Sept. 2, 2015
The Korean daily media headlines and humor
Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2015
Your Excellency:
Here are The Korea Post news, The Korea Post notice, 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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The Korea Post notice:
Spend only TWO HOURS and introduce your representative traditional foods at Namyangju Festival
Would Your Excellency kindly forward this message to the Madam?
Dear Madam:
I am presenting this letter to Madam by His Excellency the Ambassador.
Would Madam be interested in introducing the wonderful traditional food your country at the Namyangju Slow Life Food Festival for two hours either on the morning or afternoon on any one day between October 12 and 16, 2015?
The host provides all the food materials and cooking equipment and utensils for the demonstrating Madam, and pays each country 300,000 won for transportation and other expenses.
The Korea Post will give full-fledged publicity to the wonderful traditional food of your country prepared by Madam with all five media units of The Korea Post. The event will also be covered by the leading Korean daily newspapers, TV, news agencies and various Internet and print media companies.
We have had a very short notice, and I would greatly appreciate it if Madam would kindly advise me of your intent of participation at your earliest convenience. My phone number is 010-5201-1740 and regular phones are 2298-1740/2 or 1745/6. My email address is edt@koreapost.com or korpost@cholcom.
In the meantime, Madam (or the Embassy) can also send photo images of the representative traditional foods of your country to the above email which will be put on display at the Pavilion throughout the 10-day period when about half a million people (Koreans and expatriates) are expected to visit the Festival from October 8 to 17, 2015.
In case Madam cannot make it, I would appreciate it if Madam would kindly recommend any desired member of the Embassy to introduce the wonderful food of your country.
Sincerely Yours
/s/
Lee Kyung-sik
Publisher-Chairman
The Korea Post
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Here are our answers to some questions asked by the embassy:
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The Korea Post notice:
Invitation to Asia's largest Kim's Eye Hospital in southern Seoul
Has Your Excellency ever heard of the name, Kim's Eye Hospital? The Hospital is the largest in Korea and is considered to be so also in Asia. Director of the Hospital is Dr. Mrs. Yonglan Kim, the daughter of President Hi-soo Kim of Konyang University. Please visit:
A round-up of the latest news published Korean media:
KBS (http://world.kbs.co.kr/english/news/)
Park Embarks on Three-Day Trip to China
President Park Geun-hye embarked on a three-day trip to China on Wednesday to attend Victory Day events celebrating the end of World War II. The first...
Seoul, Beijing Nuke Envoys Hold Talks Ahead of Summit
US: Appropriate to Honor Sacrifices at V-day Events
S. Korea, US Reaffirm Partnership Before Park-Xi Talks
July Travel Account Deficit Largest in 7 Years due to MERS
Park Embarks on Three-Day Trip to China
US State Department Korea Director to Assume Six-Party Responsibilities
S. Korea Trails Most OECD Countries in Tax Revenue Growth
30% of Public Firms Adopt Wage Peak System
'N. Korea to Suggest Family Reunions at Mt. Geumgang Reunion Center'
Rail Transport Between N. Korea and Russia Jumps
Kyodo: S. Korea Concerned of Higher Likelihood of N. Korean Provocation
Jimmy Carter Blames White House for Unrealized Meeting with Kim Jong-il
US: Appropriate to Honor Sacrifices at V-day Events
Pentagon Chief: War on Korean Peninsula Possible at Any Time
Seoul to Construct Gondola Lifts on Mount Nam by 2018
Seoul Pledges to Become More Tourist-Friendly
Defense Ministry Resumes Excavations of Fallen Soldiers of Korean War
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Yonhap (http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr)
S. Korea, China hold talks on N. Korea ahead of summit
The chief nuclear envoys from South Korea and China held talks on Tuesday on ways to resolve a long-running standoff over North Korea's nuclear weapons program, officials said Tuesday, a day before President Park Geun-hye and Chinese President Xi Jinping hold a summit in Beijing.
S. Korea demands removal of Japanese column insulting Park
South Korea on Tuesday requested the retraction of a Japanese newspaper column that likens President Park Geun-hye to a former Korean empress slain by Japanese agents.
S. Korea seek 2nd win in World Cup qualifying round vs. Laos
South Korea will look to pick up their second win of the ongoing regional World Cup qualifying round when they host Laos on Thursday night.
Regular parliamentary session kicks off
The National Assembly kicked off a regular session Tuesday with the rival parties expected to clash over various political agendas.
Park becomes salesperson-in-chief of rice bread
President Park Geun-hye on Tuesday hosted a rice bread tasting for top officials ahead of a regular Cabinet meeting at Cheong Wa Dae in an apparent to move to boost the consumption of rice.
The Korea Interbank Offered Rates (KORIBOR)
LG's clothing care system to tap into China this week
Samsung showcases IoT device for better sleep
Mortgage loans rise at fast pace in Aug.
Financial sector sheds 4 pct of jobs in 2 yrs
S. Korea's largest cultural center to open to public
S. Korean sensations taking LPGA rookie award..
Tampa Bay Rays designate S. Korean prospect Lee Hak-ju for..
Chung Hyeon earns grand slam singles victory; first..
When girl groups don't appear as girly as the..
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The Korea Times (http://www.koreatimes.co.kr)
[Breaking] N. Korea says 'regret' does not mean 'apology' in land mine case
N. Korea says 'regret' does not mean 'apology' in land mine case
Hanjin chief quizzed over influence peddling
Prosecutors summoned Hanjin Group Chairman Cho Yang-ho for questioning, Tuesday, over whether he w...
KEB Hana looks overseas
KEB Hana Bank said Tuesday that it will expand its overseas operations and strengthen non-banking ...
Seoul Phil members speak up for Chung
The members of the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra (SPO) held a rare press conference to show their s...
Park hints at broader inter-Korean exchanges
President Park Geun-hye said Tuesday that South and North Korea can advance toward a peaceful unification should Pyongyang uphold their recent joint agreement...
Justice minister calls for strong anti-corruption drive
Justice Minister Kim Hyun-woong said Tuesday that he would lead a strong anti-corruption drive in the latter half of this year.
Sankei asked to delete column insulting Park
The Korean government will ask Japan’s Sankei Shimbun to delete a column that likened President Park Geun-hye to a Korean empress slain by Japanese assassins...
Hana Academy under probe for admission irregularity
The regional educational authority has launched a special audit into Hana Academy Seoul (HAS) over allegations that the school manipulated entrance exam resul...
Man questioned after dragging dog tied to car
Police are questioning a man in Geoje, South Gyeongsang Province for allegedly dragging a dog on a...
Kakao to remove Daum from corporate name
Daum Kakao said Tuesday it will take “Daum” off its corporate name to strengthen brand power and c...
Cell Biotech gearing up to sweep global probiotics market
Cell Biotech has continued to show robust growth over the years on increasing demand for products...
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The Korea Herald (http://www.koreaherald.com)
Amnesty for offshore tax cheats
The Finance Ministry said Tuesday that it would pardon individuals and companies that not paid taxes on gains from overs...
Seoul announces post-MERS plan for infectious diseases
All general hospitals with 300 or more patient beds in South Korea will be required to establis...
Daddies speak out on need for better balance
Long working hours and social pressure against them taking leave for child care are some of the...
How K-pop keeps up with international fans
With K-pop now having risen as an international phenomenon, communication between the stars and...
Sankei under fire again for attack on Park
Japanese newspaper Sankei Shimbun came under fire again for an online column that called President Park G...
Eliciting Chinese action
When President Park Geun-hye leaves for Beijing today, it will not be with a light heart. Th...
Highest suicide rate
The latest OECD Health Statistics held dismal news for Korea. The country’s suicide rate st...
KEB Hana Bank sets sail as No. 1 lender
KEB Hana Bank, the result of a merger between Korea Exchange Bank and Hana Bank, was launched o...
Samsung unveils smartwatch with rotating bezel
Samsung Electronics on Tuesday unveiled its new smartwatch with a rotating bezel -- the first o...
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DongA Ilbo (http://english.donga.com)
Seoul to propose Pyongyang to expand, regularize separated family reunions
The South Korean government plans to propose to North Korea at an upcoming inter-Korean Red Cross talks that the two Koreas expand the scale of the planned reunions of families separated by the Korean War and diversify...
China`s first lady attends China’s WWII military parade
China Central Television (CCTV) has reported that Chinese President Xi Jinping’s wife Peng Liyuan (photo) may attend the military parade to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II, which is to be held...
Big Three of Rory McIlroy, Jordan Spieth, Jason Day make case for PGA No.1
This year’s U.S. PGA tour playoff is heating up among the “big three” of Rory McIlroy from Northern Ireland, Jordan Spieth from the U.S. and Jason Day from Australia. Their fate was mixed last week at the playoff...
Star jazz musicians head to Daegu International Jazz Festival
Star jazz musicians who have rarely performed in Seoul and Jarasum will delight jazz fans in Daegu. The Daegu International Jazz Festival, which opened on Tuesday will run until Saturday. Marking the 8th anniversary,...
Garden protects ‘repository of ecosystem’ Suncheon Bay
Autumn has come to a vast garden created on the area of 1.11 square meters in Poongdeok-dong and Ocheon-dong in Suncheon City, South Jeolla Province. In the garden where 860,000 trees are planted, 650,000 autumn flowers...
2,000-year-old ruins in Syria`s ancient city destroyed by ISIS
The Sunni Muslim Islamic State (ISIS) militant has blown up yet another prominent ancient temple of Palmyra in Syria. “ISIS blows up Temple of Bel which ranks among the most important buildings in the ancient world,”...
Tokyo 2020 Olympics logo scrapped amid allegations of plagiarism
Assembly speaker expresses bid to run in 2016 general elections, breaking norms
Party leaders crash over how to reform labor market
Thames struck by sudden slump suffers poor batting average
Seoul ward names road after Korea`s first Supreme Court chief justice
Hyundai Motor chairman meets Shandong Province governor
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Chosun Ilbo (http://english.chosun.com)
U.S. 'Understands' Park's Decision to Attend China Parade
Foreign Minister Yun Byung-se and U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry affirmed the partnership between their two countries on the sidelines of the Conference on Global Leadership in the Arctic in Anchorage, Alaska on Tuesday. >> Full Text
Samsung Unveils Circular Smartwatch
Samsung unveiled its first circular smartwatch on Tuesday. The Gear S2 boasts improved design and functions but lacks much in the way of software applications. Samsung's task, according to industry watchers, is to create an app market that rivals Apple. >> Full Text
New Figures Detail Immigration Patterns
Some 2,719 foreigners teach in colleges or universities here on an E-1 visa, according to data released in May by the Ministry of Justice. Americans make up the biggest group with 31 percent or 843 professors, followed by Chinese (267), Canadians (210), Indians (205) and Japanese (178). >> Full Text
Koo Ja-cheol Returns to FC Augsburg
Failed Computer Maker Turns to Affordable Smartphones
Gov't to Cut Down on English Teaching in Schools
70 Universities Face Axe
Son Heung-min Returns Home After Transfer to Tottenham
Korea University Appoints 1st Foreign Professor of Korean
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Hankyoreh Shinmoon (http://english.hani.co.kr)
While in China, Pres. Park to hold summit and massive business forum
In 2.5 years in power, Park has visited China three times, and held six summits with President Xi Jinping
President Park Geun-hye plans to hold a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping during her upcoming China visit on Sept. 2 and meet with Premier Li Keqiang later that afternoon, the Blue House announced on Aug. 31.Park will also be accompanied by 156 business leaders, her biggest delegation yet for an overseas tour.
After 2 2 agreement, South and North building to civilian exchanges
Implementation of the agreement reached in the “two-plus-two” talks between high-level officials from North and South Korea held from Aug. 22 to Aug. 24 is gaining momentum, with the two sides agreeing for staff from the Red Cross to meet on Sep. 7 to prepare for reunions of families divided by the Korean War that are scheduled to occur around the Chuseok Harvest Festival. .
[Reporter’s notebook] After joint agreement, where to for inter-Korean relations?
Seeing the developments at the latest senior inter-Korean talks, with North Korea insisting on evicting Workers’ Party secretary Kim Yang-gon and South Korea adamant about yanking People’s Army general politburo chief Hwang Pyong-so, left me with the sense that Seoul and Pyongyang’s heads are in two very different places right now. .
Halal Korean cuisine restaurant coming to Daegu next year
Daegu will be getting its own halal Korean restaurant next year.
The term “halal” refers to foods and products consumed by Muslims, or followers of the Islamic faith. South Korea currently has five certified halal restaurants. The new restaurant in Daegu would be the second serving halal Korean food - including bulgogi, bibimbap, and grilled fish - after another in Seoul’s Itaewon neighborhood. .
[Analysis] Pres. Park kicking off a new diplomatic campaign around China
As South Korean President Park Geun-hye enters the second half of her term in office, she is kicking off a new diplomatic campaign by heading to China on Sep. 2 for a three-day visit. Since Park is the only leader of a country allied with the US that has decided to attend China‘s military parade, South Korea’s relationship with China could develop rapidly and that the two countries could work together more closely on finding a solution to the North Korean nuclear issue. .
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to attend WWII commemoration in Beijing
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has announced plans to attend a Sept. 3 event in Beijing to celebrate the seventieth anniversary of victory in China’s war against Japan and fascism. The decision comes amid objections from Tokyo over the appropriateness of his attendance. .
Working level talks for family reunions raise chances for inter-Korean d?tente
An agreement to hold working-level Red Cross talks at Panmunjeom on Sept. 7 for divided family reunions is raising hopes for possible thawing of inter-Korean relations. But the Blue House, while welcoming of the “forward-thinking” stance from Pyongyang, continues to voice a cautious standpoint as it focuses on figuring out the reason for the North’s sudden shift in attitude from military tensions.
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JoongAng Ilbo (conservative): (http://koreajoongangdaily.joinsmsn.com/)
Assembly session starts with allowances dispute
The legislature on Tuesday started its last regular session for the 19th National Assembly, and over the next 100 days, fireworks are expected over the budget for next year, labor reforms and special funds doled out to government officials and lawmakers. The National Assembly held an opening ceremony…
Exports fall at fastest clip since 2009 global crisis
Korea’s exports in August plummeted at the sharpest rate since the global financial meltdown, losing 14.7 percent year-on-year to reach $39.3 billion…
Amnesty through March for offshore tax evaders
The government is offering an amnesty to offshore tax evaders as long as they come clean and pay what they owe. The Ministry of Strategy and Finance announced Tuesday …
Samsung creates huge ￦27T unit
A new Samsung unit that will act as a de facto holding company of Samsung Group, with a sprawling business portfolio, was launched by the group on Tuesday…
KEB, Hana begin new era
Korea Exchange Bank (KEB) and Hana Bank officially merged on Tuesday, in a deal that turned two of the industry’s smaller players into a financial juggernaut. …
President optimistic deal can help bring peace
President Park Geun-hye on Tuesday expressed optimism that the six-point deal struck between North and South Korea earlier this month…
Justice minister declares far-reaching graft probe
Justice Minister Kim Hyun-woong called on the prosecution to launch a far-reaching investigation targeting corruption in the public sector…
Groups call bar exam into question
The controversy concerning the integrity of the nation’s law schools has developed into a conflict between law school professors and legal professors at universities…
New autonomy for Korean disease control center
In the wake of the outbreak of Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS), the government announced reforms for the national quarantine system to better…
Kakao reorients by changing name
Daum Kakao will now be known as simply Kakao, the company said on Tuesday. The change comes a year after Daum, a leading portal operator,…
Household debt and overdue payments rise
Household debt has continued to rise and, for the first time in two months, overdue payments have also increased, according to the Financial Supervisory Service…
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Maeil Kyungje (neutral-oriented conservative, economic/business): (http://news.mk.co.kr/english/)
DRAM prices reach close to $2
As the price drop for DRAM semiconductor, computer memory device, accelerates, it is on the brink of touching the $2 threshold per unit. This is mainly due to shrinkin.. ...09.02 11:18
Residents oppose Seoul city’s plan to put new town policy on hold
Controversy is arising after the Seoul City government announced that it would reconsider the Hannam New Town redevelopment project from scratch. This was met with str.. ...09.02 10:35
Samsung unveils circular face ‘Gear S2’
Samsung Electronics released its new round smartwatch ‘Gear S2.’ It features a circular face and is 11.4 m thick. Rotating the circular bezel allows users to access .. ...09.01 18:00
S. Korea exports facing the worst of all storms
South Korea’s exports, the driving force behind the nation`s economic growth, tumbled in August, posting the worst performance in six years. The main culprits behin.. ...09.01 17:57
President Park to meet Xi Jinping, Li Keqiang
President Park Geun-hye will leave for China hold a summit with her Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Wednesday. And then Park will hold a meeting with Prime Minister .. ...09.01 17:23
Ex-premier Tony Blair to deliver message to S. Korea
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, who led his country to prosperity based on his “Third Way” pragmatism, a position that tries to reconcile right-wing and le.. ...09.01 17:08
New Samsung C&T to join IFA
Samsung C&T, a new entity from the merger of Cheil Industries and the previous Samsung C&T, will showcase its wearable products on the global market that integrates fa.. ...09.01 14:55
Labor market reform stuck in negotiations
The labor, management and government are making no progress, locking horns with each other after returning to the negotiating table. The Federation of Korean Trade Un.. ...09.01 11:12
Handsome to outsource production to Italy
Handsome, an apparel company run by Hyundai Department Store, would produce leather goods such as wallets and handbags for its brand Decke by outsourcing production to.. ...09.01 11:07
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The Kyunghyang Shinmoon (http://english.khan.co.kr/)
The Situation on the Korean Peninsula 'After' the Reunion of Separated Families Is More Important
North Korea immediately responded favorably to the South Korean governments proposal of working-level Red Cross talks for the reunion of separated families, and···
Labor Reforms, Proportional Representation, Chaebol Witnesses: Ruling and Opposition Parties Engage in the '100-Day War' from Sep. 1
The final regular session of the nineteenth National Assembly will be held for a hundred days beginning September 1. Rules for the April 13 parliamentary electi···
?[Exclusive] Ahn Eak-tai Performed the “Kimigayo” on a Japanese Holiday
A new document with records of pro-Japanese acts by Ahn Eak-tai (1906-1965), the composer who wrote the music of South Korea's national anthem, was discovered.···
?[Editorial] Environmental Damage at a Word from the President
The Ministry of Environment's National Park Commission provided a consistent reason when they rejected the Seoraksan Mountain Osaek Cable Car Project twice, on···
Will North Korea Launch Long-Range Rockets in October? First Test in Inter-Korean Relations
North and South Korea avoided a military clash with the August 25 agreement, but the path to actual progress in inter-Korean relations and the expansion of exch···
[Editorial] Leading the Ruling Party's Campaign for the General Elections, Choi Kyung-hwan and Chong Jong-sup Are Not Qualified to Be Ministers
Minister of Government Administration and Home Affairs Chong Jong-sup made a toast to a "victory in the general elections" at a dinner of Saenuri Party lawmakers, and the New Politics Alliance for D···
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The Korea Economic Daily (http://english.hankyung.com/)
August Exports Down 14.7% to $39.3 Bil.
The Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy said on September 1 that the export figure for August was US$39.33 billion, down 14.7 percent from the same month last year. This is the largest drop in export numbers in six years since August 2009 (-20.9%) immediately after the 2008 global financial cris...
August Consumer Prices Rise 0.7%
Consumer prices have remained below the 1-percent level for nine consecutive months. According to data released by the National Statistical Office on September 1, consumer prices in August was up 0.7 percent from the same month last year. It has been three months since the same 0.7-percent growth in...
Samsung Heavy to Take over Management of Sungdong Shipbuilding
Samsung Heavy Industries will give support to Sungdong Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering for up to seven years to help the ailing shipbuilder get back on its feet in the areas of sales, purchasing, production, and technology. Korea EximBank, Sungdong Shipbuilding's largest shareholder, said on Septe...
GM Korea Enjoys Brisk Sales Growth in August
GM Korea sold 13,844 units of cars in Korea last month, up 16 percent from a year ago. This represents the highest monthly figure so far this year and the highest August sales figure in its history which began in 2002. Its compact car the Next Spark drew good response from the market, with the sales...
Yellomobile Sees 2Q Sales Revenue Rise 533%
An integrated mobile service provider Yellomobile announced on August 31 that it posted sales of 78.5 billion won for the second quarter of this year, up 533 percent from a year ago and up 38 percent from a quarter ago. Yellomobile said that as a result of its strenuous investment in core businesses...
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AJU Business Daily (http://eng.ajunews.com/korea)
Train tickets for Chuseok holiday go on sale
South Koreans queue up inside Seoul Station on Tuesday to buy train tickets ahead of the Chuseok holiday from Sept. 26 to Sept. 29. Chuseok, Korean version of the Thanksgiving Day, falls on Sept. 27 a…
Merged mega bank launched
Ham Young-joo, president of the KEB Hana Bank, a merger of Korea Exchange Bank and Hana Bank, waves a flag during a ceremony to launch the merged mega bank at its headquarters in Eulji-ro, central Seo…
Olympus' new mirrorless camera to go on sale Sept. 4
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NH Young Supporters group holds promotional event for livestock products
Members of the NH Young Supporters group pose with livestock products during a promotional event in Myeong-dong, central Seoul, Monday. The event to publicize South Korean livestock products exported …
Daum Kakao plans to change its name to Kakao
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Actress Shin Se-kyung promotes DongWha Pharmacy's herbal digestive drink for women
Actress Shin Se-kyung drinks "Mi-in Whal Myung Su," a herbal digestive drink for women made by DongWha Pharmacy, during a media event for the new product at the Westin Chosun Hotel in Sogong-dong, cen…
Actress Kim Sung-ryeong stars in MBC's 'The Queen's Flower'
TV actress Kim Sung-ryeong, who starred as Rena Jung in MBC's "The Queen's Flower," poses for a photo prior to an interview with The Aju Business Daily newspaper at a cafe in Gangnam, southern…
Chinese chef Lee Yeon-bok promotes Paldo's new black bean paste ramyeon
Chinese chef Lee Yeon-bok, left, and models pose with "Paldo Jjajangmyeon," a new premium black bean paste ramyeon produced by Paldo Food Co., during a promotional event for the product at the Yein Ha…
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ETNEWS (http://english.etnews.com/)
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