May 07 2014
The Korean daily media headlines and humor
Wednesday, May 07, 2014
Here are The Korea Post news, notice, humor from Korean-language economic dailies and a roundup of important headlines from all major Korean-language dailies, TV and other news media this morning:
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Lee Kyung-sik
Publisher-Chairman
Korea Post Media
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What’s in store in the April issue of The Korea Post?
There are many interesting stories and photos, including untold stories and photos on:
Will South Korea go nuclear?
Who killed President Park Chung-Hee and Dr. Benjamin W. Lee? To what stage had President Park and Dr. Lee arrived in their development of nuclear weapons? Why did they die a sudden mysterious death in connection with their effort to make nuclear weapons?
Many wives of the ambassadors are floral artists. See their wonderful works at the Garden Club meeting.
Scroll down to the bottom for further details on the contents of the controversial stories in the April issue of The Korea Post.
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Humor from Korean economic dailies:
Seoul Kyungje
A doctor traveling by car along a country road collides with an attorney who happens to be driving in the opposite direction.
The attorney, seeing that the doctor is a bit shaken up, helps him from the car and offers him a drink of Scotch from his hip flask.
The doctor took a long drink and hands the flask back to the attorney, who closes it and puts it away.
"Aren't you going to have a drink yourself?" asks the doctor.
The attorney replies, "Sure - as soon as the police leave."
Hankuk Kyungje
Questions Asked in Court
Things people actually said in American court:
Q: Was it you or your younger brother who was killed in the war?
Q: Did he kill you?
Q: How far apart were the vehicles at the time of collision?
Q: How many times have you committed suicide?
Q: You say your first marriage was terminated by death. And by whose death was it terminated?
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KBS (http://world.kbs.co.kr/english/news/)
Park Issues Apology over Ferry Sinking on Buddha's Birthday
President Park Geun-hye says that as the president who needs to protect people's lives, she is deeply sorry about the sinking of the Sewol ferry.
Unification Would Induce in 56 Tln Won in Economic Production
A new report finds that the economic production resulting from the unification of South and North Koreas would exceed Seoul’s investment toward unification by more than double. Our Bae Joo-yon has details.
Ruling by Jury on Samsung-Apple Patent Suit Becomes Conclusive
A jury in a federal court in San Jose, California ruled Samsung should pay some 119 million dollars in damages to Apple in a patent infringement lawsuit.
Value of Korean Won Sees Highest Growth Among 40 Currencies
Foreign Holdings of Korean Stocks Surpasses 7-Billion Mark for First Time
North Korean Defector/Poet Makes Cover of U.K.'s The Times Magazine
DMZ Tour Train Back on Track Starting May 4
Unification Ministry Aims to Create Television Channel for Unification
Putin Signs Bill on Writing off N. Korea's Debts
US Commander: Korean Peninsula Situation Appears to be Growing Worse
Ruling by Jury on Samsung-Apple Patent Suit Becomes Conclusive
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Yonhap (http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr)
Park Issues Apology over Ferry Sinking on Buddha's Birthday
President Park Geun-hye says that as the president who needs to protect people's lives, she is deeply sorry about the sinking of the Sewol ferry.
Unification Would Induce in 56 Tln Won in Economic Production
A new report finds that the economic production resulting from the unification of South and North Koreas would exceed Seoul’s investment toward unification by more than double. Our Bae Joo-yon has details.
Ruling by Jury on Samsung-Apple Patent Suit Becomes Conclusive
A jury in a federal court in San Jose, California ruled Samsung should pay some 119 million dollars in damages to Apple in a patent infringement lawsuit.
Value of Korean Won Sees Highest Growth Among 40 Currencies
Foreign Holdings of Korean Stocks Surpasses 7-Billion Mark for First Time
North Korean Defector/Poet Makes Cover of U.K.'s The Times Magazine
DMZ Tour Train Back on Track Starting May 4
Unification Ministry Aims to Create Television Channel for Unification
Putin Signs Bill on Writing off N. Korea's Debts
US Commander: Korean Peninsula Situation Appears to be Growing Worse
Ruling by Jury on Samsung-Apple Patent Suit Becomes Conclusive
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The Korea Herald (http://www.koreaherald.com)
Diver dies in search operation
A civilian diver searching for the sunken ferry Sewol’s missing died Tuesday, adding to the tragedy that continues to g...
Park makes second apology over Sewol tragedy
President Park Geun-hye on Tuesday publicly apologized for failing to prevent the tragic ferry ...
Rise of Chinese smartphones threatens Samsung, LG
Chinese smartphone companies have been growing rapidly in recent years, becoming a threat to Ko...
Commercial aviation business drives growth of KAI
SACHEON, South Gyeongsang Province ― The headquarters of Korea Aerospace Industries in Sacheon...
Ruling party nomination race turns ugly
Former Prime Minister Kim Hwang-sik and “Park-sim” continue to muddy the waters for the ruling Saenuri ...
Shipping modernization
One thing the government should do to prevent maritime accidents similar to the Sewol ferry ...
Basic pension
After many twists and turns, the National Assembly has finally passed the controversial “ba...
Tax burden on basic pension
Korea is expected to face an increasing annual tax burden of some 2 million won per capita by 2040 and about 5 million by 2060 as the country is set to increase its monthly basic pension for those ov...
Seoul music festival to kick off
When it comes to classical music festivals, Seoul has little to brag about. But efforts to bett...
Matching children to their musical talents
Dalgona Music Institute has the rare success story of finding a business opportunity in the 28....
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The Korea Times (http://www.koreatimes.co.kr)
Diver dies on search mission
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