Nov. 20 2014
The Korean daily media headlines and humor
Thursday November 20, 2014
Your Excellency:
Here are a roundup of important headlines from all major Korean-language dailies, TV and other news media this morning:
/s/
Lee Kyung-sik
Publisher-Chairman
Korea Post Media
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The Korea Post news:
From left: Ambassadors Hernani Filomena Coelho Da Silva of Timor Leste, Bill Veri of Papua New Guinea, Zadran Gulmat Khan of Afghanistan (Minister Counsellor & DHM), Kaman Singh Lama of Nepal, Mamadou Ndiaye of Senegal, Ramzi Teymurov of Azerbaijan, Khalil Ismai Abdul Sahib Al-Mosawi of Iraq, Mohammed Chraibi of Morocco, 1st Vice Minister Cho Tae-yong of Foreign Affairs, Mohamed Salim Alharthy of Oman, Hocine Sahraoui of Algeria, Bessho Koro of Japan, Abdulla Khalfan Alromaithi of the United Arab Emirates, Michel Idiaquez Baradat of Honduras, Mohammed Bin Abdalla Obaid Al-Dohaimi of Qatar, Tito Saul Pinilla Pinilla of Colombia, Zahid Nasrulah Khan of Pakistan, Mark W. Lippert of the United States of America and Manuel Lopez Trigo of Costa Rica
Omani National Day, diplomatic anniversary party well attended
“My! Isn’t he the American ambassador?”
Someone exclaimed as Ambassador Mark W. Lippert of the United States in Seoul approached the platform with dozens of other ambassadors for a group photograph at the Omani National Day and Korea-Omani diplomatic anniversary reception at the Crystal Ballroom of Lotte Hotel in Seoul last on Nov. 18, 2014.
“So what?” One might ask.
His presence matters. To many Korean guests and for me, a Korean journalist who has been covering the diplomatic functions for the past 40 years (ten years with The Korea Herald as a cultural editor and 29 years with The Korea Post as a publisher), his presence is a barometer showing how important the function in point is. This is because attendance of an American ambassador at a diplomatic function is so rare. (For further details and more photos, please visit: /news/view.html?section=165&category=191&no=709.)
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KBS (http://world.kbs.co.kr/english/news/)
38 North: N. Korea May be Preparing to Restart Radiochemical Lab in Yongbyon
A North Korea analysis Web site says new evidence has surfaced that suggests Pyongyang may be preparing to restart the Radiochemical Laboratory in its Yongbyon nuclear facility.
Global Green Growth Conference in Korea Focuses on Linking Creative Economy and Sustainable Growth
Anchor: The Global Green Growth Institute held an international conference in the South Korean port city of Incheon on Wednesday. Under the theme of finding links between creative economy and green growth, scholars, policy makers and other experts discussed ways to pursue environmentally sustainable growth. Following the GGGI plenary session, the organization's new chairman Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono spoke to KBS World Radio about his plans to tackle climate change.
'Son of Jang Song-thaek's Aide in Paris Runs Away from N. Korean Agents'
The son of an aide of Jang Song-theak, a college student in Paris, is known to have run away from North Korean agents who attempted to forcibly take him back to North Korea.
No. of Daily Laborers Lowest in 26 Yrs
KOSPI Ends Slightly Lower
S. Korean Firms Fined 1.6 Tln Won by Foreign Antitrust Watchdogs
Putin: Closer Russia-N. Korea Cooperation Will Contribute to Regional Stability
'Son of Jang Song-thaek's Aide in Paris Runs Away from N. Korean Agents'
UN Committee Passes Resolution Urging N. Korea Referral to ICC
KBS World Radio Program Wins Top Radio Honor
KBS Korean Language Broadcasters Conference
Interstellar Nears 5 Mln Audience in South
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Yonhap (http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr)
N.K. nuclear reactor remains shut down amid signs of preparations to restart reprocessing facility: report
North Korea's main nuclear reactor is believed to have been shut down for more than two months amid signs Pyongyang may be preparing to restart the nearby reprocessing facility to extract weapons-grade plutonium from spent fuel, a U.S. think tank said Wednesday.
S. Korean banks' foreign currency loans stay nearly flat in first 3Qs
Foreign-currency loans extended by South Korean banks remained nearly unchanged in the first nine months of this year from a year earlier as a rise in dollar demand was offset by a decrease in yen-denominated debts amid the global trend of the weakening Japanese currency, the financial watchdog said Thursday.2014/11/20 06:00
U.S. says U.N human rights resolution sends clear message to N. Korea
A U.N. human rights resolution on North Korea sends a clear message to Pyongyang that the international community is paying attention to the problem and those most responsible must be held accountable, the State Department said Wednesday.2014/11/20 04:41
Putin: Deeper ties between Russia, N. Korea conducive to regional security
Deeper relations between Russia and North Korea are conducive to boosting regional security and stability, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday, a day after he met with a special envoy from North Korea.2014/11/20 03:30
Meeting of conservative party leaders opens in S. Korea
The meeting for leaders of conservative parties across the globe kicked off in Seoul on Wednesday to discuss ways to boost freedom and democracy and promote exchanges and cooperation among them.2014/11/19 18:30
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The Korea Herald (http://www.koreaherald.com)
U.N. rights resolution to have limited impact on ties
The passage of a U.N. draft resolution referring North Korea’s human rights record to the International Criminal Court ...
GGGI chief stresses creativity, innovation for green growth
Former Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on Thursday called on the international co...
Leadership doubts mar launch of safety ministry
The South Korean government launched a new ministry in charge of national safety on Wednesday a...
Uber exec under fire
An executive at Uber Technologies Inc. is facing criticism for saying that the mobile car-booking startup...
Virtual bribery
The news about the long lines of people holding envelopes of cash at the wedding of the chil...
Concerns and hopes
Presidential appointments of senior government officials usually face meticulous scrutiny fr...
Virtuix aims to change landscape of virtual reality
Despite being hailed as a game changer in the world of tech, head-mounted virtual reality displ...
Bringing heaven down to earth
For pop-opera singer Lim Hyung-joo, 2014 has had some unexpected turns. At the start of the yea...
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The Korea Times (http://www.koreatimes.co.kr)
UN adopts resolution for trial of NK leader
The United Nations’ adoption of a resolution against North Korea is forcing the government to perform a balancing act - joining international condemnation against the rogue state, while keeping open the possibility of dialogue w... Superstar K denies audition fixed Widely popular audition program, Superstar K, denied allegations Wednesday it had an arrangement with some contestants guaranteeing them a slot in the final round of 10. The initial field of 1.5 million applicants from Korea, As...
Uber proposes talks with taxi drivers Korean
Uber, a U.S-based ride-sharing service app company, has proposed meetings with taxi drivers in Seoul who have been protesting its presence in Korea.
Multiracial marriages on decline Korean
Marriages between Koreans and foreign spouses dropped 7.8 percent last year, decreasing for the third consecutive year. The number of babies born from interra...
Park asked to end illegal Chinese fishing Korean
The chief of a coastal county on the west coast has sent a letter to President Park Geun-hye calling for a crackdown on illegal fishing by Chinese nationals i...
Speed skaters ready for int'l event here Korean
Seoul will host Korea’s first international speed skating competition in 10 years at the Taereung ...
Students confused about 'elite' schools Korean
A conflict between the Ministry of Education and the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education (SMOE) over how to handle “elite” high schools is deepening, throw...
Russia-NK ties bad omen for inter-Korean relations
Growing signs of closer ties between North Korea and Russia may further chill inter-Korean relations, analysts said Wednesday.
IKEA Korea fence sitting on East Sea
IKEA Korea’s chief manager apologized Wednesday for the company i...
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Dong A (http://english.donga.com)
Pending North Korean human rights bills gain momentum
The international community has increased pressure on North Korea for human rights as represented by the United Nations’ adoption of the more powerful North Korean Human Rights resolution on Tuesday. Meanwhile, the...
G20 Summit ends in Australia
G20 leaders including Korean President Park Geun-hye (left in the middle line) are posing for a group shot waving hands in the G20 Summit held at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre in Australia on Saturday....
TV home shopping`s unfair activity to be sanctioned
Going forward, TV home shopping companies` share of sales of products of small and mid-sized companies and products of direct purchase will be reflected when they apply for business license re-approval. Another...
Baek Seok’s first edition of poem collection auctioned off at $63,260
The first edition of “A Deer,” a collection of poems written by Baek Seok (1912-1996), was auctioned off at 70 million won (63,260 U.S. dollars). The collection started off at 55 million won (49,700 dollars) and was...
LS Cable & System leads superconducting cable revolution
`Man-Man-Hoi is non-existant,` says president`s former aide
Figure queen Kim Yuna breaks up with ice hockey player boyfriend
NBA superstar Kobe Bryant is back but with criticism
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Chosun Ilbo (http://english.chosun.com)
Many Long-Married Couples Still Don't Own Their Home
Less than half of all couples who have been married for a decade can afford to buy their own home, according to a study. Statistics Korea on Tuesday said only 48.3 percent of couples who have been married for 10 years have their own homes. >> Full Text
Is N.Korea's Air Force One in Trouble?
A plane carrying North Korea's second most powerful man Choe Ryong-hae had to return to Pyongyang due to mechanical problems en route to Moscow on Tuesday, raising concerns that the incident will throw a spanner in the works of leader Kim Jong-un's plan to visit Russia soon. >> Full Text
Hyundai Genesis Tops in Residual Value in U.S.
Hyundai's new Genesis sedan was named as the car having the highest residual value in the U.S., the carmaker said on Tuesday. According to the Automotive Lease Guide which evaluates vehicle values based on various criteria, Genesis was evaluated to have the highest residual value. >> Full Text