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Key suspects grilled over alleged abuse of power in Marine death inquiry
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Marine Corps commander summoned by CIO for questioning on alleged influence-peddling case
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Army takes group action against Hybe for neglecting BTS
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Some junior doctors are returning: Health Ministry
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Debate rages over ‘overly fatty’ samgyeopsal
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Ador CEO's request for exclusive right to terminate NewJeans' contract with Hybe refused in February
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[Weekender] Korean psyche untangled: Musok
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Naver will consider company benefits in deciding on selling Line shares: CEO
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Woman dangling from power lines rescued by residents holding blanket
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Hyundai Motor aims to lead hydrogen truck business in US
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FDA: tobacco companies must report chemicals
WASHINGTON (AP) ― Tobacco companies will be required to report the levels of dangerous chemicals found in cigarettes, chew and other products under the latest rules designed to tighten regulation of the tobacco industry.The preliminary guidance issued Friday by the Food and Drug Administration marks the first time tobacco makers would be required to report quantities of 20 chemicals associated with cancer, lung disease and other health problems. The FDA will release the information in a consumer
TechnologyApril 5, 2012
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As more autism reported, doctors say check early
CHICAGO (AP) ― At 18 months, Cristina Astacio spoke only a few words, wouldn’t respond to her name and shunned other kids in her day care group. Last October, her worried parents found out why.She has a mild form of autism, a diagnosis being given to more U.S. children than ever before, largely because of more awareness and better diagnosis.According to new government statistics, the rate is about 1 in 88. That means autism is nearly twice as common as it appeared in data the government gathered
TechnologyApril 5, 2012
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Keeping the aging voice spry
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. ― Aging baby boomers have long used exercise, surgery and collagen as they try to slow the natural bodily processes of aging.Now, some are flocking to do the same with something that’s usually a dead giveaway: a voice that sounds “old.”Research shows that older peoples’ voices often develop breathiness, weakness and loss or range or quality from causes that include disease, changed use of their voices, and the condition called presbylaryngis, also known as “aging of the larynx.
TechnologyApril 5, 2012
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Acute epiglottitis
The epiglottis is located above the larynx, and plays a key role in keeping food out of the airway by covering the larynx when we swallow. Acute epiglottitis is an acute inflammation of the epiglottis, which mainly occurs due to infection with Haemophilus influenzae. Patients risk having their breathing obstructed if they are faced with severe edema or swelling of the larynx. Because of this, acute epiglottitis is often considered an emergency condition. Time and age of onset Epiglottitis occurs
TechnologyApril 5, 2012
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Essential tips on yellow dust
April is a cruel month for many Koreans since yellow dust fills the air, causing illnesses. The Korea Meteorological Administration said two or three intense dust storms originating from Chinese deserts generally hit Korea every year. “In spring, always be aware of weather forecasts,” a KMA spokesman said. According to scientists, the density of dust in the air during the season is 29 times greater than usual. Particles, including heavy metals, can cause numerous ailments. Here are some guideli
TechnologyApril 5, 2012
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FDA approval opens way for H2 Holdings fundraising efforts
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently approved clinical trials of a Korean company’s artificial liver transplant on humans. The approval is expected to help H2 Holdings raise capital to finance research and development.U.S.-based bio-tech firm HepaHope, which will run the trials, is an affiliate of H2 Holdings, a Korea-based company founded by Dr. Park Sung-soo. Park is the majority shareholder of H2 Holdings, which holds a 10 percent stake in HepaHope. H2 Holdings held more than 17 bil
TechnologyApril 5, 2012
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Google gives glimpse of Internet glasses
Google on Wednesday gave the world a glimpse of its vision for letting people look at life through Internet-tinted glasses.A video posted at a Project Glass page at Google+ social network confirmed the rumor that the technology titan is working on eyewear that meshes the online world with the real world.“We think technology should work for you -- be there when you need it and get out of your way w
TechnologyApril 5, 2012
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Life may 'hide' beneath Jupiter moon crust
Extraterrestrial life in the solar system may be hiding beneath the icy crust of Jupiter's moon Europa, safe from blasts of radiation, U.S. researchers say.Graphic image of Jupiter (MCT)The frozen moon is subject to constant and significant blasts of radiation from Jupiter's magnetic field that could annihilate life at shallow depths, so scientists are conducting an experiment to determine how dee
TechnologyApril 5, 2012
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U.S. scientists launch personalized robot project
Imagine going to a local store, picking out a design for a robot to help with some household chores, and having the device built within a matter of hours.That is the vision of scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where a five-year, $10 million project to bring the power of robots to the average person is just getting started."This research envisions a whole new way of thinking
TechnologyApril 5, 2012
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‘Campaign pledges to cost 268 trillion won’
Finance Ministry warns campaign promises to expand welfare programs would be unsustainableThe Ministry of Strategy and Finance said on Wednesday that new campaign pledges by political parties, if implemented, would increase state spending by at least 268 trillion won ($238 billion), a burden that will likely undermine the nation’s fiscal base. The findings by a government task force examined all 266 welfare-promotion pledges by the ruling Saenuri Party and main opposition Democratic United Part
April 4, 2012
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KT&G rolls out ‘Lamborghini’ cigarette
KT&G Corp., South Korea’s biggest tobacco maker, said on Wednesday it will launch a new cigarette named after the famous Italian fashion brand “Tonino Lamborghini” on April 18.The new premium brand has been in development for the past three years to target both the domestic and overseas markets, the company said. KT&G has obtained the exclusive global sales rights for the cigarette brand and plans to market it as one of its global strategic items. “The new cigarette has been made of top-of-the-n
IndustryApril 4, 2012
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Samsung Electronics certified for carbon reduction efforts
Samsung Electronics said Wednesday that the firm was given the Carbon Trust Standard certificate by a London-based organization for its carbon-reductive management.Being named the first firm in the country to receive the certificate, Samsung was recognized for its carbon-reduction efforts in eight different workplaces here, according to Samsung officials. Carbon Trust Standard is valid for two years. This comes after the company won the Carbon Footprint for the Galaxy 2 and Galaxy Note earlier i
IndustryApril 4, 2012
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Samsung prepares for LCD panel generation shift in China
Since launching its new display arm, Samsung is gearing up to make a generation shift in display panels at its Chinese plant in Suzhou, Jiang province, so that it can make larger display panels and possibly organic light-emitting diode displays.Chang Won-kie, president of Samsung China, told reporters Wednesday that the Chinese government has approved the firm’s request to shift its liquid-crystal display manufacturing line from 7.5-generation to 8-generation, hinting that it will soon show “out
IndustryApril 4, 2012
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Korea to invest 1.24 trillion won in key IT areas
The government said Wednesday it would invest 1.24 trillion won (about $1.1 billion) into the research and development of 10 key information technology areas over the next five years.The key areas are core technologies for next-generation smart devices; key IT materials; big data and artificial intelligence; hybrid storage; total networks for fixed-line and wireless services; terahertz and quantum information technology; software platforms for unmanned systems; biosensors; life-care robots and p
IndustryApril 4, 2012
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Import car sales hit record high
Monthly sales of import automobiles hit an all-time high of 10,648 units in March, while Korean carmakers such as Hyundai Motor and Kia Motors suffered lackluster sales at home.According to the Korea Automobile Importers & Distributors Association, foreign carmakers saw their combined sales grow by 3.5 percent from a year earlier and 15.8 percent from a month before.The former monthly record was 10,290 units, posted in March 2011.For the first quarter of 2012, their sales increased by 13.9 perce
MobilityApril 4, 2012
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KB-Woori merger rumor hits financial market
Government accelerates privatization of Woori, sparking speculation about preferred biddersSouth Korea’s financial market on Wednesday reexamined the longstanding rumors that KB Financial Group might move to take over the state-run Woori Financial. The Korea Exchange asked KB to clarify its position on the market talk in the form of a public disclosure, even though the financial heavyweight had reiterated its neutral stance more than once in recent weeks. The speculation over the merger between
April 4, 2012
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Hyundai Oilbank, Shell launch base oil JV
Hyundai Oilbank Co., and Shell officially launched a base oil lubricant joint venture Wednesday in a bid to help both companies expand their market presence in Asia.The new Hyundai and Shell Base Oil. Co., is expected to begin commercial production in the second half of 2014, with daily input to reach around 20,000 barrels.Hyundai Oilbank, one of South Korea’s leading refiners, owns a 60 percent stake in the company while Shell, a global oil and gas company controls the remaining 40 percent.“A p
April 4, 2012
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Shares sink 1.5% on receding hopes for U.S. stimulus
South Korean stocks dropped 1.5 percent Wednesday as market hopes for an additional credit easing in the U.S. waned, analysts said. The local currency fell against the U.S. dollar. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index sank 30.67 points to close at 2,018.61. Trading volume was moderate at 607 million shares worth 5.77 trillion won ($5.11 billion), with losers outpacing gainers 693 to 153.U.S. stocks closed in negative terrain on Monday after minutes released from the Federal Reserve’s
April 4, 2012
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34 groups named heavy debtors
The Financial Supervisory Service classified 34 of the country’s business groups as heavily indebted for this year.The groups, including Hyundai Motor Group and Samsung Group, will be put under scrutiny by their respective creditor banks.Creditor banks are required to evaluate the financial status of the 34 business groups and seek restructuring if they fail to meet certain requirements, the FSS said in a statement.The five most-indebted business groups are Hyundai Motor, Samsung, SK, LG and Hyu
April 4, 2012
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Foreign net buying of Korean shares cools
Foreign investors were net buyers of South Korean stocks in March, but the amount tumbled from the previous month on massive profit-taking, the financial watchdog said Wednesday.Overseas investors bought a net 939 billion won ($832 million) worth of local stocks last month, compared with net buying of 3.9 trillion won in February, according to the Financial Supervisory Service.The March tally raised foreigners’ net buying of local shares to some 11 trillion won during the first three months of t
April 4, 2012