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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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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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Blinken calls on China to press N. Korea to end its 'dangerous' behavior
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Ship linked to NK arms shipments to Russia is moored in China: State Dept.
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Hyundai Group files lawsuit against Hyundai E&C creditors
Hyundai Group, a shipping and inter-Korean travel conglomerate, filed a 325.5 billion won (US$282.7 million) lawsuit against creditor banks for losses incurred during its failed attempt to buy a local builder earlier this year. The business group said it submitted the suit t
Nov. 23, 2011
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P.M.’s office draws up modified police-prosecutor probe rules
The police have rejected the modified presidential decree on the investigative powers of the police and prosecutors disclosed Wednesday, saying that a full agreement was not reached.The Prime Minister’s Office announced the modified version on Wednesday, saying that this version is aimed at minimizing friction between prosecutors and the police.The presidential decree establishes areas where the police will be under public prosecutors’ command in investigating cases according to the revised Crim
Nov. 23, 2011
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SOFA panel discusses custody rules
May recommend Korean custody of U.S. troops for minor crimesKorean and U.S. delegates held a joint committee meeting in Seoul on Wednesday discussing the U.S. military’s governing protocols over its personnel here, amid public cries for reforms after crimes by U.S. soldiers. The Korea-U.S. Joint Committee, including USFK Deputy Commander Jeffrey Remington and Foreign Ministry officials, discussed the Status of Forces Agreement which governs some 28,000 troops stationed here. The meeting’s top is
Nov. 23, 2011
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P.M. office’s modified investigation rules draw fire from police
The police have rejected the modified presidential decree on the investigative powers of the police and prosecutors disclosed Wednesday, saying that a full agreement was not reached.The Prime Minister’s Office announced the modified version on Wednesday, saying that this version is aimed at minimizing friction between prosecutors and the police.The presidential decree establishes areas where the police will be under public prosecutors’ command in investigating cases according to the revised Crim
Nov. 23, 2011
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SOFA Joint Committee discusses custody
Korean and U.S. delegates held a joint committee meeting in Seoul on Wednesday discussing the U.S. military’s governing protocols over its personnel here, amid public cries for reforms after crimes by U.S. soldiers. The Korea-U.S. Joint Committee, including USFK Deputy Commander Jeffrey Remington and Foreign Ministry officials, discussed the Status of Forces Agreement which governs some 28,000 troops stationed throughout the Korean Peninsula. The meeting’s top issue was the custody of U.S. milit
Nov. 23, 2011
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Free travel adds to staggering transit deficit
The deficit incurred by the nation’s subway systems has continued to grow, largely as a result of providing free rides, according to information released by a local firm Wednesday.According to the data by Clean-Eye, a management information disclosure system for local government enterprises, the deficit caused by providing free rides throughout the nation over the past five years reached 1.58 trillion won ($1.7 billion).Last year alone, providing free rides to senior citizens, the handicapped an
Nov. 23, 2011
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Seven missing after S. Korean cargo ship sinks in South China Sea
Hong Kong and Vietnamese rescue workers are scrambling to find survivors after a South Korean cargo ship sank in the South China Sea as a result of apparent high waves, with three South Korean and four Myanmar crew still unaccounted for, Seoul officials said Tuesday.The 15,000-ton bulk carrier was carrying 21 crew when it went down on Monday afternoon while sailing from Malaysia to mainland China. Fourteen crew members, including six South Koreans, were rescued by other commercial ships and resc
Nov. 22, 2011
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Yeonpyeong rebuilds, but scars linger
Residents step up work to rebuild homes damaged by North Korean artilleryYEONPYEONGDO ― In early November, the northwestern South Korean island of Yeonpyeongdo was bustling. Builders were everywhere reconstructing the village ruined by North Korea’s shelling a year ago on Nov. 23. They were rebuilding ruined housings, air-raid shelters, a public health care center and a monument to the victims of the shelling. Just 3-4 kilometers from the Northern Limit Line separating the two Koreas, people wer
Nov. 22, 2011
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Lifelong learning participation increases among adults
Lifelong learning participation has increased from 29.8 percent in 2007 to 32.4 percent in 2011, but remains short of the OECD average of 40.2 percent, a survey showed Tuesday. Participation in adult education was higher among women, younger people and persons of high income, but remained otherwise, according to the Education Ministry survey. The survey asked 5,000 people between the ages of 25 and 64 to find out patterns and achievements in education and training in terms of lifelong learning s
Nov. 22, 2011
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Yeonpyeong gearing up for recovery but scars linger
Residents step up repair to return to newly-built homes on 1st anniversary of bombingYEONPYEONGDO -- In early November, the northwestern South Korean island of Yeonpyeongdo was bustling. Builders were everywhere reconstructing the village ruined by North Korea’s bombing on the island a year ago on Nov. 23. They were reconstructing ruined housings, air-raid shelters, a public health care center and a monument to the victims of the shelling. Just 3-4 kilometers from the Northern Limit Line separat
Nov. 22, 2011
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Former soldier investigated for espionage
A former South Korean Army soldier is being investigated for suspicions of espionage.According to the Gyeonggi Provincial Police Agency on Tuesday, the former sergeant first class was arrested on suspicion of passing on military secrets to North Korea.Police suspect that the soldier, Kim, 34, whose full name was undisclosed to the media, crossed through Shenyang, northeastern China into the North and handed over information gathered during and after his military service.The police report found t
Nov. 22, 2011
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Multicultural center offers free social support classes
A Seoul multicultural support center has begun enrollment for free occupation, language and social support training for foreign brides, migrant workers and multicultural children, according to city officials Tuesday.The Seoul Haevichi Multicultural Family Support Center is accepting up to 360 students on a first-come, first-served basis for its seven courses divided into 26 classes, which will begin December 5.The curriculum includes Korean language courses, care-giving and babysitting occupatio
Nov. 22, 2011
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Govt. to invest 10.2 trillion won to boost IP capabilities
10.2 trillion won earmarked for IP investment by 2016 The government will invest 10.2 trillion won ($8.9 billion) by 2016 in the country’s intellectual property capabilities, the Presidential Council on Intellectual Property announced Tuesday.The figure was included in the national intellectual property plan approved by the council Tuesday.Plans for executing the measures will be drawn up from plans submitted by 21 concerned government ministries and 16 major regional governments. The action pla
Nov. 22, 2011
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9 S. Korean sailors aboard ship presumed to have sunken in South China Sea
SEOUL, Nov. 21 (Yonhap) -- A cargo ship carrying 21 crewmen, including nine South Korean sailors, is presumed to have sunken in the South China Sea earlier in the day, Seoul's foreign ministry said Monday.According to the ministry, the 15,000-ton ship lost contact after leaving Penang, Malaysia.Hong
Nov. 22, 2011
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Police to discard CS teargas by yearend
Decision comes 30 years after Korea started stacking controversial agentPolice have decided to discard the use of controversial 2-chlorobenzalmalononitrile (CS) teargas by the end of the year, which was used to disperse protests. Instead, they will utilize less potent agents such as pelargonic acid vanillylamide or capsaicin sprays to reduce health hazards, the National Police Agency said Monday. According to the authorities, there are 4,528 liters of CS teargas liquid, a chemical which can caus
Nov. 21, 2011
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Sentencing guidelines for sex offenders in the works
A sentencing guideline regarding employees of child-care service providers found guilty of sexually abusing adolescents was being drawn up by top court officials on Monday. According to the Sentencing Commission of the Supreme Court, those found guilty of engaging in sexual activity with a minor or teen with disabilities will be strictly punished.The commission also announced its plan to prepare sentencing guidelines regarding those found guilty of sexual abuse against a male teen or adolescent,
Nov. 21, 2011
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‘Elderly in Seoul feel alienated’
Four out of 10 elderly people in Seoul feel alienated and depressed, a survey on quality of life among senior citizens in Seoul showed Monday. The Seoul Welfare Foundation surveyed 1,590 people age 60 or older currently living in Seoul, and suggested the Seoul city government reflect the research in formulating its welfare policies for the aged, officials said. According to the survey, 41.1 percent of respondents raised concerns about being alienated in society. Regarding their health, 23.7 perc
Nov. 21, 2011
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Lifespan for Koreans to hit 89 by 2040: report
The average lifespan of Koreans will hit 89.38 years by 2040 in an economy where per capita income will have doubled to $38,408, a state report said.The Ministry of Strategy and Finance Ministry said Asia’s fourth largest economy will continue to expand exports and that 2009’s per capita income of $
Nov. 21, 2011
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Three Chinese trawlers seized for illegal fishing
JEJU ISLAND (Yonhap News) ― Maritime police on this resort island said Saturday they have seized three Chinese fishing boats for poaching and obstruction of duty in South Korean waters.Jeju maritime police first seized a Chinese boat which was illegally fishing inside South Korea’s exclusive economic zone off Jeju at around 4:25 a.m. Soon after, 25 Chinese trawlers approached a South Korean maritime police vessel in the area to demand the release of the seized Chinese boat.As the Chinese boats i
Nov. 20, 2011
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Online address reporting opens for foreign residents
Long-term foreign residents of Korea may now register their new addresses online after moving, the Justice Ministry said Sunday.The ministry announced that starting Monday, foreigners and Koreans living overseas may register their change of residence or address online, following digital verification.Until now, foreigners were required to complete change of residence applications at their local immigration or government office within 14 days of moving, according to officials.The ministry believes
Nov. 20, 2011