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KH디지털뉴스부공용
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U.N. Council to hold emergency talks on N. Korea nuclear test
The UN Security Council ordered emergency talks Tuesday on North Korea's nuclear weapon test, which UN leader Ban Ki-moon condemned as a "deeply destabilizing" provocation.The isolated North Korean government ignored a "strong warning" from its close ally China against staging the test, a UN diplomat said.The 15-nation council, which called closed talks for 9:00 am New York time (1400 GMT), passed a resolution last month threatening "significant action" against Pyongyang in the event of a new nu
North Korea Feb. 12, 2013
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Chronology of major events surrounding N. Korean
The following is a chronology of major events leading to North Korea's third underground nuclear test on Tuesday.▲2006July 4: North Korea test-fires at least six missiles, including a long-range Taepodong-2, despite a chorus of international warnings.July 5: North Korea test-fires a seventh missile, despite international condemnation of its earlier launches.July 17: The U.N. Security Council unanimously votes to impose sanctions on North Korea over the missile tests. The resolution bans U.N. mem
North Korea Feb. 12, 2013
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Seoul shares edge down in late-morning trade
South Korean stocks traded marginally lower late Tuesday morning, led by losses in utilities and insurance companies, analysts said. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) inched down 0.11 points, or 0.01 percent to 1,950.79 as of 11:20 a.m.State-run electricity provider Korea Electric Power Corp. slid nearly 2 percent, with No. 1 life insurer Samsung Life Insurance falling 1.2 percent. In contrast, tech and construction firms gathered ground, with flat panel giant LG Display ga
Feb. 12, 2013
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Seoul shares open tad higher on large-cap gains
South Korean stocks opened a tad higher on Tuesday, driven by gains in large-cap firms, analysts said. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) added 2.36 points, or 0.12 percent, to 1,953.26 in the first 15 minutes of trading. Top-cap Samsung Electronics climbed nearly 1 percent, with second-largest listed company Hyundai Motor advancing 0.8 percent and chipmaker SK hynix rising 1.2 percent. The local currency was trading at 1,096.20 won against the U.S. dollar as of 9:15 a.m.,
Feb. 12, 2013
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KFTC uncovers massive hacking scheme to steal accredited certificates
South Korea's financial authority said Monday it has uncovered a large-scale hacking scheme that resulted in the theft of personal financial transaction information of hundreds of bank clients. According to the Korea Financial Telecommunications and Clearings Institute (KFTC), a group of hackers allegedly stole a total of 461 authenticated certificates, in an apparent bid to withdraw cash from victims' bank accounts.The KFTC, which settles financial transactions among individuals, said it report
Social Affairs Feb. 11, 2013
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Horsemeat scandal spreads as French retailers pull foods
The Europe-wide scandal over horsemeat sold as beef spread Sunday as leading French retailers pulled products from their shelves and threats of legal action flew.France promised the results of an urgent inquiry into the scandal within days and the government announced crisis talks with meat industry representatives on Monday night.As Britain dismissed calls for a ban on EU meat, producers and distributors insisted they had been deceived about the true nature of the meat and vowed to take legal a
World News Feb. 11, 2013
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朴당선인-여야 대표, “북핵 용납 못해”
박근혜 대통령 당선인은 새누리당 황우여 대표와 민주통합당 문희상 비상대책위원장와의 긴급3자안보회동에서 “북한이 무모한 행동을 하기 전에 여야가 한 목소리로, 북한이 이것을 즉각 중단하고 올바른 선택을 하도록 강력하게 촉구할 때”라고 강조했다.박 당선인은 북한의 3차 핵실험을 대책을 논의하기 위한 여야 3자 회동에서 “북한이 이번에 잘못된 선택을 하게 된다면 새 정부가 한반도 신뢰 프로세스를 통해서 남북 간에 신뢰를 구축하고 지속 가능한 평화를 이루려고 하는 진정 어린 노력을 크게 저해할 것”이라고 말했다. 이어 박 당선인은 “북한은 핵을 가지고 그 어떤 것도 얻을 수 없다”며 “오히려 국제사회의 경고에도 불구하고 핵실험을 강행한다면 6자 회담 당사국은 물론 유엔, 국제사회, 정부로부터 어떤 강력한 대응에 직면하게 되고 북한은 더욱 고립을 자초하게 될 뿐이라고 생각한다”고 밝혔다, 또한 박 당선인은 “우리나라는 정부 교체기에 있는데 이럴 때에 우리 국민이 불안하지 않도록 도발에 대응하
한국어판 Feb. 7, 2013
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Seoul shares slip 0.23 pct on currency woes
South Korean stocks closed 0.23 percent lower on Thursday as the prolonged currency volatility continued to weigh down the market, analysts said. The local currency fell against the U.S. dollar.The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) edged down 4.42 points to 1,931.77. Trading volume was moderate at 407.2 million shares worth 3.5 trillion won (US$3.22 billion) with losers outpacing gainers 410 to 383."Due to the prolonged appreciation of the local currency against the Japanese ye
Feb. 7, 2013
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서경덕 교수와 '무한도전' 태국서 비빔밥 광고
MBC ‘무한도전’ 팀과 한국 홍보 전문가 서경덕 성신여대 교수가 뭉쳐 태국 최대 휴양지인 파타야시 메인 전광판에 비빔밥 관련 영상광고를 올렸다.서교수가 뉴욕타임스, 타임스퀘어 비빔밥 영상광고를 상영하긴 했지만 태국에서 내보내는 것은 이번이 처음이다.비빔밥 광고는 연간 1천500만 명의 관광객이 방문하는 태국의 워킹스트리트 입구 메인 전광판에 하루 100회씩 6개월간 상영할 예정이다. 광고는 농악, 장고춤, 부채춤, 강강술래, 태권도 등을 활용해 비빔밥의 맛과 멋을 형상화했다.‘무한도전’의 김태호 PD는 “일본의 스시, 인도의 카레처럼 각 나라를 대표하는 음식이 있듯 세계인이 한국 하면 ‘비빔밥’을 떠올릴 수 있도록 지속적으로 홍보해 나갈 예정”이라고 설명했다. 두 팀은 중국의 왕푸징거리와 런던의 피카딜리 서커스를 포함한 아시아와 유럽의 주요 도시들을 방문하며 비빔밥 광고를 상영할 예정이다. (코리아헤럴드) <관련 한글 기사>Professor and comedians promote
한국어판 Feb. 7, 2013
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Seoul shares remain almost flat in late-morning trade
South Korean stocks traded almost flat late Thursday morning as the currency's volatility continued to weigh down on investor sentiment, analysts said.The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) inched up 0.06 percent, or 1.2 points, to 1,937.39 as of 11:20 a.m.Blue-chip exporters edged up, with market bellwether Samsung Electronics increasing 0.14 percent and top chipmaker SK hynix adding 1.43 percent. No. 1 carmaker Hyundai Motor moved up 0.25 percent.Retailers lost ground, with Lo
Feb. 7, 2013
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U.S. Congress re-introduces bill on banning N. Korea food aid
A senior U.S. senator has proposed a farm bill that includes a provision making any food aid to Pyongyang from Washington more difficult, congressional and diplomatic sources said Wednesday.Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) re-introduced the five-year bill last month with the provision attached.If passed in both chambers of Congress, it would prohibit the U.S. government from providing food assistance to North Korea without a presidential waiver.Last year, the Senate passed the same versi
North Korea Feb. 7, 2013
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President-elect Park's delegation in Washington
A high-level delegation sent by South Korean President-elect Park Geun-hye arrived in Washington Wednesday amid lingering questions about its specific mission and mandate."(We) came here to deliver President-elect Park's intent on ensuring the further development of the bilateral ties on the military, political, diplomatic and economic fronts," Rep. Lee Hahn-koo, head of the delegation, told reporters upon arriving at an airport.Lee, the floor leader of the ruling Saenuri Party, is leading the g
Foreign Affairs Feb. 7, 2013
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S. Korean golfer Choi Kyoung-ju wins award for charity work
South Korean PGA Tour veteran Choi Kyoung-ju on Thursday was named a recipient of an award for his extensive charity work off the field.The Golf Writers Association of America (GWAA) said Choi, affectionately called K.J. Choi outside of Korea, is the 2013 winner of its Charlie Bartlett Award. Named after the first secretary of the GWAA, the award recognizes professional golfers for their "contributions to the betterment of society."Choi, 42, was acknowledged for his support for relief efforts an
More Sports Feb. 7, 2013
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Seoul shares open higher on exporter gains
South Korean stocks began higher Thursday on the back of gains in blue chip exporters, analysts said.The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) rose 0.26 percent, or 5.07 points, to 1941.26 in the first 15 minutes of trading.Blue chip exporters led the overall gain, with market behemoth Samsung Electronicsclimbing 0.28 percent and No. 1 carmaker Hyundai Motor adding 0.75 percent. Top chipmaker SK hynix also advanced 1.02 percent.Logistics shares also gathered ground, with Hyundai Gl
Feb. 7, 2013
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BlackBerry says thanks with a gift phone
Canadian firm BlackBerry said it would give away 12,000 special edition Z10 smartphones to application developers who stuck by the company.Formerly known as Research In Motion, BlackBerry changed its name last week as it launched two new phones, including the all touch-screen Z10. BlackBerry, once a pioneering company in the smartphone market, is now playing catch up to the likes of Apple and other companies that have eclipsed BlackBerry in sales. The new phones will be carried by Verizon Wirele
Industry Feb. 6, 2013
