June 5, 2015
The Korean daily media headlines and humor
Friday, June 5, 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
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.
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The Korea Post notices:
Only 5 days left to the Tour:
There are only 5 days left to the Tour of the Handong Global University, POSCO Museum and Yeongil-dae Pavilion on Thursday 11 June 2015. Located in Pohang near POSCO, Handong University has incomparably outstanding features clearly telling it apart from other universities in Seoul and other regions, including an unrivalled long list of attractive scholarships and financial support for the Korean and international students. Deluxe KTX Train is used between Seoul and Pohang.
The Korea Post has already forward the Invitation of Soon-Heung Chang of Handong University to Your Excellency and Madam.
In case of our transmission failure, please advise us at 2298-1740/2, 1745/6 or 010-3388-1682 (Korean) or 010-3481-1101 (English), or 5201-1740 (Chairman Lee of The Korea Post).
Professor Kim Soon-kwon (AKA ‘Maize Doctor’)
Interested in meeting with the famed 'Maise Doctor' (Prof. Kim Soon-kwon) as well as President Soon-Heung Chang of Handong University on the occasion of the Tour of the University for the Ambassadors on Thursday 11 June 2015?
During the tour of the University, Professor Kim Soon-kwon (AKA ‘Maize Doctor’) will welcome and greet Your Excellency with a gift box of ‘Kim Soon-kwon Maize’ which is famous around the world as well as in Korea for the sweet taste of each grain even without cooking. Perhaps the esteemed country of Your Excellency might wish to seek cooperation with Dr. Kim. Further details on Dr. Kim, a member of the faculty of Handong Global University, are on Wikipedia [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kim_Soon-kwon].
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Handong Global University stands out with many distinguishing features
An unrivaled long string of scholarships, financial assistance
Most of the high school graduates and their parents in Korea tend to insist on winning matriculation ‘at all cost’ at Seoul National University or other ‘prestigious’ universities in Seoul such as Yonsei, Korea, Ewha (for women), Sogang and a number of others.
However, closely examining other universities in Korea, such as those in different localities out of the capital city, one is appalled at the outstanding features of other universities in various localities, which stand out in various aspects.
For further details, please visit: /news/view.html?section=162&category=184&no=947
▲Yeongil-dae Pavilion projecting into the sea from the shore of Pohang, which is located near the campus
of Handong Global University.
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Today’s humor:
Humor from a generous former Asian ambassador
Sweet and Sour
Everything about you is perfect - your lips, your skin, your eyes, your body.
Perfect!
You're lucky to be born beautiful, not like me, who was born to be a big liar.
Hankuk Kyungje
More Rules of Conduct for Female Teachers
7) You may not smoke cigarettes.
8) You may not dress in bright colors.
9) You may under no circumstances dye your hair.
10) You must wear at least two petticoats.
11) Your dresses must not be any shorter than two inches above the ankle.
12) To keep the school room neat and clean you must sweep the floor at least once daily; scrub the floor at least once a week with hot, soap water; clean the blackboards at least once a day; and start the fire at 7 a.m. so the room will be warm by 8 a.m.
(Yesterday, it was:-
1) You will not marry during the term of your contract.
2) You are not to keep company with men.
3) You must be home between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. unless attending a school function.
4) You may not loiter downtown in ice cream stores.
5) You may not travel beyond the city limits unless you have the permission of the school board.
6) You may not ride in a carriage or automobile with any man unless he is your father or brother.)
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KBS (http://world.kbs.co.kr/english/news/)
Seoul City Asks Rally Participants to Self-Quarantine
The Seoul Metropolitan Government has requested that some 15-hundred people who took part in a housing association rally in the Gangnam district last Thursday quarantine themselves in their homes.
Korea-Senegal Summit Discusses Energy, Infrastructure Cooperation
Civic Group Pushes for June 15 Joint Events
NPAD Demands Park to Explain Her Support for Similar Assembly Bill in 1998
Lippert: S. Korea, US Closely Coordinating Stronger Deterrence on Peninsula
Liberal Forces to Launch Unified Progressive Party
Real GNI Growth Highest Since 2009
KOSPI Gains on Thursday
S. Korea Manufacturing Activity Shrinks in May
N. Korea Asks for Heat Detectors and Masks Amid MERS Outbreak
N. Korea Demands Suspension of S. Korea-U.S. Joint Military Drills
'N. Korea Should Not Blame S. Korea for Failure to Hold Joint Event'
Taiwan to Establish Memorial for Sex Slavery Victims
S. Korea Ranks Bottom Among OECD Nations in Support Network Quality
N. Korea High Risk Country for Rabies
Seoul City Asks Rally Participants to Self-Quarantine
Sewol Probe Committee to Extend Operation by 6 Months
Protestant Groups Call for Law to Help Atomic Bomb Victims
Thousands Cancel S. Korea Trips due to MERS
Meditation Masters to Gather in Gangwon in
KBS to Reduce Ads if License Fee is Raised
S. Korean Scientists Discover Technology to Rapidly Make Cell Sheets
MERS Cases Rise to 18, More than 600 Subject to Quarantine
Researchers Identify Key Protein Involved in Death of Cancer Cell
Lee Seung-yeop Hits 400th KBO Home Run
Swimmer Park Stripped of Incheon Asian Games Medals
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Yonhap (http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr)
N. Korea's global trade expands but trade gap widens: report
North Korea's global trade expanded in 2014 from a year earlier, but its trade deficit also widened due to a drop in exports, a report showed Friday.
Senate resolution calls for N. Korea to allow family reunions for Korean Americans
Two U.S. senators have introduced a resolution calling for family reunions between Korean-Americans and their long-lost relatives in North Korea.
Ex-Saenuri official nabbed over alleged bribery
A former ruling Saenuri Party official has been put under arrest on suspicion of taking illegal political funds from a deceased businessman during the 2012 presidential election, prosecutors said Friday.
N. Korea bashes S. Korea for ballistic missile test
North Korea condemned South Korea on Thursday for its test-firing of a ballistic missile capable of reaching nearly all parts of the communist nation.
Additional S. Korean dies from MERS
N. Korea's global trade expands but trade gap widens: repo..
N. Korea bashes S. Korea for ballistic missile test
S. Korea to offer MERS detection devices to N. Korea
S. Korea, Britain agree to boost yuan hubs, AIIB transpare..
S. Korea arrives in Canada ahead of FIFA Women's World Cup
Late-blooming slugger says home run record far out of reac..
Park Tae-hwan may have heard about banned substance..
S Korea falls one spot in FIFA rankings
Park Tae-hwan shifts position on contested injection
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The Korea Times (http://www.koreatimes.co.kr)
MERS-infected doctor contacted over 1,000 people: gov't
A medical doctor in Seoul came into contact with over 1,000 citizens while infected with the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), the city government said...
Airlines put on high alert
Korean Air, Asiana Airlines and other carriers are on high alert over the outbreak of Middle East ...
Korean patient in China may face indictment
A Korean Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) patient, who is being treated in China, may face indictment in Hong Kong for giving false information during ...
MERS scares people away from music festivals
Amid growing fears over the spread of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), more and more concert and festival-goers are demanding refunds, opting to stay ...
MERS may force BOK to reduce rate
The spreading Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) should be the final straw for Korea’s central bank, which is under mounting pressure to cut rates, analy...
Elliott buys major stake in Samsung C&T
The U.S. hedge fund that recently acquired a 7.12 percent stake in Samsung Construction & Trade (C&T) says it opposes the firm’s planned merger with Cheil Ind...
Smilegate offers mobile game platform service
Smilegate, a major Korean game company, showcased a new mobile game platform called “Stove,” Thurs...
CJ's food products recognized in Milano expo
CJ Group’s Korean food products have drawn attention from visitors at the ongoing Expo Milano in Italy, and are being featured by local media outlets.
Hotels roll out summer packages
Are you ready for summer? Hotels seem to be. What follows are a sampling of some interesting hotel...
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DongA Ilbo (http://english.donga.com)
Japanese journalist`s comfort women documentary to be released in Japan
What`s mentioned in recent debates is "(Japanese military) comfort` group and no faces are shown there. This documentary was made to deliver and leave `faces` and `voices` of individual comfort women victims." Japanese...
Kang Jung-ho`s pinch-hit lifts Pirates over Giants
Manager Clint Hurdle of the Pittsburgh Pirates said ahead of his team`s away game with the San Diego Padres on May 29 that Kang Jung-ho was sufficiently competent and would be the fifth batter in the lineup for the time...
Defense ministry gives nod to Suwon airbase relocation plan
The Ministry of National Defense has finally approved a plan to relocate a major air base south of Seoul ? a project that the city of Suwon, Gyeonggi Province has long wanted. "We have given final approval for the...
Schools confused over temporary closures due to lack of guidelines amid MERS outbreak
A rapidly increasing number of schools have canceled classes to prevent the spread of the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), starting from those in Gyeonggi and Chungcheong provinces and spreading to Seoul and...
Real Madrid star player Ronaldo poised to move to other team
Real Madrid’ new coach Rafael Benitez openly said on Wednesday that he would create his team’s tactic centered on Gareth Bale, which angered Ronaldo, British media reported. Real Madrid President Florentino Perez also...
Sepp Blatter resigns as FIFA President after 18 years in the role
FIFA President Sepp Blatter has announced his resignation after 18 years in the chief position of the soccer’s governing body. “This mandate (Blatter’s role as FIFA president) does not seem to be supported by everybody...
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
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
Japanese police on 14-year manhunt for cruel murderer
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Chosun Ilbo (http://english.chosun.com)
Hundreds Quarantined at Home Over MERS Fears
The number of quarantined people rose to over 1,300 after health authorities restarted efforts from scratch to track people who had contact with confirmed Middle East Respiratory Syndrome patients. >> Full Text
Rich Koreans Put Their Health Before Anything Else
High earners in Korea, Australia and Hong Kong put the priority on their quality of life, while those in China, India and Indonesia focus on their children's education, a straw poll suggests. The Visa credit card company carried out a survey of 4,000 high-earners in eight Asia-Pacific countries. >> Full Text
Korean Activists Held Up at Nagasaki Airport
Activists supporting victims of sex slavery by the Japanese imperial army during World War II were held for nearly four hours at a Japanese airport on Wednesday. The group arrived in Japan on Wednesday to visit industrial sites where Korean forced laborers worked in slave-like conditions. >> Full Text
Experts Urge Calm Amid MERS Crisis
MERS Throws Cold Water on Economic Recovery
Seoul Tests New Ballistic Missile
S.Korea, U.S. Launch World's 1st Combined Army Division
Plans for Summer Universiade Ceremonies Unveiled
Korean Student Gets Chance to Attend Both Harvard and Stanford
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Hankyoreh Shinmoon (http://english.hani.co.kr)
Anthrax not even the most lethal toxin USFK brought into South Korea
Along with bringing live anthrax into South Korea as part of countermeasures against biological warfare, the US military is also suspected of bringing the botulinum toxin - considered the deadliest toxin on the planet - into the country for experiments without informing the South Korean government. There is also growing doubt about the US military’s claim on May 27 that this was the first time it had conducted experiments on anthrax in South Korea.
Questions remain over extent of US anthrax use in South Korea
As soon as the facts about the delivery of live anthrax were revealed, the US military rolled into action, with US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter making an apology this past weekend and promising to discipline those responsible and to take measures to prevent this from reoccurring. .
40 years after return, former US base still stinks of petroleum
The land near the Hwangsan neighborhood of Gimje in North Jeolla Province, which was the site of a US missile base about 40 years ago, is still contaminated, a government study shows.“An analysis of soil pollution carried out last month by the North Jeolla Province Institute of Health and Environmental Research on samples taken from farmland near Deokjo Village in the Hwangsan neighborhood of Gimje, the former site of an army base, found that levels of total petroleum hydrocarbon (TPH) were 3,594mg/kg, seven times higher than the standard for farmland of 500mg/kg,” .
Seoul considering cutting back pledges on greenhouse gas cuts
Controversy has come up after revelations that the South Korean government is weighing plans to set Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDC) from 2020 onward that would reverse previous pledges on greenhouse gas reductions. The INDC values for greenhouse gas emission reduction are slated for submission to the United Nations later this month. .
S. Korea tests missile capable of striking anywhere in North Korea
The South Korean military successfully test-launched the Hyeonmu-2B, a ballistic missile with a 500-km range capable of striking anywhere in North Korea, the Ministry of National Defense announced on June 3.The newly developed missile was test-launched at the Anheung Missile Test Ground in Taean, South Chungcheong Province, with President Park Geun-hye in attendance, the Agency for Defense Development (ADD) said. .
Pentagon document confirms THAAD’s eight-hour conversion ability
The radar for the US weapon system known as THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Air Defense) can be converted from a mode with a short detection range to a mode with a long detection range in eight hours, a Pentagon document confirms. This demonstrates the hollowness of arguments by proponents of THAAD, who have claimed that if THAAD radar in short detection mode were deployed on the Korean Peninsula, its range would be limited to North Korea and would have little effect on China. .
S. Korea with mixed performance on Better Life Index
Can South Koreans hope for better lives? How have quality of life indicators been rebounding from the global financial crisis that erupted in 2008?The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has been publishing its Better Life Index every May since 2011 out of the belief that it is possible to institute “better policies for better lives.” This year’s ratings and national rankings were recently announced ahead of a two-day forum in Paris on June 3 and 4. .
South and North Korea likely to hold this year’s celebrations separately
North Korea’s announcement that it intends to hold the ceremony for the June 15th North-South Joint Declaration separately from South Korea effectively means that plans for North and South Korea to hold the event jointly have fallen through. .
Fears of MERS spreading faster than the actual virus
Two people have died and new tertiary infection cases have been discovered from the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) virus. As the spreading epidemic the government once dismissed as a “horror story” becomes a reality, the public’s fears are spreading even faster than the virus itself. .
THAAD missile defense system could be used to defend against Chinese attack on US
If the US deploys the radar for THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Air Defense) on the Korean Peninsula, it would be able to detect and track intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM) being launched from China toward the continental US up to 3,000 km or more, two prominent US experts say. Data collected in this manner could be communicated in real time to the early warning radar network at Clear Air Force Station in Alaska, which would allow the US to launch intercept missiles earlier. .
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JoongAng Ilbo (conservative): (http://koreajoongangdaily.joinsmsn.com/)
MERS infects a doctor in Seoul, officer
Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) continued to scare the public in Korea after a doctor at a well-known hospital in Seoul tested positive along with a noncommissioned officer at Osan Air Base. The two infections announced Thursday raised concerns because the hospital in Seoul takes care…
Samsung’s mega-merger challenged by U.S. fund
Samsung Group was challenged by an activist U.S. hedge fund over a mega-merger that is part of its preparations for a leadership succession…
Convenience stores, stocks see a windfall from MERS
Since the first Korean case of Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) was confirmed three weeks ago, the number of people with the highly infectious disease…
FKI calls on government to boost investment.
As exports slow and experts worry that the outbreak of Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) may curb domestic consumption…
Outbreak incites strong reactions across country
After more than 300 passengers aboard the Sewol ferry lost their lives on April 16, 2014, when it suddenly capsized in waters off the country’s southwestern coast,…
At Kaesong, North keeps its guard up
North Korea asked for personal prevention equipment to be set up at the Kaesong Industrial Complex following a series of Middle East respiratory syndrome…
Officials’ silence on disease’s spread adds to public fear, rumors
More than two weeks have passed since news about the potentially fatal Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) initially broke here, when the first Korean patient tested…
Rear admiral arrested in bribe case
Investigators, looking into corruption in procurement for the military, arrested a Rear Admiral in the Navy for fabricating evaluations of a helicopter in return for bribes…
Monetary easing unsettles Choi
Finance Minister Choi Kyung-hwan called upon developed nations to “normalize” their monetary easing policies, as their rate cuts could have a negative impact…
Arirang bonds make something of a comeback
Bonds named after a type of Korean folk song often about unrequited romance are getting a bit more love. Nomura Holdings sold 150 billion won ($135 million) this week…
Market creeps up on foreign purchasing
The primary Kospi stock index nudged upward 0.47 percent, or 9.7 points, on buying by foreign investors to close at 2,072.86.Cosmetics…
Hopes high for new Santa Fe Prime
Hyundai Motor introduced an upgraded version of its Santa Fe SUV, dubbed the Santa Fe Prime, on Thursday, hoping to once again have the best-selling SUV in the country…
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Maeil Kyungje (neutral-oriented conservative, economic/business): (http://news.mk.co.kr/english/)
Deadly MERS spreads in S. Korea
A suspected Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) patient was pronounced dead in Daejeon, South Korea. He is a male in the 80s who had been quarantined as a MERS sus.. ...06.04 17:41
MERS begins to affect Korean economy
According to Korea Tourism Organization, foreign tourists who canceled their visits to Korea went up by three times to 7,000 persons as of June 2 from 2,500 persons in.. ...06.04 17:29
Samsung shrugs off Elliott’s opposition against Cheil-Samsung C&T merger
Samsung Group’s drive to unite Samsung C&T and Cheil Industries was met with opposition from US hedge fund Elliott Management Thursday, but South Korea’s conglomerat.. ...06.04 17:28
Long-term and bold investment required for leadership in global robot mark..
According to Korea Association of Robot Industry, the global robot industry market has been growing at an annual rate of 11 percent since 2007. The comparable Korean m.. ...06.04 17:04
Gov’t accused of tardy response to Mers
The South Korean government is blamed for failing to coordinate with international institutions in time and missing the golden time to contain the Middle East Respirat.. ...06.04 15:43
Samsung Electronics dismisses rumors of merger with Samsung SDS
Samsung Electronics officially denied speculations within brokerages that it would unite with Samsung SDS. During the ‘2015 Investors Forum’ at Hotel Shilla in Seo.. ...06.04 14:23
Mers scare escalating in S. Korea
The maximum 14-day incubation period of the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (Mers) case through secondary transmission has passed since South Korea confirmed the firs.. ...06.03 17:58
Coupang attracts $1bn investment from Japan-based SoftBank
Coupang, South Korea’s top social commerce company, has lured investment worth $one billion (about 1.1 trillion won) from Japan-based SoftBank led by chairman Son Jeo.. ...06.03 17:36
OECD slashes S. Korea’s growth from 3.8% to 3.0%
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) sharply cut its forecast on South Korea’s economic growth for this year. Experts say this is due to s.. ...06.03 17:33
Gov’t issues warnings to 49 Kaesong firms for violation of wage guidelines
The South Korean government Wednesday has warned 49 firms operating at the inter-Korean Kaesong industrial Complex for disobeying the Seoul-set guidelines to pay the M.. ...06.03 17:09
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The Kyunghyang Shinmoon (http://english.khan.co.kr/)
[MERS Terror Spreads] President Holds First Meeting 15 Days after First Discovery of MERS
?The government was absent while the Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS), which first started out with one patient, grew into a crisis. As of June ···
Firing Range of 500km, All of North Korea within Range: The Unveiling of a New Ballistic Missile?
The South Korean military disclosed the launch of a ballistic missile which can target all parts of North Korea with a firing range of over 500km before ···
MERS Death & Tertiary Infection: The Public Can't Trust the Government
Two people infected with the Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) who had managed to escape government observation in the initial stages of the MERS outbreak···
Cheong Wa Dae, Blind to MERS with only the National Assembly Act in Sight
President Park Geun-hye and Cheong Wa Dae are being criticized for pushing aside the urgent response to the Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) and concentr···
?President Park 'Declares War' on the National Assembly: 'I Cannot Accept the Revised National Assembly Act,' Expresses Intention to Veto the Bill
On June 1, President Park Geun-hye said, "The government cannot accept this," in connection to the revised National Assembly Act, which would give the Nationa···
A Possible MERS Patient Dies: A 58-Year-Old Woman Possibly Infected after Contact with First Patient ?
A woman, 58, who may have been infected with the Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) after coming into contact with the first patient, died of acute ···
[Editorial] The Epicenter of the MERS Terror Is Government Incompetence
The Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) seems to be raging out of control. Over the past weekend, three more patients were confirmed. Now the number of pati···
First Arrest Warrant for Burning Korean National Flag During a Rally
The police requested an arrest warrant for a man in his twenties who allegedly "dishonored the national flag" by burning it at a demonstration to commemorate ···
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The Korea Economic Daily (http://english.hankyung.com/)
[Market Insight] Britain's Tesco Puts HomePlus out on the Market
The rumor of HomePlus, Korea's No. 2 discount retailer, to be put on the market has finally materialized. Given its price tag of 7 trillion won (US$6.28 billion), this is likely to be the all-time largest deal in the history of the nation's mergers and acquisitions. According to investment banking s...
Hyundai Rotem Get Rave Reviews from Overseas Clients
Hyundai Rotem, Hyundai Motor Group's heavy industry unit, is getting rave reviews from clients in the United States and India. The company said on June 4 that it won plaudits for meeting the delivery schedule for its rolling stock orders from the Regional Transportation District of Denver in Colorad...
Hyundai and Kia Rank Bottom in 1Q Sales Growth
Hyundai Motor and Kia Motors, which are suffering from the erosion of competitiveness ignited by unfavorable foreign exchange rate movements, reported the lowest car sales growth among major car makers in the first quarter of this year. Among the world’s 11 major auto makers, they reported the wors...
Air Busan to Offer Daegu-Yanji Flight in June
Air Busan, a low-cost air subsidiary of Asiana Airlines, will start fly to Yanji in northeast China from Daegu. This is the first time for the budget carrier to service an international route out of its base in Busan. The company said on June 4 that it would launch the Daegu-Yanji line for 25 days b...
Global Automobile Buyers Look for Korean-made Auto Parts
The 2015 Global TransporTech, a Korean exhibition to publicize the superior quality of Korean-made automobile parts and components to international buyers, opened its curtain at Songdo Convensia in Incheon on June 4. This year marked the ninth anniversary for this annual exhibition. This year’s eve...
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AJU Business Daily (http://eng.ajunews.com/korea)
Retailer put on alert over MERS virus
An employee disinfects shopping carts to prevent any Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) virus transmission at a hypermarket chain store in Seoul Wednesday. Five more people were confirmed with ME…
Posted : 2015-06-04 16:12:38 |Updated : 2015-06-04 16:34:20
New SBS drama 'High Society' to premiere June 8
Actor Sung Joon and actress Uee, also a member of the K-pop girl group Afterschool, wave during a sneak preview of the upcoming SBS drama "High Society" at the broadcaster's headquarters in Mok-do…
Posted : 2015-06-04 16:07:14 |Updated : 2015-06-04 16:07:14
Girl group Red Velvet attends event for makeup book
Members of the K-pop girl group Red Velvet pose for photographers during an event to celebrate the publication of a book on makeup secret of actresses and girl group members at The Street, a cafe in C…
Posted : 2015-06-03 10:45:02 |Updated : 2015-06-03 10:45:02
Fight on MERS
South Korea's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education Hwang Woo-yea, center, speaks at the outset of a hurried-arranged meeting of mayors and governors at the Government Complex building i…
Posted : 2015-06-03 10:42:12 |Updated : 2015-06-03 10:47:58
S. Korea's FX reserves hit record high of $371.5 billion in May: BOK
South Korea's foreign exchange reserves reached a record high of US$371.5 billion as of the end of May, the central bank said Wednesday. The figure represents an increase of $1.6 billion from $…
Posted : 2015-06-03 10:40:59 |Updated : 2015-06-03 10:51:10
South Korean Memorial Day
Visitors pay homage at tombs in the National Cemetery in Seoul. South Koreans observe Memorial Day to remember the men and women who died while serving in the ROK military. ROK stands for the Republic…
Posted : 2015-06-03 10:38:46 |Updated : 2015-06-03 10:38:46
Classroom remains vacant amid MERS fears
Amid growing public fears that the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) virus could spread further, a primary school classroom in Gyeonggi Province remains vacant on Tuesday. The school reportedly …
Posted : 2015-06-02 17:28:43 |Updated : 2015-06-02 17:35:11
S. Korea's consumer inflation rate remains below 1% level for 6 straight months
South Korea's consumer inflation rate remained below the 1 percent level for the sixth straight month in May, government data showed Tuesday. Consumer prices grew 0.5 percent in May from the same …
Posted : 2015-06-02 15:46:15 |Updated : 2015-06-02 15:46:15
Actress Park Jung-ah attends Baeksang Arts Awards ceremony
Actress Park Jung-ah poses for the camera during the red carpet event for the 51st Baeksang Arts Awards at the Grand Peace Hall of Kyung Hee University in northeast Seoul, May 26. Park first de…
Posted : 2015-06-01 16:15:32 |Updated : 2015-06-01 16:15:32
South Korea has warmest May since 1973
South Korea just had its warmest May since 1973 when the the country's meteorological authority began compiling related data. In its monthly report published
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ETNEWS (http://english.etnews.com/)
Samsung Succeeds In Demonstrating World’s First Public Safety Communication Net Based On ‘PS-LTE’-Standard
Samsung Electronics demonstrated world¡?s first public safety communication net based on Public Safety Long Term Evolution (PS-LTE) and introduced communication...
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You Guys Were The Ones That Brought Light To Pantech. We Were Able To Dream Even Through Tough Times Because Of Pantech
Stars that brought light to Pantech, Do not be sad Pantech. Your confidence brought joy. We were happy that we were able to write a history with Pantech. Being a vent...
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Last Scene At Pantech’s Factory Operation
Although it was scorching hot on the 29th, there was a sense of chilly air that was circulating around Pantech¡?s factory in Kimpo. This factory was crowded ...
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Cyber Security Businesses Face An Unwelcomed Guest ‘MERS’ On Their Way To Middle East Market
Cyber security businesses faced a surprising and unwelcomed visit from Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) as they were planning to visit Middle East. Ministry of Sc...
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Emergency Status In 3 Mobile Carriers As Permission To Use 2.6 GHz Is Given To 4th Mobile Carrier...Will Broadband Frequency End Up To 1?
There is a state of emergency in 3 mobile carriers as they try to secure broadband frequency (one way 20 MHz range) because 700 MHz¡?s direction is unclea...
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