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40 flights canceled on Jeju Island due to bad weather
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Pandemic left Korea more depressed than before: report
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N. Korea slams US, other countries for seeking alternative to UN sanctions monitoring panel
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Korean labor force to shrink by 10 million by 2044: report
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Gov't appears to shelve punitive measures against mass walkout by doctors
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[AtoZ Korean Mind] Does your job define who you are? Should it?
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Govt. asks hospitals to mitigate impact of medical professors' absence
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Doggy patrol team on the move to protect their cities
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S. Korea's working-age population to dip nearly 10m by 2044 amid low births
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Allegations surrounding BTS resurface, enraged fans demand apology
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[Newsmaker] Judiciary split on prosecutorial probe of own power abuse scandal
The judiciary is divided over whether the prosecution should investigate it after Supreme Court Chief Justice Kim Myeong-su expressed the firm determination to investigate his predecessor‘s alleged abuse of power and consorting with the government on sensitive cases.While those supporting Kim’s drive believe it is important to conduct a thorough prosecutorial investigation of the alleged irregularities committed by those working under former Supreme Court Chief Justice Yang Sung-tae, opponents s
June 6, 2018
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French ‘Spiderman’ arrested for scaling Korea’s tallest tower
Famed French rock climber Alain Robert was arrested by Korean police on Wednesday for scaling Korea’s tallest tower without permission. Robert, 55, was intercepted on the 75th floor and taken to the roof of the 123-story building on a maintenance cradle. Fourteen firetrucks and 65 firefighters were deployed to the scene after a Lotte worker spotted Robert ascending the tower’s outer wall at around 8 a.m. Alain Robert was seen scaling the facade of the tallest building in Korea without safety ge
June 6, 2018
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‘Daegu assault’ video goes viral, touching off disputes
A video that seemingly shows three men assaulting a couple in their 50s has recently gone viral online after the couples’ daughter started a petition Monday on the presidential Blue House website. Titled “Put an end to a second Gwangju assault.” the petition called on the government to eradicate any form of brutality similar to that during the 1980 Gwangju Democratization Movement. The petitioner also included detailed descriptions of the assault against her parents and requested tha
June 6, 2018
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Dog-owner fined W2 mil. for failing to stop animal from attacking passerby
A dog with a record of killing two other canines on the street has attacked a third target, this time resulting in the intercepting dog owner’s two-week hospitalization.The Suwon District Court ruled a 2 million won ($1,870) fine to the attacker dog’s owner for negligence. Despite the dog’s past record of violence, the defendant had neglected to put a muzzle on it while taking it for a walk. (Yonhap)The incident occurred in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, around 11 p.m. in July 2017. The victim had b
June 6, 2018
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Teacher investigated for allegedly having sex with students
Police are investigating a female teacher at a private educational institute following a report that she had sex with two of her elementary school students.Gyeonggi Bukbu Provincial Police Agency said Tuesday that it had booked the suspect without detention.She is accused of having intercourse with two of her students at a private academy in Gyeonggi Province between 2016 and 2017. (Yonhap)Police said the students confessed during their counseling sessions at schools.“We’ve only finished the inq
June 6, 2018
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Moon to push for recovery of remains of war dead in DMZ
President Moon Jae-in said Wednesday that he will push for the recovery of the remains of fallen soldiers in the Demilitarized Zone dividing the two Koreas in line with the improvement of ties with North Korea.In his address at the 63rd Memorial Day ceremony at the National Cemetery in Daejeon, he expressed hopes that the fresh detente will pave the way for inter-Korean efforts to account for the hundreds of thousands of service members still listed as missing in action from the 1950-53 Korean W
June 6, 2018
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Blast at tank shell casing recycling plant leaves worker dead in southeastern S. Korea
YANGSAN -- An explosion occurred on Tuesday at a plant that collects and recycles tank shell casings in southeastern South Korea, leaving a 20-year-old Russian worker dead, police said.The explosion took place around 10:30 a.m. at the plant in Yangsan, a city in South Korea's southeastern province of South Gyeongsang.The worker, whose name was withheld, was caught in the blast when a co-worker near him was cutting a 105mm tank shell casing with oxy-fuel welding equipment. The co-worker developed
June 5, 2018
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[Graphic News] Koreans’ average level of life satisfaction scores 6.4 out of 10
Koreans gave an average score of 6.4 on a scale of zero to 10 for the level of satisfaction with their quality of life, a government survey showed. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism commissioned Hankook Research to conduct the inaugural survey on 1,500 adults from May 15-21. Respondents were asked how satisfied they were with their lives. According to the survey, the level of life satisfaction was inversely proportional to age. People aged 19-29 were most contented with their lives,
June 5, 2018
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Prosecution reopens Jang Ja-yeon sexual abuse case
The prosecution said Tuesday it is reinvestigating the controversial sexual abuse case involving the late actress Jang Ja-yeon. The initial investigation into the case concluded nine years ago amid criticism that it failed to punish any of the alleged suspects.The move comes after a special independent panel at the Ministry of Justice looking into past rulings recommended late last month to reinvestigate the case before the statute of limitations against one of the suspects -- a journalist-turne
June 5, 2018
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Jeju man arrested for allegedly murdering woman in 20s
Seogwipo Police Station in Jeju Province said Tuesday that it has arrested a man surnamed Kim in his 40s and that it is investigating him on the charge of murder of a woman in her 20s by inflicting violence on her.The suspect is accused of killing the woman at her apartment in Gangjeong-dong, Seogwipo, Jeju Province.He reportedly called the emergency services immediately after the incident took place. Seogwipo Police Station(Yonhap)Police arrested him without a warrant following the autopsy resu
June 5, 2018
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Citizen referred to prosecution for removing campaign banners
A resident has been accused of taking down local election banners which had been covering his store sign.The Election Commission of South Chungcheong Province said Tuesday that a resident of Cheonan has been reported to the Cheonan Branch of Daejeon District Prosecutors’ Office. The man is accused of taking down two placards at around 6:30 a.m. on May 31, that of a South Chungcheong Provincial governor candidate and a Cheonan city councilor candidate. Placards hang near the entrance of an apart
June 5, 2018
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Moon vows continued support for national heroes, war veterans
President Moon Jae-in vowed to continue increasing government support for national heroes and veterans Tuesday, saying it is not only right to reward those who sacrifice their lives for their nation but that it is a way to make the whole nation stronger."Treating our heroes and veterans with respect is a way to unite the people and make our nation stronger. It is my firm belief as the president that a nation deserves to be called a true nation when national heroes and their families are proud of
June 5, 2018
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Odaesan project adds to global eco-preservation effort
Marking the World Environment Day on Tuesday, the World Wide Fund for Nature said that it jointly planted 150 pear trees in the Odaesan National Park for its ecological restoration. The completion of the tree planting was celebrated through a ceremony that took place on May 28 at the project site in Pyeongchang, Gangwon Province, where the national park is located.Yang Sung-mo, MD of Volvo Group Korea, and Simon Yoon, the CEO of WWF-Korea, attended the event together with the members of the Kore
June 5, 2018
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Suspect targeted goods at parking lots
A man in his 50s has been arrested for stealing goods from automobiles.Jeonju Wansan Police Station in North Jeolla Province said Tuesday that it had booked the suspect on the charge of burglary.He is accused of stealing a camera and a lens worth around 7.5 million won ($7,020) from a car at a parking lot in Wansan-gu, Jeonju, North Jeolla Province, around 2:40 p.m. on May 8.Since March, the suspect has reportedly stolen money and goods worth around 9 million won ($8,420) from automobiles in Wan
June 5, 2018
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Man arrested for setting fire to 11 campaign flyers
With local elections just a week away, Incheon police said Monday they had arrested a man for suspected involvement in one of 10 reported cases of vandalism of candidates’ banners. Following the official start of campaigning on Thursday, police said they received 10 reports of vandalism incidents, with only one suspect having been arrested so far. The 78-year-old suspect is accused of setting fire to 11 campaign flyers that were inside his neighbors’ mailboxes at 4 p.m. Sunday in Jung-gu, centra
June 5, 2018
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[Newsmaker] Top court to reveal controversial documents related to scandal involving ex-chief
The Supreme Court on Tuesday unveiled 98 documents related to allegations that its former chief justice used trials as leverage to gain presidential approval for organizational changes.An internal probe by the National Court Administration under the top court has found the NCA wrote about 410 documents in March 2015 on how to take advantage of high-profile cases so as to persuade senior presidential aides to support then-Chief Yang Sung-tae's plan to establish a court of appeals. The agency's of
June 5, 2018
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Moon says a little inconvenience can help save environment
South Korean President Moon Jae-in on Tuesday urged his people to help protect the environment by reducing their use of plastic and other disposables, saying that a little inconvenience could ensure the safety and convenience of all."Protecting the environment starts with our small steps. We can help reduce the use of oil and thus greenhouse gas and fine dust simply by reducing our use of plastic bags," Moon said in a message marking the UN World Environment Day. (Yonhap)"We often think about gl
June 5, 2018
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Girls more prone to smartphone addiction than boys: study
Girls are twice as prone to smartphone addiction than boys, likely because they use more social networking and messaging services, according to research results released Tuesday.The conclusions of a study team from Ewha Womans University in Seoul were that students who were female, consumed alcohol, had lower academic performance, did not feel refreshed in the morning and went to sleep after midnight were at a significantly higher risk of smartphone addiction. The results were based on research
June 5, 2018
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1 killed, 4 injured in S. Korean singing room
DAEGU -- A suspected arson attack in a karaoke room in South Korea's southeastern city of Daegu on Tuesday killed a male client and injured four others, police said.The fire broke out inside the underground salon at around 4:44 a.m., according to police. The "noraebang" parlor was gutted before the blaze was put out about 20 minutes later.A 56-year-old man was found dead near the salon's counter. Four others, including its 60-year-old female owner, were injured and taken to a nearby hospital. (F
June 5, 2018
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Korean newspapers demand legislation for portals to adopt ‘outlink system’
The Korean Association of Newspapers delivered a statement to the Culture Ministry and the National Assembly on Monday, saying that legislation is the best way for the country’s online portal sites to adopt an “outlink system” for news articles displayed on their platforms. Although it would be ideal for newspapers and portal sites to agree on a system through negotiation, such a voluntary change in the current custom seems impossible given portal sites’ past decisions and the market structure,
June 4, 2018