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Yoon's approval rating plunges to all-time low
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Climate impacts set to cut 2050 global GDP by nearly a fifth
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S. Korea votes in favor of Palestinian bid for UN membership
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Russia's denial of entry of S. Korean national unrelated to bilateral ties: Seoul official
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Bae Doo-na shares portraying Korean identity in Hollywood's 'Rebel Moon'
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[From the Scene] Monks, Buddhists hail return of remains of Buddhas
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Medical schools granted enrollment quota flexibility for next year
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Korean art gets spotlight at Venice Biennale 2024
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Police uncover illegal gambling website made by teens, for teens
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Yoon's approval rating sinks to all-time low following election loss
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[Graphic News] Men outweigh women in obesity rates
Some 41 percent of adult men are overweight, much higher than 24 percent for women, according to an obesity report that showed the correlation between body size and income. The report was released by the National Health Insurance Service based on 13.95 million people who received medical checkups last year. Results showed that 41.28 percent of men and 23.74 percent of women were overweight, meaning their body mass index exceeded 25. According to the findings, 29.99 percent of men were in the n
Social AffairsJan. 3, 2018
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[Graphic News] Nearly 80% of workers donated to charities last year: survey
Nearly 8 out of 10 salaried people made donations to charities in 2017, a survey showed. Of the 849 workers polled recently, 77.9 percent said they gave money to charities, the survey conducted by Hunet, a career education institute, showed. The average donation stood at 161,000 won ($149), up 16,000 won from three years earlier. About 31.5 percent said they donated more than 300,000 won, while 25.5 percent said they contributed between 10,000 won and 50,000 won.
Social AffairsJan. 2, 2018
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[Graphic News] The nation by numbers
NationalJan. 1, 2018
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[Graphic News] Korean airlines’ economy-class food, seats top 5 in world
Airlines with the best economy-class food and seats have been named by aviation consumer website Skytrax. South Korea’s largest airline Korean Air’s economy-class seats ranked fourth in the world, while the country’s second-largest airline Asiana ranked third in catering and second in seats. The survey was based on 19.87 million travelers from 105 countries and covered more than 320 airlines. It considered factors such as boarding procedures, the quality of service and the comfort of seats.
World BusinessDec. 28, 2017
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[Graphic News] Teacher is most-desired job for S. Korean students
School teacher topped the list of most-wanted job among all levels of Korean students, the Education Ministry said, based on an online survey conducted from June 26 to July 21. Software programmer and mechanical engineer were also desired jobs in a survey of high school students. The Ministry of Education and Korea Vocational Training Center surveyed 51,494 students, teachers and parents at 1,200 schools from all over the country.
NationalDec. 27, 2017
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[Graphic News] Korea files 3rd-largest number of AI patents in world
A South Korean state-run agency said local companies have filed the third-largest number of patents related to artificial intelligence over the past 12 years. The Institute for Information and Communications Technology Promotion said its finding was based on patent applications for AI-related technologies in the US, Japan, China, the EU and South Korea from January 2005 to September this year. The US ranked No. 1 in terms of the number of AI patents, followed by Japan, South Korea and Germany.
World BusinessDec. 26, 2017
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[Graphic News] 65 journalists and media workers killed globally in 2017: RSF
Sixty-five journalists and media workers were killed worldwide in 2017, according to annual figures published by Reporters Without Borders on Tuesday. Among them were 50 professional reporters, the lowest toll in 14 years. However, the downward trend is due at least in part to journalists giving up working in the world‘s deadliest spots. Turkey is the world‘s biggest prison for professional journalists, the figures show, with 43 reporters and one media worker behind bars. With 52 languishing i
WorldDec. 25, 2017
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[Graphic News] What's on your holiday wish list?
For the eleventh year in a row in US, gift cards remain the most popular items on wish lists, requested by 61 percent of those surveyed, followed by clothing and accessories at 55 percent, the highest level the category has seen in 12 years. Two in five would like books, music or movies, the lowest in survey history; others asked for consumer electronics (33 percent), home decor (24 percent), jewelry (23 percent), personal care or beauty items (21 percent), sporting goods (20 percent), and home
WorldDec. 21, 2017
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[Graphic News] Electric car sales surging: IEA
The number of electric vehicles on the road rocketed to 2 million in 2016, having been virtually nonexistent just five years ago, according to the International Energy Agency. Globally, 753 000 plug-in electric vehicles were sold in 2016, 60 percent of which were battery-electric cars. China remained the largest market for electric vehicles for a second consecutive year and, in 2016, accounted for close to half of global sales. Europe represented the second-largest global market, followed by t
BusinessDec. 20, 2017
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[Graphic News] Japan best country for older people
Japan is the best country in Asia for older people to live, according to the Global AgeWatch Index. There is high satisfaction with Japan’s social connectedness, safety and civic freedom, according to the index, which measures the quality of life for people aged 60 and older based on factors such as income security, health and personal capability. The Global AgeWatch Index 2015 by HelpAge International assessed 96 countries to determine the best places for older people to live. The countries in
WorldDec. 19, 2017
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[Graphic News] Online holiday shopping rises in US
As the Christmas shopping season enters its final phase Friday, for the first time, a majority of Americans, 53 percent, have said they were very or somewhat likely to do their Christmas shopping online this year. This is the highest percentage since Gallup first asked the question in 1998. Meanwhile, the percentages of Americans shopping for gifts in department stores and discount stores have slowly been declining, but these still beat the internet as places Americans will shop for the holiday
World BusinessDec. 18, 2017
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[Graphic News] Seoul 3rd most expensive city in Asia for expats
Seoul has ranked as the third most expensive location in Asia for expatriates, according to the latest cost of living survey by ECA International. Korea’s second-largest city Busan also placed 10th, according to the survey. Tokyo retained its crown atop the Asia-Pacific pack, as a financial hub. Hong Kong was No. 2. The survey was based on cost of living, salary, accommodations, taxes, labor laws, benefits and quality of life for international assignees in over 262 cities worldwide.
World BusinessDec. 17, 2017
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[Graphic News] NK threats energize S. Korean arms market
Faced with constant missile and nuclear threats from its belligerent northern neighbor, South Korea is boosting its arms sales and aims to become a major exporter, a study said. South Korea‘s arms industry accounted for 2.2 percent of the global top 100 producers’ sales in 2016, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute said in a report listing the world‘s “top 100” military services. South Korean arms-producing companies’ combined sales totaled $8.4 billion the same year with a 20.6
North KoreaDec. 14, 2017
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[Graphic News] Angkor Wat tops list of best UNESCO heritage sites
Cambodia‘s Angkor Wat has been named the best UNESCO world heritage site in the world, according to a leading international travel website. The list, which is compiled annually, looks at travelers’ reviews of UNESCO sites on TripAdvisor throughout the year, bringing them together to find the best rated. India‘s Taj Mahal was named the second-best heritage site, followed by China‘s Great Wall, Machu Picchu and the Iguazu Falls in South America.
WorldDec. 13, 2017
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[Graphic News] Facebook tops list of best places to work
Facebook has been named the best place to work in the US, according to a list released by Glassdoor, a career listing and employer review site. Global management consulting firm Bain & Company ranked as the second best place to work, followed by Boston Consulting Group, In-N-Out Burger and Google. The ranking was based on employee reviews, which touch on how satisfied employees are with the employer, CEO and other key workplace factors.
World BusinessDec. 12, 2017
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[Graphic News] Singapore has the lowest fertility rate
The statistics show the 10 countries with the lowest fertility rates in 2017. The fertility rate is the average number of children born per woman of child-bearing age in a country. The fertility rate in Singapore was estimated to be at 0.83 children per woman, making it the lowest fertility rate worldwide, according to data released by online statistics company, Statista. South Korea has one of the lowest birthrates of any country in the world this year.
WorldDec. 11, 2017
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[Graphic News] S. Korea 4th easiest in world to do business
South Korea ranked No. 4 among the easiest places in the world to do business, according to the “Doing Business 2018: Reforming to Create” report released by the World Bank. New Zealand was No. 1, followed by Singapore and Denmark. Starting a new business in New Zealand takes the fewest procedures (one) and shortest time to fulfill (0.5 day), according to the report. The ranking uses 11 indicators to measure aspects of business regulation across 190 countries worldwide. Of the top 20 economies
World BusinessDec. 10, 2017
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[Graphic News] A day in Seoul in numbers
Social AffairsDec. 7, 2017
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[Graphic News] Online shopping purchases continue to rise
Purchases made via the internet and mobile devices in South Korea continued to rise in October, as the use of smartphones has fully caught on with local consumers, government data showed. Transactions made by smartphones and tablets reached 6.33 trillion won ($5.83 billion) in the one-month period, up a solid 9.9 percent from a year earlier, according to data from Statistics Korea. In particular, the total amount of mobile transactions, valued at 4.03 trillion won, accounted for 63.6 percent of
BusinessDec. 6, 2017
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[Graphic News] Which Asian country contributes most to UN’s budget?
Asian countries contributed almost 25 percent of the UN’s regular budget, with Japan contributing the most in the region, followed by China, Australia, South Korea and India, according to the latest data. The UN’s total budget for the year 2016-2017 was $5.6 billion. China was the third-largest contributor in the world and second in Asia, providing 7.92 percent of the budget. Australia contributed 2.3 percent, which made it the third-largest contributor in Asia. South Korea was the fourth-lar
WorldDec. 5, 2017