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[Nathaniel Bullard] Utilities accept the new, but will they embrace it?

Texas power generator Luminant announced Friday that it will close two coal-fired power plants in early 2018. Last week, it said it would close another coal plant that is more than 40 years old -- an...

Oct 16, 2017
Columnists
[Editorial] Unbreakable mandate

There is no doubt that the nation needs a new Constitution that reflects the many changes of the past decades. The latest public opinion survey shows that nearly 80 percent of the general public and ...

Oct 16, 2017
Editorial
‘Sarang, celebration of India’s cultural wonders in Korea’

As the third annual installment celebrating thriving ties with Korea, the Indian Embassy in Seoul will organize a string of events from Friday to Nov. 18 across the country in collaboration with the ...

Oct 16, 2017
Diplomactic Circuit
Korean city, French company eye Eurasia railway project to connect 2 Koreas

GWANGMYEONG -- The South Korean city of Gwangmyeong, just south of Seoul, said Monday it will sign a memorandum of understanding with French national railway company SNCF this year to implement a Eur...

Oct 16, 2017
Industry
Sudan hails end of sanctions, readies global engagement

The government and people of Sudan welcome the United States’ decision on Oct. 6 to permanently revoke the decadeslong sanctions placed on the country, which is expected to pave the way for its globa...

Oct 16, 2017
Diplomactic Circuit
‘Iraq opposes Kurdish independence vote’

By Iraqi Ambassador to Korea Wadee Al Batti The international community has rightfully acknowledged the illegitimacy of the referendum for Iraqi Kurdistan on Sept. 25 and refused its results, while ...

Oct 16, 2017
Diplomactic Circuit
‘South Australia gateway to business Down Under’

Owing to the vast geography and historical legacy, Australian states have retained sizeable powers and freedoms from the national government since Australia became a federation of colonies in 1901. ...

Oct 16, 2017
Diplomactic Circuit
Korea fall out of top 60 in Oct. FIFA rankings

South Korea have dropped out of the top 60 in FIFA rankings following their disappointing losses in recent friendly matches. According to the October rankings unveiled by FIFA on Monday, South Korea...

Oct 16, 2017
Soccer
Air traffic growth in NE Asia to be driven by LCCs: Boeing

Air traffic growth in the Northeast Asian region will be mainly driven by LCCs, according to an executive from airplane maker Boeing. “As we look at growth in the future, we expect that growth to be...

Oct 16, 2017
Industry
New iPhones to reach Korean market on Nov. 3

US tech giant Apple Inc. plans to start sales of the iPhone 8 in South Korea on Nov. 3, industry sources said Monday, with preorders kicking off later this month. According to the sources, South Kor...

Oct 16, 2017
Technology
[Newsmaker] Koreans win global prize for candlelight rallies

South Korean citizens, who took to the streets to protest against President Park Geun-hye for months and peacefully removed her from power, have received an internationally recognized award for their...

Oct 16, 2017
Social affairs
[Feature] Calls grow for stronger punishment against killer pet dogs

Last month, the owner of a pit bull terrier that savagely attacked a woman resulting in amputations was sentenced to 18 months in jail. The 70-something woman had her right leg and some of her left ...

Oct 16, 2017
Social affairs
Crucial chance for Samsung to acquire tech breakthrough

(Samsung Electronics Newsroom) The Samsung Developer Conference scheduled for this Wednesday in San Francisco is drawing more attention than ever from industry observers with questions about how the...

Oct 16, 2017
Technology
What hobby do South Koreans enjoy most?

South Koreans have voted fishing as their favorite outdoor activity when they go on a trip, pushing hiking to second place, a recent survey showed. According to a quarterly poll conducted by Sejo...

Oct 16, 2017
Social affairs
Seoul devising new offensive-defense military strategy

The South Korean military is drawing up an offensive-defense strategy aimed at concluding a military conflict with North Korea within the shortest time possible. The plan, revealed by the office of ...

Oct 16, 2017
Defense

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