[Politics] :
Following Seoul’s proposal to Pyongyang to hold high-level talks next month, Washington said it …
Source:: KBS World Radio
US Supports Improved Inter-Korean Relations After Proposed Talks Between Two Koreas
Wednesday, December 31, 2014
US Supports Improved Inter-Korean Relations After Proposed Talks Between Two Koreas
US Supports Improved Inter-Korean Relations After Proposed Talks Between Two Koreas
Korean Air Heiress Arrested
Korean Air heiress Cho Hyun-ah, who exposed the carrier to global ridicule with her “nut rage” on board a flight from New York, will be greeting the New Year in jail.
A Korean Air executive surnamed Yeo who is suspected of destroying evidence that could be potentially damaging to Cho, was… …read more
Source:: Chosun Ilbo
Korean Air Heiress Arrested
Tuesday, December 30, 2014
8 Ministry Officials to Be Disciplined Over 'Nut Rage'
Eight civil servants will be disciplined for their misconduct in the investigation of the Korean Air “nut rage” incident.
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport came under the fire for blatantly rigging the initial investigation to exculpate Korean Air heiress Cho Hyun-ah.
Source:: Chosun Ilbo
8 Ministry Officials to Be Disciplined Over "Nut Rage"
PM, Deputy PMs Hold First 3-Way Meeting to Discuss State Affairs
[Politics] :
Prime Minister Chung Hong-won and two deputy prime ministers have held an inaugural meeting of …
Source:: KBS World Radio
PM, Deputy PMs Hold First 3-Way Meeting to Discuss State Affairs
Monday, December 29, 2014
S. Korea-Japan Vice Foreign Ministers Meeting Held in Seoul
[Politics] :
Vice Foreign Ministers of South Korea and Japan have agreed to make 2015 the year that marks a …
Source:: KBS World Radio
S. Korea-Japan Vice Foreign Ministers Meeting Held in Seoul
Saturday, December 27, 2014
Security Still Up on Nuclear Reactors, No Unusual Movements Seen
[Domestic] :
The nation’s main nuclear reactors are running normally on Saturday with no unusual movements detected, while officials are still maintaining heightened security around the reactors.
Source:: KBS World Radio
Security Still Up on Nuclear Reactors, No Unusual Movements Seen
Friday, December 26, 2014
LG to Develop Driverless Tech for Mercedes
LG Electronics has signed a memorandum of understanding with Mercedes-Benz to jointly develop a stereo camera system.
Instrumental to driverless cars, the system collects traffic information and detects dangerous situations.
The system will automatically stop the car when an obsta… …read more
Source:: Chosun Ilbo
LG to Develop Driverless Tech for Mercedes
Gov't to Remain on Alert By Year-End for Possible Nuke Accidents
[Domestic] :
Amid lingering concerns of a cyber attack on the nation’s nuclear facilities, the government and …
Source:: KBS World Radio
Gov"t to Remain on Alert By Year-End for Possible Nuke Accidents
Thursday, December 25, 2014
Russia Threatens to Cut Ties with NATO If Ukraine Joins
Russia said on Wednesday NATO was turning Ukraine into a “frontline of confrontation” and threatened to sever remaining ties with the Atlantic military alliance if Ukraine’s hopes of joining it were realized.
The Kyiv parliament’s renunciation of Ukraine’s neutral status on Tuesday in purs… …read more
Source:: Chosun Ilbo
Russia Threatens to Cut Ties with NATO If Ukraine Joins
Wednesday, December 24, 2014
Plastic Surgeons Are Out of Control
A 21-year-old university student died last week after undergoing four hours of plastic surgery to trim her jaw bone. An investigation will reveal the exact cause of her death, but it is heartbreaking to see yet another casualty of the cosmetic surgery industry, which has come to resemble a factor… …read more
Source:: Chosun Ilbo
Plastic Surgeons Are Out of Control
BOK to Stick to Expansionary Monetary Policy Next Year
[Economy] :
The Bank of Korea (BOK) says its expansionary monetary policy will continue into next year.
The …
Source:: KBS World Radio
BOK to Stick to Expansionary Monetary Policy Next Year
Tuesday, December 23, 2014
Nuclear Reactor Info Leaked Online
[Domestic] :
Internal documents of South Korea’s nuclear reactors have again been posted on the …
Source:: KBS World Radio
Nuclear Reactor Info Leaked Online
Monday, December 22, 2014
Diplomatic Academy to Promote S. Korea-China-Japan Cooperation
[Politics] :
The Korea National Diplomatic Academy and the Trilateral Cooperation Secretariat (TCS) of South …
Source:: KBS World Radio
Diplomatic Academy to Promote S. Korea-China-Japan Cooperation
Sunday, December 21, 2014
Book of Ancient Maps of Korean Sea Published
[Domestic] :
The Korea Hydrographic and Oceanographic Administration (KHOA) says it will distribute a book containing some 60 ancient maps of the Korean sea.
Source:: KBS World Radio
Book of Ancient Maps of Korean Sea Published
Saturday, December 20, 2014
In Australia, 8 Youths Die in Mass Stabbing
Australian police say they have found the bodies of eight children and a woman suffering from stab wounds in a house in northern city.
Queensland state police said they were called to a house in the Cairns suburb of Manoora Friday morning and found a wounded woman and the bodies of eight c… …read more
Source:: Chosun Ilbo
In Australia, 8 Youths Die in Mass Stabbing
Pyongyang Requests S. Korean Visit to Gaeseong
[Inter-Korea] :
North Korea has invited the aides of late South Korean President Kim Dae-jung and officials of …
Source:: KBS World Radio
Pyongyang Requests S. Korean Visit to Gaeseong
Friday, December 19, 2014
Christmas Shopping Season Brings Limited Benefits
This time of year is traditionally the busiest shopping season, but only some companies are benefiting from the seasonal factor.
At Lotte Department Store, overall sales increased eight percent on-year in the first 16 days this month, largely due to booming sales in winter clothes. But sal… …read more
Source:: Chosun Ilbo
Christmas Shopping Season Brings Limited Benefits
PM: Gov't Respects Constitutional Court's Ruling to Disband UPP
[Politics] :
The South Korean government said Friday it respects the ruling by the Constitutional Court to …
Source:: KBS World Radio
PM: Gov"t Respects Constitutional Court"s Ruling to Disband UPP
Thursday, December 18, 2014
Xi Says Will Play Constructive Role in Denuclearizing Korean Peninsula
[Politics] :
Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged to play a constructive role in achieving denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula.
Source:: KBS World Radio
Xi Says Will Play Constructive Role in Denuclearizing Korean Peninsula
Wednesday, December 17, 2014
Hyundai Releases New Sonata Hybrid
Hyundai Motor launched the new Sonata hybrid on Tuesday, and it hopes to attract consumers looking to reduce their environmental impact.
The combined gasoline and electric engines get 18.2 km/l, up 8.3 percent from the previous model.
The price has also dropped W1.25 million (us$1… …read more
Source:: Chosun Ilbo
Hyundai Releases New Sonata Hybrid
WIPO: S. Korea No. 4 in Patent Application Filing
[Economy] :
South Korea filed the fourth most patent applications in the world last year.
The World …
Source:: KBS World Radio
WIPO: S. Korea No. 4 in Patent Application Filing
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
Park Stresses Science, Technology in Disaster Management
[Politics] :
President Park Geun-hye has ordered officials to produce plans for disaster management based on …
Source:: KBS World Radio
Park Stresses Science, Technology in Disaster Management
Monday, December 15, 2014
End Rampant Nepotism in Family-Run Conglomerates
The “nut rage” incident that has rattled Korean Air over the past week has culminated with conglomerate heiress Cho Hyun-ah stepping down from all her positions at the company and affiliates and appearing before aviation authorities for questioning. The incident has sparked international ridicule… …read more
Source:: Chosun Ilbo
End Rampant Nepotism in Family-Run Conglomerates
S. Korea Hopes Abe's Election Victory Will Lead to Better Bilateral Relations
[Politics] :
The South Korean government has expressed hope that the landslide victory of Japan’s ruling …
Source:: KBS World Radio
S. Korea Hopes Abe"s Election Victory Will Lead to Better Bilateral Relations
Sunday, December 14, 2014
Air Travelers Face Delays After London Airport Computer Failure
Air passengers flying into and out of Britain are facing major disruptions after a computer problem affected operations at London airports.
The main British air traffic control group (NATS) said the issue that caused problems in the system has been resolved, and operations are beginning to… …read more
Source:: Chosun Ilbo
Air Travelers Face Delays After London Airport Computer Failure
Team Proves Taurine's Effect to Treat Alzheimer's
[Science] :
A domestic research team says that taurine, an amino acid found abundantly in squid and octopus, is …
Source:: KBS World Radio
Team Proves Taurine"s Effect to Treat Alzheimer"s
Saturday, December 13, 2014
Lee Sang-hwa Wins 500m in Speed Skating World Cup
[Sports] :
Olympic champion Lee Sang-hwa won her fourth consecutive World Cup gold medal of this season in …
Source:: KBS World Radio
Lee Sang-hwa Wins 500m in Speed Skating World Cup
Friday, December 12, 2014
Korean Air Scandal Escalates
The Korean Air heiress who exposed the carrier to global ridicule with an attack of “nut rage” is resigning from all positions in the company on Friday.
Cho Hyun-ah earlier quit as head of in-flight services and hotel operations and, when that failed to quell criticism, also resigned from … …read more
Source:: Chosun Ilbo
Korean Air Scandal Escalates
Safety Ministry Launches "Safety Sinmungo"
[Domestic] :
The government has launched a website where citizens can report unsafe or hazardous …
Source:: KBS World Radio
Safety Ministry Launches "Safety Sinmungo"
Thursday, December 11, 2014
Korea Needs a New Economic Blueprint
The Korea Development Institute has slashed the country’s growth forecast for next year from 3.8 to 3.5 percent. That is lower than the government’s four percent and Bank of Korea’s 3.9 percent projection.
The economy slumped even further in the second half of this year, and if growth sla… …read more
Source:: Chosun Ilbo
Korea Needs a New Economic Blueprint
Explosion in S. Korean Vessel in Malaysian Waters Kills 2
[International] :
According to Malaysian media reports, an explosion on board a South Korean vessel sailing in …
Source:: KBS World Radio
Explosion in S. Korean Vessel in Malaysian Waters Kills 2
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
N.Korea's Defense Commission Gets Bigger Headquarters
North Korea is extending the building of the top decision-making National Defense Commission in an apparent effort to accommodate more officials.
This suggests that the commission has become even more important in the repressive state since leader Kim Jong-un took office.
Construc… …read more
Source:: Chosun Ilbo
N.Korea"s Defense Commission Gets Bigger Headquarters
S. Korea, Vietnam Establish Free Trade Deal
[Politics] :
South Korea and Vietnam have agreed on a free trade agreement (FTA).
The two countries reached …
Source:: KBS World Radio
S. Korea, Vietnam Establish Free Trade Deal
Tuesday, December 9, 2014
Parliament Passes Major Bills on Welfare, Corruption
[Politics] :
The National Assembly has passed key pending bills aimed at improving welfare and rooting out corruption among public officials.
Source:: KBS World Radio
Parliament Passes Major Bills on Welfare, Corruption
Monday, December 8, 2014
Audi to Open More Auto Service Centers
Audi announced its plan to release at least seven new models here next year and increase the number of auto service centers from the current 25 to 40.
Under the plan, the automaker aims to increase its annual sales to over 30,000 cars here. BMW is the only foreign car brand that has manage… …read more
Source:: Chosun Ilbo
Audi to Open More Auto Service Centers
Captain, Crew of Sunken Trawler Found Under Qualified
[Domestic] :
The captain and many crew members of a South Korean trawler that sank in Russian waters have been …
Source:: KBS World Radio
Captain, Crew of Sunken Trawler Found Under Qualified
Sunday, December 7, 2014
Data of Princess Beatrice Possibly Leaked in Cyber Attack on Sony
[International] :
Princess Beatrice of the United Kingdom royal family is reportedly among the victims of a cyber attack against Sony Pictures by a hacker group
Source:: KBS World Radio
Data of Princess Beatrice Possibly Leaked in Cyber Attack on Sony
Saturday, December 6, 2014
NYT: Abe Administration Attempts to Whitewash History
[International] :
The New York Times has strongly criticized Japan’s Shinzo Abe administration for “playing with …
Source:: KBS World Radio
NYT: Abe Administration Attempts to Whitewash History
Thursday, December 4, 2014
New Apple Technology to Rotate Falling Phones
Apple has developed a new technology that promises to protect fragile smartphone screens from shattering. CNET on Tuesday said the Californian IT giant was awarded a patent for the protection system.
The technology automatically calculates an estimated point of impact by vibration the mom… …read more
Source:: Chosun Ilbo
New Apple Technology to Rotate Falling Phones
US Special Rep. for N. Korea Sung Kim Arrives in S. Korea
[Politics] :
U.S. Special Representative for North Korea Policy Sung Kim arrived in South Korea on Thursday for …
Source:: KBS World Radio
US Special Rep. for N. Korea Sung Kim Arrives in S. Korea
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
Hong Kong Protest Leaders Will Surrender to Police
The three founders of Hong Kong’s Occupy movement are moving ahead with plans to surrender to police and are urging their fellow protesters to retreat for their own safety.
At a news conference Tuesday, Benny Tai, Chan Kin-man, and Chu Yiu-ming announced they will turn themselves into the … …read more
Source:: Chosun Ilbo
Hong Kong Protest Leaders Will Surrender to Police
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
Nat'l Assembly to Handle Next Year's Budget Plan on Tuesday
[Politics] :
The National Assembly will convene a plenary session on Tuesday to handle next year’s budget …
Source:: KBS World Radio
Nat"l Assembly to Handle Next Year"s Budget Plan on Tuesday
Monday, December 1, 2014
Direct Won-Yuan Trade Starts
Monday sees the long-awaited opening of direct trading of the Korean won into yuan and vice versa, according to the Bank of Korea.
So far the won could only be directly changed into U.S. dollars, but direct trading of the yuan was apparently made possible to reduce heavy dependence on the… …read more
Source:: Chosun Ilbo
Direct Won-Yuan Trade Starts
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