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[KH Explains] Why Korea's so tough on short selling
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[News Focus] Mystery deepens after hundreds of cat deaths in S. Korea
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Iran’s president found dead at helicopter crash site
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‘Kim desperately wanted to denuclearize,’ Moon writes in memoirs
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Actors involved in past controversies return first via streaming service originals
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N. Korea slams US subcritical nuclear test, vows measures to bolster nuclear deterrence
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S. Korea's exports of instant noodles surpass $100m for 1st time in April: data
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Korea set to finalize medical school expansion plans
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Seoul City to open 'hotel' on river bridge
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Korean builders nervous about possible setbacks in Middle East
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Korea to admit about 30 refugees under UN program
The South Korean government said Sunday it plans to bring in some 30 refugees from a foreign camp and grant them permanent settlement, in accordance with an UN agency program that the country joined last year. The Ministry of Justice said the government will embrace some 30 refugees now staying in Thailand. They are expected to arrive in South Korea as early as this month. A photo taken on Dec. 22, 2015, shows refugees from Myanmar waving to reporters as they arrive at Incheon International Air
Oct. 16, 2016
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East Sea labeled ‘Sea of Japan’ in int’l school textbooks
Over 70 percent of the textbooks used at international schools here labeled the East Sea -- the body of water between South Korea and Japan -- as the “Sea of Japan,” research showed Friday, leading the government to start a correction campaign. The Ministry of Education conducted a survey of the textbooks used at 47 international and foreign schools in the country from Aug. 16 to Sept. 2 and found that 24 of 33 textbooks had used only the term Sea of Japan. The nine others had both terms written
Oct. 14, 2016
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Korea has lowest ratio of doctors among OECD members
(Yonhap)South Korea has fewer medical doctors per person than other members of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, a lawmaker revealed Friday. According to Health Ministry data released by Rep. Nam In-soon of The Minjoo Party of Korea, Korea ranks last in terms of the number of doctors, along with Mexico, in the OECD’s ranking of 28 member states. The nation had 2.2 doctors per every 1,000 people as of 2014. Austria has the highest ratio of doctors at 5.1 for every 1,000 p
Oct. 14, 2016
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Toddler safety leash sparks dispute
Toddler safety harnesses and leashes have caught on in Korea, sparking off debate about their usage here. On Friday, a local wire service released a story on the growing number of mothers who put their toddlers on a leash when they go outdoors or visit supermarkets, to prevent losing their children. (Yonhap)One end of the leash is usually attached to the child’s backpack or wrist, while the mother holds on to the other end. Some people have commented that it looks humiliating and might even viol
Oct. 14, 2016
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Man beaten by woman for refusing sex over weight
A woman was booked without detention Friday on charges of assaulting a man who refused to engage in sexual intercourse with her.According to Busan Nambu Police, the woman, 36, and the man, 62, became acquainted with each other through an online chatting platform and agreed to meet offline for sex. Busan Nambu Police (Yonhap)The two finally met at a motel room in Busan on Wednesday and saw each other for the first time. The accused was turned down by the victim, who said the woman, 175 centimete
Oct. 14, 2016
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Victims of Japanese sexual enslavement to receive a compensation fund starting next week
Twenty-nine South Korean women forced into sex servitude for Japan's World War II soldiers will receive compensation money from the Japanese government starting next week, a non-profit foundation here said Friday.They are the first batch of a group of the 46 victims who were confirmed alive as of Dec. 28 when South Korea and Japan forged a landmark deal to end deep-rooted diplomatic feuds over the issue.Under the deal, the Japanese government injected 1 billion yen ($9.61 million) into the South
Oct. 14, 2016
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Man gets 30 years in jail for Gangnam murder
A Seoul court Friday handed down 30 years in prison to a man convicted of stabbing to death a woman unknown to him near Gangnam Station in Seoul. Calling the crime a felony committed against the whole of society, the Seoul Central District Court also ordered the 34-year-old, identified by his surname Kim, to wear an electronic anklet and receive medical treatment in custody for 20 years. (Yonhap)Kim was arrested in May on charges of murdering a 22-year-old woman with a kitchen knife at a public
Oct. 14, 2016
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Careless driving blamed in bus fire that killed 10
Careless driving may have been behind a tour bus fire late Thursday night that killed 10 passengers in the southern city of UIsan, police said Friday.At least 10 people were killed and nine others were seriously injured after their bus slammed into a roadside guardrail and caught fire on an expressway near Ulsan late Thursday. Forensic investigators inspect a tour bus, gutted by fire in a tragic accident that killed 10, in Ulsan on Friday. (Yonhap)The deceased were trapped inside with smoke, as
Oct. 14, 2016
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Symposium highlights Korean sovereignty over Dokdo
A group of South Korean scholars gathered Friday to address Japan's growing claims to Korea's easternmost islets of Dokdo.In a symposium held at the Seoul Museum of History, experts from across the country held presentations and a debate on ways to counter Japan's claims. Historical records show that Dokdo has long been a part of Korea, but Japan has claimed it as its own since its 1910-45 colonial rule over the Korean Peninsula.Professor Song Hwi-young of the Dokdo Institute at Yeungnam Univers
Oct. 14, 2016
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Customer service job can lead to sleep deprivation: survey
Job positions related to customer service can affect workers' psychology and even lead to sleep disorders, a survey showed Friday.According to the survey of 13,066 paid workers aged between 20 and 65, those working at customer service job positions complain of sleep problems. The workers who frequently have to deal with angry customers are six times more likely to suffer sleeping disorders than normal people, according to the survey.The survey was conducted by a team led by Yoon Jin-ha of Yonsei
Oct. 14, 2016
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Professor gets 16-month jail term for fabricating Oxy report
A local professor was sentenced to 16 months in prison Friday on charges of manipulating a report in favor of Oxy Reckitt Benckiser over the high-profile toxic humidifier disinfectant case.The Seoul Central District Court found the professor at Hoseo University in Asan, some 100 kilometers south of Seoul, guilty of writing the report in return for money between October 2011 and September 2012.The court ordered the professor, identified only by his surname Yoo, to forfeit 24 million won ($21,200)
Oct. 14, 2016
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Korean conglomerates raise presence in offshore tax havens: data
South Korea's large businesses have continued to increase their direct investments in overseas tax havens, adding to concerns about possible tax evasion attempts, a lawmaker said Friday.Conglomerates here remitted a total of 441.5 trillion won to such countries as Bermuda, the Cayman Islands and Panama between 2011 and 2015, according to Rep. Park Kwang-on of the main opposition Minjoo Party of Korea.The amount is based on the won-dollar exchange rate at the end of 2015. On Thursday morning, the
Oct. 14, 2016
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PM calls for clear guidelines on anti-graft law amid confusion
Prime Minister Hwang Kyo-ahn on Friday urged the civil rights commission and other legal bodies to come up with clear and well-defined guidelines on the anti-graft law which went into effect last month amid confusion over interpretation."As we are at the early stage, and as around 4 million people are affected by the law, it is natural that some confusion exists," Hwang said during a government meeting to discuss the anti-graft law."There are controversies about whether a certain action violates
Oct. 14, 2016
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Two-thirds of textbooks at int'l schools refer to East Sea as 'Sea of Japan'
Nearly two-thirds of textbooks used by international schools in South Korea solely use the name "Sea of Japan" to describe the East Sea, research showed Friday, triggering calls to get local authorities to take action. According to the research conducted by the Ministry of Education, 24 of 33 related textbooks used at international schools solely used the name "Sea of Japan," while the nine others used both terms.Ten schools adopted textbooks that stipulate both names, while 16 others used those
Oct. 14, 2016
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Tour bus fire kills 10
A tourist bus caught fire on an expressway near the southeastern city of Ulsan on Thursday, killing 10 people trapped inside, police said.The bus was carrying 20 people when one of its tires exploded, causing it to slam into the guardrail and catch fire on the Gyeongbu Expressway near Ulsan, about 300 km southeast of Seoul, at 10:11 p.m., police said. (Yonhap)The fire gutted the bus, leaving 10 people dead. The 10 others managed to escape from the bus and were taken to hospitals for smoke inhala
Oct. 14, 2016
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More S. Koreans embrace philosophy of 'living with less'
Getting rid of everything but the essentials in her home started from a simple source of motivation for Hwang Yun-jeong. The 47-year-old special education teacher, wife, mother of three children and dog owner no longer wanted to spend much time on cleaning, washing dishes and an endless list of household chores after returning home from work. What first caught her eye was a pile of clothes that she had not been wearing for years. Then she moved on to flowerpots and a fishbowl, which she had want
Oct. 13, 2016
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[Herald Interview] Jeonju, an intersection of tradition and innovation
In an era when a nation’s competitiveness has come to be defined by that of individual cities, it is crucial that each city preserves its uniqueness rather than mimic other major cities, according to the mayor of Jeonju, North Jeolla Province.The southwestern city, known for its traditional elements such as bibimbap, makgeolli, hanok, hanbok and local festivals, was selected by Lonely Planet in August this year as one of Asia’s top three tourist spots. US news broadcaster CNN also released a rep
Oct. 13, 2016
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Police to deploy team to investigate deaths of nationals in Philippines
South Korea decided Thursday to dispatch four police investigators to the Philippines to participate in the local authorities’ probe into the deaths of three Koreans in the country. “We decided to send four professional examiners to the country. The matter has been settled with the Philippines national police” an official at the Korean National Police Agency said. The investigation team includes three police detectives and a forensic expert for gun analysis, the official added.(Herald DB)Two man
Oct. 13, 2016
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3 S. Koreans shot to death in Philippines
Three South Koreans have been shot to death in the Philippines, a foreign ministry official said Thursday.The three -- two male, one female -- were found dead Tuesday with gunshot wounds in their heads, according to the official.Their bodies were found in a sugar cane field in Bacolor, a small city of around 30,000 people.One victim was found with his feet bound with tape, and the female body lying nearby had tied hands, he said. They have all been confirmed as South Korean nationals in their 40
Oct. 13, 2016
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K-dramas boost toasted seaweed sales
(Online) K-dramas boost toasted seaweed sales Sales of toasted seaweed are on the rise as more Chinese people are tuning into K-dramas. According to Lotte Mart, the discount chain operated by Lotte group, sales of the traditional snack sold to Chinese tourists at its wholesale supermarket chain near Seoul Station have jumped by 78 percent over the past three years. In 2012 sales of the product stood at 100, increasing to 178 in 2015.Among the different variations of the product, seasoned seaweed
Oct. 12, 2016