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Russia sent more than 165,000 barrels of refined petroleum to N. Korea in March: White House
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Key suspects grilled over alleged abuse of power in Marine death inquiry
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S. Korean children, teens grow taller, mature faster than before: study
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[Graphic News] Number of coffee franchises in S. Korea rises 13%
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Some junior doctors are returning: Health Ministry
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Army takes group action against Hybe for neglecting BTS
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[Robert J. Fouser] AI changes rationale for learning languages
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Marine Corps commander summoned by CIO for questioning on alleged influence-peddling case
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Woman dangling from power lines rescued by residents holding blanket
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Ador CEO's request for exclusive right to terminate NewJeans' contract with Hybe refused in February
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[Photo News] Multiple anniversary
Aug. 13, 2013
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Korean suspected of MERS infection dies in Saudi Arabia
A Korean man suspected to have contracted a new coronavirus that causes Middle East Respiratory Syndrome died in Saudi Arabia on Sunday, a day after he was hospitalized for a severe fever, health officials in Seoul said Tuesday.MERS is part of a coronavirus family that, like SARS, can cause cold-like symptoms.The 53-year-old man, who worked at an aluminum factory construction site, died of vasodilatory shock, renal failure, breathing problems and acute pneumonia, according to doctors in the Midd
Aug. 13, 2013
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Victims of sexual slavery sue Japan in Korean court
Former “comfort women” seeking compensation from the Japanese government for sexual enslavement filed for mediation with the Seoul Central District Court on Tuesday. This is the first time they have filed a suit in Korea.Represented by lawyer Kim Kang-won, the 12 women are seeking 100 million won ($90,000) each in compensation. According to Kim, the plaintiffs had intended to sue for 2 billion won compensation each, but the figure was lowered to reduce legal costs, which are proportional to the
Aug. 13, 2013
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Heat wave kills 10 people in S. Korea
A scorching heat wave has killed 10 people in South Korea this summer, the health and welfare ministry said Tuesday, as the weather agency issued a heat advisory and heat warning for most parts of the country.The heave wave has gripped South Korea for weeks as temperatures topped 33 C in Seoul and other major cities.Temperatures have reached a record 39.2 C in Gimhae, near South Korea's second-largest city of Busan, according to the Korea Meteorological Administration.A heat advisory is issued w
Aug. 13, 2013
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Prosecution raids homes, office of ex-president's relatives
State prosecutors on Tuesday raided the properties of former President Chun Doo-hwan's relatives as part of intensive efforts to collect the massive amount of money he had illegally amassed while in office in the 1980s.Chun was ordered by the country's top court in 1997 to return to the state coffers the 220 billion won (US$196.8 million) he was found to have illegally accumulated during his military rule from 1980 to 1988. So far, the former dictator has paid only a quarter of the total, with s
Aug. 13, 2013
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Body of ex-lawmaker found in Hangang River
The body of a former lawmaker who went missing Monday after he allegedly jumped off a bridge was found in the Hangang River on Tuesday, police and fire officials said.Police began searching for Kim Jong-yull on Monday after receiving a call from his acquaintance for whom Kim had left a text message saying he wanted to die.“We discovered the body of former lawmaker Kim at around 10:55 a.m. today,” a police officer said, adding that Kim’s ID card was found inside his clothes and also that Kim’s fa
Aug. 13, 2013
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[Announcement] KH turns 60 on Aug. 15
The Korea Herald, the flagship unit of Herald Corp., has served readers at home and abroad as the country’s largest English newspaper by offering quality news and analysis over the past six decades. The paper began on Aug. 15, 1953, as a four-page tabloid called The Korean Republic, and adopted its current name in 1965. In the following years, The Korea Herald grew to become the nation’s largest-circulation English newspaper, committed to serving as a bridge of information between Korea and th
Aug. 13, 2013
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Experts call for child porn law revision
Experts debated a controversial law designed to protect children from sexual abuse for its vague definitions and harsh punishment on those who own or circulate child pornography materials. Democratic Party Rep. Choi Min-hee, who proposed a revision to the Act on the Protection of Children and Juveniles from Sexual Abuse regarding child pornography, held an open discussion with law professionals and culture critics on Monday.In the current bill, those who possess adult materials containing charac
Aug. 13, 2013
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Heat wave kills eight people in S. Korea
A scorching heat wave has killed eight people in South Korea in recent months, the health and welfare ministry said Tuesday, as the weather agency issued a heat advisory and heat warning for most parts of the country.The heave wave has gripped South Korea for weeks as temperatures topped 33 C in Seoul and other major cities. Temperatures have reached a record 39.2 C in Gimhae, near South Korea's second-largest city of Busan, according to the Korea Meteorological Administration.A heat advisory is
Aug. 13, 2013
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Traces of nuclear activity-related gas detected in June: sources
South Korea detected traces of Xenon, a chemical element usually found near recent nuclear activities, in the country's atmosphere in June, but it does not seem to have originated from North Korea, government sources said Tuesday.According to the sources, the Korea Institute of Nuclear Safety detected traces of the colorless, odorless noble gas on three occasions in June. Xenon is detected in trace amounts after nuclear bomb tests or other nuclear activities.After the findings, the government tr
Aug. 13, 2013
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Body of ex-lawmaker found in Han River
The body of former opposition party lawmaker Kim Jong-yull was found Tuesday, a day after he is believed to have jumped off a bridge into the Han River in Seoul.Local police found Kim’s body by a dock near Seorae Island in Banpo-dong, southern Seoul. The location was about 10 meters away from the boat where Kim’s shoes were found on Monday.“We found Kim’s ID card in the clothes, and his family also identified the deceased as Kim,” an unnamed police official said.Kim, a former two-term lawmaker w
Aug. 13, 2013
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Hyundai Merchant swings to black in Q2
Hyundai Merchant Marine Co., South Korea's No. 2 shipping firm, said Tuesday that it swung to the black in the second quarter of the year from a year earlier, logging a profit for the first time in 10 quarters.Net profit reached 31.7 billion won (US$28.3 million) in the April-June period, compared with a loss of 158 billion won a year earlier, the company said in a regulatory filing.Sales rose 8.7 percent on-year to reach 1.83 trillion won in the second quarter. The company's operating loss narr
Aug. 13, 2013
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Two former top tax officials to stand trial over bribery
The former No. 1 and No. 2 officials of the national tax agency were indicted Tuesday on charges of accepting bribes worth about 300 million won (US$268,000) from food and entertainment conglomerate CJ Group while in office, prosecutors said.Jeon Goon-pyo, 59, is accused of taking US$300,000 in U.S. bills from CJ Group officials in exchange for favors during a tax audit into the conglomerate in July 2006, shortly after he was named the commissioner of the National Tax Service (NTS), they said.Je
Aug. 13, 2013
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Nation struggles to avoid blackouts
Hope that the nation, gripped by a summer heat wave, will avoid blackouts is rising as the nation’s daily power reserves stayed above a safe level of 40 million kilowatts for two consecutive days thanks to nationwide power-saving efforts. The Korea Power Exchange, the nation’s state-run power distributor, issued a “preliminary” warning for a possible power shortage, the first stage warning out of five levels, as power reserves fell below 4.5 million kilowatts at 11:17 a.m. Power reserves did not
Aug. 13, 2013
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Heat waves grip East Asia
Record heat waves have been baking East Asian countries including Korea, Japan, China and Taiwan due to a Pacific high pressure system. In South Korea, the scorching weather has killed at least six people and left hundreds sickened over the past week, Seoul officials said.Heat wave alerts have been issued in most parts of the country, with peak temperatures hovering around 35 degrees Celsius. Tropical nights have also continued as night temperatures stayed above 25 degrees. On Sunday, two elderl
Aug. 12, 2013
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[Graphic News] Health care spending for senior citizens
Health care spending for senior citizens accounted for more than 33.3 percent of the total for the first time last year. On average, one senior citizen spent about 200 percent more on health care than the average citizen.
Aug. 12, 2013
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[Newsmaker] Chun’s in-law may hold key to assets
Former President Chun Doo-hwan’s brother-in-law, known as one of the key figures who helped him conceal illegally accumulated assets, was questioned by the prosecution on Monday. Lee Chang-seok is the first member of Chun’s family to be summoned by the prosecution looking for the former president’s massive slush funds.Summoning Lee indicates that the authorities are not only searching for concealed assets but also seeking ways to prosecute Chun and his family, sources say.The younger brother of
Aug. 12, 2013
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Ex-lawmaker under probe missing in apparent suicide
Police said Monday they are searching for a former opposition lawmaker after hearing a report that he jumped off a bridge into the Han River in Seoul.According to the police, they began the search after receiving a call from an acquaintance of Kim that he got a mobile message from Kim at about 5:30 a.m. saying he wants to die.An empty vehicle and a pair of shoes belonging to Kim Jong-yull were found by police at a parking lot by the river and a nearby marina, officers said. A suicide note was la
Aug. 12, 2013
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Multiple cracks found in subway trains
Concerns are growing over the safety of Seoul Subway Line No. 3 after multiple cracks that could cause derailment were detected in train parts.According to Seoul Metro, operator of Line 3, and the labor union at the company, up to 70 cracks were found in most of the train cars’ bogie frames, which hold the wheels in place. The discovery was made during a safety checkup last month by a state-run agency. Cracks were found in 42 of the 59 train cars studied. However, the subway operator discarded o
Aug. 12, 2013
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Alert issued on toxic jellyfish hitting Korean shores
Holidaymakers should be cautious of jellyfish spotted along the beaches of South Korea, authorities warned on Monday.Hundreds of Koreans have already been treated for jellyfish stings and the number is expected to rise during the peak summer holiday season. “The jellyfish population has soared recently and people visiting the beach should be careful to avoid being stung,” the National Fisheries Research and Development Institute said.According to the agency, jellyfish found on local beaches on S
Aug. 12, 2013