Dec. 4 2014
The Korean daily media headlines and humor
Thursday December 04, 2014
Your Excellency:
Here is 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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KBS (http://world.kbs.co.kr/english/news/)
41 Still Missing after Sinking of S. Korean Fishing Trawler
The identities of three South Korean victims of a fishing vessel that sank in waters off Russia's Far East coast have been confirmed.
"N. Korean Willingness for Constructive Dialogue Would Reopen 6-party Talks"
South Korea has suggested that all it would take for North Korea to resume the stalled six party talks is its clear expression of willingness to engage in constructive dialogue for denuclearization.
Park: Source of National Competitiveness Lies in Regional Development
President Park Geun-hye says the foundation of national competitiveness can be found in regional development.
30 Biz Groups' Facility Investment Drop 10% YoY
1 out of 3 Global IBs Forecast BOK Rate Cut Early Next Yr
Yuan-Denominated Deposit Plans Less Popular Than Expected
"N. Korean Willingness for Constructive Dialogue Would Reopen 6-party Talks"
6 Bodies Recovered after S. Korean Trawler Sinking
Search Efforts Resume, 2 Bodies Found Near Site of Oryong 501 Sinking
Gov't Launches Investigation into Oryong Trawler Sinking
'Skipper of Sunken Trawler Refused to Evacuate'
Superintendent Park Raided for Jeong Yun-hoe Report Leakage
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Yonhap (http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr)
S. Korean economy grows 0.9 pct in Q3: central bank
The South Korean economy expanded 0.9 percent in the third quarter from three months earlier as consumption recovered and builders increased investments, central bank data showed Thursday.
Gov't steps up monitoring on use of state subsidies
The government will step up its monitoring of the use of state subsidies in a bid to reduce waste of taxpayers' money, the finance ministry said Thursday. 2014/12/04 08:01
N.K. officials could hold meeting with U.S. experts in Singapore next month:
North Korean officials could hold a meeting with U.S. security experts in Singapore next month, diplomatic sources said Wednesday. 2014/12/04 05:51
Leading candidate to be next U.S. defense chief had called for preemptive strike on N. Korea
Former U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter, the reportedly leading candidate to take the helm at the Pentagon, had openly called for a preemptive strike on North Korea years ago to destroy a long-range missile Pyongyang was preparing to launch. 2014/12/04 03:57
FBI confirms probe into cyber-attack on Sony amid suspicions of N.K. involvement
The FBI confirmed Wednesday that it is investigating a recent cyber-attack against Sony Pictures Entertainment amid growing suspicions that North Korea might have played a role in anger over a soon-to-be-released film about a plot to kill leader Kim Jong-un. 2014/12/04 02:45
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The Korea Herald (http://www.koreaherald.com)
Prosecutors raid Blue House leak suspect’s offices
The prosecution on Wednesday raided the offices and home of police Superintendent Park Gwan-chun in its expanding invest...
Deflation concerns grow in Korea
Citing the nation’s continuously falling consumer prices, local experts are raising concerns t...
Hyundai Motor considers two more plants in China
Hyundai Motor’s plans to expand production in China appear to be gaining fresh momentum with t...
Incoming U.S. Pacific commander calls N.K. ‘most dangerous threat’
The incoming U.S. Pacific commander said Tuesday that North Korea is “our most volatile and da...
After South Stream, EU eyes new gas sources
BRUSSELS -- Europe played down Tuesday an angry Russia’s shelving of the multi-billion-dollar South Stre...
Cacophony at SPO
A group of Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra employees issued a statement Tuesday calling for the...
Leak scandal
Key figures in the Blue House document leak scandal are engaged in a war of words even as pr...
Bladder replacement surgery option for cancer patients
For many bladder cancer patients, a cystectomy ― the surgical removal of all or part of the bl...
‘Notre-Dame de Paris’ readies for revival
The cast of French musical “Notre-Dame de Paris” showcases the show’s famous numbers during ...
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The Korea Times (http://www.koreatimes.co.kr)
SC exit speculation gaining force
Standard Chartered Korea’s hefty dividend plan has reignited speculation that the British bank may exit Korea due to declining profits, economists and industry people said Wednesday. “It seems unreasonable for the bank to pay hi...
POSCO receives largest carbon quota
POSCO, Korea’s largest steelmaker, has received the largest carbon emission quota from the environment ministry.
Daum officials under probe for insider trading
The financial authorities said Wednesday that executives at Daum Kakao are under investigation for making financial gains on privileged information.
'Memogate' probe targets police officer
Prosecutors have raided three premises in their probe of a police officer and former presidential ...
'President's brother tipped off on leak of presidential document'
President Park Geun-hye’s younger brother tipped off the presidential office and the country’s spy...
'Jeong enlisted Park's help for daughter'
A former aide to President Park Geun-hye suspected of seeking to peddle influence on affairs of state faces a fresh allegation that he also instigated a gover...
'14 reactors have ineffective parts'
Components in 14 of the nation’s 23 nuclear reactors were made with an ineffective material, which could cause an environmental disaster similar to that which...
Man cleared of martial law conviction in retrial
A man who was convicted under martial law of speaking ill of then President Park Chung-hee was acquitted Wednesday at a retrial demanded by his son 32 years a...
N. Korean envoy sends complaint letter to UN
North Korea’s U.N. ambassador sent a letter of complaint to U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon over a landmark resolution related to its alleged human rights ...
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Dong A (http://english.donga.com)
N. Korea`s fingerprints reportedly found on Sony Pictures hacking
The destructive malware that infected Sony Pictures Entertainment`s network last week was written in Korean, further fueling suspicions that North Korea was behind the cyber attack, international news agency Bloomberg...
11-under match between Korea and FC Bar?a
At a training ground of FC Barcelona in Spain, the 11-under match between Korean national youth team and Bar?a`s youth team is held on Wednesday. Paik Seung-ho, Lee Seung-woo and Jang Gyeol-hee, who play for FC...
Crowds gather to see `Centennial Debate between 2 Michaels`
“We can solve many problems of capitalism through creating shared value (CSV), which creates new values in the area where corporate interests overlap with interests of society as a whole.” (Prof. Michael Porter at...
Korea`s young players hope to become new Bar?a Messi
Policeman sentenced after peeping in woman`s smartphone
Ex-spy agency head denies allegation on president’s brother
Kim Hyo-joo signs contract with Lotte at highest among Korean golfers
Trade rumors of LA Dodgers` Matt Kemp arise
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Chosun Ilbo (http://english.chosun.com)
Chinese Students in Korea Make Money from Korean Wave
Chinese students in Korea are less likely than their counterparts from other countries to work in low-grade jobs in convenience stores or waiting tables to pay their tuition. >> Full Text
Consumers Prefer Samsung Smartwatches Over Other Brands
Samsung's Gear series of smartwatches are top of the wish list in the niche consumer market for wearable devices, apparently ahead of Apple's yet-to-be-released gadget, UBS said Monday. The Swiss bank asked 4,000 consumers worldwide. >> Full Text
Power Naps Can Rejuvenate Busy Workers
A short nap during the day may increase efficiency and concentration levels, even if it interrupts the working day. You may feel more refreshed and your head clearer after a power nap, especially after lunch, when the body is mostly busy digesting. >> Full Text
Physical Abuse at Army Barracks Tripled in 5 Years
Hopes Fade for Dozens Missing After Trawler Disaster
China Not N.Korea's Savior, Ex-General Says
Korea, U.S. Keep Tussling Over Civilian Nuclear Energy
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Hankyoreh (http://english.hani.co.kr)
Report: export-centered model reaching its limit for growth
Since 2008-09 crisis, countries focused on growing domestic demand