July 22, 2015

The Korean daily media headlines and humor

Monday, July 22, 2015

Your Excellency:

Here are The Korea Post notices, humor from 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 notice:

Why is a genuine wild ginseng 10,000 times the price of a regular 6-year-old ginseng?

Find out during the tour of Hamyang, home of genuine Sansam (wild ginseng)!

Genuine Sansam is believed in Korea to have many times the medicinal efficacy of the regular ginseng, and especially to increase man’s potency of men and woman’s capacity.

This is why the price of real wild ginseng is very, very high, and even today a 100-year-old Sansam sells for tens of millions of Won while a six-year-old top-quality ginseng of the same size is available for mere several thousand Won a root at ordinary market.

According to the Academy of Korean Studies, Simmani (the wild ginseng hunter) enters the intractable mountains difficult of access by ordinary people for discovering wild ginseng from Cheoseo (end of summer [August 23 this year]) to Ipdong (beginning of winter [November 8]) and before they do this they avoid many things to keep themselves clean so that they do not ‘offend the Mountain God.’

Genuine wild ginseng is found growing only at a special spot deep in the intractable mountainous terrain denying access to man, where the humus soil is made with fallen leaves accumulated for hundreds of years and humidity is maintained at an optimal level for the rare medicinal plant in spite of the worst dry season.

Due to such particular surroundings, the wild ginseng is known to have a special medicinal efficacy good for many diseases?such as loss of energy, weak brain functions, diabetes, cancer, hypertension, diseases of the heart, and various other adult diseases.

Sansam is also known to be effective in reducing the ill effects of menopausal symptoms, mental stress, anemia, ageing of the eyes, metabolism, strengthening of the immunity system, controlling the growth of cancerous cells and lowering the sugar level of the blood. The Saponin content in Sansam is believed to keep the Cholesterol at an optimal level and help the creation of clean blood--thus helping the prevention of hypertension. The Malton content in in the genuine wild ginseng is known to be good for recovery from fatigue and prevention of the ageing of the body.

A very rare opportunity for the Excellencies to learn the truth about genuine wild ginseng:

The Korea Post is organizing a tour of the Hamyang County for the ambassadors and spouses in a one-night-two day program to attend the Opening Ceremony of the 2015 Hamyang International Wild Ginseng Festival on Thursday 30th-Friday 31st, July 2015. KTX VIP Train will be used.

Excellencies might not wish to miss this rare opportunity as it has come for the first time in 12 years.

For more details and photos, please visit  /news/view.html?section=161&category=181&no=1004.

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Today’s humor:

Hankuk Kyungje

Tardy Woman

One Sunday morning the woman was surprised to receive a phone call from her minister.

He said that he had just been in a minor car accident and asked if she could inform the congregation he’d be unable to conduct services that day.

The woman was flattered that out of the entire congregation, she was the one he had called - until the minister went on to say that she was always the last one to arrive at church, he knew she would be the only one he could still reach at home.

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KBS (http://world.kbs.co.kr/english/news/)

Justice Ministry Seeks to Eliminate Statue of Limitations for Murder

The Ministry of Justice will seek to eliminate the statute of limitations for murder.

BOK Governor: Drop in Tourism Likely to Lower Economic Growth

US Army Chief Nominee: US Should Verifiably End N. Korean Nuclear Program

PM Vows to Set up Task Force Teams to Fight Corruption

Rival Parties Condemn Japan's Dokdo Claim

N. Korea Distinguishes Itself from Iran

S. Korea's Public Fund Coverage of Medical Expenses near Bottom of OECD

S. Korean Airlines to Resume Most Flights to China, Japan Early August

Pyongyang Rejects Proposals for Dialogue by Seoul

N. Korean Workers to be Given Existing Minimum Salary for 4th Month

N. Korea Reports 99.97% Turnout in Local Elections

S. Korean Lawmakers Discuss Rajin-Khasan Project with Russian Railways Chief

China Wants Abe Statement to Include Words "Colonialism, Aggression, Apology"

Justice Ministry Seeks to Eliminate Statue of Limitations for Murder

End of MERS Will be Declared Per WHO Standards

Survey: 4 out of 10 S. Koreans Plan to Vacation in Early August

June Tourism Drops 41% Amid MERS Outbreak

German Diplomat in N. Korea Among Passengers

Seoul Returns Silla period Buddha Statue to

Location Tracking Device for Dementia Patients to be Developed

Agricultural Ministry to Lift Ban on Livestock Movement

Typhoon Nangka to Affect Korean Peninsula Friday

Korean Ex-FIFA Vice President Considering Run for Football President

Choi Woon-jeong Wins First LPGA Victory

Nexen Slugger Hits 30 Homers for 4th Straight Year

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Yonhap (http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr)

BOK governor voices concern on MERS-hit tourism industry

South Korea's top central banker on Wednesday raised worries that the local tourism industry is unlikely to recover quickly from the impact of the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) outbreak, a setback that may hamper growth in Asia's fourth-largest economy.

Jeju Air posts record H1 operating profit

Jeju Air Co., South Korea's top budget carrier, estimated Wednesday its first-half operating income skyrocketed to an all-time high, fueled by a jump in both domestic and international air traffic.

China spurns Japan's concern over South China Sea

China rejected fresh concerns raised by Japan over its reclamation projects in the South China Sea, insisting that such actions are within the scope of its sovereignty.

N. Korea upgrades long-range missile launch facility

North Korea has almost completed modifications to its long-range rocket launch facility near the border with China, government sources here said Wednesday.

Finance minister urges quick passage of extra budget

South Korea's finance minister called on lawmakers Wednesday to pass an extra budget quickly to help cushion the fallout of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and economic uncertainties.

Seoul OKs civic group's NK visit for talks on joint annive..

N. Korea upgrades long-range missile launch facil..

N. Korea erects extended long-range missile launch ..

U.S. nuclear envoy to visit S. Korea, China, Japan

S. Korea's terms of trade rises in June

Park vows to support local startups' entry into China

Asset managers increase foreign stock investments in H1

Seoul shares down 1.06 pct in late-morning trade

Jeju Air posts record H1 operating profit

Court sides with conscription agency in golfer's draft row

'Veteran' director: Justice will prevail

Girls' Generation launches reality show

U.S. Women's Open champ enjoying near perfect season

Ex-FIFA VP sets sights on top position

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The Korea Times (http://www.koreatimes.co.kr)

North Korea erects new missile launch pad

North Korea has erected a launch pad capable of firing long-range missiles larger than those of the past, a government source in Seoul said Wednesday.

Gov't to spur fixed-rate loans to rein in household debt 

South Korea's government said Wednesday it will prod local lenders to extend fixed-rate amortized loans and further scrutinize borrowers' repayment ability as... 

Chung Mong-joon to run for top FIFA job 

FIFA honorary Vice President Chung Mong-joon plans to run for the top job of the world football bo... 

Spy agency hit for sloppy reaction 

The National Intelligence Service (NIS) is being criticized for overreacting to suspicions that it...

Woori Bank stake to be sold in blocks 

The government has decided to sell 30 to 40 percent of Woori Bank to multiple investors in blocks ranging from 4 to 10 percent each in its fifth attempt to pr...

200 students to speak out for victims of sexual slavery 

The government and a local NGO will launch a project to train 200 high school and college students as advocates to speak out for the victims of sexual slavery...

Mud festival organizer ordered to compensate for photo use 

The Supreme Court has upheld a lower court ruling that the organizer of the Boryeong Mud Festival must pay compensation of 3 million won to a woman for using ...

No. of foreign tourists plunges 41% after MERS 

The number of foreign tourists visiting Korea plummeted 41 percent in June compared to the same period last year, due to fears about the Middle East Respirato...

W10 mil. reward offered for information on robbery suspect 

Police have offered a 10 million won reward for information that helps them catch the suspect who carried out Monday’s bank robbery in southern Seoul.

POSCO shelves Orissa project 

POSCO has shelved its plan to build a steel mill in Eastern India because it cannot finance large-scale overseas projects due to its deteriorating financial h... 

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The Korea Herald (http://www.koreaherald.com)

Seoul condemns Tokyo’s renewed claim to Dokdo

South Korea strongly protested Japan’s repeated claim to its easternmost islets of Dokdo in Tokyo’s 2015 defense white...

Only the beginning for Korea’s migrant workers’ labor movement

When South Korea’s highest court recently made a ruling that migrants working in Korea illegal...

Korea mulls curbs on capital outflow

Finance Minister Choi Kyung-hwan indicated Tuesday that the government may take action to stabi...

Beach sexual harassment remains tricky to tackle

In 2013, police arrested a high school student for taking intrusive pictures of a woman’s body...

U.S., Havana renew ties despite discord

The Cuban flag has flown proudly over Havana's newly restored embassy as the US an...

In rough seas

The shipbuilding industry, once a major source of pride for Korea Inc., is sailing through r...

Future of progressives

Shim Sang-jung, a veteran progressive politician, has taken helm of the minor opposition Jus...

'Korea driven by co-governance business system'

While the story of South Korea’s so-called economic miracle achieved on the back of strong sta...

Zombies, ghosts and all things horror at BiFan

Zombies, ghouls and the horrific of all kinds abound as the biggest genre film festival in Asia...

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DongA Ilbo (http://english.donga.com)

Former FIFA VP Chung Mong-joon runs for FIFA Presidency

Chung Mong-joon, honorary chairman of the Korea Football Association, expressed his intent to run for FIFA presidency. “I’m preparing for reasons why I have decided to run for the FIFA president and pledges that I will... 

Russian-born billionaire to spend $100 million on search for aliens

Renowned physicist Stephen Hawking, 73, and a Russian millionaire announced the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI) initiative of the biggest-ever scale to discover life on other planets. Russian venture...

Korean War UN veterans to receive highest medal of honor

U.N. War veterans who had participated in the Korean War in 1950 will receive the Taekuk Order of Military Merit, a highest honor medal, after 65 years. The recipients are Hector Cafferata, Thomas Hudner Junior, Edward...

High jeonse prices make mothers buy homes in Daechi-dong for education

Kim, a 40-something working mother in Oksu-dong in Seoul’s Seongdong district, has decided to buy a unit at newly built "Raemian Daechi Cheongsil Apartment Complex" in Daechi-dong, Gangnam district, which will be...

Court chief appointed as National Human Rights Commission chairman

President Park Geun-hye designated Lee Sung-ho, head of Seoul Central District Court, as chairman of National Human Rights Commission on Monday. Incumbent Chairman Hyun Byung-chul’s term ends on August 12. National...

Sejong Center for Performing Arts to open summer music concert

For the summer vacation season, the Sejong Center for Performing Arts is holding a music concert for teenagers from August 6 to 19. The concert will feature a variety of performances including chorus, Korean classical...

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)

N. Korea Puts Big Artillery on Island Off Yeonpyeong

North Korea has deployed 122-mm multiple rocket launchers on an uninhabited island just 4.5 km from South Korea's Yeonpyeong Island, the military here believes. >> Full Text

Japan Keeps Pushing Dokdo Land Grab Ambitions

Japan's annual defense policy paper submitted to the Cabinet Tuesday repeats Tokyo's flimsy colonial claim to Korea's Dokdo islets for the 11th year running. The government here condemned the white paper and said it "nullifies efforts to open a new future for the bilateral relationship while squarely facing history." >> Full Text

Xiaomi Extends Foray into Korea with Small IT Items

Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi's foray into other IT products is gaining traction in the retail market in Korea. Small IT appliances and electronic devices such as battery chargers and scales are among the bestselling items at large retailers here. >> Full Text

N. Korean Hackers Get Access to 'Unbeatable' Tools

Shanghai to Stop Tourists Getting Korean Driving Licenses

Most People to Take Vacation in Early August

Fewer Foreigners Visited Korea in June Amid MERS Scare

Increasing Number of Young People Give Up On Job Search

Korean Delegation Departs to Los Angeles for Special Olympics

How to Keep Mosquitoes at Bay During the Summer Months

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Hankyoreh Shinmoon (http://english.hani.co.kr)

[Reportage] Area around the DMZ still strewn with 600,000 dangerous landmines

Mines were planted in the early 1960s without information about their placement, and US has made no known effort to remove them

After a cluster of anti-tank and anti-personnel mines were discovered near a village in the Civilian Control Zone (CCZ) in the city of Paju in Gyeonggi Province more than 50 years after they were laid, some are asking how much longer unconfirmed minefields around the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) are going to be ignored. The area around the DMZ, which has been virtually untouched for decades, is regarded as an ecological treasure trove, attracting around two million tourists each year.

After 20 arduous years, an ‘angel’ leaves S. Korea as a mere 'illegal alien'

It was 8:55 pm on July 19 at Incheon International Airport when the doors closed on Air Asia flight Z2085 bound for Manila, and the announcement said that the fuselage was separating from Gate 117. That was when Roger, 51, a Filipino worker in South Korea, finally breathed a sigh of relief. As the plane took off, the fear of South Korean immigration that had terrorized him both waking and sleeping since his twenties, faded just like the runway far below. .

Before suicide, NIS agent deleted relevant records

The National Intelligence Service (NIS) agent, surnamed Lim, 45, who ended his life on July 18, was in charge of implementing and operating Remote Control System (RCS), the hacking software developed by Italian firm Hacking Team. Before committing suicide, Lim deleted relevant records on the NIS computer network, his suicide note said. Made public on July 19, Lim‘s suicide note said, “There actually was no surveillance of the South Korean public or the election.” .

[Reporter’s notebook] The North Korean refugees who fight for human rights

“They’re sending him off to another death.”This was the conclusion offered by Ju Seung-hyeon when I met him recently. Ju recently earned a PhD in political science from Yonsei University, making him, at 34, the youngest North Korean to earn a Ph.D. in the South. The “him” he was referring to was a North Korean soldier who crossed the armistice line on June 15. .

[News analysis] Vote on consequential Samsung C&T-Cheil merger all came down to 3.2% of stock

It all came down to 3.2% of the total stock - the story of the vote on the merger with Cheil Industries that was brought to the floor at the general meeting of stockholders in Samsung C&T. During the meeting on Friday, stockholders approved the merger with Cheil Industries, the first item on the agenda, with 69.53% votes in favor. This cleared the minimum percentage required to pass a merger motion (two thirds or 66.67% of participating stock) by around 2.86 percentage points. .

Human rights activist arrested in apparent political ploy

At around midnight on July 16, messages began going up on Facebook about the issuance of a preliminary arrest warrant for Park Rae-gun, the 54-year-old director of the Center of Human Rights. A member of the standing committee for the group April 16 Alliance, which has been calling for an investigation into the 2014 Sewol ferry sinking,

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JoongAng Ilbo (conservative): (http://koreajoongangdaily.joinsmsn.com/)

China’s ‘mistakes’ start wowing Korean buyers

Kim Byung-mo, a 34-year-old office worker, recently posted a message on an IT-related discussion group on the Internet saying he finally bought one of the “mistakes from mainland China,” prompting a flurry of comments. Many people wanted to know where they could find the same product…

Police rush to wrap up NIS suicide

Much mystery continues to surround the apparent suicide on Saturday of a National Intelligence Service (NIS) …

Japanese firm apologizes to forced laborers in U.S.

For the first time, a Japanese corporation issued an apology to American prisoners of war who were forced into slave labor in mines during World War II …

Pantech rescued by new takeover

Once on the verge of going out of business, Pantech, the third-largest smartphone maker, has received another chance. A consortium led by optical …

Samsung, LG unveil new models

Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics unveiled new smartphones on Monday, with the former offering its slimmest flagship model yet and the latter showing…

Hyundai Motor’s center helps Gwangju markets

The Gwangju Creative Economy Innovation Center, developed by Hyundai Motor Group in South Jeolla, has launched a project to boost the local economy …

Dollar mighty, gold at five-year low

The dollar maintained its ascendancy, while gold extended losses at a five-year low as investors switched their focus back to the timeline…

NPAD approves reform measures

The main opposition party on Monday approved a series of political measures aimed at revamping the party’s plummeting popularity by eliminating…

North rejects Seoul’s invitation to defense talks

Pyongyang on Sunday rebuffed Seoul’s invitation to attend the upcoming Seoul Defense Dialogue (SDD), denouncing the gesture…

Senior judge is tapped to lead rights commission

President Park Geun-hye on Monday named Lee Sung-ho, chief justice at the Seoul Central District Court, as the new head of the National Human Rights Commission.…

Youth employment bleak: Report

Korea’s youth unemployment rate as of 2013 was 8 percent, a new study released Monday by the Bank of Korea (BOK) showed…

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Maeil Kyungje (neutral-oriented conservative, economic/business): (http://news.mk.co.kr/english/)

Netmarble seeks to acquire US game company Superstar Games

A South Korean mobile game publisher Netmarble Games is set to wrap up its acquisition of a North American game developer as early as this week. According to sources i.. ...07.22 11:24

Gov’t collects $4bn more tax from January-May from a year ago

The tax revenue collected by the South Korean government came to 10.9 trillion won ($nine billion) in the January-May period this year, up six trillion won year-on-yea.. ...07.22 11:16

DSME outside directors in the hot seat for lack of expertise

Outside directors at Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME), who take up the overwhelming majority of the board of directors, a top decision making body on co.. ...07.22 11:06

Ruling party, gov’t and presidential office all call for labor reform

South Korea’s ruling party, government and presidential office are all jumpstarting the drive to reform the labor sector, which has lost momentum after the collapse o.. ...07.22 10:11

Professor says labor reform more effective policy to boost growth

Amid lackluster economic growth partly caused by aging population, the structural reform of the labor market is more effective than childbirth and employment-boosting .. ...07.21 17:48

Solid chief says will target Southeast Asia smartphone market

“We would release innovative products that would startle the industry to put Pantech back on the right track,” said Chung Joon, 52, chairman of Solid, with confidenc.. ...07.21 17:29

‘Officetel’ and right-to-buy home sales prices to be released

The real transaction prices of ‘officetel’ for residential purposes as well as the right to buy a new apartment will be made public as early as next month. The offic.. ...07.21 17:17

S. Korea’s first export of micro-grid technology to overseas

POSCO ICT said Tuesday it will join hands with Korea Electric Power Corp. (KEPCO) to export its micro-grid technology to Canada. The system can work in isolation from .. ...07.21 17:10

Samsung to create success model of ‘smart factory’

Samsung Electronics is going all out to transform an old industrial complex in North Gyeongsang Province into a ‘creative industrial complex.’ Samsung Electronics .. ...07.21 14:40

Fingerprint enables mobile shopping payment

There is an obstacle that stands in the way of internet shopping: ActiveX, which appears every time when a screen changes, and a cumbersome system of certificate payme.. ...07.21 11:19

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The Kyunghyang Shinmoon (http://english.khan.co.kr/)

Lee Myung-bak & Park Geun-hye's 'Swamp of Bad Politics,' Will This Be the 'Lost Decade'?

The Park Geun-hye government has not been able to break away from the "trap of the lost five years." Like knows like. As mistakes and faults during the fi···

Urgent Additional Order Right before the Election: Why? Who Is the 'Boss' behind the Hacking Operation?

The disclosure of internal documents of Hacking Team, an Italian spyware firm, which secretly provided hacking programs and services to the National Intelligenc···

[Exclusive] Nation Suffers a Deficit, Yet Government Increases 'Tax-Free and Tax-Cut Items'

In the past three years, the Park Geun-hye government newly established twenty-two new tax-free and tax-cut items contributing to an annual decrease in tax reve···

?[NIS Hacking Scandal] NIS Agent's Suicide Note, 'My Excessive Desire to Do the Work Well...'

A senior agent in his forties who had overseen the cyber security field at the National Intelligence Service (NIS) for a long time took his own life. He left be···

[Editorial] Concerns over a Runaway Abe, Ramming Through the Enactment of the Right to Collective Self-Defense

Yesterday Japan's Shinzo Abe cabinet passed eleven bills and amendments on security including an amendment of the Self-Defense Forces Act, which allows Japan t···

President Park Uses the Ruling Party to Pardon Chaebol Owners

On July 16, President Park Geun-hye expressed her plans to review the pardon of businessmen, such as chaebol owners, in a positive light. The president had pled···

?'The Sewol Will Be Lifted Atop Steel Beams after Inserting Air'

?The South Korean government selected Shanghai Salvage Consortium, comprised of the Chinese state-owned enterprise Shanghai Salvage and a domestic company···

Four KBS Executives Removed after Airing Report on Rhee Syng-man's Request for Refuge in Japan?

On July 15, four KBS executives who aired a report last month that the Rhee Syng-man government sought shelter in Japan were released from their posi···

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The Korea Economic Daily (http://english.hankyung.com/)

Weaker Won against U.S. Dollar Welcomed by Exporters

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Samsung Electronics Grabs 26.8% Share in Global Smartphone Market in 2Q

Despite its downward adjustment of sales estimates on the Galaxy 6 Series, Samsung Electronics widened its lead over Apple Inc. in the global smartphone market. According to DRAMeXchange’s Trend. Force report on July 22, Samsung Electronics gained a share of 26.8 percent in the global smartphone mark...

Hyundai Motor to Decide on Its First-ever Interim Dividend Payout

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Every 10% Increase in Won-Dollar Rate to Raise Hyundai and Kia's Net Profit by 7-10%

Korea Investment & Securities said on July 22 that for every 10-percent increase (won's depreciation) in the won-dollar exchange rate Hyundai Motor and Kia Motors will be able to gain by 7 percent and 10 percent, respectively, in their net profit. Kim Jin-woo, Korea Investment & Securities analyst, ...

Shinsegae Group to Launch Mobile Payment System “SSG Pay”

Shinsegae Group plans to launch a new mobile payment system called “SSG Pay” on July 23. SSG Pay can be used at Shinsegae Group-affiliated units, including Shinsegae Department Store and E-Mart. Chung Yong-Jin, vice chairman of Shinsegae Group, revealed through his Facebook page, “SSG Pay will ma...

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AJU Business Daily (http://eng.ajunews.com/korea)

Girl group SONAMOO holds showcase for 2nd mini album

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Towering striker Kim Shin-wook joins in national team coach Stielike's roster for East Asian Cup

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A 350-meter-long water slide in Seoul

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Actress Kim Hee-jung plays Corporal Park Dong-hyuk's mother in 'Battle of Yeonpyeong'

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New Cafe Gusttimo store opens in Myeong-dong, Seoul

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'Youke' encouraged to visit South Korea

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S. Korea reports no MERS infection for 8 days; no death added

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ETNEWS (http://english.etnews.com/)

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DaumKakao Pushes For UHD Platform…Competition For UHD Broadcasting Market Intensify

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The Korea Post notices:

Proudly introduce the traditional foods of your country:

I am pleased to inform Your Excellency that The Korea Post is publishing a Special Report in all its five media units (two in Korean and three in English) to introduce the regular food table of each country.

This is in preparation for the Grand Exhibition of Food Tables of the World to be shown to over half a million people expected to visit the 2015 Namyangju Slow Life Planet Festival on October 8-17, 2015.

Please email to edt@koreapost.com a copy of the regular Food Table of your country for publication in The Korea Post and also at the Exhibition Center of the 2015 Namyangju Festival for a duration of 10 days.

In Korea, the table normally consists of a bowl of rice, a bowl of guk (watery soup), a bowl of Jjigae (stew), a dish of roast fish, a dish of Namul (seasonal greens) and a number of other dishes (small pancakes, steamed eggs, fried bean curds, jelly, etc.). The number of bowls and dishes differ depending on the financial status of the family and on the different occasions. On such festive occasions as Seollal (Lunar New Year’s Day) and Chuseok (Autumn Full Moon Festival), the number of foods and variety are much larger than at normal time, and each has a specific food item that must not be left out, eg., Ddeokguk (rice cake soup) on the New Year’s Day and Songpyeon (stuffed small rice cake in a half-moon shape. (Please call 010-5201-1740 for further details.)

Send your news releases and feedback:

Send the Embassy news releases to edt@koreapost.com for publication by all its five media units, including one Korean (www.koreapost.co.kr) and one English (www.koreaposst.com) Internet dailies, which are updated real-time. (Call 010-5201-1740 for further details.)

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