Articles by Kim Yon-se
Kim Yon-se
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China urges Korea to free 3 fishermen
BEIJING/SEOUL (Yonhap) ― China called Monday for South Korea to release three Chinese fishermen who have been arrested on charges of illegally fishing in South Korean waters and violently resisting a crackdown by the South Korean Coast Guard that caused the death of a Chinese captain. According to the South Korean Coast Guard, dozens of Chinese fishermen resisted violently with knives and beer bottles during the crackdown in waters 144 kilometers off South Korea‘s western coast on Friday. Some C
Social Affairs Oct. 13, 2014
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81 local governments to gather for biodiversity
Gangwon Province will host a biodiversity summit of municipal governments from Oct. 13-14 as a sideline event of the 12th meeting of the Convention on Biological Diversity, which is underway in Pyeongchang.As part of the international community’s efforts to further the conservation of biological diversity (genetic, species and ecosystem variation), the summit is designed to identify the role of local governments in accomplishing global biodiversity goals.“The number of participants will reach ab
Social Affairs Oct. 12, 2014
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Actress Jang forced to sexually entertain: appeals court
A Seoul appellate court has ruled that the late actress Jang Ja-yeon had been coerced by her management agency to entertain socially influential figures at drinking sessions against her will.A recent verdict from the Seoul High Court ordered the agency’s chief to pay the family of Jang, who committed suicide, 24 million won ($22,600) for sexually exploiting her.The initial revelation took place in March 2009, when then-aspiring actress Jang killed herself and left a seven-page suicide note claim
Social Affairs Oct. 12, 2014
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4-year jail term sought for Yoo’s son
The prosecution on Wednesday asked the court to sentence Yoo Dae-kyoon, the eldest son of Yoo Byung-eun, the late owner of the Sewol ferry, to four years in prison on charges of embezzlement.In addition, the Incheon District Prosecutors’ Office sought a one-year jail term for veteran actress Jeon Yang-ja, formerly a close aide to Yoo and a core member of the Salvation Sect.A suspended prison sentence has been sought for Park Soo-kyung, who was indicted for hiding Yoo Dae-kyoon after the April 16
Social Affairs Oct. 8, 2014
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Portable power generation leads green innovation charge
The following is the third in a series of articles on the creative green economy, which focuses on generating new growth engines and was initiated by the Park Geun-hye administration and the Ministry of Environment. ― Ed.South Korea uses solar or wind power for only three to four hours a day on average despite the high demand for renewable energy worldwide, according to environmental technology researchers.They stress that industries should pay more attention to the country’s geographical featur
Social Affairs Oct. 8, 2014
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U.N. forum to discuss DMZ biodiversity
The United Nations biodiversity conference underway in Pyeongchang, Gangwon Province, is set to highlight the ecosystem in the Demilitarized Zone between the two Koreas.One of the key global symposiums on environmental cooperation, the international DMZ forum is scheduled to convene Wednesday at the Alpensia Convention Center in Pyeongchang, according the Korean secretariat of the 12th meeting of the Convention on Biological Diversity.“Four parties will propose a sustainable development model by
Social Affairs Oct. 7, 2014
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The Supreme Prosecutors’ Office on Monday attributed the cause of the April 16 ferry disaster to cargo overloading and the Sewol crew members’ poor steering.It added during a news briefing that the negligent rescue activities of the Korea Coast Guard contributed to the number of people who died in the sinking.While the prosecution said it had verified that the deceased Sewol owner Yoo Byung-eun had glossed over the risks of extending the number of cabins in the vessel, the investigat
Social Affairs Oct. 6, 2014
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Biodiversity meet to implement genetic resources sharing pact
Gangwon Province Gov. Choi Moon-soon said Monday that a historic protocol on genetic resources would take effect during the 12th meeting of the Convention on Biological Diversity in Pyeongchang.During a news conference at the opening of the United Nations Environment Program-led conference in the Gangwon Province town, Choi said, “The Nagoya Protocol, which will take the initiative in the pharmaceuticals, agriculture and bio industries, will be implemented at this meeting.” Environment Minister
Social Affairs Oct. 6, 2014
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Environment minister promises successful biodiversity meeting
Environment Minister Yoon Seong-kyu pledged Sunday that the Korean government would actively coordinate with the global community’s movement to raise the importance of biological diversity.His remarks came a day before the opening of regular sessions of the 12th meeting of the Convention on Biological Diversity at the Alpensia Convention Center in Pyeongchang, Gangwon Province, on Monday.Though the Pyeongchang meeting kicked off on Sept. 29, participants discussed the seventh meeting of the conf
Social Affairs Oct. 5, 2014
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Seoul considers inviting N.K. to forum on NE Asia peace
South Korea is considering inviting North Korea to its October forum aimed at implementing President Park Geun-hye’s policy for promoting peace in Northeast Asia, government sources said Sunday.Seoul plans to hold a meeting to be attended by government and private experts to exchange views on such issues as the environment, energy and nuclear safety, the main themes to be dealt with under the “Northeast Asia Peace Cooperation Initiative,” between Oct. 28 and 30, they noted.The vision calls for c
North Korea Oct. 5, 2014
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Green tech creates smart tables, toy kits
The following is the second in a series of articles on the creative green economy, which focuses on generating new growth engines and was initiated by the Park Geun-hye administration and the Ministry of Environment. ― Ed.South Korea’s Environment Ministry is currently focusing on two aspects in implementing major projects: boosting eco-friendly products and spurring innovation through creative products and services. Green technology-related researchers say they have set up two clear objectives
Social Affairs Oct. 1, 2014
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TV celebrity fined for illegal drug use
Television celebrity Amy, whose real name is Lee Yoon-ji, has been given a fine of 5 million won ($4,800) for habitually consuming zolpidem without a medical prescription.According to the Seoul Central District Court and investigators, Amy, 32, has been charged with taking 15 out of 85 pills of zolpidem that she secretly received from a woman whom she met at a probation office in Seoul.She had regularly attended lectures on overcoming drug addiction after receiving a suspended jail sentence for
Social Affairs Sept. 30, 2014
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‘Dogani’ abuse victims lose suit against state
Seven victims of sexual crimes committed by staff members at Gwangju Inhwa School lost a compensation suit against the government. All the victims were hearing impaired. The victims, whose story was portrayed in the 2011 film “Dogani,” filed a suit demanding the state, Gwangju City and the regional education office pay 440 million won ($423,000) in compensation, as they all suffered after effects of the abuse at the state-subsidized school. But the Seoul Central District Court in its verdict cit
Social Affairs Sept. 30, 2014
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Biodiversity convention kicks off
The 12th meeting of the Convention on Biological Diversity opened at a resort in Pyeongchang, Gangwon Province, on Monday for 19 days of discussion sessions on sustainable development, under the auspices of the U.N. Conference on Environment and Development.The South Korean Secretariat of the U.N. Biodiversity Conference 2014 estimates that about 20,000 participants will join the biennial meeting, slated to run until Oct. 17, in the eco-friendly district.The global community shares the view that
Social Affairs Sept. 29, 2014
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Prosecution expands probe of lawmakers, vocational schools
The prosecution is set to conduct another round of investigations into allegations that some lawmakers may have had irregular connections with several vocational schools.In addition to their ongoing scrutiny into three opposition lawmakers and Seoul Arts College, investigators raided the headquarters of Seoul Hyundai Technical College and its principal Kim Nam-kyung’s residence last Friday.The prosecution, which secured computer hard disks and bookkeeping records, plans to look into whether the
Social Affairs Sept. 28, 2014
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