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Super bacteria infects 63 patients: health authority
South Korea's health authority said Sunday it has confirmed 63 patients have been infected with a super bacterial infection that cannot be easily treated by antibiotics, raising concerns over a possible contagion.The number of patients infected with OXA-232-type carbapenemase-producing enterobacteriaceae, also known as a super bacteria, came to 63 at 13 local hospitals as of Thursday, according to the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.It marked the first time for this type of CPE
Social Affairs Aug. 4, 2013
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Korea warns of growing damage from red tide off southern coast
The South Korean government warned of growing destruction from a red tide off the country's southern and eastern coasts Sunday, noting the damages have already topped 13 billion won.The government issued a red tide alert last month for waters off the eastern coast for the first time in six years.A red tide is a natural phenomenon believed to be caused by a combination of high temperatures, salinity and nutrients. Some experts believe that when these conditions meet low winds and certain rain lev
Social Affairs Aug. 4, 2013
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Rival parties reach partial agreement on ending political deadlock
The ruling and main opposition parties again failed Sunday to narrow their differences on a parliamentary probe into the spy agency's alleged involvement in last year's presidential election, only agreeing to jointly receive a report from the agency.The agreement took place at a special meeting between the leaders of the ruling Saenuri Party and the main opposition Democratic Party (DP)."The sides agreed their leaders will continue to hold discussions on which witnesses will be summoned after re
Politics Aug. 4, 2013
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Ex-spy chief arrested on bribery charges
Former spy agency chief Won Sei-hoon was arrested on charges of taking bribes from a local construction company in exchange of business favors. The Seoul Central District Court approved the prosecution’s request for an arrest warrant for Won, a close associate of former President Lee Myung-bak.In a separate case, the former head of the National Intelligence Service was indicted last month on charges of masterminding an online smear campaign against opposition parties to sway public opinion ahead
Social Affairs July 10, 2013
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CJ chairman arrested over slush fund allegations
The chairman of food and entertainment conglomerate CJ Group was put behind bars Monday on charges of creating secret funds and evading taxes.Lee Jay-hyun was taken to the Seoul Detention Center on the southern outskirts of Seoul immediately after the Seoul Central District Court issued an arrest warrant for allegedly dodging some 70 billion won ($61.4 million) in taxes by stashing secret funds and misappropriating 100 billion won in company money. The country's 10th richest man is also accused
Social Affairs July 1, 2013
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U.S. wants 'credible negotiations' with N.K.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The White House says it wants ``credible negotiations'' with North Korea that will lead to a nuclear-free North.The Obama administration is responding to a proposal by North Korea's top governing body for high-level nuclear and security talks with the United States.The U.S. says it always has favored dialogue, but that Washington will judge the North by ``its actions and not its words.''National Security Council spokeswoman Caitlin Hayden says North Korea must live up to ``its
North Korea June 16, 2013
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Top China bank shuts key N. Korea account
BEIJING (AFP) - The state-owned Bank of China has shut the account of a North Korean bank accused by the United States of supporting the North's nuclear programme, Dow Jones Newswires said Tuesday.The closure would be the first openly acknowledged move by an institution in China -- the North's key backer -- against North Korean interests in the current stand-off, which escalated in February with Pyongyang's third atomic test.But the details of the move were not revealed, and an analyst warned it
North Korea May 7, 2013
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Four-river refurbishment project riddled with flaws
President Lee Myung-bak's signature project to refurbish South Korea's four major rivers is seriously flawed, posing a threat to the environment and even threatening dams and other facilities built along them, the state auditor said Thursday. The 22.2 trillion won (US$20.1 billion) project, aimed at enhancing the nation's water management system as well as preventing the Han, Nakdong, Geum and Yeongsan rivers from flooding, was completed last year, despite mounting criticism.The project, one of
Politics Jan. 17, 2013
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North Korea says it may delay rocket launch
North Korea said Sunday it is considering postponing the dates of its planned long-term rocket launch this month, citing unspecified "reasons."North Korea announced last week that it would fire off a space rocket, called Gwangmyeongseong, or lode star, between Dec. 10 and Dec. 22. South Korea and other regional powers suspect that the launch is a disguised test of a long-range missile that may target the United States."Our scientists and technicians are now seriously examining the issue of readj
North Korea Dec. 9, 2012
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4 Korean sailors freed by Somali pirates after 19 months
Four South Korean sailors have been set free more than 19 months after they were seized by Somali pirates, after paying an unspecified amount of ransom, a Seoul official said Saturday.The four South Koreans were kidnapped by Somali pirates on April 30, 2011 aboard the MT Gemini, a tanker operated by Singapore-based Glory Ship Management, along with 21 non-Korean sailors. The ship was en route from Kenya to Malaysia at that time.Seven months later, the pirates freed the vessel, but broke an agree
Social Affairs Dec. 1, 2012
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North Korea to launch rocket in December: KCNA
North Korea plans to launch a long-range rocket between December 10 and 22, the North's official news agency said Saturday.South Korea expressed its grave concern, calling the move a "provocation" and "challenge" to the international community.In a statement carried by the North's Korean Central News Agency, the Korean Committee for Space Technology said it planned to launch a working satellite after scientists had studied mistakes made during a failed rocket launch in April."Scientists and tech
North Korea Dec. 1, 2012
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Second arrest warrant sought for prosecutor in sex scandal
Prosecutors requested a second warrant Tuesday to arrest an assistant prosecutor accused of having sex with a criminal suspect he was questioning, after their first request was rejected the day before.The prosecutors are seeking to charge him with bribery this time again, claiming the woman provided sex in return for favors.The Supreme Prosecutors' Office arrested the 30-year-old junior prosecutor surnamed Jeon without a warrant on Saturday for questioning into allegations he had sexual activity
Social Affairs Nov. 27, 2012
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Ahn, Moon inch toward agreement on opinion poll
The two opposition presidential candidates inched toward an agreement Thursday night on the format of an opinion poll to select a single candidate between them. Moon Jae-in of the Democratic United Party and independent Ahn Cheol-soo were struggling to narrow their differences over the wording of the survey question. The two sides came up with new proposals combining both positions, raising the possibility that a deal may be reached as early as Friday.Ahn’s side favors asking respondents who the
Politics Nov. 23, 2012
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Trainee prosecutor found to have had sex with suspect
A trainee prosecutor was found to have performed sexual acts with a suspect in the office and later had sexual intercourse with her at a motel, prosecution officials said Thursday, leading to concerns the incident could deal another blow to the scandal-ridden prosecution.Inspectors at the Supreme Public Prosecutors' Office have launched an inspection to determine the details of the incident, the officials said."We are conducting an inspection into a law school graduate who is currently working a
Social Affairs Nov. 22, 2012
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Greece reaches deal with creditors on austerity: PM
ATHENS (AFP) - Greece on Tuesday reached agreement with its international creditors on a new wave of austerity measures necessary to unlock new bailout loans, Prime Minister Antonis Samaras said."Today we concluded the negotiation on the measures and the budget," Samaras said in a statement, adding that approval by parliament of a new round of cuts will keep Greece in the 17-nation eurozone."If this deal is approved and the budget is voted, Greece will stay in the euro and exit the crisis," the
World Business Oct. 30, 2012
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