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Opposition-led Assembly unilaterally passes bill to probe Marine's death
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Inflation eases in April, continues bumpy ride
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Golden chance to liquidate babies’ gold rings?
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Seoul to more than double military drones by 2026 to counter NK threats
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Russia sent more than 165,000 barrels of refined petroleum to N. Korea in March: White House
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Seoul alerts overseas missions to NK terror threats
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Over 60% of S. Koreans support W100m childbirth incentive: survey
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‘Inside Out 2’ adds four new emotions, explores teenage life
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Key suspects grilled over alleged abuse of power in Marine death inquiry
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Questions raised over fair promotion of RM, NewJeans
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Deutsche Bank faces fraud probe
The Financial Supervisory Service plans to ask the prosecution to investigate Deutsche Bank AG and several individual investors for allegedly engaging in fraudulent stock trading, sources told The Korea Herald on Wednesday.The financial regulator has completed its investigation into the Germany-based investment bank’s brokerage unit in Hong Kong. It plans to refer the case to the prosecution in th
Jan. 20, 2011
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Female politician recruits girls for Berlusconi: report
Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi and his estranged wife Veronica (AP)Citing an allegation from a court document, the British Daily Mail reported Tuesday that women were paid to have sex with Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi in nurse and police uniforms.According to the document the 74-year-old premier, who is being investigated after being accused of having sex with underage prost
InternationalJan. 20, 2011
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Obama, Hu call on N. K. to stop provocations
WASHINGTON -- The United States and China Wednesday called on North Korea to stop provocations and abide by its denuclearization pledge.U.S. President Obama (right) and Chinese President Hu Jintao attend a joint news conference at the White House after summit talks on Wednesday. (AP-Yonhap) Speaking at a joint press conference at the White House withChinese President Hu Jintao, U.S. Presiden
PoliticsJan. 20, 2011
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Deutsche Bank faces fraud probe
FSS to demand criminal probe on stock tradingThe Financial Supervisory Service plans to ask the prosecution to investigate Deutsche Bank AG and several individual investors for allegedly engaging in fraudulent stock trading, sources told The Korea Herald on Wednesday.The financial regulator has completed its investigation into the Germany-based investment bank’s brokerage unit in Hong Kong. It pla
Jan. 19, 2011
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‘Grow’ fresh air in office and home
Sitting in a stuffy office, you can start to lose concentration as the day drags on into the afternoon. The regular afternoon headache approaches, accompanied by that stifling feeling in rooms where the heater is turned on way too high. Things get worse if the air is tainted with streaks of cigarette smoke. Many people who spend a lot of time indoors suffer from severe headaches in the winter. Oft
Arts & DesignJan. 19, 2011
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KARA member Gu Ha-ra withdraws contract termination
Gu Ha-ra, a member of five-member girl group KARA, said she will remain with her agency DSP Media, withdrawing from the earlier announcement that the group will terminate their exclusive contract with the agency.Four members of KARA, excluding the band’s leader, earlier on Wednesday made the announcement through a legal firm. Girl group KARA receives a commendation from the Culture Ministry for pr
PerformanceJan. 19, 2011
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Making a statement
Korea’s 4-1 thrashing of India sets up Iran clash in quartersKorea finished second in Group C behind Australia after cruising past India 4-1 Tuesday at the 2011 AFC Asian Cup in its final group game in Qatar.Korea and Australia both finished their group games with two wins and one draw, but the Taeguk Warriors came in second place on goal difference.Had Korea scored one more goal against India, on
SoccerJan. 19, 2011
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Korea to offer online lectures in Southeast Asia
Southeast Asian universities will introduce online real-time lectures on Korea’s popular culture, automobile industry and other hallyu content, addressing the lack of professors despite growing global interest, according to the Korea Foundation on Wednesday.In celebration of its 20th year anniversary, the foundation signed a memorandum of understanding with the University of Indonesia, University
Social AffairsJan. 19, 2011
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Seoul in talks with U.S. on longer missile range
South Korea has recently begun consultations with the U.S. over whether to revise their long-standing missile agreement and allow Seoul to develop longer-range ballistic missiles in order to better safeguard itself, according to a government source.The move comes as North Korea continues to develop nuclear programs and long-range missiles that pose a threat not only to its southern neighbor, but a
PoliticsJan. 19, 2011
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GNP lawmakers seek to restrict speaker’s role
A group of reformist lawmakers in the ruling Grand National Party on Wednesday submitted a revision bill to curb the National Assembly speaker’s authority in calling for a vote on bills at his own discretion. The bill aiming to prevent the dominant party’s unilateral propulsion of parliamentary proceedings is expected to face opposition from the ruling camp, which has been criticized for passing several controversial bills by taking advantage of the system.Rep. Jungwook Hong submitted the bill o
PoliticsJan. 19, 2011
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Obama, Hu summit draws attention in Seoul
With the U.S. and China expected to try resolving their once complicated relations by emphasizing common goals at their summit this week, South Korea is preparing for any changes which may occur in the regional powers’ attitude toward North Korea. U.S. President Barack Obama and his Chinese counterpart Hu Jintao are expected to discuss a wide range of economic and diplomatic issues Thursday, inclu
PoliticsJan. 19, 2011
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Seoul to consult ambassadors on international marriages
The government has decided to launch a consulting group to discuss international marriage and multicultural policy together with foreign ambassadors here.The Ministry of Gender Equality and Family will hold an inaugural meeting Thursday inviting high-ranking diplomats from seven Asian countries where a growing number of women seek a Korean husband. The discussion forum comes amid concerns growing
Social AffairsJan. 19, 2011
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‘Gambling celebrity’ back in Korea to face the music
Disgraced TV celebrity Shin Jung-hwan returned to Korea on Wednesday to face investigations at home into allegations he gambled away hundreds of millions of won in the Philippines last year. Setting foot in his homeland for the first time in more than five months, the troubled 36-year-old admitted the illegal gambling charges.“I am ready for punishment. Please punish me harshly,” the singer-turned
Social AffairsJan. 19, 2011
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Arrest warrant sought for Taekwang CEO
The prosecution Wednesday filed an arrest warrant for Lee Ho-jin, chairman of Taekwang Group, over illegal transfer of wealth, creation of slush funds and breach of trust. The investigation is expected to serve as a warning to other conglomerates including Hanwha, the nation’s 13th-largest chaebol. According to the Seoul Western District Prosecutors’ Office, Lee has amassed a slush fund of more th
Social AffairsJan. 19, 2011
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U.S. companies expand goals as Chinese leader arrives
WASHINGTON (AP) ― U.S. companies have long demanded that China let its currency rise to make U.S. exports cheaper. But as President Hu Jintao visits Washington this week, U.S. companies are stressing other goals: Stopping the theft of intellectual property. And getting a fair chance to win government contracts.No one expects any big breakthroughs. Instead, many U.S. companies hold out hope that th
WorldJan. 19, 2011
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China TV shows grisly deaths as lesson
BEIJING (AFP) ― Pedestrians are flattened by trucks as they walk along China’s highways, cyclists are flipped high in the air by speeding cars and sudden death haunts the anything-goes intersections in cities.Global automakers may be salivating over massive car sales in the world’s most populous nation, but hundreds of people die on China’s roads each day ― and some of their deaths are shown in gruesome detail on television.The carnage in Beijing alone is staggering, prompting a local television
InternationalJan. 19, 2011
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Iran, world powers to resume nuke talks
ISTANBUL (AFP) ― Iran and six world powers meet Friday in Istanbul for a second round of talks, amid guarded hope for progress in efforts to settle tensions over Tehran’s disputed nuclear program.The meeting follows a first round in Geneva last month, which broke a 14-month hiatus in negotiations between the Islamic republic and the so-called 5+1 group of Britain, China, France, Russia, the United
InternationalJan. 19, 2011
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Haiti moves toward graft trial for Duvalier
Government may seek justice over ex-dictator's regime, widely regarded as brutalPORT-AU-PRINCE (AP) ―A judge will decide whether former Haitian dictator Jean-Claude Duvalier will be tried on charges that include corruption and embezzlement for allegedly pilfering the treasury before his 1986 ouster, a lawyer for the ex-strongman said Tuesday.A judge questioned the former dictator known as “Baby Do
InternationalJan. 19, 2011
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Boeing interested in KAI going public in June
A top executive of Boeing Korea said Wednesday the global aircraft builder is planning to make a second bid to provide the presidential airplane after its failure last year. “Providing presidential airplane is very important to Boeing,” Pat Gaines, president of Boeing Korea, told reporters during a press conference in downtown Seoul. Pat Gaines, president of Boeing KoreaThe statement comes as Boe
IndustryJan. 19, 2011
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Twitter introduces new services for Koreans
Twitter Inc. introduced two new services for Koreans on Wednesday, seeking to gain greater influence in a nation with an advanced communications infrastructure and one of the most active Internet populations.In a press conference in Seoul, Twitter co-founder Evan Williams said Twitter has opened its website in the Korean language Wednesday.Twitter has also formed partnerships with local companies
IndustryJan. 19, 2011