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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 military commander in S. Korea during Gwangju uprising dies
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Prosecutors investigating spy agency's alleged surveillance of Buddhist monk
Prosecutors have secured evidence that the National Intelligence Service illegally spied on the head monk of a Buddhist temple in Seoul in an attempt to oust him for criticizing the government of then-President Lee Myung-bak, officials said Thursday.Prosecutors plan to question the spy agency chief at the time, Won Sei-hoon, about suspicions that he ordered illegal surveillance on Ven. Myungjin, the then-head monk at the Bongeunsa temple in southern Seoul, after the monk publicly lashed out at t
May 31, 2018
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Labor groups quit minimum wage commission in protest of controversial legislation
South Korea's two major labor umbrella groups have quit a government commission on minimum wage in protest of the recent passage of a bill that calls for including regular bonuses and other benefits in the calculation of minimum wage.(Yonhap)The Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU) announced its decision to boycott the Minimum Wage Commission on Wednesday, two days after the Federation of Korean Trade Unions (FKTU) walked away to protest the legislation.The National Assembly on Monday pas
May 30, 2018
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1 in 10 Korean babies use smartphones before 12 months: study
Nearly 4 out of 10 young children aged between 2 and 5 in South Korea watch television, while more than 1 in 10 children use smartphones on a daily basis, a report has found Wednesday. Headed by Professor Shin Yoon-mi, the research team at Ajou University Hospital revealed that 39.3 percent of the surveyed children watch television -- of which 48 percent watch for an hour on average at least three times a week -- and 12 percent use smartphones every day. (123RF)The study also revealed that 66.5
May 30, 2018
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Ulsan exposed to yearlong toxic fine dust: study
The coastal city of Ulsan, 60 kilometers north of Busan, is susceptible to toxic fine dust all-year-round due to the city’s shipbuilding industrial region, research showed Wednesday. Ulsan’s volatile organic compound emission volume is the highest among cities in Korea, according to a study led by Choi Sung-deuk, professor of urban and environmental engineering at Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology. The city’s toxic fine dust levels stay unchanged throughout the year due to the s
May 30, 2018
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[2018 Local elections] Campaigns start amid US-NK talks
Official campaigning begins Thursday for next month’s local elections and parliamentary by-elections in South Korea, amid ongoing talks between North Korea and the US. National Election Commission office. YonhapNationwide campaigning will take place until the eve of the elections on June 13 in a time of high-approval ratings for President Moon Jae-in, who took office in May last year and promised inter-Korean peace. Aided by Moon’s latest average approval rating of 72.7 percent, according to sur
May 30, 2018
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Ministry to look into suspicions of illicit college admission involving son of Korean Air family
The education ministry will send a team of officials to a local university next week to look into suspicions that the son of Korean Air Chairman Cho Yang-ho gained illicit admission to the school 20 years ago.Cho Won-tae, president of the national flag carrier, is the latest member of the Cho family to come under public scrutiny after his two sisters and mother underwent police questioning over alleged abuse of employees and others under their influence.Cho, 43, is suspected of entering Inha Uni
May 30, 2018
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Commentator arrested for libel over evidence in Park scandal
A right-wing commentator was arrested on Wednesday for libel against a cable television news anchor and reporters who uncovered an influence-peddling scandal involving former President Park Geun-hye.The Seoul Central District Court issued a warrant to detain Byun Hee-jae, citing the risk that he may destroy evidence and potentially cause harm to the victims.Byun, 44, is accused of spreading false information by writing on his online media outlet and recent book that broadcaster JTBC fabricated t
May 30, 2018
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[Newsmaker] Wife of Korean Air chief quizzed for 2nd time over assaults
Lee Myung-hee, the wife of the Korean Air Lines Co. chief, appeared for police questioning for a second time on Wednesday over multiple assault and abuse allegations.Her appearance at the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency comes after she underwent a 15-hour interrogation by police on Monday.Police said the second questioning is to mainly supplement the ongoing investigation, as she has denied most of the charges and witnesses' statements show inconsistencies with hers.Police indicated Tuesday the
May 30, 2018
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Munitions factory fire kills 2, injures 5
An explosion at a munitions factory sparked a fire that killed at least two people and injured five others.The accident happened at the Hanwha factory in the central city of Daejeon at 4:17 p.m. (Yonhap)Two workers were killed, and five others were taken to a hospital, three of them seriously injured with burns all over their bodies and the two others with burns to their hands and faces, according to company officials and firefighters.A total of 29 fire trucks and 55 firefighters were mobilized
May 29, 2018
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Nanoparticles may be linked to early first period in Korea: study
Exposure to air pollution, particularly to nanoparticles classified as PM2.5, may cause early first periods among young girls, which is known to increase one’s risk of developing other health conditions, such as breast cancer and early menopause, a new study showed on Tuesday. Scholars at Ewha Womans University came to the conclusion after researching 639 young girls aged 13-17 who participated in a survey from 2010-2012. Their findings showed that participants’ exposure to nanoparticles was li
May 29, 2018
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Prosecutor suspended for investing with money borrowed from suspect
A prosecutor was suspended for four months after investing in stocks with money borrowed from a suspect under investigation.The Justice Ministry said on Tuesday it suspended the prosecutor surnamed Jung for breach of duty and demeaning the prosecutors’ office.Jung borrowed money from a suspect under investigation at another prosecutors’ office last year, and used it to invest in stocks under someone else’s name. (Yonhap)While serving as the head of a prosecutorial branch, Jung made insulting and
May 29, 2018
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Chief Justice Kim hints at cooperation in investigating his predecessor
The Supreme Court indicated that it will cooperate with the prosecution in investigating former Chief Justice Yang Seung-tae over allegations that he kept a secret list of judges and their political orientations. On Tuesday, Chief Justice Kim Myeong-so of the top court told reporters on his way to work that “all options are on the table” in response to questions on whether the prosecution could launch a separate investigation into Yang. The remark came a day after Kim said he was “disappointed”
May 29, 2018
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[Newsmaker] Dog meat dealer resumes business at Moran Market
A dog meat dealer resumed business at Seongnam’s Moran Market by bringing back its butchery equipment which the city government removed last week, continuing a legal battle to maintain its business.Under an administrative order, city officials on Friday dismantled the last remaining dog slaughter facility in what used to be Korea’s largest dog meat market amid much media attention. City officials dismantle the last remaining dog slaughter facility in what used to be Korea’s largest dog meat mark
May 29, 2018
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Govt. toughens punishment of civil servants involved in hidden camera crimes
The government has toughened the punishment of civil servants for hidden camera crimes and other sexual offenses, officials said Tuesday.The Ministry of Personnel Management said it has revised the decree on disciplinary action against public officials and its enforcement regulation in a way that calls for suspension or heavier disciplinary action against officials involved in such sexual crimes.The revision also calls for punishing supervisors of offenders if they knowingly overlooked those cri
May 29, 2018
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Drunk lieutenant sets off fire extinguisher inside train
A South Korean Army lieutenant has been arrested for an outburst, setting off a fire extinguisher inside a train and delaying its operation for longer than 10 minutes.Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency said Monday that a 28-year-old lieutenant from the 30th Infantry Division created a disturbance at Wangsimni Station around 10:45 p.m. on Monday.The lieutenant was apparently inebriated and did not hear either the announcement that all passengers must get off because it was the last station or other
May 29, 2018
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Unruly in the skies: Passenger assaults crew member during smoking row
A woman in her 20s assaulted a female flight attendant after she was caught smoking in the toilet on a plane en route to Vietnam, according to Incheon police Tuesday. The 25-year-old passenger was reportedly drunk when she was caught by the flight attendant smoking in the bathroom of the plane, leaving from Incheon International Airport to Noi Bai International Airport at 11:30 p.m. last year on Aug. 21. (Yonhap)Budget airline Eastar confirmed that the passenger flew into a rage -- kicking her
May 29, 2018
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Cabinet approves measure to promulgate independent counsel bill
The Cabinet approved a measure Tuesday to promulgate legislation on the appointment of an independent counsel to look into allegations that a power blogger tied to ruling party officials manipulated Internet comments for political purposes.The National Assembly passed the bill last week, paving the way for a special probe into suspicions that the blogger, known by his nickname Druking, and his team manipulated comments on Internet news stories in an effort to sway public opinion on hot-button po
May 29, 2018
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Police to review calling in presidential secretary for allegedly taking bribes from Druking
Police said Monday it may call in a presidential secretary for questioning into his alleged bribery linked to an opinion-rigging scandal.The police have been looking into the “Druking” scandal in which a blogger nicknamed Druking allegedly masterminded an illegal online campaign to manipulate the popularity of certain online comments to sway public opinion on the liberal Democratic Party of Korea and President Moon Jae-in. The presidential aide, Song In-bae, who had also worked as an aide for fo
May 29, 2018
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Koreans prefer girls for adoption: data
South Koreans prefer girls over boys when adopting a child domestically, government data showed Monday. According to a report by the Ministry of Health and Welfare, of the 465 Korean children adopted in the country in 2017, 68 percent were girls. The preference for girls over boys among Korean adoptive parents has existed since the early 2000s. In 2001, 58 percent of all children adopted domestically were girls. In 2013, the proportion increased to 70 percent, and dropped slightly to 65 percent
May 28, 2018
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First bus to connect Pyeongtaek and Gangnam
Intercity express bus M5438, the first bust to connect Pyeongtaek city with capital Seoul’s Gangnam area, will kick off test operation from Friday. The bus will run 18 times a day for the pilot period of one month.Once the test period is over, starting July 1, a total of ten M5438 buses will run 36 times a day. Intercity express bus M5428 will begin test operation from June 1 (Online community)Each day’s first bus departs from Jije Station in Pyeongtaek at 5 a.m., and the last bus from Gangnam
May 28, 2018