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[Music in drama] Rekindle a love that slipped through your fingers
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S. Korea discussed possible participation in AUKUS Pillar 2 with Australia: defense minister
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[New faces of Assembly] Architect behind ‘audacious initiative’ believes in denuclearized North Korea
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US expresses support for right to peaceful protests, reaffirms alliance with Korea
The US State Department expressed support for the universal right to peaceful protests and reaffirmed its security commitment to South Korea as a corruption scandal involving President Park Geun-hye sparked weeks of nationwide rallies demanding her resignation."We have seen the press reporting of the political protests, and I would let the protesters and the government of Korea speak to that. You know where we stand on the right of peaceful protest and assembly and we continue to support that ar
Nov. 29, 2016
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Ministry unveils state-issued history textbook
The Ministry of Education on Monday unveiled a draft version of the controversial state-authored history textbooks, despite criticism over their political neutrality and nationwide protests against their initiator President Park Geun-hye. The ministry and National Institute of Korean History revealed three history textbooks for middle school and high school students, called the “Correct History Textbook,” which they said were designed to assert the country’s legitimacy and remove political bias.
Nov. 28, 2016
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[Graphic News] Avian Influenza outbreaks
Despite the government’s stepped up quarantine measures to contain the outbreak of bird flu, a highly pathogenic aviation influenza virus appeared to be spreading rapidly throughout the nation.Following new reported cases in Yangju in Gyeonggi Province and Sejong in South Chungcheong Province over the weekend, some 200 chickens were found dead on Monday morning in Eumseong, South Chungcheong Province, quarantine authories said.So far, a total of 15 poultry farms were confirmed with AI cases, whi
Nov. 28, 2016
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Bill seeks to ban employers from requiring job applicants' photos
The South Korean parliament's labor committee on Monday approved a bill which bans employers from requiring job seekers to provide a headshot and information such as their weight and height.It also seeks to prohibit the "discriminatory" practice of requiring information about an applicant's birthplace, religion, marital status, assets and family details on application forms. Violators will be slapped with fines of up to 5 million won ($4,275) under the bill proposed by Rep. Han Jeoung-ae of the
Nov. 28, 2016
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Grandparents are happier, healthier when living with grandchildren: study
Grandparents who live with their grandchildren and help raise them are generally more satisfied with life and healthier than their peers, a study found Monday.According to the research led by professor of economics Ahn Tae-hyun at Sogang University, those who lived twith their grandchildren for the past year showed improvements in overall health conditions. Compared to their peers, this group also showed a higher level of satisfaction in their quality of life and relationships with children, mad
Nov. 28, 2016
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Anti-Park rallies boost local businesses
Chants of “Park Geun-hye, Resign!” and loudspeakers blaring impromptu speeches denouncing the scandal-ridden president are music to the ears of some merchants in Gwanghwamun, Seoul. For over a month, protesters have flocked to the area each Saturday to protest against Park, giving the merchants an unexpected boost in sales. “Honestly, it is good. I can make a living thanks to the weekly protests,” a street vendor told The Korea Herald last Saturday while serving hot snacks to protesters. “It is
Nov. 28, 2016
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Korea confirms 16th Zika virus infection
South Korea has confirmed another case of the Zika virus infection, raising the number of people infected with the virus here to 16, health authorities said Monday.A 46-year-old Korean man living in Vietnam who came here for vacation was confirmed to have been infected with the mosquito-borne virus, according to the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC).He is presumed to have been bitten by a mosquito during his stay in the Southeast Asian nation. He has been staying in Vietnam
Nov. 28, 2016
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Korean-Americans hold rallies demanding Park resign
Korean-Americans held protest rallies in Washington, New York, Los Angeles and elsewhere in the United States to demand South Korean President Park Geun-hye resign over a corruption scandal.About 30 people held a candlelight protest near Lafayette Park next to the White House on Saturday evening, demanding Park step down over the scandal that centers on allegations that a long-time confidante of Park exercised huge influence over her and state affairs while amassing ill-gotten wealth. Korean-Ame
Nov. 28, 2016
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Greenhouse gas emissions in S. Korea reduced in 2014
Greenhouse gas emissions in South Korea were reduced by 0.8 percent in 2014 compared to a year earlier, marking the first time in 18 years for the figure to decline, the government said Sunday. The Greenhouse Gas Inventory & Research Center of Korea (GIR) said the emissions recorded 690 million tons of carbon dioxide equivalents in 2014, reduced from 696 million tons tallied in the previous year. The figure has been constantly increasing from 656 million tons in 2010 to 682 million and 687 milli
Nov. 27, 2016
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Key figure in influence-peddling scandal faces trial over multiple charges
A key figure in the influence-peddling scandal involving President Park Geun-hye and her confidante was indicted Sunday on charges ranging from an abuse of authority to embezzlement.Prosecutors said Cha Eun-taek, former commercial and music video director, will now stand trial for allegedly using his connection with Choi Soon-sil, a long-time friend of Park's at the center of the scandal, to pocket profits. Cha Eun-taek (Yonhap)According to prosecutors, Cha apparently used his network to coerce
Nov. 27, 2016
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S.Korea on high alert as AI virus spreads
A highly pathogenic aviation influenza virus appears to be spreading throughout Gyeonggi Province, the country’s largest poultry production base and most populated province, putting authorities on alert. On Sunday, another possible outbreak of the H5N6 virus bird flu was reported at a chicken farm in Yangju. If confirmed, it will be the fourth confirmed case of bird flu in Gyeonggi Province, and the second in Yangju. The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs has banned stockbreeders at
Nov. 27, 2016
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Minister rules out withdrawal of history textbook plan
Education Minister Lee Jun-shik on Sunday ruled out the possibility of the government withdrawing its much-disputed plan to introduce state-authored history textbooks at schools nationwide. “As of now, I see no chance of it being scrapped,” said Lee who doubles as deputy prime minister for social affairs. Lee reiterated that the ministry is intent on gathering opinions from experts and the public to come up with a more ideal way to introduce the textbooks, not to abolish them. He was seeking to
Nov. 27, 2016
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Nearly 60% of S. Koreans suffer health problems: study
Nearly 6 in 10 South Korean adults have an abnormal health status due to diseases or suspected diseases, a government report based on a public health examination showed Sunday.According to the report issued by the National Health Insurance Service, 57.2 percent of South Koreans who received health examinations in 2015 were diagnosed with or were suspected of having diseases. It said 18.7 percent have diseases, with 38.5 percent having suspected cases of diseases.Only 7.9 percent were found to be
Nov. 27, 2016
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Professors unite against President Park
Some 70 professors from Seoul National University joined the rally on Saturday calling for President Park Geun-hye to step down. This was the first time that the university professors participated in any kind of protest as a group since the massive democratic uprising in 1960.“Professors have been taking part in the previous protests individually. This time, we decided to bring a stronger voice as a group,” Professor Yoo Yong-tae from the university told The Korea Herald.He, who came with his wi
Nov. 27, 2016
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Nonviolent, largest protest demands Park resign
Nearly 1.5 million people took to the streets of central Seoul on Saturday to demand President Park Geun-hye step down over the spiraling influence-peddling and corruption scandal.Protestors waved candles, sang songs, chanted slogans and flocked to the locations nearest to the presidential office to denounce Park in the largest rally in decades, despite the cold weather.Rally organizers said that 1.9 million people gathered for the protest nationwide, with 1.5 million in Seoul. This is the fifth
Nov. 27, 2016
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57.2% of S. Koreans suffer health issues: study
Nearly 6 out of 10 South Korean adults have abnormal health status due to diseases or suspected diseases, a government report based on a public health examination showed Sunday.According to the report issued by the National Health Insurance Service, 57.2 percent of South Koreans who received health examinations in 2015 were diagnosed with or suspected to have a disease. It said 18.7 percent have a disease, with 38.5 percent having suspected case of disease.Only 7.9 percent were found to be healt
Nov. 27, 2016
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Japanese Embassy to celebrate emperor's birthday in Seoul
The Japanese Embassy in Seoul will host an annual celebration of Emperor Akihito's birthday next month, a diplomatic source said Sunday.The source said the embassy will hold the event at a Seoul hotel on Dec. 8, and has extended invitations to South Korean political and business leaders.The emperor's birthday, Dec. 23, is a national holiday in Japan. Each December, Japanese diplomatic missions celebrate the occasion with representatives of their host countries on hand.Emperor Akihito will turn 8
Nov. 27, 2016
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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