members.The action came as internal feuds deepened in the leftist party with rival factions forming separate leadership bodies, bringing it closer to disintegration.Prosecutors raided the party’s headquarters and a company that manages its server computers early in the morning. But their entry was blocked by party officials.They were acting on a
May 21, 2012
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Early surprises heat up DUP race
The leadership race in the Democratic United Party heated up as candidates continued to rally for support in their regional pre-votes that have grown unpredictable.The first round of votes conducted in Ulsan over the weekend showed surprising dynamics among the eight contenders when lawmaker-elect Kim Han-gil led ahead of former Prime Minister Lee Hae-chan by 55 votes among the 309 votes. Lee, who was considered a sure winner, came in fourth with just 48 votes. Coming in second was Rep. Choo Mi-
May 21, 2012
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Park loyalist named Saenuri sec.-gen.
A four-term lawmaker close to leading presidential hopeful Park Geun-hye was selected Monday as the secretary general of the ruling Saenuri Party in a move expected to further consolidate Park’s grip over the party seven months ahead of the presidential vote.The selection of Rep. Suh Byung-soo as secretary general is seen as completing a sweep of top party posts by those loyal to Park after the election of Rep. Hwang Woo-yea as party chief and Rep. Lee Hahn-koo as floor leader. Suh will be in ch
May 21, 2012
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Supporters of detainees to appeal to U.N.
Four South Korean human rights activists held in China for more than 50 daysA Korean civic group plans to petition the U.N. to pressure China to release four activists for North Korean human rights, its president told The Korea Herald.The North Korea Democracy Network is also contacting international non-governmental organizations to help Kim Young-hwan and three others arrested in the northeastern city of Dalian on March 29 on suspicion of “threatening national security.”“We learned that it is
May 21, 2012
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Lawmaker close to Park selected as ruling party's secretary general
A four-term lawmaker close to leading presidential hopeful Park Geun-hye was selected Monday as the secretary general of the ruling Saenuri Party in a move expected to further consolidate Park's grip over the party seven months ahead of the presidential vote.As secretary general, Rep. Suh Byung-soo will take care of the budget and other general affairs of the party. Suh's appointment completes a s
May 21, 2012
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Prosecutors raid progressive party over alleged primary fraud
Prosecutors raided the minor opposition Unified Progressive Party (UPP) over allegations of a rigged primary, an official said Monday, amid deepening factional infighting over how to revive the left-wing party.Prosecutors came to the party's headquarters in southeastern Seoul with a warrant, said Lee Jeong-mi, a party spokeswoman.A senior party official and a lawyer were believed to be checking th
May 21, 2012
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UPP on brink of breakup as main faction fights back
Faction launches another emergency panel, key figure Lee Seog-gi resists resignationA faction of the far-left Unified Progressive Party on Sunday launched its own emergency panel, bringing the party closer to the brink of disintegration.The faction is at the center of the devastating vote-rigging scandal that undermined the party’s proclaimed principles of democracy and morality. Its legitimacy as the third-largest party, having captured 13 seats in the April elections, is also being called into
May 20, 2012
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Lee Hoi-chang leaves LFP
Lee Hoi-chang, former leader of the Liberty Forward Party, announced on Sunday he was leaving the conservative minority party, expressing his frustration over last month’s election results.The 76-year-old justice-turned-politician, however, did not say whether he would quit politics altogether, sparking speculation that he may be preparing to ally with a different conservative group ahead of the December presidential vote.“I have led the party based on my conviction and belief that it is safegua
May 20, 2012