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Russia sent more than 165,000 barrels of refined petroleum to N. Korea in March: White House
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Key suspects grilled over alleged abuse of power in Marine death inquiry
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S. Korean children, teens grow taller, mature faster than before: study
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[Graphic News] Number of coffee franchises in S. Korea rises 13%
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Some junior doctors are returning: Health Ministry
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Army takes group action against Hybe for neglecting BTS
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Marine Corps commander summoned by CIO for questioning on alleged influence-peddling case
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[Robert J. Fouser] AI changes rationale for learning languages
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Woman dangling from power lines rescued by residents holding blanket
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Ador CEO's request for exclusive right to terminate NewJeans' contract with Hybe refused in February
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Prosecution probes hiring irregularities involving LKP leader’s son
The prosecution said Sunday that it had launched an investigation into possible hiring irregularities at telecom company KT involving the son of Hwang Kyo-ahn, chairman of the main opposition Liberty Korea Party. The minor Minjung Party’s youth branch filed a complaint against the Liberty Korea Party leader for alleged obstruction of business, claiming that his son was hired by the country’s largest telecom company because of Hwang’s position.The complaint was filed after Hwang
June 30, 2019
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Activist groups hold rallies to welcome, protest Trump's Seoul visit
South Koreans appeared to be nearly equally divided Saturday with activists from both conservative and progressive groups staging massive rallies to either welcome or oppose US President Donald Trump's trip to Seoul. Trump arrived in Seoul earlier in the day following his trip to Osaka, Japan, to take part in the Group of 20 summit. The US leader later attended a welcome dinner hosted by South Korean President Moon Jae-in and his wife, Kim Jung-sook, at the presidential office Cheong Wa Dae. Tru
June 29, 2019
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Actress found dead in Jeonju hotel
Actress Jeon Mi-seon, 48, was found dead in a hotel room in Jeonju, North Jeolla Province, at around 11:45 a.m. Saturday, according to police officials.Local police were dispatched upon the call of Jeon's manager that the actress had gone missing.The actress was scheduled for a two-day stay at the hotel for a provincial tour of a theatrical play.Jeon, who was already deceased at the time of discovery, is likely to have taken her own life, officials said.Detailed investigation on the re
June 29, 2019
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KEPCO agrees to revise progressive electricity rates system
South Koreans will see lower electricity bills this summer after state-run utility company Korea Electric Power Corp. on Friday decided to revise the progressive electricity rates system. KEPCO said its board of directors accepted a government-civilian panel's recommendation to temporarily ease electricity bills in the summer following its special meeting. KEPCO and the government have been facing criticism that the current electric billing system adds a burden on house
June 28, 2019
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Host city of ‘Couple Festival’ dismayed over Song couple’s divorce
Taebaek, Gangwon Province, is considering calling off the festival themed on the hit TV drama series “Descendants of the Sun” after Song Joong-ki and Song Hye-kyo, who met through the drama announced their divorce Thursday. The city, where the TV drama series was filmed, is mulling canceling its “Couple Festival,” a two-day event slated for July 27. After the TV drama, aired in 2016, garnered great popularity both at home and abroad, Taebaek has been expanding its to
June 28, 2019
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University warned over survey that got too personal, violated students’ rights
A private university received a warning from the nation’s human rights body over a mandatory survey that included highly personal questions. The National Human Rights Commission of Korea said Thursday that the University of Suwon, located south of Seoul in Gyeonggi Province, violated students’ rights by requiring them to fill out the detailed questionnaire before they could check their exam scores. In December, the school added the 95-question survey to the lecture evaluation questio
June 28, 2019
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Far-right party to relocate rally station ahead of Trump’s visit
The far-right Our Republican Party announced Friday it will suspend its monthlong occupation of Gwanghwamun Square in downtown Seoul. The decision comes a day before US President Donald Trump’s scheduled visit to South Korea, following a police advisory that the rally station’s presence could pose security risks.Our Republican Party Chairman Rep. Cho Won-jin said the party leadership has decided to move the protest tents to the pedestrian mall in front of the nearby Seoul Finance Cen
June 28, 2019
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Former President Lee Myung-bak to leave hospital after overnight stay
Former President Lee Myung-bak, who was admitted to Seoul National University Hospital on Thursday, will be discharged Friday afternoon.According to his aide, he is expected to leave the hospital after a review of his test results.Lee was hospitalized at around 1:30 p.m. Thursday for symptoms that included a high fever, the hospital told The Korea Herald. The hospital added that Lee’s condition was not serious.The hospital said Lee was admitted to the Cancer Hospital because there were no
June 28, 2019
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[Newsmaker] Korean woman, in Barcelona on official trip, dies after robbery attempt
A South Korean woman who was part of a government delegation to Spain died Thursday at a Barcelona hospital after being treated for head injuries she suffered during an attempted robbery there, according to news reports. The deceased woman, who served on a government advisory committee, was injured Sunday night while trying to avoid a motorcyclist who attempted to steal her purse. “As a result of the robbery, the victim suffered serious injuries and was taken to a hospital where she d
June 28, 2019
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Last body found confirmed as S. Korean missing in Danube boat sinking
A body found in Hungary's Danube River last week has been confirmed to be a South Korean woman missing from a deadly tour boat sinking, the foreign ministry in Seoul said Friday. That brought the number of South Koreans still unaccounted for in the May 29 sinking to two, with 24 other Koreans and two Hungarian crew members confirmed dead.A DNA test identified the body as a female in her 60s, one of the 33 South Korean passengers aboard the sightseeing boat, when it capsized and sank after being
June 28, 2019
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Far-right party ignores Seoul mayor’s ultimatum, may stall feud during Trump’s visit
A far-right conservative party ignored Seoul Metropolitan Government’s ultimatum ordering all of its protest facilities be cleared out from a downtown square by 6 p.m. Thursday. Seoul City said it has yet to decide when it will execute another forced removal.Meanwhile, Our Republican Party Chairman Rep. Cho Won-jin told The Korea Herald Thursday afternoon that the party will decide whether to vacate the square during US President Donald Trump’s visit to South Korea through a meeting.
June 28, 2019
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Labor leader released on bail
Kim Myeong-hwan, the leader of the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions, a militant labor umbrella group, was released on bail Thursday, a week after being arrested on charges of masterminding assaults on police during outdoor rallies.The Seoul Southern District Court approved Kim's release on a bail of 100 million won ($86,360) but attached a condition under which he should only stay in his residence.Kim was also ordered to obtain court approval before moving out of his residence or going on an
June 27, 2019
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[Breaking] Ex-president Lee Myung-bak admitted to Seoul National University Hospital
Former President Lee Myung-bak has been admitted to Seoul National University Hospital for cold symptoms, according to the hospital.Lee checked into the Cancer Hospital of the SNU Hospital at around 1:30 p.m. Thursday, the hospital confirmed to The Korea Herald. Lee will stay overnight at the hospital, but it is not certain when he would be discharged, a public relations official at the hospital said, quoting medical staff.Lee was moved to the cancer facility as there were no vacant VIP roo
June 27, 2019
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[Newsmaker] Singers Jung Joon-young, Choi Jong-hoon deny rape charges in court hearing
Two disgraced South Korean singers -- Jung Joon-young and Choi Jong-hoon -- denied rape charges in their first court hearing on Thursday.Jung, a disgraced singer and TV personality, and Choi, a former member of boy band FT Island, have been arrested, indicted and referred for trial on charges that they sexually assaulted a woman with other members of a mobile chat room during a drinking party in 2016. The 30-year-old Jung was arrested and indicted in March on charges of secretly filming himself
June 27, 2019
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Police grill ex-YG boss over allegation of procuring prostitutes
Yang Hyun-suk, the founder and former head of YG Entertainment, was questioned by police for nine hours over allegations of procuring prostitution, the police said Thursday. Prostitution is illegal in South Korea.According to the police, Yang was summoned to the investigation unit of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency at around 4 p.m. Wednesday and was questioned until 45 minutes past midnight.Yang is suspected of arranging prostitution during a July 2014 meeting with foreign investors at a hi
June 27, 2019
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Former YG Entertainment chief questioned over alleged sex scandal
Yang Hyun-suk, former CEO and chief producer of YG Entertainment, returned home Thursday after he underwent an hourslong probe by police over allegations that he arranged sex services for foreign investors.Police called in Yang on Wednesday to look into allegations that he treated potential foreign investors at a posh restaurant in Seoul and arranged sex services for them in 2014. Yang was summoned for the investigation but not a suspect. Yang has flatly denied the allegations.In a related probe
June 27, 2019
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Warrant sought for man for crashing car into US embassy
Police on Wednesday sought an arrest warrant to detain a South Korean man accused of crashing his sedan into the front gate of the US Embassy in central Seoul earlier this week. Officials at the Jongno Police Station said the 40-year-old man, identified only by his surname, Park, suddenly turned his car toward the embassy gate and rammed into it on Tuesday.No one was hurt in the incident, although Park had some 20 cans of butane gas in the car, police said.Investiga
June 26, 2019
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Iksan mayor urged to resign over racist remarks
Civic groups are calling on Mayor Chung Heon-yool of Iksan, North Jeolla Province, to resign after making racist remarks about children from multicultural families. “Biologically and scientifically speaking, they say crossbreeds are stronger,” Chung was quoted as saying in a media report. “Multicultural children are cute, but they might cause a riot if they are not properly brought up.”According to Iksan City Hall, the mayor made the comment May 11 during an event fo
June 26, 2019
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Mayor vows crackdown on illicit set up of far-right rally tents in downtown Seoul
A minor far-right party continued Wednesday to resist the Seoul Metropolitan Government’s clampdown on its illegal occupation of Gwanghwamun Square in downtown Seoul. On Tuesday morning, the city government forcibly removed tents set up by Our Republican Party -- formerly the Korean Patriots Party -- after repeated warnings were ignored, only to see them put up tents again at the square in the afternoon. The party had set up tents and canopies at Gwanghwamun Square on M
June 26, 2019
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[Best Brand] SPEP leads global mindset, language training
A global education firm SPEP has been at the forefront of a paradigm shift in business education, providing training and consulting specialized in nurturing a workforce with a global mindset and foreign language proficiency. SPEP, which has worked with global firms for more than 22 years, offers training programs on communication skills, basic language skills and business etiquette necessary in a multicultural business environment. The training courses, textbook and other education materia
June 26, 2019