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N. Korea says it test-fired tactical ballistic missile with new guidance technology
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[Weekender] Geeks have never been so chic in Korea
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NewJeans members submit petitions over court injunction in Hybe-Ador conflict
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S. Korea's exports of instant noodles surpass $100m for 1st time in April: data
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[News Focus] Mystery deepens after hundreds of cat deaths in S. Korea
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[Herald Interview] Byun Yo-han's 'unlikable' character is result of calculated acting
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US Air Force blames power loss, weather for F-16 crash in S. Korea in May 2023
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Samsung expected to introduce new Exynos processor in next Galaxy series
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Ex-president Moon recalls in memoir NK leader voiced will not to use nukes
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US expert says N. Korea might ignore Trump if he returns to White House
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Protests erupt over college president ballots
Last Friday, some 400 students of state-run universities across South Korea held a joint protest supporting the direct voting system of college presidents by professors.While the students themselves were not direct beneficiaries of the system, they said that the Education Ministry’s plan to implement indirect voting infringes on the autonomy of higher education institutes.“The ministry is tearing down the very principles of democracy, which is that members of an organization have the right to pi
Oct. 5, 2015
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Hanyang University to hold student forum
Hanyang University’s Institute of Chinese Studies is hosting an international student forum about the network between South Korea and China on Thursday, school officials said Monday.The topic of the forum will be “Humanities exchange between Korea and China, and the role of students from the two countries.” School officials said the event is a follow-up to the leaders of the two countries agreeing to expand student communications and cooperation at last year’s summit. “I expect students of Korea
Oct. 5, 2015
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New grading system confirmed for college English exam
South Korea recently confirmed the final plans for the 2017 college entrance exam, known here as Suneung, the most notable of which was to change the current curved grading system to a score-based “absolute grading” system for English.Experts say changes applied to English, one of the major Suneung subjects, are likely to affect the admission process and private education market in the country. The annual exam is conducted in November and graded on a nine-level system.The new policy is likely to
Oct. 5, 2015
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S. Korea to spend 610b won on nuclear decommissioning
South Korea on Monday said it plans to spend 610 billion won ($522 million) by 2030 to develop core technology for decommissioning nuclear power plants. The Atomic Energy Promotion Committee, chaired by Prime Minister Hwang Woo-yea, held a meeting and confirmed plans for the project on nuclear decommissioning, in light of the government’s decision to permanently shut down the country’s first nuclear power plant Gori No. 1 last June.“Korea has competence in terms of building and operating a nucle
Oct. 5, 2015
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More Korean women in 30s suffer sleep disorders
The number of South Korean women in their 30s who sought medical help for sleep disorders -- such as insomnia and restless legs syndrome -- increased significantly from 2012-2014, partly because of poor work and life balance, government data showed Monday. According to data, the number of female sleep disorder patients rose from 24,536 in 2012 to 28,930 in 2014, with the highest average annual increase rate among all gender and age groups at 10.4 percent. The number of all Korean sleep disorder
Oct. 5, 2015
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Seoul subway server allegedly hacked by N.K.
The computer server of one of Seoul City’s subway operators was found to have been hacked last year, allegedly by North Korea, though little damage has been confirmed, officials said Monday. According to Saenuri Party Rep. Ha Tae-keung quoting the National Intelligence Service’s report, two servers in charge of managing the PCs of Seoul Metro were hacked in July last year, allowing unauthorized access to 213 company computers. Of them, 58 were found have to been infected with a malicious code, r
Oct. 5, 2015
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Seoul to get tough on slobby cab drivers
Seoul City will be stepping up its monitoring of cab driver’s attire as part of its efforts to improve taxi service quality, officials said Monday. The Seoul Metropolitan Government said it plans to crack down on cab drivers who wear sleeveless shirts, short pants, sportswear, slippers or hats that cover the face. Under the current transportation rules, drivers must wear “decent” outfits or the attire designated by taxi companies. Seoul City had initially designated cab driver’s recommended atti
Oct. 5, 2015
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S. Korean watchdog probes alleged FX law violators
The South Korean financial watchdog said Monday that it has launched an investigation into 27 local investors for allegedly violating foreign exchange laws and pocketing illicit gains.Disguising themselves as foreigners, the investors allegedly established 45 paper companies in tax haven countries, including Hong Kong and Luxembourg, and invested in South Korean securities, according to the Financial Supervisory Service.The local foreign exchange regulations require all South Koreans to report t
Oct. 5, 2015
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Gun-range stabbing suspect planned robbery
Police said Sunday that the man they had apprehended on suspicion of stabbing the owner of an indoor shooting range and running away with a handgun and bullets in Busan, committed the crime as part of a plot to rob a local post office. The 29-year-old man, identified only by his surname Hong, was arrested on Saturday, four hours after he stabbed the range’s owner, who attempted to stop him from stealing a handgun and 19 bullets, according to the police. (Yonhap)After his arrest, the suspect init
Oct. 4, 2015
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Strange pecking order of the vulnerable in Korean subways
Ahn Ji-young, a 31-year-old woman living in Seoul, has avoided taking public transportation since becoming pregnant. “I’m worried about my baby,” said Ahn, who expects to deliver her child next month. “I get stressed and anxious whenever I sit on a priority seat on the subway. I’m constantly worried about being attacked by the elderly.”Throughout her pregnancy, Ahn ― staggering to hold balance with her burgeoning belly and swollen feet ― has faced a number of uncomfortable situations while takin
Oct. 4, 2015
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Number of Seoul overpasses declines
The number of overpasses in Seoul City has dropped in recent years, due mainly to concerns over the safety and convenience of pedestrians, officials said Sunday. According to Seoul Metropolitan Government, the number of pedestrian overpasses decreased to 166 last year ― down 34 percent from 15 years ago. In 1999, 12 out of the 25 administrative districts in the capital had more than 10 overpasses. But now, only five districts have more than 10 overpasses. Dongjak-gu and Dongdaemun-gu plan to dem
Oct. 4, 2015
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Korea to expand free legal counseling to expats
The government and a group of lawyers plans to expand a free legal counseling service ― so far limited to Korean citizens ― to foreign residents from this week, officials said Sunday. The Justice Ministry and Korea Bar Association said they would run the neighborhood lawyer service for foreigners as a trial project from Monday. The service will be launched first in 10 communities in Seoul and Gyeonggi Province with large foreign populations. This includes Daerim-dong, Gwanghee-dong and Hyehwa-do
Oct. 4, 2015
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‘Workload, sexism, lack of voice ail Asian teachers’
Many teachers in countries across the Asia-Pacific region are suffering from a series of problems including overtime work, gender discrimination against females and the lack of opportunities for professional development, a recent UNESCO report said.Released to mark “World Teachers’ Day” on Oct. 5, the report examined the status and rights of teachers across eight participating countries: South Korea, Uzbekistan, Mongolia, Samoa, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Cambodia and Indonesia. The report, “Teachers
Oct. 4, 2015
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Man caught after stabbing owner, fleeing shooting range with gun
Police said Saturday it has arrested the man who stabbed the owner of an indoor shooting range and fled with a handgun and bullets in the southern port city of Busan earlier in the day.The man, presumed to be in his 20s or 30s, stabbed the female owner at the range at 9:40 a.m. in her abdomen, and ran away with a .45-caliber handgun and 19 bullets.The suspect was wearing a black jacket and blue jeans at the scene, and is around 178 centimeters tall with short hair, investigators said, based on t
Oct. 3, 2015
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Man stabs owner, flees shooting range with gun, bullets
A man stabbed the owner of an indoor shooting range and fled with a handgun and tens of bullets in the southern port city of Busan, police sources said Saturday.Police said the man, presumed to be in his 20s or 30s, stabbed the female owner at the range at 9:40 a.m. and ran away with a .45-caliber handgun and around 30 to 40 bullets.The suspect was wearing a black jacket at the scene, and is around 178 centimeters tall with short hair, investigators said. The owner was taken to a nearby hospital
Oct. 3, 2015
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[Weekender] Beyond words to serve, protect
While the translation of different languages is one of the most commonly known forms of interpretation, there are other unique types of interpretation that serve to protect the people or connect societies that otherwise remain poles apart.Air Force interpreter officers salute at a ceremony in March at the Air Force’s Operations Command in Osan Air Base, Gyeonggi Province, marking their completion of training. (Air Force)They range from sign language translators who act as the gateway to the outs
Oct. 2, 2015
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[Weekender] Not getting lost in translation
On Sept. 2, during the summit between South Korean President Park Geun-hye and Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, the two were seen to reaffirm their relations, with Korea’s media outlets quoting Xi as touting the two countries’ ties as being the “best ever.”The unprecedented description of their partnership was considered momentous, as Seoul sought to bolster political cooperation with its biggest trading partner at the risk of irking Washington.It was only a few hours later that it was revealed t
Oct. 2, 2015
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Ex-P.M. quizzed over bribery
South Korea’s former Prime Minister Lee Wan-koo on Friday made his first public appearance in 140 days since his resignation amid bribery allegations in April, to attend a trial for graft charges at the Seoul Central District Court in southern Seoul. Lee Wan-koo. Yonhap Lee had been accused of accepting illegal campaign funds worth 30 million won ($28,000) from the late businessman Sung Woan-jong for the 2013 by-elections, on April 4 that year, at his campaign office in Buyeo, South Chungcheong
Oct. 2, 2015
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Cabs to get incentives for Gangnam Friday night rides in Seoul
Cab drivers who accept passengers near Seoul’s busy Gangnam subway station on Friday nights will be given incentives worth 3,000 won per ride starting later this month, according to the Seoul Metropolitan Government. The move was announced to tackle the chronic shortage of cabs at night with taxi drivers choosing and picking long-distance passengers especially during the peak hours of weekend nights near popular nightlife areas such as Gangnam in southern Seoul and Hongdae in the western capital
Oct. 2, 2015
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Top interpreter reveals life in translation
When Choi Jung-wha first landed in France in 1978, she was shocked by its liberal culture. Young couples kissed in the subway and cohabited without shame, petrifying young Choi, who grew up in a country then heavily controlled by the military dictatorship with conservative values.The 22-year-old was a fresh graduate of Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, embarking on a graduate program of interpretation and translation at ESIT Universite Sorbonne Nouvelle Paris 3.For the next 10 years, Choi ch
Oct. 2, 2015