Articles by Nam Kyung-don
Nam Kyung-don
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[Graphic News] Protests around the world in Oct.
The past weeks have seen a wave of protest movements erupt in countries worldwide. The high cost of living, limits on civil liberties and government corruption have sparked major demonstrations. Here is an overview of the main demonstrations around the world that started last month and others that are ongoing. (AFP)
World News Nov. 6, 2019
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[Graphic News] 130 million children under 5 have died since 2000
More than 15,000 children under the age of 5 die every day in the developing world, with huge disparities in death rates between countries, according to a detailed assessment of childhood mortality. From 2000 to the end of 2017, 123 million newborns, infants and toddlers perished in 99 low- and middle-income countries, which account for more than 90 percent of under-5 deaths, the study found. Globally, under-5 mortality has declined by almost half since 2000, from nearly 10 million to 5.4 milli
World News Nov. 5, 2019
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[Graphic News] Stanford most innovative university in world
For the fifth year running, Stanford University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard topped Reuters’ ranking of the world’s most innovative universities, a list that identifies and ranks the educational institutions doing the most to advance science, invent new technologies and power new markets and industries. Stanford holds onto its top spot year after year because it produces a steady stream of innovations that are cited by other researchers in academia and private
Social Affairs Nov. 4, 2019
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[Graphic News] Third of S. Koreans prescribed narcotics in past year: data
A third of South Koreans were given prescription narcotics in the past year, as more people received comprehensive medical checkups, government data showed. More than 17.8 million people received drugs like propofol and zolpidem, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety said, citing some 107 million pieces of data collected from July 2018 through June this year. The drug safety agency said pain killers, sedatives and anti-anxiety drugs were the most common types prescribed by doctors, with women ma
Technology Nov. 3, 2019
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[Graphic News] Website defacements rise in 2019
The number of website defacements in South Korea has increased in 2019 from a year earlier, an opposition lawmaker said. Rep. Shin Yong-hyeon of the minor opposition Bareunmirae Party said webpage-related hackings, including the stealing of confidential information and injection of malicious code, numbered 501 cases as of August, compared with 567 for the whole of 2018. The lawmaker cited findings submitted by the Korea Internet & Security Agency for a parliamentary audit. She said the numb
National Oct. 31, 2019
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[Graphic News] 9 in 10 K-pop fans want to visit South Korea: poll
Nine in 10 K-pop fans would like to visit South Korea in the future, a survey showed, highlighting K-pop’s positive impact on the tourism sector.In a survey of 12,663 people from 111 countries who identified themselves as K-pop fans, 89.8 percent of the respondents said they would like to visit the country, according to the Korea Tourism Organization.The survey showed BTS was the most popular group followed by EXO, Super Junior and Big Bang. (Yonhap)
K-pop Oct. 30, 2019
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[Graphic News] Norway tops rankings for women’s quality of life
Norway and Switzerland are the best countries for women and Yemen and Afghanistan the worst, according to research. While women’s quality of life has improved in some 60 countries, it has deteriorated in Yemen and other war-torn nations, research organizations Georgetown University’s Institute for Women, Peace and Security and Peace Research Institute Oslo concluded. The researchers looked at 167 countries since 2017, when the first Women, Peace and Security Index was compiled, wei
World News Oct. 29, 2019
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[Graphic News] Rich Chinese outnumber wealthy Americans for first time
The number of rich Chinese has surpassed the count of wealthy Americans for the first time as both countries keep churning out millionaires, a study by Credit Suisse showed. The Swiss bank’s annual wealth survey found 100 million Chinese ranked in the global top 10 percent as of the middle of this year versus 99 million in the United States. The ranks of the world’s millionaires have risen by 1.1 million to an estimated 46.8 million, collectively owning $158.3 trillion in net asse
World Business Oct. 28, 2019
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[Graphic News] Health insurance costs for smoking, drinking hit W13tr
Health insurance spending to cover smoking and drinking-related treatments reached 13 trillion won ($11 billion) from 2016 through 2018, data showed. According to a report submitted to Rep. Jung Choun-sook by the National Health Insurance Service for the ongoing parliamentary audit, annual expenditures, including insurance coverage and costs paid by individuals, exceeded 4.6 trillion won last year, up 16 percent from 2016. Costs to deal with treatment for smoking and drinking made up some 8 per
Technology Oct. 24, 2019
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[Graphic News] Son Heung-min nominated for 2019 Ballon d‘Or
South Korean soccer sensation Son Heung-min has been shortlisted for the 2019 Ballon d’Or award. France Football announced the 30 candidates, which include Lionel Messi, Cristian Ronaldo and Virgil van Dijk but not Neymar. The awards ceremony will take place on Dec. 2 in Paris. Son is the third Korean to be named on the list, following Seol Ki-hyeon (2002) and Park Ji-sung (2005). Seol and Park were among lists of 50 nominees. The French magazine cut down the number to 30 in 2008.
Soccer Oct. 23, 2019
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[Graphic News] UN urges action against food losses, says 14% lost globally
The United Nations’ food agency said around 14 percent of food produced globally is lost and has urged action to address the causes as part of efforts to protect the environment. The UN Food and Agriculture Organization noted that a combination of causes - including harvesting and handling practices, lack of infrastructure, agricultural blights and climatic conditions - keep fueling large food losses around the world. FAO said its estimates focus on losses between harvest and sales. It s
World News Oct. 22, 2019
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[Graphic News] Nearly 15% of foreigners in S. Korea illegal immigrants
About 15 percent of the foreign residents in South Korea are undocumented immigrants, with Thais forming the biggest national group, a report showed. A total of 370,889 foreigners were staying in South Korea without permission as of July, 15 percent of the entire population of foreign nationals residing in the country, according to a report by the Ministry of Justice, submitted to Rep. Lee Eun-jae of the Liberty Korea Party. Of the undocumented foreigners, the number of Thai residents reached 1
Social Affairs Oct. 21, 2019
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[Graphic News] About 15% of S. Korea’s population aged 65 or older
People aged 65 or older made up about 15 percent of South Korea’s population this year, a report showed, highlighting concerns that the fast demographic transition could have negative effects on the country’s economy. According to the report from Statistics Korea, the number of people aged 65 or older stood at 7.68 million this year, accounting for 14.9 percent of the nation’s population. The Korean population is projected to peak in 2028, then go on a downward curve, the rep
Social Affairs Oct. 20, 2019
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[Graphic News] S. Korea’s passport ranks 3rd most powerful
The South Korea passport has nearly topped the list as the world’s most powerful, offering citizens access to 188 countries without a visa in advance, tying it with Germany and Finland, according to the Henley Passport Index. Singapore and Japan shared the No. 1 spot with access to 190 countries. Denmark, Italy and Luxembourg hold the next spot with 187 countries, while France, Sweden and Spain ranked one lower with 186 countries, according to the report.
World Oct. 17, 2019
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[Graphic News] Hong Kong protesters, police in chaotic clashes
Hong Kong has been battered by more than four months of pro-democracy protests - and increasingly violent clashes with police - with Beijing-backed Chief Executive Carrie Lam unable to resolve the unprecedented crisis. Hong Kong officials have revealed that out of 2,379 protesters arrested since June, 750 were under 18 and 104 under 16. The subway system - viewed as an enemy for ferrying police and shuttering stations - has been crippled, with some 2,400 ticketing machines and turnstiles vanda
World News Oct. 16, 2019
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