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Jimin of BTS, actor Song Da-eun suspected to be dating, again
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What's next for the government's push in quota hike?
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Woman falls to death from acquaintance's home after exhibiting ‘unexplained' behaviors
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‘Malice should not undermine the system, social order,’ says Hybe's Bang
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N. Korea says it test-fired tactical ballistic missile with new guidance technology
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N. Korea fires short-range ballistic missiles toward East Sea: JCS
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[Weekender] Geeks have never been so chic in Korea
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Korean firms target EV charging market in US
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Seoul sees further jump in cost of dining out
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Teens banned from entering, working at 'hold 'em' pubs, cafes
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Stay-at-home moms more stressed: report
Working mothers are healthier and less depressed than those who stay at home with children, a poll showed on Friday.Stay-at-home moms showed a higher level of stress and higher negative sentiment index, according to the Korea Institute of Child Care and Education’s study of 1,863 moms with babies under 18 months old.Stay-at-home moms averaged 3.66 points in self-efficacy and 3.46 points in self-esteem on a scale of five. Those who worked full-time averaged 3.78 points and 3.58 points, respective
Jan. 12, 2014
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Two men nabbed for drug smuggling
Two men were arrested for allegedly smuggling and selling a large amount of methamphetamine, prosecutors said Sunday. Suwon District Prosecutor’s Office said that it arrested two men surnamed Jung and Yoo on charges of smuggling 7 kilograms of methamphetamine worth 23 billion won ($22 million) from China and selling to Korean brokers from July 2012 for more than a year. It also indicted a 43-year-old man surnamed Oh without detention for assisting the illegal act. The prosecution put three broke
Jan. 12, 2014
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Candlelight rally against NIS held in Seoul
A large-scale candlelight rally was held in central Seoul on Saturday, with participants protesting the spy agency’s alleged meddling in the 2012 presidential election. About 300 civic groups gathered in Seoul Plaza and called for the government to introduce a special prosecutor to investigate the National Intelligence Service’s role in the election and to sack the spy agency’s chief Nam Jae-joon and Justice Minister Hwang Kyo-ahn. A group consisting of liberals who fought against the military r
Jan. 12, 2014
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Medical lawsuits hit record high
The number of medical malpractice lawsuits surged to hit a fresh high last year, with more patients winning the cases, data showed Sunday. According to the Supreme Court, about 1,100 lawsuits relating to medical malpractice were filed in 2013, the highest figure since 2002.The number of plaintiffs winning cases against doctors and hospitals also increased to 289, exceeding 30 percent of all cases for two consecutive years.Fewer plaintiffs gave up in the middle of legal fights than before. Only 4
Jan. 12, 2014
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3 killed in highway collisions
Three people were killed and a dozen wounded by a series of car collisions on the highway in South Gyeongsang Province, police said Sunday. Car accidents involving chain collisions took place early Sunday at two spots on Gyeongbu Expressway near Daegu, killing three family members and injuring at least 13. Some of the victims were in critical condition. Five vehicles collided on the southbound track when a 1-ton truck rear-ended a 2.5-ton cargo truck that was changing lanes. A two-car collision
Jan. 12, 2014
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Former President Lee’s office threatens libel suit against weekly
The office of former President Lee Myung-bak threatened to take legal action Sunday against a weekly over an article that alleged Lee laundered prize money he received from the United Arab Emirates.The office expressed deep regret and demanded Weekly Hankook take “appropriate steps” over its report uploaded on its website Saturday that said Lee laundered $500,000 through Nonghyup Bank, a local banking unit of state-run Nonghyup Financial Inc.“We have no choice but to take legal action unless rea
Jan. 12, 2014
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[Weekender] Korea, to go
There are few things that cannot be delivered in this short-tempered, fast-moving and tightly networked country.Overnight parcel services are taken for granted. Fully cooked meals and snacks may be ordered around the clock. Even McDonald’s Korea uses a motorcycle fleet to make home deliveries of burgers and fries.Every November, on the day of the state-run college entrance exam, quick-delivery motorcycles are seen in all corners of the country, taking late-rising examinees to their test centers.
Jan. 10, 2014
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[Weekender] Fast, cheap and convenient
On a Saturday morning, a middle-aged man in a black leather jacket cuts between vehicles on a motorbike to reach the head of the queue at a red light. When the light turns green, he whizzes past other vehicles, riding off with a big pile of packages loaded on the back of his bike.“I like Saturdays. There’s less traffic and I can travel more quickly,” said Koag Sung-soo, a 54-year-old courier. Koag delivers documents, parcels or just about anything that is not too heavy or big for his 125 cc moto
Jan. 10, 2014
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[Weekender] Safety is key for women customers
On a Saturday night, I felt a sudden urge for instant noodles, a pack of frozen dumplings, tofu and some other trivial groceries, but didn’t feel like going out ― it was freezing and around midnight, and the idea of having to get dressed for an outing was unbearable. I picked up the phone and called a delivery service. The operator asked a few questions ― my name, address and the items I wanted to purchase. She acknowledged that it was a busy weekend night and the delivery might run a little lat
Jan. 10, 2014
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[Weekender] Mobile food order apps seek to go mainstream
South Korean students, office workers, singles and especially those who find it frustrating to stand in queues see home-delivered food as a blessing. Only a couple of years ago, they used to reach for flyers to place an order. Now, things have become smarter. Suh Jeng-hoon, for instance, is a student who enjoys food delivery and uses mobile apps specializing in this to read reviews, browse menus, check restaurant locations and even place orders. Like Suh, a growing number of Korean consumers pre
Jan. 10, 2014
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Ewha Womans University to allow male president
Ewha Womans University, one of the country’s top women’s universities, is planning to revise its rules to allow male candidates to run for the position of school president, officials said on Friday.The boards of directors at Ewha Womans University unanimously decided to discard its women-only president system starting this year. It plans to hold an election this year as the current president Kim Sun-uk ends her term in July. Ewha is the last remaining school in the country to do away with the wo
Jan. 10, 2014
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Government to invest big in PyeongChang
The government said Friday it will designate the 2018 Winter Games host city of PyeongChang as a special district and launch a large-scale development project for the successful international event and for sustainable regional growth.During a meeting of the commission in charge of supporting the 2018 Olympics in South Korea’s alpine city of PyeongChang, some 180 kilometers east of Seoul, the government unveiled a comprehensive plan to develop the city and the surrounding areas in Gangwon Provinc
Jan. 10, 2014
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Getting angry won’t solve anything
Emotion has no place in international politics, according to John Foster Dulles, the U.S. Secretary of State under President Dwight D. Eisenhower in the 1950s. “The United States of America does not have friends; it has interests,” he said.Korea’s Dokdo expert couldn’t agree more.Seo Kyoung-duk grabbed international attention after placing a full-page Dokdo advertisement in The New York Times in 2005 with funding support from pop singer Kim Jang-hoon. The ad explained why Dokdo, islets next to U
Jan. 10, 2014
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[Newsmaker] Ideology dominates textbook dispute
The dispute over a local history textbook is turning into an ideological war as lawmakers locked horns over reinstating a government textbook.Lawmakers from the main opposition Democratic Party condemned the ruling Saenuri Party’s proposal to bring back the state textbook system. Saenuri leaders had stressed the need for a single textbook in order to avoid disputes over historical accuracy such as the latest one surrounding the history textbook by Kyohak Publishing Co.“Don’t even think about it,
Jan. 9, 2014
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[Graphic News] Nuclear materials security index by country
North Korea is least capable of keeping nuclear materials secure among the 25 countries that possess the largest amounts of nuclear materials, a report concluded. According to the U.S.-based nongovernmental organization Nuclear Threat Initiative, North Korea scored 30 out of a possible 100 on its nuclear material security index. The index was compiled by analyzing a range of factors including adherence to international standards and management capabilities of the countries that hold 1 kilogram o
Jan. 9, 2014
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Korea shivers on coldest day of season
A cold spell swept through the center of the country on Thursday, with the mercury dipping to the lowest levels reported this winter, according to the state weather agency. The first cold wave watches of the season were issued in central regions including Seoul and Incheon and Gyeonggi, Gangwon and North Chungcheong provinces, as the morning low reached minus 10.4 degrees Celsius in the morning, the Korea Meteorological Administration said.The cold snap will be the worst on Friday, when temperat
Jan. 9, 2014
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Brokers insist on naked checkups of prospective foreign brides
Disputes intensified on Thursday over a growing number of marriage brokers forcing foreign brides to take their clothes off under the guise of conducting interviews before they leave for Korea. According to civic groups and local reports, some brokers have compelled foreign brides to undress, while making excuses that they need to “check their virginity or to see whether they are pregnant.” Most foreign brides end up complying with “their ridiculous requests” to “make a good impression on the br
Jan. 9, 2014
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Arrest warrant sought for ex-KT CEO
The prosecution is seeking an arrest warrant for Lee Seok-chae, former CEO of telecom giant KT Corp. on suspicions of embezzlement and negligence. The Seoul Central District Prosecutors’ Office is reportedly planning to indict Lee along with other former and current executives of the telecom provider within the month. Lee is accused of inflicting damages of 10 billion won ($9.4 million) on the telecom behemoth in the process of launching new businesses and selling off real estate held by the com
Jan. 9, 2014
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[Photo News] New address system
Jan. 9, 2014
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Parents push their kids to start learning early
A flood of young women visited the grand convention center in Coex, Seoul, with fire in their eyes and passion in their movements.These women roamed the 30th Seoul International EDU-CARE Fair for Children and Kids Products Fair to look for things that will help their beloved children take a successful first step in the lifelong journey of education. “It’s quite a sight. It is more than just toys for kids. The companies there have really broke it (child education) down to a complicated system,” s
Jan. 9, 2014