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Yoon apologizes for first lady Dior bag scandal, calls push for special probe ‘political’
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Korea forecast to overtake Taiwan in chip production by 2032: report
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Girl hanging on bridge, police trying to rescue her both fall off; rescued immediately
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[K-pop’s dilemma] Can K-pop break free from ‘fandom’ model?
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YouTuber fatally stabbed on livestream by another YouTuber in Busan
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Yoon rebuffs opposition's call for special probe into wife
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No plan to let doctors with foreign licenses practice here anytime soon: PM
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Stray Kids hit with racism in Met Gala photo line
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[News Analysis] Yoon's first 2 years marked by intense confrontations, lack of leadership
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Yoon apologizes for wife's 'unwise conduct'
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Dutchman returns home after detention in N. Korea: media report
A Dutch stamp collector, who was reported missing during a trip to North Korea last month, has returned home, saying he had been detained there on charges of anti-state activities, a Dutch media reported Monday.Willem van der Bijl entered North Korea on July 17 on a trip to buy stamps and propaganda
North KoreaAug. 15, 2011
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Rallies mark Liberation Day
Groups campaign against FTA, high tuition fees, Japan’s Dokdo claimVarious political and civic groups held rallies across Seoul on Monday, as the country marked the 66th anniversary of independence from Japan. The groups, many of which were separated along ideological lines, sought to take advantage
Social AffairsAug. 15, 2011
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Streetwise Korea drops Japanese address legacy
After decades of confusion, Korea has ditched its traditional address system and adopted one based on named streets and consecutively-numbered buildings.But many residents are less than happy, saying a cultural legacy has been abandoned in the name of logic.From July 29 all the country’s 5.68 millio
Social AffairsAug. 15, 2011
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Stark contrasts of post-retirement life
Gap between rich and poor underscores need for effective supportTo mark the 58th anniversary of its establishment on Aug. 15, The Korea Herald is publishing a series of articles on the looming retirement of Korean baby boomers and its socioeconomic impact on the nation. The following is the seventh
Social AffairsAug. 15, 2011
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IFEZ promises bright future as Northeast Asian hub
It isn’t difficult to find why Incheon International Free Economic Zone is rising as the next hotspot for global business. It has good air, sea and land access and people with great potential to lead the city to become an internationally hailed business district over the next two decades. Designated
Social AffairsAug. 15, 2011
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Model U.N. creates goodwill ambassadors to Korea
This year’s model U.N. conference, which took place in Incheon from Aug. 10-14, attracted a record number of participants from around the world, largely helped by the attendance of the United Nations chief.About 1,000 high school, university and graduate students from 60 countries discussed pending
Social AffairsAug. 15, 2011
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Air of Seoul getting cleaner
Thanks to recent green initiatives, the air of Seoul and its adjacent areas have become cleaner than ever, the Ministry of Environment said Monday. According to authorities, the fine dust density of Seoul was 49 micrograms per cubic meter last year, passing the domestic air quality standard of 50 mi
Social AffairsAug. 15, 2011
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S. Korea to deploy powerful anti-sub missile this month
A Korean-made powerful anti-submarine missile is expected to be deployed on one of the Navy’s Aegis-equipped destroyers later this month in a move to bolster its maritime defense capabilities.Dubbed a “submarine killer,” the Hongsangeo missile with a range of 30 kilometers is regarded as one of Sout
DefenseAug. 15, 2011
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'Women spend 5 hours gossiping per day'
The average woman spends around five hours gossiping every day, the Daily Mail reported, citing a study. (Yonhap News)Women natter for around 298 minutes every day -- the equivalent of more than one third of their waking hours, it said.The survey was commissioned to mark FirstCape Cafi Collection’s
Social AffairsAug. 15, 2011
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Full text of President Lee Myung-bak's address
President Lee Myung-bak's address for on the 66th anniversary of liberation(Yonhap News)Fellow citizens, decorated patriots who fought for the nation’s independence, distinguished guests from home and abroad, our brethren in the North and seven million compatriots residing overseas,I join all Korean
PoliticsAug. 15, 2011
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Lee calls for ethical, responsible market economy
President Lee Myung-bak on Monday urged Japan to teach history as it was to the young generation, while championing “ecosystemic” development as Korea’s new path for growth that creates jobs, reduces income gaps and preserves the environment. President Lee Myung-bak (Yonhap News)“Japan has a respons
PoliticsAug. 15, 2011
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Court orders SK Communications to pay compensation for info leakage
A South Korean court ordered on Sunday the operator of the country's third most-visited Internet portal to pay out compensation to a user whose information was leaked during last month's massive hacking attack.Two popular Web sites operated by SK Communications Co. were hacked in late July, causing
Social AffairsAug. 15, 2011
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Seoul mayor’s exit a twist in 2012 race
Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon’s promise not to run for president to avoid political conflict over a controversial city plan is anticipated to bring about subtle changes in the political landscape ahead of next year’s elections, officials and analysts say.In an apparent attempt to end speculation he is push
PoliticsAug. 14, 2011
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Most Gangnam SAT hagwons in breach of law
Private institutions in Seoul’s affluent Gangnam District were caught engaging in illicit administrative activities, stirring further unease after a Korean-American wanted for attempted murder was found operating an English academy earlier this month.According to the Ministry of Education, Science a
Social AffairsAug. 14, 2011
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With N.K., Russia looks to mediate
Last week, South Korean Foreign Minister Kim Sung-hwan left to meet his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov to discuss North Korea’s nuclear program. Coming off recent meetings between the North and South, as well as the North and the U.S., Lavrov expressed his nation’s hopes that six-party negotiatio
North KoreaAug. 14, 2011
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GNP leader calls for Marines on Dokdo
Politicians, citizens call for stronger action on Japan’s territorial claimsThe leader of Korea’s ruling Grand National Party said Sunday that he has asked the government to station Marines on Dokdo to strengthen the country’s sovereignty of the set of rokcy islets claimed by Japan. Rep. Hong Joon-p
PoliticsAug. 14, 2011
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International English program bears fruit at Hallym University
Cooperative English education program between the Korean government and Canada’s public education offices proved its worth at the program’s end.The special program driven by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology and Canada’s educational organizations, including the Peer International Edu
Social AffairsAug. 14, 2011
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Helping Kopino kids fight poverty, prejudice
Groups strive to support children abandoned by Korean fathers in PhilippinesIn Cebu, a Philippine resort island visited by tens of thousands of Koreans every year, an increasing number of Kopino children grow up in poverty and prejudice after being abandoned by their Korean fathers.Many of the
Social AffairsAug. 14, 2011
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Canada group seeks tax benefits for retirees
With the global economy dwindling again in the aftermath of the downgrade of the U.S.’ “AAA” credit rating by S&P, retirees or those who plan to retire in the near future are concerned about a reduction in retirement savings.When the market went down in 2008 and 2009, 61 percent of working baby boom
Social AffairsAug. 14, 2011
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World copes with flood of retirees
Developed countries promote private pensions, encourage retirees to work longerTo mark the 58th anniversary of its establishment on Aug. 15, The Korea Herald is publishing a series of articles on the looming retirement of Korean baby boomers and its socioeconomic impact on the nation. The following
Social AffairsAug. 14, 2011