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'Super Rich in Korea' will leave viewers appreciating Korea more: producers
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Probe of first lady on Dior bag allegations set to begin
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Top prosecutor pledges 'speedy, strict' probe into first lady's luxury bag allegations
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'Queen of Tears' riding high on Netflix chart
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With Indonesia unable to pay full share, what’s next for KF-21 fighter project?
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[KH Explains] Can tech firms' AI alliances take on Nvidia?
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Local filmmakers criticize ‘The Roundup: Punishment’ monopoly of screens
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Police seek arrest warrant for med student who killed girlfriend
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[Grace Kao, Meera Choi] Has money displaced romance on dates?
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‘Children Lunch Set’ illustration display at expo accused of child porn
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Military worker involved in e-mail hacking
Another senior military worker was found to have collaborated in a recent hacking incident, officials at the Defense Ministry said Thursday, fueling speculation that military operatives have illegally monitored civilians.Military investigators also arrested an Army warrant officer on Tuesday, on sus
DefenseOct. 20, 2011
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Asan Sharing Foundation launched
Asan Sharing Foundation was launched at the Hyundai Group headquarters in Gyedong, Jongno, Seoul, on Thursday. Participants in the ceremony were (from left to right) Han Jung-hwa, Choi Gil-sun, Chung Jin-hong, Kim Tae-hyun, Lee Seog-yeon and Kwon Oh-gap. (Yonhap News)Hyundai Group has launched the A
Social AffairsOct. 20, 2011
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Losing weight and keeping it off
One day, Mr. K, a 55-year-old man, proudly told me he had finally succeeded in losing weight. He had gone from 95kg to 85kg over the previous two months. His secret was to eat only one meal a day. But he was not sure about how long he could maintain this diet, did not do any physical exercise. So is
Social AffairsOct. 20, 2011
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Prosecutor removed from post over political party memberships
A local prosecutor has lost his post for holding memberships to political parties in breach of a law banning civil servants from political activities, the Justice Ministry said Thursday.The 33-year-old man surnamed Yoon has been removed from his position as a prosecutor in accordance with a decision
Social AffairsOct. 20, 2011
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Up to 200,000 political prisoners in N. Korea: UN
UNITED NATIONS (AFP) -- Up to 200,000 political prisoners are languishing in North Korean prison camps, a sharp increase from 10 years ago, a United Nations envoy said Wednesday.Compared to 2001, the latest satellite pictures of the country indicate a “significant increase in the scale of the camps,
North KoreaOct. 20, 2011
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DuPont, Kolon wage property dispute in Korea over high-strength fiber
A month after a U.S. court ruled against South Korea’s Kolon Industries Inc. for the theft of trade secrets from American firm DuPont Co., the companies have rekindled their dispute here in South Korea.Prosecutors said Thursday they are investigating the two companies’ dispute over technology leaks
Social AffairsOct. 20, 2011
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UN concerned about N.K. asylum seekers
UNITED NATIONS (AP) -- The UN investigator for human rights in North Korea said Wednesday he’s concerned about the growing number of asylum seekers leaving the country, with nearly 870 arriving in Thailand in the first quarter of this year.Marzuki Darusman, the United Nations rights rapporteur for t
North KoreaOct. 20, 2011
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Orion Group head sentenced to 3-year prison term over slush funds
The chairman of Orion Group was sentenced to three years in prison on Thursday for embezzling a massive amount of corporate funds.Tam Cheol-gon, 56, was detained and indicted in June on charges of misappropriating nearly 30 billion won ($26.4 million) of funds from the confectionery and media group.
Social AffairsOct. 20, 2011
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Lee: Protecting ’socially weak’ top government priority
President Lee Myung-bak said Thursday that one of his government’s top priorities is to protect "socially weak" people, amid calls from small merchants for further cuts in the commission rates that credit card firms levy on retailers.“We believe we have to protect the socially weak and the governmen
PoliticsOct. 20, 2011
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Losing weight and keeping it off
One day, Mr. K, a 55-year-old man, proudly told me he had finally succeeded in losing weight. He had gone from 95kg to 85kg over the previous two months. His secret was to eat only one meal a day. But he was not sure about how long he could maintain this diet, did not do any physical exercise. So is
Social AffairsOct. 20, 2011
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Seoul’s free postcard mailing service popular with foreign tourists
Foreign tourists in Seoul have sent more than 15,000 postcards to friends and family for free over the past four months, via a service provided by the city, the municipal government said Thursday.The Seoul Metropolitan Government launched the “welcome postcard” service in June as part of a campaign
Social AffairsOct. 20, 2011
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KAIST’s Lee wins award from China for friendship
Lee InLee In, aeronautical engineering professor of the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, has received Award for Friendship in an event hosted by Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao in Beijing on Sept. 29.The award is given to foreign managers or experts for contributions to the development
Social AffairsOct. 20, 2011
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OECD urges better foreign graft probes
The justice system is falling short of aggressively investigating allegations of foreign bribery, despite having improved its information and intelligence gathering capabilities, according to an international report released on Thursday.The report by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Dev
Social AffairsOct. 20, 2011
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Arrest warrant rejected for ex-Lee aide, businessman
Court says more evidence needed to arrest Shin, alleged bribe-giverProsecutors’ investigation into the alleged corruption of one of President Lee Myung-bak’s confidants faced a setback Thursday after a local court rejected their request for arrest warrants for two main figures in the scandal.
Social AffairsOct. 20, 2011
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Tech transfer vital for fighter jet project
Foreign competitors ndicate willingness to help Korea acquire combat aircraft technologyAttention is being drawn to what technology foreign competitors can offer for South Korea’s next generation fighter procurement.Under the “FX-III” project, the Seoul government plans to purchase a hig
DefenseOct. 20, 2011
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Experts discuss impact of information technology
Information technology has created a digital culture online and some negative aspects, such as Internet addiction and cyber bullying, should be dealt with professionally, said experts at the 2011 Digital Culture Conference organized by the Public Administration Ministry on Thursday. “Digital culture
Social AffairsOct. 20, 2011
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SNS battle rages in mayoral race
Park ahead of Na in cyber campaign; Twitter users criticize online crackdownWith the Seoul mayoral by-election looming next Wednesday, the online campaigns are heating up, with independent candidate Park Won-soon taking a visible lead over Na Kyung-won of the ruling Grand National Party.The SNS batt
PoliticsOct. 20, 2011
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Hiking for mountain school
Mountain Child is holding a fund-raising hike at Suwon’s Gwanggyosan on Saturday. Supporters will pay 25,000 won for the chance to hike together to support the charity’s first school in the Himalayas as part of its “5 for 5” hiking campaign.“The school opened this year and is already full of student
Oct. 20, 2011
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Warm hearts sought to help homeless
A group assisting homeless people in Seoul is seeking volunteers and donations to help prepare rough-sleepers for the winter. Members and friends of Jamon’s Rock City Church have been going out on Sunday evenings for the past three weeks to speak to and offer help to homeless people and sex workers
Oct. 20, 2011
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Up to 200,000 political prisoners in N. Korea: UN
UNITED NATIONS, Oct 19, 2011 (AFP) - Up to 200,000 political prisoners are languishing in North Korean prison camps, a sharp increase from 10 years ago, a United Nations envoy said Wednesday.Compared to 2001, the latest satellite pictures of the country indicate a "significant increase in the scale
North KoreaOct. 20, 2011