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Contentious grain bill put directly to plenary meeting for vote
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Yoon's approval rating plunges to all-time low
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Will tug-of-war between doctors, government end soon?
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Climate impacts set to cut 2050 global GDP by nearly a fifth
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Trilateral talks acknowledge ‘serious’ slumps of won, yen
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[Graphic News] More Koreans say they plan long-distance trips this year
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[KH Explains] Hyundai's full hybrid edge to pay off amid slow transition to pure EVs
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North Korea removes streetlights along cross-border roads with South
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Russia's denial of entry of S. Korean national unrelated to bilateral ties: Seoul official
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Farming households dip below 1m for first time in 2023
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Protests intensify as parliament moves to impeach Park
A record number of protesters are set to gather in central Seoul on Saturday, as parliament takes steps to impeach President Park Geun-hye after state prosecutors accused her of being an accomplice in the influence-peddling and corruption scandal linked to her confidante.With the opposition parties planning to put the impeachment motion up for a vote in early December, local police said around1,500 liberal and progressive civic groups have organized a massive rally around Gwanghwamun Square call
Nov. 26, 2016
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Gov't reveals guidelines for controversial state-authored history textbooks
The South Korean Ministry of Education has officially revealed its guidelines for controversial state-authored history textbooks on Friday, which touch on some of the most sensitive disputes in the country's modern history. The guideline compilation has drawn attention from the public, as it serves as a preview of the preliminary version of the government-written history textbook set to be revealed on Monday. The Education ministry said the ruling principle of the textbooks must "reflect the lat
Nov. 25, 2016
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Prosecution looks to prove Park’s bribery charges
South Korean prosecutors on Friday continued their ongoing investigation into companies that raised money for nonprofit foundations linked to President Park Geun-hye and her confidante, seeking to prove that the money involved amounted to bribes for the president’s inner circle.Earlier in the day, the special investigative team summoned an official from SK Group for questioning on allegation that the corporation illegally lobbied the Park administration to win back its duty-free shop licenses it
Nov. 25, 2016
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2 million expected to rally against Park
South Korea is expected to witness its largest-ever rally on Saturday as 2 million people are expected to gather nationwide to call for President Park Geun-hye to resign.Saturday’s protest is likely to receive momentum from the recently aggravated political sentiment against the embattled state chief, amid the prosecution’s ongoing investigation and prominent political figures calling for her impeachment.Reflecting the unabated public anger and the growing moves to sanction the president, Park’s
Nov. 25, 2016
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Ex-KDB chief questioned again over bribery allegations
Prosecutors on Friday questioned a former finance minister and head of the state-run Korea Development Bank (KDB) on charges of bribery, about two months after a court refused to issue a warrant to arrest him.Kang Man-soo, 71, appeared at the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office in the morning to undergo interrogation by the prosecution team looking into a massive corruption scheme surrounding Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co., according to prosecutors.Kang was the country's fin
Nov. 25, 2016
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1 in 3 depression patients aged over 65: data
More than 1 out of 3 people suffering from depression last year were aged 65 or over, data showed Friday.According to the data by the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service, 680,000 people received treatment for depression in 2015, and out of the number, 224,000, or 33 percent, were senior citizens.The number of the country's senior citizens receiving treatment for the disease increased by an average of 6.8 percent on-year in the past five years, the data showed.Noticeably, the number ju
Nov. 25, 2016
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Government steps up AI quarantine measures
The South Korean government stepped up quarantine measures to contain the outbreak of avian influenza Thursday, as a highly pathogenic strain of the bird flu virus shows signs of spreading across the nation. The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs raised the watch level to “alert” from “caution,” ordering every provincial government to run emergency operation centers and strengthen disinfection measures in all farming areas. “The spreading pace of the animal disease is so fast that i
Nov. 24, 2016
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Rain forecast for Saturday’s anti-Park rally
The nation’s weather agency has forecast rain for Saturday, when another massive candlelight vigil will be held to turn up the pressure on President Park Geun-hye to step down from her post. Rally organizers expect up to 2 million citizens to take to the streets of central Seoul, more than the turnout of 1 million two weeks ago. The scandal involving Park’s confidante Choi Soon-sil broke out more than a month ago and this Saturday will mark the fifth anti-Park rally to take place. It will be a t
Nov. 24, 2016
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Court orders gov't to disclose guidelines on writing new history textbooks
A court on Thursday ordered the South Korean government to disclose guidelines for the controversial state-authored history textbooks to be introduced next year.In August, activist lawyer Cho Young-sun filed a suit with the Seoul Administrative Court, after the Ministry of Education rejected his request to reveal the guidelines saying the disclosure could hinder fair execution of its duty and research.The court, however, ruled in favor of Cho, a member of the Lawyers for a Democratic Society.Reg
Nov. 24, 2016
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Experts urge regional efforts to tackle fine dust with China in front
Experts stressed the importance of regional cooperation in eradicating air pollution Thursday, also calling for a binding pact that will require each and every country in Northeast Asia to do their utmost.In an international seminar hosted by the Federation of Korean Industries (FKI), experts from South Korea, Japan and China also highlighted a need to have China involved in such joint efforts, noting air pollution has no boundaries."South Korea's government and business community will do their
Nov. 24, 2016
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Childbirths fall for 10th straight month in Sept.
The number of childbirths in South Korea fell 10 months in a row in September amid a low birth rate and a late marriage trend, government data showed Thursday.About 34,300 babies were born in September, down 5.8 percent or 2,100, from a year earlier, extending the streak to 10 months from December last year, according to the data compiled by Statistics Korea.The number of marriages also fell 6.3 percent on-year to 17,800 in September, marking the lowest figure for the month of September since 20
Nov. 24, 2016
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Anger at Park brings out misogyny, sexism
Last Saturday, a middle-aged man took to the stage at an anti-government rally and said he would grab President Park Geun-hye by her hair to take her down, calling the unmarried leader “Miss Park” in front of the crowd. His angry impromptu remark drew cheers from participants. But his use of “miss” -- an English loan word with sexist connotations -- led many to question whether being an unmarried woman should be a point of criticism.A presenter from the candlelight vigil event issued an apology
Nov. 23, 2016
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[Newsmaker] Recapping a month of Choi scandal
One month ago today, a local TV station released a bombshell report that shed light on the veiled relationship between President Park Geun-hye and her confidante Choi Soon-sil. Since then, the entire nation has been gripped by a barrage of shocking revelations and allegations that revealed a network of corruption involving Park, Choi, her daughter Chung Yoo-ra, former presidential aides, government officials and a once-prominent TV commercial director. The scandal effectively unearthed how those
Nov. 23, 2016
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Korea reports 2 additional highly pathogenic bird flu cases
South Korea said it has confirmed the outbreak of highly pathogenic bird flu cases at two poultry farms on Tuesday, increasing the number of confirmed H5N6 avian influenza (AI) virus cases in the nation to four. The Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Rural Affairs said the H5N6 AI virus was discovered at a duck farm in Cheongju, North Chungcheong Province, and at another duck farm in Muan, South Jeolla Province. The veterinary authorities said some 22,000 ducks have been culled in Muan, 385 kilom
Nov. 23, 2016
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Former employee at Deloitte Anjin indicted over false reports for Daewoo Shipbuilding
A former employee at a local accounting firm has been indicted on charges of writing false reports for cash-strapped Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co., prosecutors said Tuesday.The Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office said it indicted the former accountant at Deloitte Anjin LLC, surnamed Bae, on charges of violating the Certified Public Accountant Act and the Act on External Audit of Stock Companies.Bae, who served as the manager in charge of Daewoo Shipbuilding's external audit
Nov. 22, 2016
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First court hearing on influence-peddling scandal to be held next month
A local court said Tuesday the first hearing on the influence-peddling scandal in which President Park Geun-hye was named an accomplice to a corruption scheme involving her friend and former aides will be held next month.The Seoul Central District Court said the first preparatory hearing for Choi Soon-sil, Park's longtime friend, and two former presidential secretaries is slated for Dec. 13.They were indicted on Sunday on a string of charges including abuse of authority and coercion for allegedl
Nov. 22, 2016
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[Graphic News] Only 2 in 10 manager positions filled by women
Only two in 10 employees in management positions at South Korean companies are women, highlighting the continued gender disparity at work, government data released Monday showed. According to the Ministry of Employment and Labor, women account for 37.79 percent of the total workforce in the country, with 20.9 percent of management posts being held by women at the 2,040 state-run and private firms that were surveyed. Firms with more than 1,000 staff members had a higher level of female managers,
Nov. 22, 2016
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‘If you love the ocean, look for the label’
With an increasing number of consumers wanting to know where their food comes from, eco-labeled food is becoming more popular, according to marine conservation expert Patrick Caleo.“Fishing has an impact on our marine environment and it’s not just fish stocks that are affected. Sensitive habitats, endangered species and the marine food chain need to be maintained to keep the oceans healthy and productive,” said Caleo, who visited Seoul for the second series of Panda Talks hosted by World Wide Fu
Nov. 22, 2016
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WWF seeks true value in market transformation
When companies in global markets use credible production standards, consumers will be able to push commodity markets to a tipping point where sustainability becomes the norm, according to the World Wide Fund for Nature, the world’s largest environmental group. WWF’s second series of Panda Talks in Korea was held at Seoul City Hall on Monday, aiming to raise awareness and public consensus by taking steps toward sustainable market transformation.Attended by some 200 participants, the Panda Talks w
Nov. 22, 2016
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Ewha probed on suspicion of favoring Choi's daughter
South Korean prosecutors on Tuesday raided a local university over the allegation that it showed favoritism to Chung Yoo-ra, the daughter of President Park Geun-hye’s confidante Choi Soon-sil.The special investigative team also summoned former Korea Racing Authority chief Hyun Myung-kwan over his alleged provision of illegal financial support for Chung. Her mother is currently indicted for her role in the influence-peddling and corruption scandal in which Park is a suspect.Earlier in the day, th
Nov. 22, 2016