May 26, 2015
The Korean daily media headlines and humor
Tuesday, May 26, 2015
Your Excellency:
Here are The Korea Post notice, humor from a generous former Asian ambassador and a Korean 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
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Today’s humor:
Humor from a generous former Asian ambassador
Marital
A young couple gets married, and the groom asks his bride if he can have a dresser drawer of his own that she will never open. The bride agrees.
After 30 years of marriage, she notices that his drawer has been left open. She peeks inside and sees 3 golf balls and $1,000.
She confronts her husband and asks for an explanation. He explains "Every time I was unfaithful to you, I put a golf ball in the drawer."
She figures 3 times in 30 years isn't bad and asks "But what about the $1,000?"
He replied "Whenever I got a dozen golf balls, I sold them"
Pastor on his deathbed
An old pastor lay dying. He sent a message for an Internal Revenue Service agent and his lawyer to come to the hospital.
When they arrived, they were ushered up to his room. As they entered the room, the pastor held out his hands and motioned for them to sit on each side of the bed.
The pastor grasped their hands, sighed contentedly, smiled and stared at the ceiling. For a time, no one said anything.
Both the IRS agent and lawyer were touched and flattered that the old man would ask them to be with him during his final moments.
They were also puzzled because the pastor had never given any indication that he particularly liked either one of them.
Finally, the Lawyer asked, Pastor, why did you ask the two of us to come here?
The old pastor mustered all his strength, and then said weakly, Jesus died between two thieves, and that`s how I`d like to go.
Priceless!
Military humour
An army battalion was to host a 'Cocktail' to welcome the new Brigade Commander.
A circular was duly sent out saying: "Cocktail to start at 7 pm in Officers' Mess."
The CO noticed the spelling error and ordered the Adjutant to issue a corrigendum.
The corrigendum read as under: "Refer to circular, kindly read tail instead of fail - the cock stands as it is!"
Hankuk Kyungje
Generation Gap
One evening, three women went to a night-club, only to find that it was packed with young people. At 40, they had to feel old.
As they were turning back, a tall, handsome man approached them. What he said to one of them came as a fresh reminder that they were old.
“Remember me? You taught me in third grade.”
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KBS (http://world.kbs.co.kr/english/news/)
US to Bolster Missile Defense Against N. Korea
The U.S. Senate is seeking to newly develop or significantly improve its defense against North Korean intercontinental ballistic missiles.
Health Authorities Confirm 4th MERS Case
Libyan Police Arrest Suspects in S. Korean Embassy Attack
President to Submit Motion Seeking Approval for PM Nominee
Park Prays for Unity on Buddha's Birthday
NPAD Reform Panel Begins Selection Process
S. Korean Start-Ups Struggle to Survive
KT Sets up Satellite LTE System on Dokdo
Malaysian Education Minister Hails S. Korea's Innovation-led Growth
Gaeseong Firms to Pay Wages This Week
Civic Groups, Businesspeople Urge S. Korea to Lift May 24 Measures
N. Korea Demands Inter-Korean Probe into Cheonan Sinking
Japanese Scholars Urge an End to Sex Slavery Distortion
Libyan Police Arrest Suspects in S. Korean Embassy Attack
US to Bolster Missile Defense Against N. Korea
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Yonhap (http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr)
NK leader hails scientists involved in SLBM test-firing
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un praised scientists who were involved in what the North claimed was a successful test-firing of a submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM), the North's media said Tuesday.
Two key Samsung units announce merger
Cheil Industries Inc. and Samsung C&T Corp., two key affiliates of South Korea's top conglomerate, Samsung Group, said Tuesday they are planning to merge by the end of August, a move seen as part of groupwide efforts to speed up the group's leadership change.
S. Korea, Uzbekistan discuss biz cooperation
South Korea and Uzbekistan held a business forum in Seoul on Tuesday to discuss ways to expand bilateral economic and corporate cooperation.
Park names head of think tank as vice transport minister
President Park Geun-hye appointed the head of a state-run think tank as vice minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, a South Korean official said Tuesday.
Two key Samsung units announce merger
S. Korea, Uzbekistan discuss biz cooperation
Seoul shares open lower on U.S. rate hike bets
S. Korea takes up 75 pct of mobile DRAM market in Q1
Two key Samsung units announce merger
S. Korea to travel to Southeast Asia for friendly, World C..
S. Korean golfer soars in Presidents Cup standings
Police investigating basketball coach over match-fixing al..
Gwangju Universiade torch arrives in S. Korea
Park renews commitment for economic takeoff and ref..
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The Korea Times (http://www.koreatimes.co.kr)
Lee hopes to inspire young K-pop singers
Veteran singer Lee Seung-chul released his 12th album last Thursday at Design & AUDIO in Seoul, wi...
NK couple kidnapped by IS militants
A North Korean couple has been abducted by Islamic State militants in Libya, a local media outlet reported, Sunday.
Cheong Wa Dae bets on PM confirmation
Cheong Wa Dae is making an all-out effort to ensure prime minister-designate Hwang Kyo-ahn passes ...
THAAD is no perfect solution
WASHINGTON - The U.S. is “prepared and capable of” defending South Korea from a North Korean missile attack, according to Assistant Secretary of State for Arm...
Luxury brands opt to keep things secret
Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Chanel and other foreign luxury goods makers are seeking to keep the lid on their corporate information here by converting the structure...
Gov't to push peak wage system
A government agency will hold a public hearing Thursday for discussions on how to overhaul Korea’s labor market, after representatives from labor, business an...
Gunsan police to introduce 'body cameras'
Police officers in Gunsan, North Jeolla Province, will wear body cameras as part of efforts to record crime scenes and use footage as evidence.
Arson suspected in textile warehouse fire
Police said that arson is suspected in a fire that broke out early Monday at a seven-story textile...
Builders hit by declining orders from Middle East
Construction companies are having a hard time securing contracts in the Middle East because oil-rich countries have become reluctant to carry out construction...
Hyundai Heavy delivers 2,000th ship
Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has become the world’s first shipbuilder to deliver its 2,000th shi...
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DongA Ilbo (http://english.donga.com)
China upgrades ‘documents on comfort women’ to nation-grade historic records
China’s documents on comfort women (sex slaves) for the Japanese military during the Second World War have been upgraded to ‘nation-grade historic written records.’ According to the Xi?nd?i daily on Monday, China’s...
Chung Mong-kyu, Lee Bu-jin eye ‘world’s largest urban duty-free shops’ in Seoul
A member of the extended Hyundai Group family and a member of Samsung Group family have joined hands to open a duty-free shop in Seoul’s city center. Chung Mong-kyu, Chairman of Hyundai Development Co., and President...
N. Korea completes military bunkers across Yeonpyeong Island
North Korea recently completed the construction of more than five military facilities in the form of bunker on its island of Gal-do right across the South Korean island of Yeonpyeong-do in the Yellow Sea, it was...
Police arrest gang over online banking fraud
Police arrested an online fraud group that planted a malicious code on PCs to steal personal data and rob 200 million won (183,385 U.S. dollars) through online banking. The National Police Agency`s cyber investigation...
Poet Lee Je-ha releases drawing of daughter`s caricature
"Other poets, when drawing caricatures, look at several snap photos and integrate images. I didn`t need to look at photos because I have my daughter`s face embedded in my mind." Lee Je-ha, a painter, novelist and poet,...
UNESCO: Japanese facilities not suitable to world cultural heritage purpose
Regarding the registration of Japanese modern industrial facilities, including the facility where Koreans were forcibly mobilized to, on UNESCO World Cultural Heritage, it was found that the UNESCO`s ICOMOS not just...
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
Samsung’s mobile phone beats Apple to top ACSI
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Chosun Ilbo (http://english.chosun.com)
Chinese Are Happiest Expats in Seoul
Chinese residents are the most satisfied group of foreigners in Seoul while Japanese are least happy, a survey by the Seoul Metropolitan Government finds. Chinese expats gave living conditions here a score of 7.34 out of 10, while Japanese gave it just 5.67 points. >> Full Text
China to Cut Tariffs on Cosmetics, Clothing
China will cut import tariffs on consumer goods including cosmetics and clothes next month. The measure is expected to benefit Korean manufacturers. The Chinese government announced last month that the tariff cuts will be implemented in June to curb overseas spending by Chinese tourists and spur domestic consumption. >> Full Text
Airlines Offer Better Seats to Beat Cheap Competition
Big flag carriers are unveiling upgraded seats to lure passengers away from the ever-growing budget carrier business. Korean Air and Asiana Airlines have bolstered services and facilities available in first and business class. >> Full Text
Japan's Tourist Industry Trumps Korea's
Geologists Calculate Effect of Mt. Baekdu Eruption
Kim Jong-un's Brother Spotted at Eric Clapton Gig
Gov't Opens Bid to Raise Sunken Ferry
Japan Starts WTO Proceedings Over Korean Import Ban
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Hankyoreh Shinmoon (http://english.hani.co.kr)
Delegation of women activists from abroad cross the DMZ in the name of peace
Despite protests by conservative groups, peace activists say their visit to North Korea can help ease conflict and division
In the name of peace and women everywhere, they crossed the armistice line. Women Cross DMZ, a group of 30 female peace activists from 15 countries, arrived on South Korean soil over the Demilitarized Zone at around noon on May 24 over the Gyeongui Line land route.The original schedule had the group crossing on foot at Panmunjeom,
On fifth anniversary, South and North still quarrelling over May 24 Measures
North and South Korean government remained locked in a tense standoff over the May 24 Measures on their fifth anniversary Sunday. While Seoul called for dialogue between governments, Pyongyang first demanded the lifting of the sanctions, which were imposed after the ROKS Cheonan warship sinking in 2010. .
In lawsuit to prove her innocence, former teacher seeking less than one penny from government
After losing an appeal in a lawsuit asking the government to pay damages for convicting her of violating Emergency Measure No. 9, feminist Go-eun Gwang-soon, 60, appealed to the Supreme Court, lowering the amount of money she is requesting to 1 won (the smallest unit of Korean currency, less than one cent). .
Survey: only 5.5% of foreigners in Seoul say they’ve never experienced discrimination
Nearly all non-Koreans living in Seoul have experienced discrimination based on their nationality, appearance, or level of education, a recent survey showed. Only 5.5% of respondents said that they had never experienced discrimination. According to a survey released on May 24 by the Seoul Institute, which is affiliated with Seoul Metropolitan Government, the most common reason that non-Koreans were discriminated against while living in Seoul was nationality (62.2%). .
[Memoir] The 24-year struggle to clear Kang Ki-hoon’s name
When I hear the KakaoTalk alert, I open the application to find that one of my friends has sent me a picture, along with a message that says, “24 years ago…groan.” My friend tells me the picture had been posted on someone’s Facebook page. In the middle of the picture [above] is Kang Ki-hoon, and standing on the far left, wearing horn-rimmed glasses, is me. The picture was taken at a press conference for Kang, who was doing a sit-in at Myeongdong Cathedral after being framed for ghostwriting .
72% of workers say South Korea has a glass ceiling
There are more women entering the workforce, but a survey of workers shows that within the workplace there is a male-dominated corporate culture and a glass ceiling blocking female promotion. On May 20, Saramin, a job portal site, released the findings of a survey of 570 workers conducted between March 25 and April 3, which asked whether this glass ceiling exists within the workplace. 71.6% of respondents answered that there is a glass ceiling, .
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JoongAng Ilbo (conservative): (http://koreajoongangdaily.joinsmsn.com/)
Warehouse fire set in Gimpo kills watchman
A fire blazed through a warehouse of Cheil Industries, Samsung Group’s de facto holding company and fashion and chemical unit, in Gimpo Monday morning, killing one security guard. Police suspect arson. The fire broke out at around 2:10 a.m. and spread from the top floor of the seven-story building…
Niche perfumes, home scents make the big bucks
Niche perfumes and home fragrances have become the new darlings on the main floors of local department stores as bigger cosmetics and personal care brands…
Sanctions stall progress
On May 24, 2010, a stone-faced President Lee Myung-bak stood behind a podium at the War Memorial of Korea that honors those who perished in the 1950-53 Korean War…
Stores pander to Chinese bloggers
Korean retail conglomerates are coming up with new ways to attract young Chinese shoppers, who are emerging as the new VIPs on the local retail scene…
Korea’s start-ups have worst success records
The numbers of IT start-ups surged in recent years in Korea, but nearly half shut down within three years, mainly due to difficulties in financing…
Globalization of SMEs is crucial
Revitalization of a Korean economy facing slower growth depends on whether or not small and midsize enterprises (SMEs) will be globalized.…
Saenuri names 2 new Assembly committee heads
The ruling party decided Monday to name Rep. Kim Jae-kyung, a three-term lawmaker, as the chairman of the National Assembly’s powerful special committee…
Plucky foreigners invest in North
Josh Thomas, a 28-year old American graphic designer, visited Pyongyang in 2013 on a beer tour. Thomas visited the Taedonggang Beer Brewery and Paradise Department Store…
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Maeil Kyungje (neutral-oriented conservative, economic/business): (http://news.mk.co.kr/english/)
Opposition party set to call for tobacco price cut
Tension is intensifying now that South Korea’s opposition party agreed to argue for the tobacco price cut during the extraordinary session in June. According to polit.. ...05.25 16:59
HDC and Hotel Shilla to build world’s largest urban duty-free store
Hyundai Development Company (HDC) and Hotel Shilla vowed to create the world’s largest urban duty-free store with the launch of a joint venture HDC Shilla Duty Free M.. ...05.25 16:58
Hyundai Motor’s 2nd US plant to be based in Alabama
Alabama will be certain to be the site for Hyundai Motor’s second plant in the US. According to a high-ranking official at Hyundai Motor noted, “no place provides .. ...05.25 14:48
S. Korea to hold fifth highest stake in AIIB
South Korea outpaced Australia and Indonesia to hold a late-three percent stake in China-led Asia Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), the fourth highest among Asian.. ...05.25 12:33
China’s medical industry rising
A 30-minute drive from downtown in Beijing brings you to Peking University International Hospital. What grabbed the attention was a 10-story aircraft-shaped ward. It i.. ...05.25 11:11
Reconstruction term to be reduced from 40 to 30 years
As the revision of the enforcement ordinance of urban and residential environment improvement law, which would reduce the reconstruction term from the maximum 40 years.. ...05.24 17:24
Building vibration regulation to be released in second half
As early as late this year, the South Korean government would release the standard of vibration regulation which should be followed when building apartments and shoppi.. ...05.24 16:21
Two Koreas agree to pay wage to Kaesong Complex workers under existing sta..
South Korea and North Korea reached an agreement on the wage hike issue of North Korean workers in the Kaesong Industrial Complex, in which both sides have continued t.. ...05.24 13:53
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The Kyunghyang Shinmoon (http://english.khan.co.kr/)
[Editorial] South Korean Government Remains Still at U.S. Pressure to Station the THAAD System
A day after U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry mentioned the stationing of the Terminal High Altitude Air Defense (THAAD) system along with North Korean threats···
?South Korea May Suffer up to 11 Trillion Won in Damages if Mount Paektu Erupts
According to a recent estimate, South Korea may sustain up to 11.1 trillion won worth of property damage if a volcanic eruption occurs on Mount Paektu. A tea···
U.S. Assistant Secretary Rose, 'Considering the Permanent Stationing of THAAD on the Korean Peninsula
'?U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Arms Control, Verification, and Compliance Frank Rose (photo) said on May 19 (local time) that the U.S. was conside···
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The Korea Economic Daily (http://english.hankyung.com/)
Hyundai Heavy Reaches 2,000 Ship Deliveries, World's First Hyundai Heavy Industries has reached a world record of delivering the 2,000th ship. No European or Japanese shipbuilders have achieved this record even though they have had the shipbuilding history of more than 100 years. The company said on May 25 that it handed over the Ocean Blacklion, a drillshi...
Korea's Start-up Survival Rate Pathetically Low
Even though Korea's start-up numbers keep increasing every year, the start-up survival rate is one of the lowest among Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development member countries. According to a report "How IT Start-ups Can Overcome the Death Valley" published by the Institute for Interna...
Samsung SDI to Build Polarizing Film Plant in China's Wuxi
Samsung SDI will build a polarizing film plant in China. The polarizing film is an essential part used in all electronic devices with LCD panels in them, in efforts to preempt the fast-growing Chinese display market. Samsung SDI president Cho Nam-sung signed on May 25 a memorandum at the Pullman Wu...
Shakeup Looms in Korea's Beer Market
Korea's beer market is showing signs of major change in the competitive landscape, as Lotte Liquor's Kloud Beer is enjoying a rising popularity. Along with the rapid growth of Lotte Liquor's Kloud sales, the competitive landscape of the Korean beer market which has been led by Oriental Brewery and H...
No. of Air Passengers Continues to Rise
The share of those who used the Korea-China routes in total number of air passengers passed the 30-percent mark last month. Backed by low oil prices and favorable foreign exchange rates, the number of air passengers continued on an upward trend following the brisk growth in the first quarter. Accord...
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AJU Business Daily (http://eng.ajunews.com/korea)
SBS drama 'Mask' to kick off May 27
Actors and actresses, who are cast in the SBS drama "Mask," react during an event for the TV series at the SBS headquarters in Mok-dong, Seoul, Tuesday. They are, from left, Ju Ji-hun, Soo Ae, Yoo In-…
Masked vigilante fights against crimes in KBS2 TV drama
Actress Kim Sun-a holds actor Joo Sang-wook in her arms during an event for KBS2 TV's drama "Masked Prosecutor (action, romance, comedy)" at the Grand Ballroom of the 63 Convention Center in Yeoui…
Madame Tussauds Wax Museum opens branch in Seoul
A man puts final touches on a wax figure of U.S. actress Angelina Jolie during a red carpet event for Brangelina (the Hollywood couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie is popularly called Brangelina), at …
Actress Yoo In-young stars in SBS drama 'Mask'
Actress Yoo In-young, who stars in the SBS drama "Mask," waves during an event for the TV series at the broadcaster's headquarters in Mok-dong, Seoul, Monday. The Wednesday-Thursday drama is set t…
Myeong-dong crowded with Chinese shoppers
Chinese tourists, often referred to as “youke,” carry bags as they walk on a street in Myeong-dong, a popular shopping district in central Seoul, Wednesday.
Actor Joo Sang-wook teams up with actress Kim Sun-ah in drama 'Masked Prosecutor'
Actor Joo Sang-wook, who teams up with actress Kim Sun-a in KBS2 TV's drama "Masked Prosecutor," wears a mask during an event for the TV series at the Grand Ballroom of the 63 Convention Center in…
Traditional Korean coming-of-age ceremony held
A woman drinks tea during a traditional Korean coming-of-age ceremony at Namsangol Hanok Village in Jung-gu, central Seoul, Monday. About 20 foreign students also participated in the event. South Kore…
KBS2 TV drama 'Masked Prosecutor" to hit airwaves May 20
Actors and actresses, who are cast in KBS2 TV's drama "Masked Prosecutor," pose for the camera during an event for the TV series at the Grand Ballroom of the 63 Convention Center in Yeouido, Seoul…
Indian Prime Minister Modi visits Cheonggyecheon
Indian Prime Minister Modi visits Cheonggyecheon [Aju Business Daily photo ] Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, left, is welcomed by Indians residing in Seoul during his visit to Cheonggyecheon…
Rape flower festival held on Seorae-seom Islet in Han River
Citizens stroll in the rape flower field during the 2015 Rape Flower Festival on the Seorae-seom Islet in Han River, Seoul, Sunday.
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ETNEWS (http://english.etnews.com/)
JK Shin Samsung Dismisses That Galaxy Note 5 Be Released In July
President and CEO Shin Jong Kyun of Samsung Electronics¡? IM Unit dismissed a rumor that Galaxy Note 5 might be released in July. As initially expected,...
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LG Display Solidifies Their Stance As The Leader
LG Display decided to solidify their stance as the leader in world¡?s display market by OLED. This is its strategic move to conquer future market by OLED...
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Mawin Promotes Mobile Cloud And Big Data Businesses
New business that will lead Alibaba¡?s future industry is to promote mobile-based Cloud and Big Data. These two skills will bring great innovation...
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Korean PDF Viewer That Does Not Need Active X, Becomes Popular In Foreign Countries
Korean PDF viewer that does not need Active X becomes popular in foreign countries. Epapyrus (Representative Kim Jung Hee) announced that its HTML5-based document vie...
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LG G4 Captures Hearts of Male Customers Who Are Between 20s and 40s
According to self investigation done by LG Electronics on 500 stores in Korea, it determined that around 60 % of G4 buyers was male customers between 20s and 40s. ...
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