Oct. 2, 2015
The Korean daily media headlines and humor
Friday, Oct. 2, 2015
Your Excellency:
Here are The Korea Post notice 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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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:
There are only five days to the Namyangju Slow Life (Food) Festival (http://www.slowlifeplanet.org/english#) on Thursday 8 October. Partly cloudy skies are forecast for the day with a high of 23 degrees and a low of 12. Here is re-run of the Invitation for the Excellencies and Madams:
An invitation to witness, sample all kinds of foods from around the world!
As Your Excellency might have recently noticed, almost all the TVs and other print and digital media in Korea are all out in introducing the health foods from all the different countries of the world?as well as the traditional Korean oganic foods. Why do they do it?!
There is only one reason: People want to stay in good health and live long and to do so they must eat and drink the best they can get because as they now almost invariably say, “What you eat is what you are!”
Just at this juncture, I am pleased to inform Your Excellency that Mayor Lee Suk-woo of the Namyangju City cordially invites Your Excellency and Madam, together with other Ambassadors and Madams, to the Opening Ceremony of the 2015 Namyangju Slow Life (Food) Festival on Thursday 8 October 2015. Limousine Buses will leave at Grand Hyatt Seoul at 0840 hours on that day.
0840 hours Thursday October 8, 2015: Meet at Grand Hyatt Seoul0840-0950 hours: Move by Limousine Buses from Hyatt to Namyangju Culture Hall.
1000-1030 hours: Pre-Opening performances by K Tigers and Seoul Municipal Choir performances
1030-1200 hours: Opening Ceremony-Recognition of VIP guests, LED performances, International Flag Bearers’ March (50 countries), welcome speech, congratulatory speeches, Musical Color-show performances, Korea Fantasia performance.
1200-1230 hours: Tour of the Exhibition booths and see all kinds of health foods from around the world.
1230-1340 hours: Attend luncheon hosted by Mayor Lee Suk-woo together with the Minister of Culture, Sports and tourism, Governor of Gyeonggi Province and other central and local government leaders.
1400-1500 hours: Move from Namyangyangju back to Hyatt by Limousine bus(s)
Contacts: Mr. Chung at 010-3481-1101 (English), Ms. Kim at 010-3388-1682 (Korean), Bobbie Kim at 010-9100-9112 (English and Korean), Chairman Lee at 010-5201-1740. Regular phones: 2298-1740/2, 1745/6. Fax 2298-9506.
Very Respectfully Yours
/s/
Lee Kyung-sik
Publisher-Chairman
RSVP: Yes, We (my spouse and I) will attend____. I will attend alone____.
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A round-up of the latest news published by the Korean media:
KBS (http://world.kbs.co.kr/english/news/)
Last MERS Patient in S. Korea Tests Negative
The last Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) patient in South Korea has tested negative.
US Deploys Aircraft Carrier USS Ronald Reagan to Japan
20th Busan International Film Festival Kicks off Thursday
US House Expresses Support for S. Korea-US Alliance, Reunification
Foreign Ministry Trying to Confirm Death of S. Korean Teen in Syria Airstrikes
Lawmakers from Farming, Fishing Regions Protest Merger of Constituencies
S. Korean Beauty Products Top Export Item with Surging Demand
Industrial Output on Rise for 3rd Month
South, North Labor Groups to Hold Football Friendly in Pyongyang
Seoul Regrets N . Korea's Latest Threats, Calls for Implementation of Aug. 25 Accords
N. Korea Denounces Park's Speech at UN General Assembly
US Deploys Aircraft Carrier USS Ronald Reagan to Japan
UN Secretary-General Meets N. Korean Foreign Minister
Asahi: Seoul Refused Tokyo's Offer to Discuss Evacuation of Japanese in Emergency Case
Last MERS Patient in S. Korea Tests Negative
Volkswagen to Recall 120,000 Cars Sold in S. Korea
Environment Ministry to Conduct Volkswagen Emissions Test
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Yonhap (http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr)
Busan film festival celebrates 20th anniversary
The Busan International Film Festival kicked off in the southern port city of Busan on Thursday as it celebrated its 20th anniversary with a rich lineup of films and celebrities.
Founded in 1996, it unarguably has developed into Asia's largest film festival with a budget of about 12 billion won (US$10 million) and over 220,000 visitors from around the world as of last year.
S. Korea's current account surplus narrows in Aug.
South Korea's current account surplus shrank from a month earlier in August mainly on a fall in exports that led to a cut in the surplus in the goods balance, data showed Friday.
Congress includes statement reaffirming alliance with S. Korea in defense budget bill
The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday passed a defense budget bill for next year that included a statement reaffirming the importance of the alliance with South Korea.
Park should use upcoming U.S. visit to explain her attendance at China parade: U.S. expert
South Korean President Park Geun-hye should use her upcoming visit to the United States to explain to ordinary Americans why she attended last month's military parade in China despite being a U.S. ally, an expert said Thursday.
S. Korea's last MERS patient tests negative
The last South Korean patient previously diagnosed with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) has tested negative for the virus, health officials said Thursday, with the number of infected people in the country reaching zero.
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The Korea Herald (http://www.koreaherald.com)
Obama voices anger over Oregon shooting, urges gun control
US President Barack Obama on Thursday voiced his anger and sadness after the country's latest deadly shooting, this time...
Seoul to develop 800km missile by 2017
South Korea plans to complete its development and deployment of a ballistic missile with a rang...
Volkswagen Korea CEO faces Assembly audit
Volkswagen Korea CEO Thomas Kuehl faces a parliamentary audit as the National Assembly trans...
October TV dramas feature trending actors
Yoo Ah-in to return to small screen in ix Flying Dragons’ alongside Shin Se-kyung Actor Yoo...
Russian strikes again expose U.S. disarray
Russia’s dramatic entry Wednesday into the Syrian war put the United States on the back foot once again ...
R&D spending
Lawmakers need to take a critical look at the government’s plan for spending on research an...
World Military Games
More than 8,700 soldiers from 120 countries will take part in the 6th World Military Games t...
Shopping support business booms with rising overseas purchase
Lee Soo-yeon, a 38-year-old mother of two children in South Korea, frequently shops on variou...
Lee Yong-hee retrospective: Forty years of making hanbok
A retrospective of designer Lee Young-hee traces the iconic hanbok designer four-decade ques...
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The Korea Times (http://www.koreatimes.co.kr)
LG Electronics unveiled its new V10 premium smartphone in Seoul and New York, Thursday. The V10 is priced at 799,700 won ($678.98), which is relatively low for a premium handset. The company said it wants to reclaim its leading ...
Row deepens between Park, Saenuri leader
The discord between ruling Saenuri Party Chairman Kim Moo-sung and President Park Geun-hye appears to be deepening, signaling an intense power struggle ahead ...
The military intends to complete the development of ballistic missiles with a range of 800 kilomet...
68% of Sewol victims file for compensation
Families of 208, or 68 percent of the 304 victims who died or went missing during the Sewol ferry sinking last year, have filed for compensation with the gove...
Cheonggye Stream restoration marks 10th year
This month marks the 10th anniversary of the Cheonggye Stream Restoration Project that transformed...
'NK rocket launch unlikely before Oct. 10'
North Korea is unlikely to fire a rocket before the 70th anniversary of the founding of its Workers?Party on Oct. 10, according to military and intelligence ...
Actor's tourism ad draws a crowd on YouTube
Top hallyu actor Lee Min-ho television commercial for Korean tourism has surpassed 20 million vi...
Skating union under fire for soft punishment
The Korea Skating Union (KSU) is under fire for the allegedly soft punishment it handed down Thurs...
KT, Kakao, Interpark consortiums apply for Internet-only bank license
Three consortiums led by KT, Kakao and Interpark said Thursday that they have applied for a license from the financial regulator to run Internet-only banks.
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N. Korea reluctant to invite foreign guests to party-founding events
North Korea has instructed the pro-Pyongyang group of Koreans living in Japan to reduce the size of its delegation to events in Pyongyang marking the 70th anniversary of the founding of the North`s ruling Korean...
Neither Son Heung-min nor Lee Chung-yong at national football match
An injury prevented Son Heung-min (aged 23, Tottenham Hotspur) from running for preliminary away match for Asian region against Kuwait on Oct. 8 for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. On Thursday, a British sports...
S.K. military plans to deploy 800-km range ballistic missile by 2017
The South Korean military is reportedly planning to deploy for combat operation 800-km-range ballistic missiles that are capable of striking entire North Korean territory by 2017, before the end of the incumbent...
Pop-opera singer Lim Hyung-joo`s national concert tour starts in Seoul
his is the second performance under my name at the Opera House of the Seoul Arts Center. Only soprano Jo Su-mi and Cho Yong-pil have performed more than twice at the place. I became the third one and I’m very excited...
Japan unleashes criticism against China after losing Indonesian bullet train project
“It is completely unthinkable based on common sense, but there is a country like China that makes such a proposal. We think there is a highly bumpy road ahead, and doubt whether it will be implemented properly in...
Google unveils 2 Nexus smartphone models from LG, Huawei
Google unveiled two Nexus series models that adopt "Android 6.0 Marshmallow," the latest smartphone operating system, on Tuesday. The two models are the "Nexus 5X" and the "Nexus 6P," for which each LG Electronics of...
Presidential office’s belated inspection of KFX plan set by Kim Kwan-jin
Seoul mayor proposes to create a community among Northeast Asian cities
Tensions rise between rival factions in ruling party
Presidential office’s belated inspection of KFX plan set by Kim Kwan-jin
Salty water flows boost hope for life in Mars
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Chosun Ilbo (http://english.chosun.com)
S. Korea to Deploy Longer-Range Missiles by 2017
South Korea will deploy a new ballistic missile with a range of 800 km warfare-ready by 2017. A government source said the Agency for Defense Development has targeted 2017 as the year for extending South Korea’s ballistic missile range to 800 km. >> Full Text
Majority of Ferry Disaster Victims Apply for Compensation
Just over two-thirds of the families of victims who died in last year's ferry disaster have applied for government compensation, meaning they have foregone the right to sue the government. The families of 96 of the 304 dead who did not apply are expected to file lawsuits against the state. >> Full Text
Volkswagen to Recall 120,000 Cars in Korea
Volkswagen is recalling around 120,000 diesel cars sold in Korea amid a widening emissions scandal that is threatening to engulf the entire industry. The Environment Ministry said the German auto giant informed Seoul of its decision to recall Volkswagen and Audi diesel cars that were sold here from 2009 to 2015. >> Full Text
Last MERS Patient Free of Disease
Busan Film Festival Opens with Indian Movie
Injuries to Key Players Worry Korea Ahead of Kuwait Match
Fireworks Festival to Light Up Han River Park
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Hankyoreh Shinmoon (http://english.hani.co.kr)
Hidden underground bunker in Seoul publicly revealed for first time
Previously unknown bunker was built, complete with leopard-print sofa, at a time of inter-Korean tensions
This is a space that had been forgotten. Until it was discovered during the construction of a bus station in 2005, an underground bunker in the Yeouido neighborhood of Seoul remained unknown to the world. Seoul Metropolitan Government checked its archives, but discovered no record of the bunker. It’s been ten years since the city closed the bunker down, unable to find...
Chilly congratulatory cable a sign of poor relations between N. Korea and China
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un sent a congratulatory cable to Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sept. 30 for China’s National Day on Oct. 1.But the cable’s terse and formulaic content - amounting to just over 100 characters - appears to reflect the current chilly mood between Pyongyang and Beijing. The Xinhua News Agency and other Chinese media reported the cable’s delivery on Oct. 1,... .
Nuclear-powered US super carrier arrives in Japan
It was eight in the morning on Oct. 1, and Japan Coast Guard vessels were taking stringent actions to block the route of the Omusubi Maru, a small boat with a number of Japanese citizens on board. The people were there at Yokosuka to protest the arrival of the USS Ronald Reagan, a state-of-the-art US Nimitz-class nuclear-powered supercarrier (CVN 76) measuring 333 meters long ... .
North Korea warns that divided family reunions are on “thin ice”
North Korea warned for the first time since the agreement was reached on Aug. 25 that the reunions of the divided families might not happen. North Korea appears to be implying that it could cancel the reunions if the international community and South Korea impose sanctions in response to a North Korean long-range rocket launch or nuclear test... .
Despite predictions, still no detectable moves toward North Korea rocket launch
Reports on North Korea’s lack of immediate preparations for a rocket launch are raising questions about its aims in repeatedly announcing plans for one during the Chuseok holiday. If North Korea is planning a launch for the seventieth anniversary of the foundation of its Workers’ Party on Oct. 10, as some have predicted, then it would need to begin preparations shortly... .
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JoongAng Ilbo (conservative): (http://koreajoongangdaily.joinsmsn.com/)
Ruling party’s war over open primaries rages on
The chairman of the ruling party struck back at the office of President Park Geun-hye on Thursday for its attack on his deal with the opposition on primary rules for the next general election, revealing that he had consulted one of Park’s aides about it?
Economy shows some life in Aug.
The latest data about Korea economy showed a mixed picture, as exports posted a ninth month of decline while consumption and industrial production at home rebounded?
Roh had hotline to Pyongyang and used it often
The late President Roh Moo-hyun had a 24-hour Blue House hotline for direct calls to and from North Korean leader Kim Jong-il, according to Kim Man-bok?
LG’s low-cost V10 targets rival sales
LG Electronics is hoping its latest V10 model will win back market share from Samsung Electronics and Apple with its enhanced features - and cheaper price.?
Volkswagen says over 120,000 rigged cars were sold in Korea
About 120,000 cars made by Volkswagen equipped with software used to cheat emissions tests were confirmed sold in Korea.?
Posco E&C receives cash in sell-off to Saudi’s PIF
Posco Group received 1.24 trillion won ($1.05 billion) from the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia (PIF) on Wednesday, ending a sell-off deal that began in August 2014.
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Maeil Kyungje (neutral-oriented conservative, economic/business): (http://news.mk.co.kr/english/)
Samsung releases its flagship smartwatch Gear S2 in S. Korea
South Korea’s tech giant Samsung Electronics Co. Friday launched the Gear S2 in the country in a bid to take the lead in the growing smartwatch market. The Gear S2 .. ...
VW’s defeat device cars hit 121,000 units in Korea
While Volkswagen has admitted 11 million of its diesel cars are equipped with rigged emission standards software among those sold in the world, the number of such defe.. ...
Exports slump for 9 months running
South Korea’s exports have declined for nine straight months this year. September exports stood at $43.5 billion, down 8.3 percent from a year ago, according to data .. ...
South Korea to face demographic cliff: Harry S. Dent, Jr.
Harry S. Dent, Jr., the author of “The Demographic Cliff” and renowned economist, pictured a gloomy economic outlook for South Korea. He warned that in 2018 South Ko.. ...
IBM to establish consortium for lithium-air battery development
International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) plans to form a global consortium to speed up development and commercialization of rechargeable lithium-air batteries. Wi.. ...
Chinese tourists’ return to Korea helps lift Korean retail sales
South Korea’s consumer sentiment is showing a sign of recovery. In particular, consumption of Chinese tourists has significantly picked up after it plunged due to Mid.. ...
DSME wins 2 LNG carriers for $400mn
Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) Wednesday said it has received an additional order to build two liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers, able to carry 173.. ...
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The Kyunghyang Shinmoon (http://english.khan.co.kr/)
[A Conversation Between Korean-Japanese Scholars] Kim Woo-chang and Kojin Karatani Discuss East Asia
Two intellectuals representing South Korea and Japan came together: Kim Woo-chang (78), professor emeritus at Korea University and Japanese philosopher Kojin Ka..
[Remaining Ink] Holiday Syndrome
Many of the workers who enjoyed the Chuseok holiday probably suffered from a late "Monday syndrome" yesterday, the first day back at the office. It's a sympt..
Selling Reunification and the Saemaul Undong on the UN Stage
On the evening of September 28 (local time), President Park Geun-hye concluded her diplomatic affairs at the United Nations (UN) in New York including the seven…
[Editorial] President Park's UN Speech Missing Concrete Measures to Resolve the North's Nuclear Issue
Yesterday, when President Park Geun-hye addressed the seventieth United Nations (UN) General Assembly, she said, "Resolving the North Korean nuclear issue shou…
[Chef Park Chan-il's Delicious Aesthetics] Chuseok Needs to Change
It's Chuseok. I suspect married women are already under all kinds of psychological stress. One woman told me that Chuseok changed into the breeding ground of s…
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The Korea Economic Daily (http://english.hankyung.com/)
Samsung Electronics Ranks as the World’s 2nd Most Innovative IoT Firm
Samsung Electronics is positioned at No. 2 in the world’s most innovative Internet-of-Things company ranking. This ranking is up seven spots from last year’s ninth place ranking. This year, Samsung Electronics overtook Google, IBM, Amazon, and Microsoft. According to the National Information Socie...
First Lawsuit Raised in Korea against Volkswagen Group
Germany's Volkswagen Group, which is mired in a series of lawsuits after being caught rigging diesel engine emissions tests in America and Europe, is now in danger of being hit with class action suits in Korea as well. Already, Barun Law raised a lawsuit with the Seoul Central District Court against...
LG Electronics Unveils New Premium Smartphone V10
LG Electronics unveiled its new premium smartphone LG V10 which is mounted with a second screen and a dual camera, the first of its kind in the world. Together with the G4, the V10 is expected to serve as a flagship smartphone for LG Electronics. LG Electronics showed off the new premium smartphone ...
GM Korea Enjoys Record High September Sales
GM Korea announced on October 1 that it sold 16,393 cars last month in the domestic market, up 24.0 percent from a year ago. This figure represents this year highest monthly sales number and the highest-ever September sales since GM Korea was established in 2002. The sales of its compact car Chev...
(Global HR Forum 2015)-" By working closely with industry, our academics have a clear line of sight on market trends "
In commemoration of Global HR Forum 2015, to be held in Seoul between November 3-5, 2015, The Korea Economic Daily had e-mail interviews with several distinguished guests on various subjects. The followings are e-mail interview with Richard Davies Vice-Chancellor, Swansea University...
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AJU Business Daily (http://eng.ajunews.com/korea)
Samsung Electronics' new smartwatch to go on sale in S. Korea Oct. 2
Samsung Electronics' latest smartwatch will go on sale on its home turf on Oct. 2, the South Korean tech giant said Thursday. The Gear S2, which was first showcased at the IFA 2015 in Berlin, Germ?
Suzy at promotional event for Clalen Iris lens
K-pop girl group miss A's Suzy poses for the camera during an event to promote Clalen Iris Suzy Gray lens at a Davich Optical chain store in Daechi-dong, southern Seoul, Friday. During the event, ?
South Korea places 26th for 2 straight years in World Economic Forum's global competitiveness ranking
South Korea placed 26th for the second consecutive year in the 2015 global competitiveness ranking released by the World Economic Forum (WEF) Wednesday. The 26th ranking, a nosedive from a record?
Trade, Industry and Energy Minister Yoon Sang-jik at Aju forum
The 7th Global Green Growth Forum (GGGF) under the theme of "Creative Economy and Great Korea" gets underway at the Grand Ballroom of Plaza Hotel in central Seoul, Thursday, the second day of the 2015?
Seoul ranks 6th in Global Financial Centers Index
Seoul moved up one notch to sixth place in the Global Financial Centers Index (GFCI) in September from six months earlier. Tokyo ranked fifth with a score of 725 out of possible 1,000 points, one s?
Winners of Creative Innovation Awards named
Maxst Co. has been named as winner of the Grand Prize in the group division at the Creative Innovation Awards. The awards ceremony was held at the Grand Ballroom of Plaza Hotel in central Seoul Wed?
Promotional event for 'hanu,' or Korean beef held
Women look at packs of "hanu," or beef from a breed of cattle native to South Korea during a promotional event for customers at the Cheonggye Plaza in central Seoul Tuesday, ahead of the Chuseok holid?
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ETNEWS (http://english.etnews.com/)
Koo Bon-Joon Is Working To Lead In OLED TV And Auto Parts Markets...
After being appointed as the Vice-Chairman of LG Electronics 5 years ago, Vice-Chairman Koo Bon-Joon of LG Electronics is putting his focus on leading LG Electronic...
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Smartphone Camera That Just Ended Competition For Better Pixel Will...
Dual-Camera, which shows differentiated functions by loading two camera modules, has risen as an important element in competition for new Smartpho...
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Military’s Communication Culture Is Changing As Military Personnel Are...
I made a girlfriend through Kakaotalk Corporal B, who is stationed in A Camp (Mark of A Camp is omitted due to security reason) that is at th...
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3 Businesses Clash Against Each Other For The Last Time For The Title Of First South Korean Charles Schwab
Competition to obtain a license to become first ‘South Korean Charles Schwab’, which is an internet-only bank, is almost coming to an end. While application to receive a screening license to become internet-only bank is getting finished on the 1st, it is expected that fierce competition between 3 businesses will take place. Although...
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