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Blinken calls on China to press N. Korea to end its 'dangerous' behavior
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New celebrity-endorsed therapy for face contouring requires only a pair of rubber bands
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Tensions heighten ahead of first president-opposition chief meeting
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[Weekender] How DDP emerged as an icon of Seoul
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Seoul to provide housing subsidy to married couples with newborns
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Doctor group's incoming head renews call for govt. to scrap medical school quota hike for dialogue
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Rapper jailed after public street fight with another rapper
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Woman gets suspended term for injuring boyfriend with knife
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[Music in drama] An ode to childhood trauma
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NewJeans pops out ‘Bubble Gum’ video amid troubles at agency
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Park counterattacks Na and GNP
Change of stance seen as move to make up for image tarnished by mudslingingThe race for Seoul mayor is to intensify this week as liberal candidate Park Won-soon set to launch aggressive counterattacks against the ruling party’s negative campaigning.The liberal bloc’s unified candidate, together with
Oct. 18, 2011
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Prosecutors seek arrest warrant for former vice culture minister
The Seoul prosecution requested arrest warrants Monday for a former vice culture minister and a local businessman for investigation into allegations that the former official received a huge amount of money from the businessman in return for influence peddling, prosecutors said.Shin Jae-min, the ex-v
Oct. 18, 2011
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‘Voting an innate right granted to all citizens’
The right to vote is a constitutional right granted to all citizens regardless of their location, a senior official of the National Election Commission said. “One does not have to perform taxpaying or military duties nor prove one’s qualification to exercise one’s constitutional rights,” said Jeong
Oct. 17, 2011
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DP digs in heels over U.S. FTA bill
Opposition leader calls trade deals more difficult to change than ConstitutionThe ruling and opposition parties once again clashed on Monday over the Korea-U.S. Free Trade Agreement.Following the U.S. Congress’ ratification of the bill last week, the ruling Grand National Party urged the parliamenta
Oct. 17, 2011
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Lee drops plan for Naegok-dong retirement
President Lee Myung-bak on Monday decided to cancel his planned move after retirement to a newly purchased housing lot on the edges of Seoul in an apparent bid to quiet down controversy ahead of the Seoul mayoral by-election next week.He will move back to his existing home in Nonhyun-dong, Gangnam-g
Oct. 17, 2011
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Lee orders 'all-out review' of post-retirement residence project
SEOUL, Oct. 17 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Myung-bak instructed aides Monday to conduct an "all-out review" of a project to build his post-retirement residence in southern Seoul, an official said, after the purchase of a tract of land under the name of his son sparked criticism.Lee said it is "very re
Oct. 17, 2011
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Nearly 9 out of 10 Koreans distrust politicians: poll
Nearly nine out of 10 South Koreans distrust domestic politics and politicians, a poll showed Sunday, illustrating a growing sense of crisis among rival political parties.According to a poll of 1,018 adults and 730 youths by the Office of the Minister of Special Affairs, 87.1 percent of adults and 8
Oct. 16, 2011
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Polls tight in Seoul mayoral race
The two candidates representing the ruling party and the liberal opposition bloc are locked in a dead heat as recent opinion polls showed the race for Seoul mayor to be too tight to call. Some polls found that judge-turned-politician Na Kyung-won of the Grand National Party had already bridged the g
Oct. 16, 2011
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Lee’s visit to U.S. strengthens alliance
President returns home from trip highlighted by ratification of free trade agreementPresident Lee Myung-bak’s state visit to the United States was a demonstration of their stronger alliance through the U.S. Congress ratification of the bilateral trade agreement.Lee returned home Sunday, wrapping up
Oct. 16, 2011
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Seoul mayoral race too tight to call
Park fails to deftly respond to negative campaigning: expertsThe two candidates representing the ruling party and the liberal opposition bloc are locked in a dead heat as recent opinion polls showed the race for Seoul mayor to be too tight to call.Some polls found that judge-turned-politician Na Kyu
Oct. 16, 2011
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Lee, Obama touts FTA gains in Detroit visit
CHICAGO -- President Lee Myung-bak and U.S. President Barack Obama on Friday trumpeted the Korea-U.S. free trade agreement, which the U.S. Congress ratified over four years after it was signed, during their visit to a General Motors plant in Detroit. "Our trade is basically balanced between th
Oct. 15, 2011
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SKorea president makes high-profile Chicago visit
CHICAGO (AP) _ After a White House state dinner and a visit to a Michigan auto plant, South Korea's President Lee Myung-bak's arrived in Chicago on Friday to further economic ties with a state anxious to tap emerging markets in his homeland.Lee's first stop was a dinner hosted by Chicago Mayor Rahm
Oct. 15, 2011
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Lee, Obama make joint visit to Detroit auto plant to address FTA
CHICAGO/DETROIT, Oct. 14 (Yonhap) -- South Korean President Lee Myung-bak visited an auto plant in Detroit, along with U.S.President Barack Obama on Friday, promising American auto workers that a free trade agreement between the two countries will help protect their jobs and create more work for Ame
Oct. 15, 2011
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Lee, Obama vow ‘stronger alliance’
Summit talks focused on FTA, security partnership, North KoreaWASHINGTON, D.C. ― President Lee Myung-bak on Thursday said Korea and the United States have agreed to develop their ties into an “even stronger alliance,” a day after the U.S. Congress ratified the two countries’ free trade agreement.“He
Oct. 14, 2011
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Lee, Obama visit GM plant in Detroit to speak on FTA
Korean president stops by Hyundai Mobis factory to encourage workersDETROIT ― President Lee Myung-bak and U.S. President Barack Obama on Friday visited the General Motors plant in Detroit together in a show of “economic alliance,” two days after the U.S. Congress ratified the Korea-U.S. free trade a
Oct. 14, 2011
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Turnout may decide Seoul mayoral race
Candidates remain neck-and-neck on day two of official campaign The Grand National Party’s candidate for Seoul mayor was leading the polls after three television debates and two days of campaigning, though by a small margin which experts say could easily be reversed on a strong turnout. On the secon
Oct. 14, 2011
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Gov’t declares war on ‘fake’ gasoline
SEOUL, Oct. 14 (Yonhap) -- The government declared an all-out war on fake gasoline on Friday, significantly increasing fines for people selling unauthorized products and giving investigative jurisdiction to government officials.The crackdown starts with changing the commonly used name for such fuel,
Oct. 14, 2011
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U.S. Senate confirms Sung Kim as envoy to Korea
WASHINGTON (Yonhap News) -- The U.S. Senate on Thursday confirmed Sung Kim, a career diplomat, as the new U.S. ambassador to South Korea, officials said.Kim will be the first Korean-born American ambassador to the Asian nation.
Oct. 14, 2011
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Clinton announces U.S. participation in Yeosu Expo
WASHINGTON (Yonhap News) -- In an announcement timed for South Korean President Lee Myung-bak's state visit, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Thursday that her country will take part in a large-scale maritime festival to be held in the Asian nation's southwestern coastal city next year."
Oct. 14, 2011
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Lee, Obama hail trade pact, warn against NK nukes
Summit talks focused on FTA, security alliance, North KoreaWASHINGTON D.C. -- President Lee Myung-bak on Thursday said Korea and the U.S. have agreed to develop their ties into an “even stronger alliance,” a day after the U.S. Congress ratified the two countries’ free trade agreement.Lee also said h
Oct. 14, 2011