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10-man S. Korea lose to Indonesia to miss out on Paris Olympic football qualification
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Hybe-Ador feud should have limited effect on Hybe's overall performance: analysts
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Second Gimpo civil servant found dead, after apologizing for not finishing work
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DP leader says he will meet Yoon without conditions
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First-ever meeting of president, opposition chief set to finally happen
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NewJeans' singles, Japanese debut to proceed as planned, despite Hybe-Ador feud
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Blinken calls on China to press N. Korea to end its 'dangerous' behavior
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Experts raise concerns about Japan putting pressure on Naver over Line
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Samsung mobile chief, Google device head meet in Seoul
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Ship linked to NK arms shipments to Russia is moored in China: State Dept.
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GNP chases civic groups’ support
Ji Sang-wuk of Liberty Forward Party announces bid for mayoral by-electionIndependent candidate Lee Seog-yeon has officially withdrawn his candidacy in the upcoming Seoul mayoral by-election, but efforts to solidify support around a single conservative candidate continued.“I wish to withdraw my prev
Sept. 29, 2011
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GNP seeks civic groups’ support
Ji Sang-wuk of Liberty Forward Party announces run for mayorIndependent candidate Lee Seog-yeon has officially abandoned his candidacy in the upcoming Seoul mayoral by-election, but efforts to solidify support around a single conservative candidate continued.“I wish to withdraw my previous pledge to
Sept. 29, 2011
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Civic groups fume at national cemetery burial of coup leaders
At least five people who took part in a 1979 military coup were found to have been buried at the national cemetery, rekindling a rumpus over who deserves to be laid to rest there.Civic groups in August had opposed the burial of Ahn Hyun-tae, a member of Hanahoe, a group of military officers led by e
Sept. 29, 2011
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Lee bows out of race
Lawyer Lee Seog-yeon effectively gave up his candidacy in the upcoming Seoul mayoral by-election, Wednesday.“I am inclined to give up my candidacy, though nothing has yet been decided,” Lee told local media. “I will communicate with my supporters on this matter and announce my final stance tomorrow.
Sept. 28, 2011
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Journalist from SBS named Lee’s PR chief
Choe Guem-nakPresident Lee Myung-bak on Wednesday named SBS TV executive Choe Guem-nak as his top aide for public relations, hours after his predecessor went behind bars on charges of bribery. Hailing from Yeoju in Gyeonggi Province, Choe worked as a reporter at MBC before moving to SBS TV where he
Sept. 28, 2011
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Lee Kuk-chul sued for libel by president’s associates
Three former and incumbent Cheong Wa Dae officials sued a businessman for libel after he told reporters that he gave them gift certificates through an ex-vice culture minister.Kwak Seung-joon, chief of a presidential advisory council; Park Young-joon, former vice minister of knowledge economy; and L
Sept. 28, 2011
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Ex-presidential aide detained, FSS official faces summons
Former presidential aide Kim Du-woo was detained early Wednesday on graft charges as part of a prosecutorial inquiry into suspended mutual savings banks. Kim allegedly accepted gift certificates and golf clubs worth 100 million won ($100,000) from an indicted lobbyist named Park Tae-gyu in exchange
Sept. 28, 2011
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Right-wing lawyer drops Seoul mayoral bid
A right-wing lawyer said Wednesday that he has decided to pull out of the Seoul mayor race due to his lackluster approval rating and conflicts over his campaign vision among supporters.Lee Seog-yeon had been considered as a potential contender against an independent front-runner in the liberal bloc,
Sept. 28, 2011
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Lee appoints SBS official as public relations aide
President Lee Myung-bak has appointed Choi Geum-rak, head of broadcast support at SBS, top aide for public relations, Yonhap News reported on Tuesday.Born in Yeoju in Gyeonggi Province, Choi graduated from Seoul National University as a trade major, joined broadcaster MBC and worked in editing
Sept. 27, 2011
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GNP chairman Hong to visit Gaeseong
Chairman of the Grand National Party Hong Joon-pyo will make a one-day visit to the Gaeseong Industrial Complex in North Korea this Friday.Though the Unification Ministry here has not yet announced its stance, Hong’s visit has already been approved by the North Korean government, according to party
Sept. 27, 2011
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Lee orders unsparing probe into aides
President Lee Myung-bak on Tuesday broke his silence on his aides’ alleged misdeeds by ordering the Justice Ministry to investigate the possible bribery cases thoroughly and quickly.Lee instructed relevant government agencies to devise ways to prevent and deal with such irregularities, prompting the
Sept. 27, 2011
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Park denies allegations on his civic activities
Civil activist Park Won-soon, who seeks the liberal camp’s sole candidacy next week, set out to defend himself against financial and ethical charges posed against him.“I understand that the public may well request a certain level of frugality and integrity from a civil activist candidate,” Park said
Sept. 27, 2011
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Na within touching distance of Park
Lawmaker’s key strategy in mayoral race is to challenge welfare issuesNow that she has clinched the Grand National Party’s nomination for Seoul mayor, Rep. Na Kyung-won closing in on Park Won-soon, the current frontrunner.“The party shall hold its Supreme Council meeting late on Tuesday and confirm
Sept. 27, 2011
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Third way emerges in Korea’s polarized politics
Rival parties pressed to overhaul themselves as independent voices riseLawmakers of the ruling Grand National Party and the main opposition Democratic Party met separately at the National Assembly last Wednesday morning to discuss their final positions on the nominee for Supreme Court chief justice.
Sept. 27, 2011
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Lee calls for stern handling of bribery cases involving close aides
SEOUL, Sept. 27 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Myung-bak called for stern handling of alleged bribery cases involving some of his close aides, saying Tuesday it has been one of his top goals to rid the administration of corruption by presidential aides and relatives.It was Lee's first comments since two
Sept. 27, 2011
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Commerce minister offers to resign
Choi Joong-kyung, minister of knowledge economy, offered to step down Tuesday, taking responsibility for nationwide blackouts earlier in the month, a government official said.The minister in charge of energy affairs offered his resignation to President Lee Myung-bak after a cabinet meeting, accordin
Sept. 27, 2011
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Parties seek to absorb civic candidates
GNP, DP strive to unify respective candidacies; Park and Lee pledge to remain independentAs the upcoming Seoul mayoral race comes down to a four-party contest ― two party-affiliated and two independent figures ― both the ruling and the opposition camp are set to unify their candidates before the act
Sept. 26, 2011
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Han River project emerges as hot issue
Conservative candidates lambast civic activist over remarks on weir removalPark Won-soon, the liberal civic activist leading among Seoul mayoral candidates, got his first taste of election bickering Monday, after his remarks about the Han River stirred harsh criticism from conservative rivals. The r
Sept. 26, 2011
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Lee stymied by probes on closest aides
President’s top aides facing possible imprisonment ahead of Seoul by-electionPresident Lee Myung-bak is facing his biggest controversy since the mass demonstrations over U.S. beef imports in 2008, with one of his top aides facing possible imprisonment over graft allegations and another to be subpoen
Sept. 26, 2011
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DP picks ex-anchor as mayoral candidate
Park Young-sun to compete against Park Won-soon for sole liberal candidacyThe main opposition Democratic Party selected its policy committee chief and former news anchorwoman Rep. Park Young-sun on Sunday as its candidate for the Oct. 26 Seoul mayoral by-election.In the selection process, split even
Sept. 25, 2011