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Tensions heighten ahead of first president-opposition chief meeting
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Seoul to provide housing subsidy to married couples with newborns
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Rapper jailed after public street fight with another rapper
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[KH Explains] No more 'Michael' at Kakao Games
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Woman gets suspended term for injuring boyfriend with knife
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Yoon, Lee end first talks with differences, agree to meet more
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China outpaces Korea in smaller OLED shipments for 1st time
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[Grace Kao] Hybe vs. Ador: Inspiration, imitation and plagiarism
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NewJeans pops out ‘Bubble Gum’ video amid troubles at agency
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Samsung chief bolsters ties with Germany’s Zeiss
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Expressway crash victim’s husband says doesn’t know why she exited vehicle
The husband of the recent expressway accident victim denied knowing why his wife exited the vehicle, which led to two consecutive human-vehicle collisions and resulted in her death, Gimpo Police Station said Thursday.The victim, identified by local media Wednesday as actress Han Ji-sung, died after being struck by a taxi and an SUV at around 4 a.m. Monday on the Incheon Airport Expressway in Gimpo, Gyeonggi Province, according to police.Han’s husband, who was in the passenger seat, told po
May 9, 2019
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Top court upholds 20 years in prison for dad who fatally abused daughter
The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a lower court’s 20-year prison sentence for a father in his 30s who was found guilty of abusing his daughter to death and disposing of her body. The 38-year-old, identified only by his surname Koh, was convicted of child abuse that resulted in the death of his daughter, Koh Jun-hee. In April 2017, he stomped on the 5-year-old for not falling asleep, breaking three of her ribs. The child fell unconscious and was left to die. (Yonhap)The court also sentenced K
May 9, 2019
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[Newsmaker] Ex-vice minister summoned for questioning over sex bribery scandal
Former Vice Justice Minister Kim Hak-eui appeared before the prosecution for the first time Thursday, to undergo questioning with regard to allegations of rape, abuse of power, and accepting bribes in the form of sexual services. Ex-Vice Justice Minister Kim Hak-eui (Yonhap)Kim, who retired from public service in March 2013, is accused of having received sexual services in return for business favors at an orgy hosted by local contractor Yoon Jung-cheon. It is the first time Kim has appeared in
May 9, 2019
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Actress killed in highway collisions identified
The TV actress who died from two consecutive collisions on a highway Monday was Han Ji-sung, according to local media outlets that identified her WednesdayIt was previously reported that the woman killed on Incheon Airport Expressway at around 4 a.m. Monday, hit by two vehicles in succession, was an actress who had played in several supporting roles on TV drama series as well as on stage.Han Ji-sung (Han Ji-sung`s Instagram)Han debuted in entertainment in 2010 initially as part of a four-piece g
May 9, 2019
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Ex-vice justice minister quizzed over sex scandal, bribery allegations
Former Vice Justice Minister Kim Hak-ui was questioned by prosecutors as a suspect on Thursday over allegations that he received bribes and sexual services in return for business favors.Kim, 63, appeared at the Seoul Eastern District Prosecutors' Office at around 10 a.m. for probes by a special prosecution team over allegations that he attended a sex party hosted by construction contractor Yoon Jung-cheon."I'll faithfully undergo investigation," Kim told reporters upon arrival. (Yonhap)Kim took
May 8, 2019
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Man accused of stabbing ex, fighting police and setting off explosives
A man was arrested for stabbing his girlfriend several times in his car and then trying to take his own life with a detonator, a device for igniting explosives, according to the police in Jeonju.The Jeonju Wansan Police Station said Wednesday that the man, 50, was arrested on a charge of attempted murder.Jeonju Wansan Police Station (Yonhap)The man allegedly called his ex-girlfriend at around 8:40 a.m. last Saturday, got her to get in his car, and stabbed her several times while driving around W
May 8, 2019
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Animal industry slams proposed stronger regulations on zoos
The animal industry expressed concerns over stronger regulations on the operation of zoos and aquariums Wednesday, launching the Korea Animal Cultural Industry Association to protest a series of revisions concerning the management of animal containment facilities. (Yonhap)At a press conference held in central Seoul, the KACIA, composed of 130 zoos, aquariums and animal cafes as well as three animal associations, blasted the revisions proposed earlier this year, arguing that they reflect only th
May 8, 2019
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[Graphic News] Higher proportion of long-term marriage immigrants, naturalized citizens last year
The proportion of marriage immigrants and naturalized citizens who have lived in South Korea for more than 10 years rose last year from three years earlier, a survey showed. According to the poll conducted by the Ministry of Gender and Equality, there were 306,995 multicultural households in Korea last year. Among them, 85.7 percent consisted of at least one immigrant parent and the remaining 14.3 percent had a naturalized Korean. Those who have lived more than 10 years in Korea accounted for 6
May 8, 2019
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Highway accident victim identified as TV actress: report
The 28-year-old woman who died after being struck by two cars on a highway Monday was an actress, local media outlets reported Wednesday. Media cited police saying that the victim killed on Incheon Airport Expressway at 3:52 a.m. on Monday was found to be an actress known for her roles in local TV drama series. Police did not fully identify her.(Incheon Fire Department)Gimpo Police Station retrieved video footage from the dashcam in the woman’s car, showing she had stopped in the middle lane of
May 8, 2019
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[Newsmaker] 27 hospitals violate narcotics law: ministry
The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety found instances of overprescribing or giving patients illicit access to drugs at 27 clinics and hospitals, the ministry’s report said Wednesday.Out of the 36,000 medical institutions that handle medical-use drugs, the ministry singled out 52 medical institutions for suspicion of misuse of drugs, using data from a drug management system. Of the 52 singled out, 27 were found to be in violation of the Narcotics Control Act.(Yonhap)Administrative measures will be
May 8, 2019
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21 percent of children and teens not enrolled in school at health risk: report
One in 5 children and teens not enrolled in school face health risks, according to a report by the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family.Medical examinations of 5,033 children and teens aged 9 to 18 conducted in 2018 found that 21.1 percent (1,061) had potential health issues.Health issues most frequently identified include kidney diseases, high blood pressure, liver diseases, lipemia and anemia. The report showed that 848 minors had one disease (79.9 percent), 169 had two diseases (15.9 p
May 8, 2019
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93 booked for prostitution in three months: Daegu police
The Daegu Police Agency booked 93 alleged sex workers, brokers and buyers during a three-month intensive crackdown in the metropolitan city in southeastern South Korea. In the process, some 39 million won ($33,358) was confiscated, the police said Wednesday.According to the police, the suspects did business in 34 residential studios and massage parlors. One of the businesses, in Nam-gu, central Daegu, allegedly raised over 420 million won in illicit profits since last September.Of the 93 booked,
May 8, 2019
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Seoul City allots W51.5b to school toilet renovations
Seoul City said Thursday a budget of 51.5 billion won ($44 million) has been allotted to repairing and renovating old school bathrooms. Of the total budget, the Seoul Metropolitan Government will provide 14.4 billion won and the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education 37.1 billion won.School buildings over 15 years old are subjected to the renovation project. At each of the eligible schools, a task force comprising students, parents and faculty members and headed by a director appointed by t
May 8, 2019
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Police seek arrest warrant for Seungri in Burning Sun scandal
Police requested an arrest warrant for Big Bang star Seungri on Wednesday over allegations he procured prostitutes for potential investors in his business and misappropriated funds of nightclub Burning Sun. Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency also filed an arrest warrant for Yoo In-suk, CEO of Yuri Holdings that he co-founded with Seungri, on charges of arranging prostitution and embezzlement of company funds.“We see that the two conspired to arrange sex services and embezzle company funds,” Yonhap
May 8, 2019
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8 arrested for holding woman captive for 3 days
The Gwangju Nambu Police Station said Wednesday that it had arrested a 25-year-old man and booked seven others without detention for holding a 22-year-old woman captive and assaulting her for three days. The suspects also include a 23-year-old woman. According to the police, the victim was held prisoner from the evening of April 29 until early Thursday morning in a motel room where she was beaten and threatened in an attempt to extort 3 million won ($2,566) she owed the 23-year-old female suspec
May 8, 2019
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Woman, 28, dies after being hit by two cars on expressway
A woman in her 20s was killed by two consecutive collisions on an expressway that occurred at 3:52 a.m. Monday.Gimpo Police Station said it had obtained video footage from the dashcam in the woman’s car, a Mercedes-Benz C200, showing that she stopped in the middle lane of the three-lane expressway with emergency lights on, got out of the car and moved to the back. She was soon struck by a taxi. She was then hit again by an SUV. (Incheon Fire Department, Yonhap)She died in the ambulance from head
May 7, 2019
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Gangnam first part of country to provide free menstrual products at schools
Gangnam-gu, a district in southern Seoul, is offering free sanitary napkins at schools, becoming the first part of the country to do so. The district office said Monday it has installed 157 dispensers at 81 locations including elementary, middle and high schools and other institutions that serve young people. While the Seoul Metropolitan Government currently operates 11 dispensers, none of these are in schools. Gangnam-gu Office is expanding the free sanitary napkin project as a way to as
May 7, 2019
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[Feature] Liberal Constitutional Court triggers hopes, concerns
With the recent appointment of two Constitutional Court justices whose views are considered liberal, hopes and concerns are growing surrounding the court’s upcoming rulings on socially divisive issues, including the death penalty and the national security law.Since taking office, President Moon Jae-in has appointed eight justices, including Lee Mi-son and Moon Hyung-bae in April. The appointment of so many justices under a single president is unprecedented, but came about because former Presiden
May 7, 2019
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[News briefs] Prosecution begins probe on parliamentary brawl
Nearly 100 lawmakers are now under investigation in connection with clashes that occurred at the National Assembly over the fast-tracking of contentious bills, the Seoul Southern District Prosecutors’ Office said Tuesday. (Yonhap)According to the prosecutors’ office, 14 criminal complaints have been filed in relations to the developments, and 97 lawmakers have been implicated. Of the lawmakers, 62 are from the main opposition Liberty Korea Party, 25 are from the ruling Democratic Party of Korea
May 7, 2019
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[Newsmaker] Top prosecutor holds meeting on investigation rights bill
The contention over revising the investigative powers of police and the prosecutors’ office appears set to intensify, with Prosecutor-General Moon Moo-il holding a senior prosecutors’ meeting Tuesday. According to reports, Moon reiterated his stance that the bill on altering the investigative rights of the police agency and the prosecutors’ office violated fundamental principles of democracy at the meeting. Moon Moo-il. YonhapThe bill, which has been put on the fast track by the ruling Democrati
May 7, 2019