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Jimin of BTS, actor Song Da-eun suspected to be dating, again
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What's next for the government's push in quota hike?
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Trump may like to 'solve' N. Korean nuclear problem if reelected: ex-official
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Woman falls to death from acquaintance's home after exhibiting ‘unexplained' behaviors
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‘Malice should not undermine the system, social order,’ says Hybe's Bang
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N. Korea slams planned S. Korea-US military drills, warns of 'catastrophic aftermath'
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[Robert J. Fouser] Social attitudes toward language proficiency
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N. Korea fires short-range ballistic missiles toward East Sea: JCS
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[Graphic News] How much do Korean adults read?
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N. Korea says it test-fired tactical ballistic missile with new guidance technology
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International lawyers organization opens its Asia office in Seoul
The world’s leading organization of international lawyers is opening its Asia office in Seoul, city officials said Wednesday.According to the Seoul Metropolitan Government, the International Bar Association, an organization of legal practitioners, bar associations and law societies, held an opening ceremony in Seoul on Wednesday.IBA president Akira Kawamura, Seoul City Mayor Park Won-soon and Justice Minister Kwon Jae-jin were among the dignitaries attending the event.The association boasts more
March 21, 2012
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Employers ask job seekers for Facebook passwords
When Justin Bassett interviewed for a new job, he expected the usual questions about experience and references. So he was astonished when the interviewer asked for something else: his Facebook username and password. (MCT image)Bassett, a New York City statistician, had just finished answering
March 21, 2012
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Survey: Most Koreans unhappy with their lives
An alarming percentage of Korean people are unhappy with their lives, according to a survey by a market research company.The Ipsos survey of some 1,000 Koreans released Wednesday found that 81 percent considered themselves somewhat unhappy with their lives.The survey was part of a larger global study of 19,216 people in 24 different countries.When asked if they were happy with their current lives, only two percent of Koreans between 16 and 64 years of age answered “very much so,” while 17 percen
March 21, 2012
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Korea launches drive to reduce salt intake
A nationwide campaign to curb salt intake kicked off Wednesday to improve public health and cut down on medical expenses. At the Seoul Plaza in central Seoul, about 200 representatives of consumer groups, food makers and the medical, media and academic circles gathered for a ceremony to establish the headquarters of a movement to reduce sodium consumption to 3 grams a day from the current 4.8 grams. “The government has been recommending that restaurateurs and food makers should reduce salt in th
March 21, 2012
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Roh’s brother probed in corruption case
Prosecutors are investigating the elder brother of former President Roh Moo-hyun for influence peddling in winning a land development license in 2007 when Roh was in office. According to Changwon District Prosecutors’ Office, Roh Geon-pyeong allegedly bridged a broker surnamed Lee and local worthies to help a businessman gain permission to reclaim a total of 179,000 square meters of land in Tongyeong, South Gyeongsang Province, in 2007. Lee, then an agent for a local businessman surnamed Kim, me
March 21, 2012
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Seoul City secures subway stations for nuclear summit
Seoul City is stepping up subway station security by closing up lockers and removing waste bins to ensure public safety and the smooth operation of the Seoul Nuclear Security Summit, officials said Tuesday.According to the Seoul Metropolitan Government, starting Wednesday lockers, mailboxes and parcel storages in all stations will be closed through the gathering of leaders of 53 countries and four international organizations.The capital also added that it will remove all facilities that could be
March 21, 2012
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45 national leaders to attend nuclear summit
The South Korean government said 45 leaders will attend the upcoming Seoul Nuclear Security Summit on March 26-27, with 53 countries and four international organizations participating in the event.The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, which is organizing the largest-ever diplomatic event for Korea, said the 45 leaders will include U.S. President Barack Obama, Chinese President Hu Jintao, Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and French Prime Minister Fran
March 20, 2012
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Seoul City notifies districts of days off for big retailers
Seoul City officials advised district offices Tuesday to set days on which major discount retailers must close, as part of a measure to protect smaller businesses.According to Seoul Metropolitan Government, supermarkets, super supermarkets and discount outlets will now be forced to close for two days out of the month as directed by district officials.According to the newly revised Distribution Industry Development Law, retail giants are required to close two days monthly, on either a Sunday or a
March 20, 2012
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Sookmyung foundation chief, five auditors face dismissal
The Education Ministry said Tuesday they had notified a foundation chairman and five auditors at one of the nation’s prestigious women’s universities of their potential terminations for misappropriation of school donations. The Sookmyung Women’s University foundation board was accused of placing donations addressed to the school administration in its account, and then sending the money to the school’s management as though it were the foundation’s required financial contribution to the university
March 20, 2012
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Campaign to get 10m signatures kicks off to save N.K. defectors
Activists’ calls for the Chinese government to stop forcibly repatriating North Korean defectors are likely to build momentum as an association of 500 civic groups has launched a campaign to collect 10 million signatures for their cause. The Network for the Rescue of North Korean Defectors (www.safemynk.net) said it started its petition on Monday both online and offline, building on protests against Beijing’s policy to return North Korean defectors seeking freedom. They aim to collect 10 million
March 20, 2012
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Herald Media, Yonsei sign MOU to nurture global-minded talent
Herald Media signed a memorandum of understanding with Yonsei Lifelong Learning Center on Monday on future cooperation on joint efforts to nurture global-minded individuals Hong Sung-A, director of English education business division of Herald Media and Lee Jong-soo, director of YLLC, signed the MOU at YLLC in Seoul on Monday.The two institutions is expected to develop curricula for nurturing global talent, conduct further research on methods for advanced education and find areas where they can
March 20, 2012
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‘Room salon king’ bribery scandal spreads
Proprietor of hostess club suspected of bribing police, prosecutorsA so-called room salon king’s bribery and lobbying scheme may have included public prosecutors. “Room salons” refer to establishments that often facilitate prostitution. According to reports, the police had suspected Lee Kyung-baek, a room salon operator under arrest for tax evasion who claims to have paid off police officers, of treating court officials and public prosecutors.According to a local daily, the police team investiga
March 20, 2012
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Women’s rise reshaping Korean society
More equal treatment, support broaden female presence in societyHis parents wish to have their first grandson.But he wants to become the father of a pretty, endearing and, above all, smart daughter.“I have always envied one of my superiors with two daughters, who he boasts are so sweet to him and perform well at school,” said a 34-year-old man surnamed Kim, whose wife is four months pregnant with their first child.Kim, an employee at a financial company in Seoul, is one of an increasing number o
March 20, 2012
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Report slams foreign exchange student programs
State Department programs that bring foreign exchange students to the United States to work or attend school require urgent attention because students are being put at risk for abuse, according to a report from the federal Inspector General's office.That's because the State Department's programs are
March 20, 2012
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Gov't mulls levying taxes on clergy: finance minister
South Korea's finance minister has said the government is considering levying taxes on the clergy as part of an effort to ensure equitable taxation.In a interview aired by a local cable TV network on Monday, Bahk Jae-wan said the government is weighing the option of whether to discuss levying taxes
March 20, 2012
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Seoulites rate hospitals high; roads, sports facilities low in city service survey
City hospitals have received the highest marks while road maintenance and sports facilities scored low in a citizen satisfaction survey for city services, city officials said Monday. According to the annual poll by the Seoul Metropolitan Government, city hospitals received the highest score of 86.1, thanks to staff kindness, clean facilities and convenience. Road and sports facility maintenance scored 57.5 and 56.6 points for lack of safety and accessibility, respetively. Most of the sports faci
March 19, 2012
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State University of New York opens Korea campus
State University of New York opened its Korea campus in Songdo, Incheon on Monday, which is the first branch campus of the U.S. university in Korea. “We are proud that after a long relationship with Korea we constructed this partnership,” said SUNY Chancellor Nancy Zimpher at a meeting with Education Minister Lee Ju-ho on Monday morning before the opening ceremony.“We have had a rough start in embarking on the project, but I look forward to a great outcome. More elite schools are also flocking t
March 19, 2012
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Foreign students face challenges away from home
High living costs, lack of classes in English and language barriers citedStudying abroad was once an essential university experience for Korean students, but the tables have turned with some 100,000 foreign students now seeking higher education here.But as universities fight to lure foreign students to their universities as a way to globalize their own students, schools are coming up short in accommodating their needs.Earlier this month the Korea International Students Support Association brough
March 19, 2012
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Coastguard add plane to area near Ieodo
The Korea Coast Guard announced Monday that it deployed an additional CN-235 aircraft to patrol the southwestern coastal waters of Korea.The plane will be operated by the Yeosu-based aviation unit of the Korea Coast Guard’s South Regional Headquarters. The coastguard currently operates six CN-235 aircraft. The aircraft are currently divided equally between the coastguard units covering the western and southern waters.The Korea Coast Guard plans to deploy two CN-235 planes for each of Korea’s thr
March 19, 2012
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Seoul City expands public transport for nuclear summit
Less than a week before the Seoul Nuclear Security Summit, city officials are asking for the public’s cooperation in keeping its streets traffic-free for the hundreds of delegates moving within the city, officials said Monday.Seoul Metropolitan Government is asking drivers to leave their cars at home on March 26 and 27 and use public transportation during the gathering of leaders of 53 countries and four international organizations.Seoul City officials want drivers who absolutely must drive to l
March 19, 2012