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[Weekender] Geeks have never been so chic in Korea
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N. Korea says it test-fired tactical ballistic missile with new guidance technology
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NewJeans members submit petitions over court injunction in Hybe-Ador conflict
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[News Focus] Mystery deepens after hundreds of cat deaths in S. Korea
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S. Korea's exports of instant noodles surpass $100m for 1st time in April: data
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[KH Explains] Why Korea's so tough on short selling
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Actors involved in past controversies return first via streaming service originals
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[Herald Interview] Byun Yo-han's 'unlikable' character is result of calculated acting
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US military commander in S. Korea during Gwangju uprising dies
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‘Kim desperately wanted to denuclearize,’ Moon writes in memoirs
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Taiwan jet deal aids ally without provoking rival China
The 100th anniversary marking the fall of China’s last imperial dynasty upped tensions in the Taiwan Strait, with Chinese President Hu Jintao calling for “reunification through peaceful means” and his Taiwanese counterpart, Ma Ying-jeou, responding that he was just fine with the status quo. The last
ViewpointsOct. 14, 2011
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[Gerhard Schroder] A vision of Europe for 21st century
BERLIN ― Economic crisis in the United States and in Europe, the rise of the emerging economies led by China and the revolutions in the Arab world are shaking the world order. In this context, only a new and expanded vision of Europe can provide a key pillar of stability in the coming decades.As the
ViewpointsOct. 14, 2011
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[Editorial] Whither labor movement?
More than 100 days have passed since the multiple labor union system went into effect on July 1. According to the Ministry of Employment and Labor, a total of 498 new unions were established during the first 100 days. These unions appear to be already exerting palpable influence on Korea’s labor mov
EditorialOct. 14, 2011
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[Editorial] Speed up FTA ratification
The U.S. Congress has finally ratified the Korea-United States free trade agreement, demonstrating America’s commitment to upgrading and expanding the long-standing military alliance between the two countries to encompass the economic dimension. With Washington completing its part of the deal, the b
EditorialOct. 14, 2011
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‘Occupy’ protests strike a chord with youths around the world
Before the current, weekslong “Occupy Wall Street” protest swept over New York City, news articles in the U.S. lamented the lack of political passion exhibited by the youth of America, most specifically, their absence in any aspect of public demonstration. Many reasons were given for their apparent
ViewpointsOct. 14, 2011
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Revolution remembered
Aside from traditional holidays, this is one of the few commemorations shared on both sides of the Taiwan Straits. The 100th anniversary is a suitable occasion to pay tribute to the forefathers of Chinese republicanism, and reflect on the nation’s pursuit of and march toward modernity, no matter whi
ViewpointsOct. 14, 2011
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Don’t allow defense budget to fall for 10 years
Japan’s national security has been deteriorating alarmingly. Now is the time to reverse the continuing decline in the nation’s defense budget.The Defense Ministry is seeking 4.69 trillion yen ($61.2 billion) in its budget demand for fiscal 2012, up 0.6 percent from the defense budget a year earlier.
ViewpointsOct. 14, 2011
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[Shashi Tharoor] India’s civilian nuclear program
NEW DELHI ― When the Commonwealth heads of government meet in Australia later this month, one prominent leader is almost certain to be conspicuously absent: India’s Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. India is a strong backer of the association of former British colonies (and some new entrants without th
ViewpointsOct. 14, 2011
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[Editorial] Lee’s land purchase
The controversy over plots of land President Lee Myung-bak purchased in the name of his son is not dying down even though he has started the process of registering it under his name. The fault is Lee’s own.Lee bought the land in the outskirts of Seoul in May this year to build a new home in which to
EditorialOct. 13, 2011
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[Editorial] Bracing for low growth
The administration’s 2012 budget awaiting deliberation at the National Assembly is based on a 4.5 percent growth forecast. Few expect growth will be that high.At the outset of this year, the administration said it expected growth would be at 5 percent next year, but the official growth outlook has s
EditorialOct. 13, 2011
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U.N. hypocrisy exposed in case of murdered Kurd
Remind me, again, why we care about what the United Nations thinks? That question isn’t prompted by the recent exertions of the Palestinians to achieve the facsimile of independence by asking the U.N. to tell them they are independent. Palestinians deserve actual independence, as opposed to symbolic
ViewpointsOct. 13, 2011
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[Javier Solana] UNSC: Failing the Syria test
MADRID ― On Oct. 2 in Istanbul, Syria’s disparate opposition movements gave the go-ahead for the formation of a “Syrian National Council.” This is the most important step yet taken by the fragmented forces that have been trying since May to lead a peaceful uprising against President Bashar al-Assad’
ViewpointsOct. 13, 2011
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Distracted? Don’t blame Steve Jobs
I am making a chicken for dinner. But it is taking a long time to roast, and as I open the door to poke at it, I wonder if something is wrong.Also, we need oven cleaner, I tell my husband, who is sitting at the table typing on one of his many gadget things. Laundry detergent too, he says, not lookin
ViewpointsOct. 13, 2011
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Science and religion: A false divide in U.S.
Rick Perry has generated a lot of ink lately ― for trumpeting his religious faith and for his attacks on evolution and global warming. I have no magic insight into the mind of the candidate jockeying for the GOP nomination, and I’m not a member of the religious right. But, as a sociologist studying
ViewpointsOct. 13, 2011
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[Fernando Henrique Cardoso] Lessons European Union needs to learn from Brazil
SAO PAULO ― For those of us in developing countries who over the years became reluctant experts on the subject of financial crises, the latest wave of turmoil in the global financial system is, regrettably, not a surprise. In large part, the prescriptions and recommendations that so-called experts m
ViewpointsOct. 13, 2011
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[Editorial] Credit card row
The Financial Supervisory Commission is under fire for its plan to allow small retailers and merchants to refuse credit card payments for small-value transactions under 10,000 won.The commission’s plan is intended to address the long-running resentment of small, self-employed shop owners toward cred
EditorialOct. 12, 2011
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[David Ignatius] The quiet U.S. diplomat in Syria
WASHINGTON ― If you’re wondering what diplomats can do in an era of pulverizing military force and instantaneous communications, consider the case of Robert Ford, the U.S. ambassador to Syria. He has been meeting with the Syrian opposition around the country, risking his neck ― and in the process in
ViewpointsOct. 12, 2011
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An attempt to show off Chicago’s musical history
When it comes to great American music, the Second City might as well be called the Seventh City.Chicago has a thriving music scene with scores of jazz, blues, folk and rock clubs. But Nashville, Memphis, New Orleans, Austin, Detroit, and even Kansas City, Mo., seem to have embraced their music herit
ViewpointsOct. 12, 2011
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Judge’s murder shows Rio’s ‘problem of the decade’
Even in a city as murderous as Rio de Janeiro, the killing of Judge Patricia Acioli on Aug. 12 was a shock. According to police she was ambushed by two motorbikes and at least one car as she returned to her condominium that morning, and killed in a hail of 21 bullets. She left behind three children.
ViewpointsOct. 12, 2011
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Helping Egypt move toward democracy, maket economy
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― Egypt’s revolution toppled a dictator in February, but the country’s future as a stable, functioning democracy remains uncertain. The West is, of course, limited in its ability to shape the transition process. Nonetheless, the potential for constructive influence remains considera
ViewpointsOct. 12, 2011