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[Exclusive] Korean military set to ban iPhones over 'security' concerns
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Korean, Romanian leaders discuss defense tech, nuclear energy
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[Graphic News] 77% of young Koreans still financially dependent
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S. Korea calls on Japan to confront history amid Yasukuni Shrine visit
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Yoon’s jailed mother-in-law excluded from latest parole list
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Hybe and Min Hee-jin, CEO of Hybe sublabel Ador, lock horns
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[Pressure points] Leggings in public: Fashion statement or social faux pas?
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Yoo Jae-suk, Yoo Yeon-seok team up in 'Whenever Possible'
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Korea’s homegrown nanosatellite successfully launches into space
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Aging population to drive down Korea's housing prices from 2040: experts
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Former tax agency chief cleared of bribery charges
A former chief of the national tax agency was cleared on Friday of charges that he offered an expensive painting to his boss while he tried to secure the top post before taking the helm.The Seoul Central District Court found former National Tax Service chief Han Sang-yool not guilty of bribing Jeon
Sept. 15, 2011
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Korea, Yonsei call for tuition fee cuts
Two prestigious Seoul-based private universities, Korea and Yonsei, will hold an event Tuesday calling for a halving of tuition fees and expressing dissatisfaction with the government’s plan to spend 1.5 trillion won ($1.3 billion) of next year’s budget to help ease the heavy tuition burden, the stu
Sept. 14, 2011
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Violent crimes by minors soar
The number of rapes, murders and other violent crimes committed by juveniles increased by nearly 50 percent in the past two years, despite a decrease in adolescent crime overall, a government report said on Wednesday.According to a report by the National Police Agency, 3,428 adolescents were convict
Sept. 14, 2011
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Seoul to offer free city tours for foreigners
Seoul city government will offer foreigners in Korea free autumn city tours from September to November to give them a chance to fully experience the city’s charms, city officials said Wednesday. Each of the three different themed tours ― bicycle tour, walking in forest and parks, and exploration of
Sept. 14, 2011
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Foreign doctors allowed in Incheon FEZ
Decision by Health Ministry hints at introduction of for-profit hospitalsThe government has recently allowed foreign medical doctors, dentists and nurses to work at foreign medical facilities to be established in Incheon Free Economic Zone, but not at non-profit hospitals. Only doctors who have been
Sept. 14, 2011
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Professor indicted for taking bribe from Seoul education chief
SEOUL, Sept. 14 (Yonhap) -- Prosecutors said Wednesday they have indicted a college professor under custody for allegedly receiving money from the Seoul education chief in return for withdrawing his bid for the post in last year's election.Park Myoung-gee, a professor at Seoul National University of
Sept. 14, 2011
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Violent crimes by youth jump almost 50 pct over 2 years
SEOUL, Sept. 14 (Yonhap) -- Violent crimes by adolescents surged nearly 50 percent over the past two years, mainly driven by young rapists, a report showed Wednesday.A total of 3,428 adolescents were probed last year as suspects of murder, robbery, rape and arson cases, according to the report by th
Sept. 14, 2011
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Kwak’s arrest shakes liberals
Chief’s absence to hamper Seoul education office in securing free meal budgetThe arrest of Seoul educational superintendent Kwak No-hyun is expected to pose a severe setback to the free school meal program and other liberal policies. Regardless of whether the 200 million won ($185,000) he gave to Pa
Sept. 13, 2011
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Institute to improve officials’ speech skills
The Central Officials Training Institute has developed a new public speaking training program for government officials, in an effort to raise Korea’s competitiveness in international organizations, said officials.According to COTI officials, the institute located in Gwacheon, Gyeonggi Province, will
Sept. 13, 2011
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Seoul City to make celebrity figurines
Korean Wave fans from all around the globe will be able to get their hands on dolls of their favorite stars from next year, said city officials on Tuesday.Seoul Metropolitan Government said it will develop figurines of Olympic champion figure skater Kim Yu-na and actor-singer Ryu Shi-won, and releas
Sept. 13, 2011
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Korea’s ranks top for graduation rate
Korea’s high school graduation rate and the percentage of adults with a university education are among the highest of OECD countries, according to a recent report, with the nation coming top in the 25-34 age group. According to the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, even amid social and
Sept. 13, 2011
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Court rejects Italian firm’s claim on trade secret infringement
A Seoul court has ruled against an Italian defense firm, rejecting its accusation that a Korean firm infringed on a trade secret concerning the development of a naval gun, officials said Monday.Oto Melara S.p.A filed a lawsuit against Hyundai Wia Corp. last year, arguing that the Korean company deve
Sept. 13, 2011
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Explore latest trends in Garosu-gil
It was Hong Kongers Serena, Shirley and Zoe’s first day in Korea and they chose to spend it at Garosu-gil, the 700-meter promenade in Sinsa-dong, southern Seoul. “The atmosphere is quite good. It’s like Europe,” said Serena. Garosu-gil reflects current fashion trends combined with a mixture of weste
Sept. 13, 2011
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Divorce rate higher for childless couples
Nearly half of South Korean couples divorced last year were childless, a much higher rate than those raising children, court statistics showed Monday.Among 116,858 couples that split up last year, 46 percent of them did not have children at the time of divorce, a 2011 yearbook published by the Supre
Sept. 12, 2011
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Duo direct music video slamming bus bust up
A foreign duo has made a music video in response to the black English teacher who assaulted a middle-aged Korean man on the bus, and have since added Korean subtitles.The video, made by Sonny and Pinnacle TheHustler, portrays that the assault has damaged foreigners’ image in general. “I don’t
Sept. 12, 2011
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Abducted son of S. Korean businessman freed in Lima
LIMA, Peru (AFP) – The son of a South Korean businessman was freed after a gang held him for 19 days demanding a $1.8 million ransom, police said Sunday.Kim, 18, was released about midnight in a neighborhood on Lima's south end, and is now with his loved ones," said General Felix Murga, the po
Sept. 12, 2011
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Cancer-linked deaths grow 3.2 pct last year
The number of people who died from cancer in South Korea grew 3.2 percent last year from a year earlier, data showed Sunday.A total of 72,046 people lost their lives to cancer last year, compared with 69,780 tallied a year earlier, according to the data by Statistics Korea. Cancer made up 28.2 perce
Sept. 11, 2011
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Seoul education chief arrested on election bribery charges
Seoul's education chief was detained on Saturday for further investigation into allegations that he bribed a rival candidate to drop out of last year's election. A local court issued a warrant to allow the physical detention of Kwak No-hyun, superintendent of the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Educati
Sept. 10, 2011
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Court approves arrest warrant for Seoul education chief
SEOUL, Sept. 10 (Yonhap) -- A Seoul court on Saturday issued an arrest warrant for the city's education chief over allegations that he bribed his rival candidate in last year's election to get him to drop out of the race.Kwak No-hyun, who was elected superintendent of the Seoul Metropolitan Office o
Sept. 10, 2011
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S. Korea issues nationwide warning against encephalitis
SEOUL, Sept. 9 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's health authorities on Friday issued a nationwide warning against the spread ofencephalitis for the first time this year, advising people to keep personal hygiene and receive vaccinations.The Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC) said it has
Sept. 9, 2011