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S. Korea's July trade surplus narrows on falling exports

Aug 1, 2012

South Korea's trade surplus shrank from a month earlier in July as exports slipped at a greater pace than imports, the government said Wednesday. The country's trade balance came to $2.7 billion in ...
China rejects allegations of torture against S. Korean activist

Foreign affairsJul 31, 2012

China rejected allegations Tuesday that a South Korean rights activist was severely tortured while under its custody for questioning, saying the investigation went according to law and his legitimate...
얄미운 하이데만의 반응: ‘판정에 만족한다’

PodcastJul 31, 2012

얄미운 하이데만의 반응: ‘판정에 만족한다’ 1초가 흐르지 않아 심판 판정이 논란이 되었던 개인전 준결승에서 승리한 독일의 브리타 하이데만이 심판 판정에 만족한다고 말했다. 30일영국 엑셀 런던 사우스 아레나에서 열린 개인전 준결승에서 신아람은 하이데만에 5-6으로 졌다. 신아람은 5-5로 맞선 채 돌입한 연장전에서 종료 1초 전 상대에 찌르기를 허용...
Heidemann says happy with the decision

Olympic GamesJul 31, 2012

German fencer Bitta Heidemann poses with a silver medal on Monday. (Yonhap News) German fencer Bitta Heidemann said she was happy with the controversial decision that saw her beat South Korea’s Shin...
Embattled opposition floor leader disobeys third summons

PoliticsJul 27, 2012

A chief lawmaker of the main opposition Democratic United Party snubbed a prosecution summons again Friday, a move expected to lead ultimately to a sensitive vote in parliament over his arrest. It w...
Cat hitches a lift on dog's back

World NewsJul 26, 2012

A Russian YouTube video revealed that a dog can be a good pal to his owner’s cat. The video shows a small black dog lifting a similar-sized grey cat on to his back, carrying it around a corner and a...
Killer whale drags trainer under water for 15 minutes

CultureJul 25, 2012

An online video showed a huge killer whale thrashing his trainer for 15 minutes at a U.S. theme park SeaWorld. The 2006 video was released as part of the on-going litigation against SeaWorld by the ...
[Photo] Dancers for beach volleyball

Olympic GamesJul 25, 2012

Members of the Aicha Mckenzie Choreographer for Sports Presentation London 2012 show a group dance at the St. James Park in London, Tuesday. London Olympic Joint Press Corps Members of the Aicha Mck...
Lee offers public apology for brother's corruption

PoliticsJul 24, 2012

President Lee Myung-bak (Yonhap News) President Lee Myung-bak on Tuesday made a public apology for his brother's involvement in receiving bribes from savings banks. "Fellow Koreans, disgraceful inc...
<속보> 통영 실종 女초등학생 숨진 채 발견

English EyeJul 22, 2012

통영 실종 女초등학생 숨진 채 발견 경남 통영에서 실종된 한아름양이 22일 경남 통 영 한 야산에서 숨진 채 발견됐다. 경찰은 한 중년 남성을 유력한 용의자로 보고 수사를 벌여왔다. 산양초등학교 4학년인 한아름 양은 지난 16일 오전 7시30분께 학교에 간다며 집을 나선 뒤 일주일째 연락이 닿지 않았다. 통영경찰서는 지난 20일 기동대 등 수백여명...
Missing girl found dead in Tongyeong

Social affairsJul 22, 2012

Police have found the body of a 10-year-old girl who went missing about a week ago on her way to school in Tongyeong, south Gyeongsang Province, police officials said Sunday. According to the inv...
Ahn considered declared with new book

PoliticsJul 19, 2012

Ahn Cheol-soo (Yonhap News) Political aspirant maps out his vision in new publication Software mogul-turned-professor Ahn Cheol-soo virtually declared his presidential aspirations in his new book r...
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un made marshal

North KoreaJul 18, 2012

Kim Jong-un North Korea on Wednesday announced that its leader Kim Jong-un had been given the title of marshal -- the highest military rank after grand marshal held only by his late grandfather Kim ...
Downpours, gales forecast nationwide, as typhoon approaches

Social affairsJul 18, 2012

South Korea's weather forecasters warned of heavy rains of up to 200 millimeters and strong winds in the country's southern and central regions, as Typhoon Khanun is approaching the southern island o...
S. Korea rolls back decision to resume scientific whaling

ScienceJul 17, 2012

South Korea has decided to scrap its plan to resume whaling for scientific research, a senior government official said Tuesday, after the move sparked international criticism. Earlier this month, So...