Former Sex Slavery Victim Urges Japan to Resolve Sex Slavery Issue

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An elderly South Korean victim of Japan’s wartime sex slavery has urged Japan to resolve the issue of its sex slavery.

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Former Sex Slavery Victim Urges Japan to Resolve Sex Slavery Issue

Preview for Next 'Star Wars' Film Released

A trailer for the upcoming installment of the “Star Wars” film franchise was released on Friday.

The film, which is called “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” and is scheduled to be released in December 2015, stars Oscar-winner Lupita Nyong’o, Andy Serkis, Adam Driver and Oscar Isaac.

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Source:: Chosun Ilbo

Preview for Next "Star Wars" Film Released

Chang Won-jun Signs With Doosan for Record Pitcher Contract

[Politics] :

Free agent South Korean pitcher Chang Won-jun has signed a record-breaking contract with the Doosan …

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Chang Won-jun Signs With Doosan for Record Pitcher Contract

N.Korea's Nasty Young Rulers

Kim Yeo-jong, the younger sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, had been appointed a vice director in the Workers Party Central Committee. Until now, she was referred to only as a “senior official.” The position is equivalent to a vice minister in the South.

But Kim Yeo-jong is only … …read more

Source:: Chosun Ilbo

N.Korea"s Nasty Young Rulers

Research Team Finds Out How Air Pollutants Disturb Marine Ecosystem

[Science] :

A joint international research team led by a South Korean oceanographer has found out that air …

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Research Team Finds Out How Air Pollutants Disturb Marine Ecosystem

Korean Medics to Leave for Ebola-Hit Africa Next Month

Thirty Korean military and civilian medical workers are flying to Ebola-hit Sierra Leone next month. The first group of four doctors and six nurses will leave on Dec. 13, according to government officials.

The medics will first fly to the U.K. for training and then work with British and Am… …read more

Source:: Chosun Ilbo

Korean Medics to Leave for Ebola-Hit Africa Next Month

Korea's Traditional Music "Nong-ak" Makes UNESCO List

[Culture] :

Korea’s traditional music that was originally performed by farmers, known as “nong-ak, has been …

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Korea"s Traditional Music "Nong-ak" Makes UNESCO List

Household Debt at New Record High

The amount of household debt has reached yet another record at W1,060 trillion as of the end of September this year (US$1=W1,111).

Household debt has been scaling new heights quarter after quarter, mainly because of a marked increase in home loans thanks to the easing of regulations on ho… …read more

Source:: Chosun Ilbo

Household Debt at New Record High

Education Minister: Flawed CSAT Questions Reflect Institutional Problem

[Politics] :

Education Minister Hwang Woo-yea said that the second consecutive year of flawed questions on the …

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Education Minister: Flawed CSAT Questions Reflect Institutional Problem

N. Korean Fishing Boat and Crew to Return Home Tuesday

[Inter-Korea] :

A North Korean fishing boat and its crew, who were rescued by South Korean patrol vessels in waters …

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N. Korean Fishing Boat and Crew to Return Home Tuesday

2nd S. Korea-Pacific Islands Foreign Ministers' Meeting to Open Monday

[Politics] :

Foreign ministers from South Korea and 14 Pacific islands will meet in Seoul on Monday.

 

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2nd S. Korea-Pacific Islands Foreign Ministers" Meeting to Open Monday

Crimes Against S. Korean Tourists in Turkey Increasing

[Culture] :

Crimes against South Koreans are increasing in Turkey as more South Korean tourists are visiting the country.

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Crimes Against S. Korean Tourists in Turkey Increasing

Snow-Choked New York State May Face Flooding

Residents of upstate New York, one of the nation’s snowiest places, are trying to cope with a year’s worth of snowfall over three days, while bracing for the flooding that could come next.

With warmer temperatures forecast for the next few days, weather forecasters say expected light rain … …read more

Source:: Chosun Ilbo

Snow-Choked New York State May Face Flooding

N. Korea Says US Pressure Led to Passage of UN Resolution

[Inter-Korea] :

North Korea has threatened to mobilize all possible measures against the United States, claiming that the U.S.’ undue pressure led to the approval of a landmark UN resolution on its human rights violations.

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N. Korea Says US Pressure Led to Passage of UN Resolution

Justice Ministry Names Lawyers to Provide Legal Services in Rural Districts

[Domestic] :

The Ministry of Justice has named lawyers who will cover all one-thousand-400 rural districts in …

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Justice Ministry Names Lawyers to Provide Legal Services in Rural Districts

Park Pushes Ruling Party Chief to Ratify Free Trade Pacts

[Economy] :

President Park Geun-hye called for the ruling party’s active efforts to swiftly pass free trade …

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Park Pushes Ruling Party Chief to Ratify Free Trade Pacts

Ferry Victims' Families Want Search to Continue

Families of the victims of the April 16 ferry disaster on Tuesday demanded the government immediately reinstate the response team near the site of the sinking.

The families and activists traveled to Jindo Island in South Jeolla Province to protest the government’s decision.

They cr… …read more

Source:: Chosun Ilbo

Ferry Victims" Families Want Search to Continue

Global Green Growth Conference in Korea Focuses on Linking Creative Economy and Sustainable Growth

[Politics] :

Anchor: The Global Green Growth Institute held an international conference in the South Korean port …

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Global Green Growth Conference in Korea Focuses on Linking Creative Economy and Sustainable Growth

No Need to Ask Tokyo if USFJ Help Korea

Washington has reminded Seoul that it will automatically dispatch the U.S. Forces Japan to the Korean Peninsula in case of an emergency like a war with North Korea.

Washington’s thrust was that Tokyo would not have a say in the matter because the USFJ is under regional American command.</P… …read more

Source:: Chosun Ilbo

No Need to Ask Tokyo if USFJ Help Korea

S. Korean Firms Fined 1.6 Tln Won by Foreign Antitrust Watchdogs

[Economy] :

South Korean companies have been fined about one-point-six trillion won over the past five years by …

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S. Korean Firms Fined 1.6 Tln Won by Foreign Antitrust Watchdogs

N. Korean Leader's Special Envoy to Visit Russia

[Inter-Korea] :

A top North Korean communist party official, Choe Ryong-hae, will visit Russia on Monday as a special envoy of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.

 

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N. Korean Leader"s Special Envoy to Visit Russia

Choi Min-jeong Wins Gold at ISU Short Track World Cup

[Sports] :

South Korean skater Choi Min-jeong has won a gold medal at the ISU Short Track Speed Skating World Cup in Montreal, Canada.

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Choi Min-jeong Wins Gold at ISU Short Track World Cup

Today's Photo: November 15, 2014

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Today"s Photo: November 15, 2014

S. Korea, New Zealand Reach Free Trade Pact

[Politics] :

President Park Geun-hye and New Zealand Prime Minister John Key have agreed to a free trade …

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S. Korea, New Zealand Reach Free Trade Pact

Top Office Aims to Take Lead in Regional Economic Integration Talks

[Economy] :

Seoul’s presidential office expressed hope that South Korea would be able to take the lead in the …

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Top Office Aims to Take Lead in Regional Economic Integration Talks

Are China, U.S. Losing Interest in N.Korean Nukes?

The North Korean nuclear standoff continues to slide down the priority lists of the international community. This was clearly evident during the APEC Summit in Beijing earlier this week.

President Park Geun-hye duly met with her Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Monday and with U.S. Presid… …read more

Source:: Chosun Ilbo

Are China, U.S. Losing Interest in N.Korean Nukes?

Pres. Park Proposes South Korea, China, Japan Hold 3-way Summit

[Politics] :

President Park Geun-hye has proposed that South Korea, China and Japan hold a three-way summit.

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Pres. Park Proposes South Korea, China, Japan Hold 3-way Summit

U.S. Envoy for N.Korean Human Rights Arrives in Seoul

Robert King, the U.S. special envoy for North Korean human rights issues, arrived in Seoul on Tuesday.

The official purpose of his visit is to attend the Chaillot Human Rights Forum hosted by the Korea Institute for National Unification on Thursday. But he is also expected to meet with off… …read more

Source:: Chosun Ilbo

U.S. Envoy for N.Korean Human Rights Arrives in Seoul

S. Korea Rejects N. Korea's Criticism of Military Exercise

[Inter-Korea] :

Seoul has rejected North Korea’s criticism that the South Korean military’s …

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S. Korea Rejects N. Korea"s Criticism of Military Exercise

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AOA

APEC Leaders Adopt Roadmap to FTAAP

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Leaders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) have adopted a roadmap to the establishment …

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APEC Leaders Adopt Roadmap to FTAAP

Kwak Tae-hwi Selected as Member of AFC Champions League Dream Team

[Sports] :

The Asian Football Confederation has chosen South Korean defender Kwak Tae-hwi as one of the best …

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Kwak Tae-hwi Selected as Member of AFC Champions League Dream Team

S. Korea Hails NK's Release of Two Americans

[Inter-Korea] :

South Korea has welcomed North Korea’s release of two Americans, Kenneth Bae and Matthew Todd Miller.

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S. Korea Hails NK"s Release of Two Americans

Gov't Says Japan-China Summit Unrelated to S. Korea

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The South Korean government has said that the planned bilateral summit between China and Japan as well as their agreement to improve relations has no bearing on whether South Korea will hold its own bilateral summit with Japan

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Gov"t Says Japan-China Summit Unrelated to S. Korea

Gov't Cancels Billion-Dollar Fighter Jet Contract with BAE

The government has canceled an upgrade contract for the KF-16 fighter jets with the BAE Systems of the U.K. after costs spiraled out of control.

Kim Shi-cheol, a spokesman for the Defense Acquisition Program Administration, told reporters, “The U.S. and Korean governments discussed the ma… …read more

Source:: Chosun Ilbo

Gov"t Cancels Billion-Dollar Fighter Jet Contract with BAE

Ex-US Ambassador Named Chief US Envoy to Six-Party Talks

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Sung Kim, the former United States Ambassador to South Korea, has been named as U.S. Special …

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Ex-US Ambassador Named Chief US Envoy to Six-Party Talks

Hyundai, Kia to Raise Average Fuel Efficiency 25% by 2020

[Economy] :

Hyundai Motor and Kia Motors have unveiled a plan to raise the average fuel efficiency of their …

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Hyundai, Kia to Raise Average Fuel Efficiency 25% by 2020

Dutch Royal Couple Visit Gyeongbok Palace

Dutch King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima visited Gyeongbok Palace in Seoul on Tuesday. The royal couple arrived in Seoul on Monday for a three-day visit.

After touring the palace, they watched a re-enactment of Dutch explorer Hendrick Hamel being given an audience by King Hyojong… …read more

Source:: Chosun Ilbo

Dutch Royal Couple Visit Gyeongbok Palace

Seoul Re-elected Chair of World e-Governments Organization

[International] :

Seoul City has been re-elected as chair of the World e-Governments Organization of Cities and Local Governments (WeGo).

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Seoul Re-elected Chair of World e-Governments Organization

Marvel Releases Extended Trailer for 'Avengers' Sequel

An extended movie trailer for “The Avengers: Age of Ultron,” which was filmed in Korea this spring, has been released.

It was first shown during the last episode of ABC soap opera “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”

Marvel Studios decided to release the extended version after the first tease… …read more

Source:: Chosun Ilbo

Marvel Releases Extended Trailer for "Avengers" Sequel

Korean-Australian 'X Factor' Winner Tours Asia with New Album

Korean-Australian Im Da-mi, who became the first Asian winner of “The X Factor Australia” last year, has risen to stardom and is now touring Asia with her new album.

The piano teacher-turned-pop singer is promoting her second album “Heart Beats.”

The Chosun Ilbo talked with her abo… …read more

Source:: Chosun Ilbo

Korean-Australian "X Factor" Winner Tours Asia with New Album

Seoul Education Office to Delay School Start Time to 9 a.m.

[Domestic] :

The Superintendent of the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education says that his office is planning …

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Seoul Education Office to Delay School Start Time to 9 a.m.

Tobacco Shipments Hit 8-Year High in September

[Economy] :

Tobacco shipments for the domestic market hit an eight-year-high in September, when the government …

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Tobacco Shipments Hit 8-Year High in September

Virgin Galactic Spaceship Crash Kills 1

Authorities in the western U.S. state of California say a space tourism rocket has crashed while on a test flight in the Mojave desert, killing one pilot and seriously injuring another.

Officials say the injured pilot ejected from the Virgin Galactic commercial spaceship before it crashed … …read more

Source:: Chosun Ilbo

Virgin Galactic Spaceship Crash Kills 1

Nexen Heroes Beat LG to Move Onto Korean Series

[Sports] :

The Nexen Heroes beat the LG Twins 12-2 at Jamsil Stadium on Friday to now advance to the Korean …

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Nexen Heroes Beat LG to Move Onto Korean Series