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[Newsmaker] Parliament passes corruption probe unit bill amid opposition lawmakers' protest
The National Assembly passed a controversial bill to set up a separate unit to probe corruption by high-ranking public officials Monday, lending support to President Moon Jae-in's bid to reform the prosecution.A parliamentary vote came about eight months after the ruling party-led bloc placed related prosecution reform bills on a legislative fast track in late April, along with an electoral reform bill.The establishment of the proposed corruption probe unit is aimed at overhauling the prosecutio
Politics Dec. 31, 2019
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Pompeo says US hopes N. Korea chooses path of peace
WASHINGTON -- The United States hopes North Korea will choose a path of peace, not confrontation, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Monday, as the regime has threatened to take a "new way" over stalled denuclearization talks with Washington.Pompeo made the remark in an interview with Fox News amid expectations North Korean leader Kim Jong-un may announce a new US policy in his upcoming New Year's address."We're watching very closely ... we maintain our view that we can find a
North Korea Dec. 31, 2019
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Kim calls for 'diplomatic, military countermeasures' ahead of end-of-year deadline
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has called for "diplomatic and military countermeasures" for preserving the country's sovereignty and security during an ongoing Workers' Party meeting, state media reported Tuesday, ahead of the impending expiry of Pyongyang's end-of-year deadline for US concessions.He made the calls at the third-day session of the plenary meeting of the Central Committee of the North's ruling Workers Party on Monday, according to the Korean Central News Agency.The meet
North Korea Dec. 31, 2019
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Korea's consumer prices rise 0.7% in December
South Korea's consumer prices rose 0.7 percent on-year in December, marking the fastest growth in six months, the statistics agency said Tuesday. The country's inflation also gained 0.2 percent on-month this month on the back of increased prices of agricultural and industrial products, Statistics Korea said in a statement. Core inflation, which excludes agricultural and petroleum products, rose 0.7 percent from a year earlier. Utility prices were unchanged on-ye
Economy Dec. 31, 2019
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'얼굴 없는 천사' 기부금 절도 2명 체포…시민 결정적 제보(종합3보)
용의 차량 번호 적어뒀다 경찰에 건네…고교 선후배가 범행 모의기부금 6천만원 회수…경찰 "구체적 범행 경위 조사 중"전북 전주 '얼굴 없는 천사'가 내놓은 성금 수천만 원을 훔쳐 달아났다가 붙잡힌 피의자들은 치밀한 사전 계획을 세워 범행했던 것으로 드러났다.전주완산경찰서는 30일 "피의자들은 유튜브를 통해 얼굴 없는 천사가 매년 선행을 이어오고 있다는 소식을 접하고 그가 올 시기를 예상해 노송동주민센터 인근에서 잠복까지 하며 범행했다"고 밝혔다.경찰은 이날 오후 2시 40분께 A(35)씨와 B(34)씨를 특수절도 혐의로 충남 논산과 대전 유성에서 각각 검거했다.이들은 오후 7시 4분께 사건 관할지인 전주완산경찰서로 압송돼 조사를 받고 있다.전주완산경찰서에 모자와 마스크로 얼굴을 가린 채 도착한 이들은 대기하던 취재진이 "왜 돈을 훔쳤느냐", "계획된 범행이었느냐", "얼굴 없는
한국어판 Dec. 31, 2019
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'조장풍' 김동욱, MBC 연기대상 수상…"꿈 같은 순간"
'봄밤' 한지민 최우수상…'검법남녀2' 정재영 무관에 그쳐올해 MBC 연기대상의 영광은 '특별근로감독관 조장풍'의 주역 김동욱에게 돌아갔다.김동욱은 30일 마포구 상암동 MBC 공개홀에서 열린 2019 MBC 연기대상 시상식에서 대상의 영예를 안았다.최우수상을 받을 때 "너무 실수하는 거 아닌가 싶다"라고 얼떨떨해 하던 그는 대상을 수상할 때도 "너무 큰 실수를 2번 저질렀다"라고 감격에 겨워했다.김동욱은 "꿈 같은 순간"이라며 "최우수상 후보에 올랐던 많은 선배들에 비해 내가 주인공으로 시청자들에게 드리는 무게감, 기대감이 많이 부족한 걸 많이 알고 있었고, 그 때문에 촬영 내내 부담도 많았고 제 마지막 작품이라고 생각하고 임했다"라고 소회를 밝혔다. 그러면서 "앞으로 게으르지 않게 고민하고 연기 정말 잘 하는 배우, 겸손하게 많은 분들께 감사해하며 살 수 있는 사람이 되도록 최선을 다해
한국어판 Dec. 31, 2019
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[Newsmaker] S. Korea issues cold wave advisory for Fri
South Korea's state weather agency on Monday issued a cold wave advisory for most of areas of the country as the mercury is expected to drop sharply. The warning that went into effect as of 10:00 p.m. comes as the Korea Meteorological Administration predicted the temperature will drop by more than 10 degrees Celsius early Tuesday from the day before. It added that with many parts of the country to be affected by strong winds, the wind chill factor will cause people to feel the freezing tem
Social Affairs Dec. 30, 2019
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Parliament passes corruption probe unit bill amid opposition lawmakers' protest
The National Assembly passed a controversial bill to set up a separate unit to probe corruption by high-ranking public officials Monday, lending support to President Moon Jae-in's bid to reform the prosecution. A parliamentary vote came about eight months after the ruling party-led bloc placed related prosecution reform bills on a legislative fast track in late April, along with an electoral reform bill. The establishment of the proposed corruption probe unit is aimed at
Politics Dec. 30, 2019
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Jeju Air delays signing to acquire Eastar Jet
Jeju Air Co., South Korea's largest low-cost carrier, said Thursday it has postponed the signing of a deal to acquire Eastar Jet as it takes more time to conduct due diligence on the smaller budget carrier.Jeju Air was originally set to sign a share purchase agreement with Eastar Holdings within this year to take over a 51.17-percent stake in Eastar Jet for 69.5 billion won ($60 million). "The company entered into due diligence of Eastar Jet and planned to complete it by Jan. 9. But the pro
Industry Dec. 30, 2019
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Prosecutors question key witnesses in Ulsan mayoral election scandal
Prosecutors questioned two key witnesses as part of ongoing investigations into Ulsan mayoral election meddling scandal, allegedly involving President Moon Jae-in's secretaries and police, in Seoul on Monday.Im Dong-ho, a former senior member of the ruling Democratic Party, and former Ulsan Mayor Kim Gi-hyeon were summoned to the Seoul Central District Prosecutors Office in the afternoon for questioning about the allegations that Song Byung-gi, Ulsan's vice mayor for economic affairs, conspired
Social Affairs Dec. 30, 2019
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CJ ENM to compensate victims of audition show vote fixing
CJ ENM, the operator of K-pop-oriented music channel Mnet, on Monday issued an apology for the vote-fixing scandal of its high-profile idol competition show and vowed to financially compensate K-pop trainees victimized in the case."We will absolutely take responsibility to compensate trainees who sustained damage from the vote fixing of Mnet's audition shows, including the 'Produce' series," CEO Heo Min-heoi of CJ ENM said in a press conference. "(CJ ENM) will take necessary
Performance Dec. 30, 2019
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FM Kang calls for 'mold-breaking' diplomacy amid uncertainty in global politics
Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha on Monday called for a "mold-breaking" diplomatic strategy to navigate the convoluted global politics marked by growing uncertainty from an intensifying Sino-US rivalry.Kang made the call during the Strategic Coordination Meeting on Foreign Affairs, a gathering of government officials and scholars that was launched in July to discuss policy strategies amid tensions between Washington and Beijing over trade, maritime security and other issues.Stressing &q
Foreign Affairs Dec. 30, 2019
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National Assembly to vote on controversial bill to set up corruption probe unit
The National Assembly is set to vote on a contentious bill to set up a separate unit to probe corruption by high-ranking public officials Monday, amid protests from lawmakers of the main opposition party.A plenary session for a parliamentary vote is scheduled at 6 p.m.The vote comes about eight months after the ruling party-led bloc placed related prosecution reform bills on a legislative fast track in late April, along with an electoral reform bill.The establishment of the proposed corruption p
Politics Dec. 30, 2019
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S. Korea to be without Europe-based youngsters for Olympic football qualifiers
South Korea will not have the services of a pair of Europe-based players for the upcoming Olympic men's football qualifying tournament.The Korea Football Association announced Monday that Valencia CF midfielder Lee Kang-in and SV Darmstadt 98 midfielder Paik Seung-ho will not be available for the under-23 national team for the 2020 Asian Football Confederation U-23 Championship, which will run from Jan. 8-26 in Thailand. This event will also serve as the Asian qualifying tournament for the 2020
Soccer Dec. 30, 2019
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"동방신기 최강창민, 비연예인 여성과 교제"
그룹 동방신기 멤버 최강창민(본명 심창민·31)이 비연예인 여성과 교제 중이다. 소속사 SM엔터테인먼트는 30일 이런 내용의 한 언론 보도를 확인하면서 "최강창민이 비연예인과 만나고 있다"고 밝혔다.최강창민은 유노윤호와 2인조 동방신기로 활동 중이다. 이들은 최근 일본 데뷔 15주년을 기념해 일본 네 번째 5대 돔 투어 '동방신기 라이브 투어 2019 ~XV~'(東方神起 LIVE TOUR 2019 ~XV~)를 하고 있다. (연합뉴스)
한국어판 Dec. 30, 2019
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