Mar. 5 2015
The Korean daily media headlines Thursday, March 05, 2015 Your Excellency: Here are The Korea Post news, humor from a generous former Asian ambassador in Korea and a Korean-language business daily, and a roundup of important headlines from all major Korean-language dailies, TV and other news media this morning: Lee Kyung-sik Publisher-Chairman Korea Post Media P.S.: 1. To see the desired site, press down the Control key and click the blue URL of the media. 2. If received by a person other than the intended recipient, please kindly convey the mail to His/Her Excellency. ------------------------------------------- The Korea Post news: Radical progressive Korean assaults Amb. Lippert of US in Seoul In protest against joint ROK-US military exercise Ambassador Mark Lippert of the United States in Seoul was assaulted by a radical progressive Korean in Seoul on the morning of March 5, 2015 at a lecture meeting hosted by Minhwahyeop (Korean Council for Reconciliation and Cooperation). Amb. Lippert suffered several cuts on the face. The assailant was identified as Kim Ki-jong, male, 55 years old, leader of the Uri Madang (literally, Our Garden). Uri Madang is known as a progressive cultural organization. For further details please visit: English: /news/view.html?section=165&category=192&no=859 Korean: http://www.koreapost.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=4888 ------------------------------------------- Today’s humor: Humor from a generous former Asian ambassador Vatican Humor After getting all of Pope Benedict's luggage loaded into the limo, (and he doesn't travel light), the driver notices the Pope is still standing on the curb. 'Excuse me, Your Holiness,' says the driver, 'Would you please take your seat so we can leave?' 'Well, to tell you the truth,' says the Pope, 'they never let me drive at the Vatican when I was a cardinal, and I'd really like to drive today.' 'I'm sorry, Your Holiness, but I cannot let you do that. I'd lose my job! What if something should happen?' protests the driver, wishing he'd never gone to work that morning.. 'Who's going to tell?' says the Pope with a smile. Reluctantly, the driver gets in the back as the Pope climbs in behind the wheel. The driver quickly regrets his decision when, after exiting the airport, the Pontiff floors it, accelerating the limo to 205 kms.. (Remember, the Pope is German..) 'Please slow down, Your Holiness!' pleads the worried driver, but the Pope keeps the pedal to the metal until they hear sirens. 'Oh, dear God, I'm going to lose my license -- and my job!' moans the driver. The Pope pulls over and rolls down the window as the cop approaches, but the cop takes one look at him, goes back to his motorcycle, and gets on the radio. 'I need to talk to the Chief,' he says to the dispatcher. The Chief gets on the radio and the cop tells him that he's stopped a limo going 155 kph. 'So bust him,' says the Chief. 'I don't think we want to do that, he's really important,' said the cop. The Chief exclaimed,' All the more reason!' 'No, I mean really important,' said the cop with a bit of persistence. The Chief then asked, 'Who do you have there, the mayor?' Cop: 'Bigger.' Chief: ' A senator?' Cop: 'Bigger.' Chief: 'The Prime Minister?' Cop: 'Bigger.' 'Well,' said the Chief, 'who is it?' Cop: 'I think it's God!' The Chief is even more puzzled and curious, 'What makes you think it's God?' Cop: 'His chauffeur is the Pope! Hankuk Kyungje Whitepaper on Work -If at first you don’t succeed, destroy all evidence that you tried. -Experience is something you don’t get until just after you needed it. -For every action, there is an opposite criticism. -Success always occurs in private, and failure in full view. -Don’t be irreplaceable. If you can’t be replaced, you can’t be promoted. -To steal ideas from one person is plagiarism; to steal from many is research. ------------------------------------------- Top headlines of major news media of Korea this morning: KBS (http://world.kbs.co.kr/english/news/) US Ambassador to South Korea Injured in Attack U.S. Ambassador to South Korea Mark Lippert, has been injured in an attack by an armed assailant. Assembly Speaker: Wartime Past Must be Foundation of Abe Speech Park Proposes to Diversify Economic Cooperation with Saudi Arabia KOSPI Loses 2,000 Ground in One Day Foreign Reserves Post Growth in Feb. Incheon, Dubai Discuss $3.6 Billion City Development June 15 Committees to Hold Reunification Festival This Year S. Korea Won't Block Leaflet Campaign Despite N. Korean Threats Ex-US Official: N. Korea Will Collapse One Day "Abe Refused to Endorse Even Soft Statement on Wartime Wrongdoings" Korean War Hero Dean Hess Dies Asiana Reaches Settlement over San Francisco Crash Landing Seoul City to Financially Assist Groups Promoting Multicultural Harmony Gov’t, Ruling Party Devise Stronger Gun Control Measures S. Korea, US Launch Annual Combined Military Exercises KCC, FCC to Strengthen Cooperation KBS World Radio Opens 'Korea Movie “Kingsman” Tops 3 Mln at S. Korean S. Korea Likely to Face Frequent Dust Storms This Spring S. Korea, China, Japan Attend WHO-CC Meeting on Vaccine Quality Control Global Warming Ushers Quicker Springs in Nation S. Korean Duo Wins Country's First Medal at Bobsleigh World Championships Speed Skater Park Seung-hi Honored as Top Athlete of 2014 S. Korea's Sin Da-woon Wins 1,000m Event at ISU World Cup ------------------------------------------- Yonhap (http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr) Samsung 2nd-most valuable brand around globe SEOUL, March 5 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's top conglomerate Samsung, which holds one of the leading smartphone makers Samsung Electronics Co. under its wing, was declared as the second-most valuable brand in the globe, data showed Thursday. S. Korean parliamentary speaker calls for genuine repentance from Japan WASHINGTON, March 4 (Yonhap) -- South Korean National Assembly Speaker Chung Eui-hwa said Wednesday that genuine repentance for Japan's imperialistic past should be the basis for Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's possible speech before the U.S. Congress. U.S. forfeiting $1.2 million in assets of ex-President Chun WASHINGTON, March 4 (Yonhap) -- The U.S. Justice Department said Wednesday it is forfeiting US$1.2 million in U.S. assets traceable to proceeds from corruption accumulated by former South Korean President Chun Doo-hwan. Balloon campaign increases risk of 2 Koreas exchanging fire across DMZ: report WASHINGTON, March 4 (Yonhap) -- The chances of South and North Korea exchanging fire across their heavily armed border would be higher if South Korean activists fly anti-Pyongyang leaflets across the border aboard large balloons when joint South Korean-U.S. military exercises are under way, a U.S. defense magazine said. (LEAD) U.S. envoy to Seoul injured in razor blade attack U.S. envoy to Seoul Lippert injured in attack by armed ass.. (URGENT) U.S. envoy to Seoul Lippert injured in attack by .. (EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on March 5) Tourists to arrive in N. Korea next week after lifting Ebo.. S. Korea's unification center to host camp for foreign stu.. Today in Korean history Yonhap News Summary Yonhap news advisory for Thursday, March 5 S. Korea's short-term foreign debt inches up in 2014 Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers Park arrives in UAE for talks with Abu Dhabi crown prince Yonhap News Summary (LEAD) Retired footballer Seol Ki-hyeon hoping to forge st.. Today in Korean history Nat'l football coach Stielike hoping to unearth more gems Retired footballer Seol Ki-hyeon hoping to forge strong co.. ------------------------------------------- The Korea Times (http://www.koreatimes.co.kr) US envoy attacked by stranger U.S. Ambassador to Korea Mark Lippert was attacked by a stranger on Thursday morning, according to police. 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Japan’s Prime Minister Abe embroiled in illegal political fund scandal Controversy over illegal political funds that is rocking the Shinzo Abe administration of Japan is spreading to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe himself, sparking growing attention to after-effects of the situation. ... Controversies over N. Korean leader’s call for ‘highest-level’ talks Ki Sung-yueng, Son Heung-min as promising Korean soccer players New year’s wishes change over time France drops its super tax on millionaires Samsung’s mobile phone beats Apple to top ACSI Actor Lee Jung-jae reported to be in a relationship with Daesang heiress N. Korean leader shows willingness to hold inter-Korean summit U.S. military base in Yongsan bans civilian drones, model aircrafts ------------------------------------------- Chosun Ilbo (http://english.chosun.com) Malpractice Caused Singer Shin Hae-chul's Death Malpractice is the cause of singer Shin Hae-chul's death in October last year, police in Songpa, Seoul have concluded. 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More Fashion-Conscious Men Suffer from Bunions N.Korea Fires Missiles During S.Korea-U.S. Drills Cab Drivers Brush Up on Language Skills Spring Starts Earlier Elderly Often Keen to Marry Again Why More Young People Decide to Take It Easy Fewer Children Born for 2nd Year Running Forsythias to Bloom Early This Year Korea Scraps Adultery Law Most Korean Kids Still Want to Be Teachers ------------------------------------------ Hankyoreh Shinmoon (http://english.hani.co.kr) Cancer-stricken residents file lawsuit against their local nuke plants Eight anti-nuclear civic groups - including the Busan Citizens’ Action Committee against Nuclear Power - announced on Mar. 3 that a group of plaintiffs with thyroid cancer had f... With desperate employment situation, young people now making “five sacrifices” Worsening job-seeking conditions are leading more and more young workers to give up on major life decisions. In the past, South Koreans talked of the “three sacrifices” - givin... 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The findings also showed an increasingly s... ------------------------------------------- JoongAng Ilbo (conservative): (http://koreajoongangdaily.joinsmsn.com/) U.S. ambassador injured in attack by armed assailant U.S. Ambassador to Seoul Mark Lippert was attacked by an armed assailant Thursday morning leading to an injury to the face. Lippert was attending an event at the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts in Jongno District, central Seoul, when he was attacked by an unidentified man with a knife … One day later, reps vow to revise the anti-graft act Admitting to hastiness and poor preparation, lawmakers from both sides of the aisle vowed Wednesday to revise the controversial anti-graft law they passed … Samsung pushes its mobile payments system Samsung Electronics will partner with six local credit card companies as well as several U.S. companies to launch Samsung Pay in the second half of this year, … Tokyo ministry downgrades description of Korea Despite disputes over history and territory, modern Japan and South Korea share the core principles of freedom, democracy and belief in a market economy. … Eateries, retailers, golf clubs fear anti-graft law The passage of a tough anti-graft bill at the National Assembly on Tuesday instantly triggered complaints from business saying the controversial legislation will affect … FSC nominee agrees with technocrats: lawmaker Yim Jong-yong, nominee for Financial Services Commission (FSC) chairman, hinted that his policies will be aligned with those of the Ministry of Strategy and Finance … Finance minister pushes for increase in wages With data showing that Korea may be slipping toward deflation, Finance Minister Choi Kyung-hwan has called for higher wages to boost the depressed economy. … Hyundai eyes next best transmission In a laboratory at the Namyang Research Institute, the main R&D center of Hyundai Motor Group in Hwaseong, southern Gyeonggi, a car engine sat with dozens of cables … SAP introduces newest business ‘suite’ to Korea Europe’s largest software maker, SAP, demonstrated its latest business software in Korea, which has drawn both acclaim and skepticisms since its launch … Stagnating sales lead to deep discounts at department stores Major department store chains have clung to big discount promotions targeting almost every potential customer base as their sales continue to stagnate. … Diplomats spar over North’s rights South Korean Vice Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul on Tuesday denounced North Korean Foreign Minister Ri Su-yong’s attempt to defend his country’s human rights situation … NPAD veteran to run independently in election Chun Jung-bae, a political veteran in the main opposition party, declared Wednesday that he will leave the New Politics Alliance for Democracy (NPAD) to run independently … Moon attempts to transform politics More than three weeks have passed since the main opposition party gave Moon Jae-in, its formerly defeated presidential candidate, a second chance by electing him … A revolutionary road commences On the dawn of June 25, 1950, North Korea founder Kim Il Sung launched a surprise full-scale invasion of the South. I was a first-lieutenant assigned to the Army’s intelligence bureau … Pastor goes missing in North Korea A senior pastor at a Canadian church has been missing in North Korea since late January, officials said Tuesday. Reverend Hyeon Soo Lim traveled to North Korea … Ex-Navy chief mired in second scandal Former Chief of Naval Operations Jung Ok-keun, who is currently embroiled in a corruption scandal over allegations that he was bribed by STX Group, is now suspected to have received … New graduates carry more debt Three in five recent college graduates say they leave school with an average debt of 13.2 million won ($12,025), according to a survey by online recruitment portal Job Korea … Asiana settles 72 claims from California crash Asiana Airlines settled 72 personal injury claims in lawsuits filed over a July 2013 crash landing at San Francisco International Airport and is continuing to negotiate … --------------------------------------------
Maeil Kyungje (neutral-oriented conservative, economic/business): (http://news.mk.co.kr/english/) Chosun Hotel to run biz hotel being built next to Shinsegae Dept. Store Chosun Hotel, an affiliate of Shinsegae Group, will operate a business hotel to be built next to Shinsegae Department in Chungmuro, downtown in Seoul. Ascendas Asse.. KBA to file constitutional appeal over ‘Kim Young-ran Act’ ‘Kim Young-ran Act,’ a bill to ban illegal solicitation and prevent public officials from getting caught in a conflict of interests, which was passed through the Nat.. FM: wage hike is the key to domestic consumption revival Deputy prime minister of economy and finance minister Choi Kyung-hwan underscored the drive of spurring economic growth through wage rises including minimum wage. Du.. KMA chief brands telemedicine a train wreck Most practitioners are voicing opposition against the introduction of telemedicine, despite its diverse anticipated effects, on fears that patients might opt for telem.. Inflation would have been negative in Feb if it had not been for tobacco p.. South Korea’s consumer price inflation in February reached a record low in 15 years. Without the effect of cigarette price rise, consumer prices would have declined 0.. BPV drivers’ reckless driving spreads dangerous driving The 106-vehicle pileup on Yeongjong Bridge in Incheon last month started from a tourist bus, which collided with a car, said a police investigation. The bus should hav.. ‘Kim Young-ran Act’ could chill human relations, legislation and judicia.. “The implementation of the Kim Young-ran Act could chill all the human relations like in the animated movie Frozen.” The so-called ‘Kim Young-ran Act,’ a bill to .. LG Electronics at the heart of mirrorless car A car with no rear-view and side-view mirrors, the basic features of vehicles, has hit the market. That is, with technological development, cameras and video systems r.. POSCO to develop mainstream car in Saudi Arabia POSCO Group, South Korea’s multinational steel maker, together with the Saudi Arabian government is expected to establish a carmaker to develop Saudi Arabia’s mainst.. S. Korea on brink of turning net importer of textile Since 1970, South Korean entrepreneurs in the textile industry have served as a propeller of the nation’s economy by exporting $340 million worth of textile products,.. ------------------------------------------ The Kyunghyang Shinmoon (http://english.khan.co.kr/) The Double Edges of a Sword, Anti-Corruption vs. Misuse in Investigations: The 'Frightening' Kim Young-ran Act Forewarns of Big Social Changes On March 3, the National Assembly held a plenary session and passed the "Kim Young-Ran Act (Anti-Corruption and Conflicts of Interest Act)." With the enforcem··· [Editorial] Tears of the KTX Crew Buried in Debt after a 7-Year Legal Battle Thirty-four female KTX crew members had filed a lawsuit against the Korea Railroad Corporation (Korail) requesting validation of their status as the company's ··· 'South Korea, China, and Japan Share Responsibility for Past History': Controversy over U.S. Under Secretary Sherman's Remark Spreads The controversy triggered by U.S. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Wendy Sherman's speech which directly expressed the U.S. position in observing··· Original Bill Reduced, Expanded, Reduced: Last Minute Agreement after Two Years and Six Months of Labor On March 2, one day before the final plenary session of the February provisional session, ruling and opposition lawmakers reached an agreement at the last minut··· [Exclusive] Free Welfare Programs Lowered Cost of Living Im, 33, who lives in Yangcheon-gu, Seoul receives a monthly 347,000 won from the government for her 28-month-old son's daycare center costs. Along with her hus··· [Editorial] President Park's March 1 Address, More Empty Words Yesterday, President Park Geun-hye sent a message to North Korea and Japan through her speech on the 96th anniversary of the March 1st Movement. The president e··· Criminal Charges of Adultery Abolished after 110 Years, 'Violation of Right to Sexual Self-Determination' Adultery, which was designated as a crime in the late Joseon Dynasty and later strengthened after the establishment of the Republic of Korea, has been abolished··· [Editorial] Hyundai Motor Should Obey Court Ruling and Immediately Resolve 'Illegal Dispatch of Labor' Yesterday, the Supreme Court confirmed the initial ruling in favor of the plaintiffs, contract workers at Hyundai Motor Company's Asan plant who filed a lawsui··· ------------------------------------------ |