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Yoon vetoes bill for special probe into young Marine's death
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SNU alums nabbed for digital sex crimes
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Korea's increasing US investment mutually beneficial: report
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AI Seoul Summit adopts declaration on safe, innovative, inclusive AI
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South Korea bans viral North Korea propaganda video praising Kim
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Samsung replaces semiconductor chief amid heightened AI race
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Russia likely offering N. Korea technology aid to expand threats to US, others: Pentagon official
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AI Seoul Summit to discuss ways to make AI equitable in Global South
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'NewJeans is the biggest victim in Hybe-Ador feud,' music critic
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Dog days are over? Popular dog trainer embroiled in workplace bullying dispute
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Former Korean 'comfort women' criticize Korea-Japan deal, demand Abe's apology
Former Korean "comfort women" on Tuesday reiterated their demand for a formal apology from Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and official compensation from the Japanese government. Two Korean women who were forced to work in Japan's military brothels during World War II criticized the Seoul-Tokyo agreement on wartime sexual slavery victims reached late last year between the South Korean and Japanese governments, saying that it was made without their input. Lee Ok-sun, 90, who traveled to Ja
Jan. 26, 2016
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PM warns against 'illicit walkout'
Prime Mister Hwang Kyo-ahn on Tuesday vowed to take stern measures against a walkout by a major labor organization.The warning comes as the Korea Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU), one of the country's two umbrella labor groups, was to go on an indefinite walkout in protest of the government's adoption of contentious labor guidelines."The KCTU's general strike is a clear illicit strike that goes against a difficult economic situation both home and abroad, crisis such as North Korea's nuclear
Jan. 26, 2016
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Pleasure boat runs aground in Hangang River
A ship carrying 11 people ran aground on the Hangang River on Tuesday, but everyone was rescued safely, officials said. A cruise ship is being hauled after being stranded in the Hangang River on Tuesday. YonhapA salvage operation was underway after the 125-ton vessel run by Eland Cruise began to sink at about 2:30 p.m. near the Seongsu Bridge that links the Seongdong and Gangnam districts. The fire authorities said they rescued six passengers -- including three American and two Thai tourists -
Jan. 26, 2016
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Korea to deploy 5,000-ton vessel to Ieodo
South Korea said Tuesday that it will deploy a 5,000-ton patrol vessel to the Seoul-controlled rock outcropping of Ieodo, which has been the subject of a territorial dispute with China.The newly built vessel will start patrolling the reef in April, according to an annual policy briefing by the Ministry of Public Safety and Security to President Park Geun-hye.The move comes as China has repeatedly laid claim to Ieodo, which lies within the overlapping exclusive economic zones of the two countries
Jan. 26, 2016
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Chinese cultural festival under way in Korea
A Chinese cultural festival has been under way in South Korea to celebrate the upcoming Lunar New Year, organizers said Tuesday.The annual festival kicked off in Seoul on Friday with an exhibition showcasing sculptures, craftwork and other artwork from the central Chinese province of Hubei.It will run through Feb. 1 mostly in Seoul but also in the central city of Daegu."This event, which is being hosted as we see the old year out and the new year in, will further strengthen our two countries'fri
Jan. 26, 2016
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Suwon welcomes visitors with traditional events, food
The city of Suwon is preparing to dazzle visitors from all around the world with its cultural splendor and traditional heritage, in celebration of the 220th anniversary of Hwaseong Fortress, city officials said Tuesday.Hwaseong Fortress is a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site that commemorates the filial affection and innovations of King Jeongjo, the 22nd monarch of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910), who built the fortress.The city in Gyeonggi Province, located some 50 kilometers south of Seoul, h
Jan. 26, 2016
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Korea's childbirths increase for 2nd month in Nov.
The number of childbirths in South Korea rose for the second straight month in November, a government report showed Tuesday, amid government efforts to deal with a rapidly aging population.The number of babies born in November stood at about 33,700, up 4 percent, or 1,300, from the same month last year, according to the report released by Statistics Korea.The figure marked the second consecutive monthly increase since October, when it snapped a two consecutive month losing streak.The cumulative
Jan. 26, 2016
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Park calls for efforts to root out corruption
President Park Geun-hye on Tuesday renewed the government's commitment to combating corruption ahead of parliamentary elections."It is important to eradicate corruption and illegalities and establish stern law and order as we have parliamentary elections this year," Park said in a meeting where she was receiving an annual policy report from the Justice Ministry and several other ministries.South Koreans are scheduled to go to the polls in April to elect new lawmakers. In the past, elections have
Jan. 26, 2016
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Korea to buttress biological medicine, cosmetics exports
As part of efforts to boost the local biopharmaceutical industry and exports, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety announced Tuesday that it will shorten the review process of biologics for rare and incurable diseases so they can be approved and distributed for sale overseas as quickly as possible. A biopharmaceutical, simply known as a biologic, is any medical product extracted from or manufactured with biological sources. Examples of biologics include gene therapy, allergenic products, vaccine
Jan. 26, 2016
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Ministry to ramp up labor exploitation crackdown
The South Korean government said Tuesday that it will set out administrative guidelines to clamp down on firms exploiting young workers for little or no money. Employment and Labor Minister Lee Ki-kwon vowed stern actions to root out employers’ intentional, habitual delay in payment and exploitation of young workers during a meeting between the government and the ruling Saenuri Party at the National Assembly. The guidelines will include a ban on companies making interns work overtime, at weeke
Jan. 26, 2016
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Seoul moves to prevent Zika virus
The South Korean government has announced preemptive measures against the Zika virus that recently began to spread in the Americas.The Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday it would include the virus on its list of priority diseases. The law requires medical institutions to immediately report cases to health authorities and allow systematic monitoring and diagnosis. As of now, a total of 70 diseases are on the list.Zika, a tropical virus that has been blamed for causing m
Jan. 26, 2016
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Civil aircraft registered in Korea jumps in 2015
The number of civilian aircraft registered in South Korea soared 10.5 percent on-year in 2015 as airlines increased their fleets to better meet consumer demand, the transportation ministry said Tuesday.As of the end of last year, the country had 724 registered civilian planes, compared with 655 a year earlier, according to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport.Last year marked the first time ever that civilian airplane numbers topped the 700 mark, with the growth being the sharpest
Jan. 26, 2016
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Public officials to be promoted based on performance
The Cabinet approved a law revision Tuesday to introduce a performance-based personnel management system in the public sector.Under the revision to the State Public Officials Act, public servants who receive high scores on evaluations will be promoted and given special bonuses while those with low scores will receive counseling to improve their performance.The revision still needs approval from the National Assembly to take effect.Tuesday's revision allows the government to install a committee t
Jan. 26, 2016
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Jeju airport in full operation to transport passengers
Jeju International Airport on South Korea's southernmost resort island operated hundreds of flights overnight, carrying some 23,900 people off the island after passengers had been grounded by heavy snowfall for over 40 hours, the government said Tuesday.The Jeju Regional Office of Aviation said a total of 355 flights -- 155 inbound and 200 outbound -- were safely executed as of 5:20 a.m. Tuesday. The authorities temporarily lifted night flight restrictions to deal with the backlog of flights.Som
Jan. 26, 2016
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Gov't to sternly punish habitual wage defaulters
The government said Tuesday it will sternly punish employers who habitually and intentionally do not pay salaries in a timely manner.A total of 296,000 employees across the country were not properly paid in due time last year, according to data by the Ministry of Employment and Labor."The government will establish the principle of no tolerance against intentional violation of the law by sternly investigating habitual and intentional wage defaulters and putting offenders behind bars," Labor Minis
Jan. 26, 2016
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Korean man gets suspended sentence for rumors about sunken warship
A Seoul court on Monday sentenced a man to eight months in prison for spreading rumors about the deadly sinking of a South Korean warship.Still, the Seoul Central District Court suspended the sentence for Shin Sang-chul for two years, meaning that he will not have to serve prison time if he stays out of trouble during that period.The court ruled that Shin defamed military officials by posting false information on the Internet that South Korea delayed the recovery of its warship the Cheonan to bu
Jan. 25, 2016
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Seoul court upholds censure of unethical TV drama
The Seoul Administrative Court on Monday upheld the broadcasting watchdog's censure of a TV drama embroiled with immorality and violent language.The court ruled as "fair and legitimate" the Korea Communications Commission (KCC)'s punitive actions against MBC's drama series "Apgujeong Midnight Sun" which was aired from October 2014 to May last year. The terrestrial broadcasting company filed litigation with the Seoul court last year after the broadcasting commission censured those involved in the
Jan. 25, 2016
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Jeju Airport resumes operations after near 2-day shutdown
Jeju International Airport on South Korea's southernmost resort island resumed operations Monday after being shut down by heavy snow for some 45 hours, the government said. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport said an Eastar Jet B737-700 passenger jet with 149 people on board took off safely at 2:48 p.m. after ground service personnel cleared the runway and removed ice and snow from the aircraft.About 36 minutes later, a Korean Air B747-400 with 404 people on-board departed for Seo
Jan. 25, 2016
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Korea creates 150 bln won healthcare fund
South Korea has created a 150 billion won ($125.8 million) fund to help the local healthcare and cosmetics industries expand overseas and sharpen their competitiveness, the finance ministry said Monday.The Ministry of Health and Welfare provided 30 billion won and 10 private institutions, including KB Investment Co., provided another 120 billion won, according to the Ministry of Strategy and Finance.KB Investment and Solidus Investment Co. were picked as the managing firms of the fund, it added.
Jan. 25, 2016
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Cold spell eases up in Korea
The cold snap that has paralyzed most of South Korea and stranded nearly 90,000 tourists on the country's resort island of Jeju began to ease up Monday afternoon, weather officials said.The Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) said it has lifted a cold wave warning from 2:00 p.m and a cold wave advisory from 1:00 p.m from most parts of the country, including Jeju Island which was hit by the worst heavy snow in 32 years."The weather was initially expected to let-up starting Tuesday afternoon
Jan. 25, 2016