Iceman may hold earliest evidence of Lyme disease
New genetic analysis has revealed that the 5,300-year-old ice mummy dubbed Ötzi, discovered in the Eastern Alps about 20 years ago, appears to have had the oldest known case of Lyme disease, msnbc reported Tuesday. As part of work on the Iceman’s genome ― his complete genetic blueprint ― scientists found genetic material from the […]
Gmarket takes out Dokdo ad in New York Times
Seo Kyoung-duk _ a self-styled Dokdo advocate _ in association with Gmarket, the nation’s leading e-commerce company posted a full-page advertisement in the New York Times, Thursday, promoting the islets. The date also marked the anniversary of the March 1 Independence Movement, when Koreans protested against Japan’s colonial rule in 1919. The ad was printed […]
Lee urges prompt action from Japan on ‘comfort women’
President Lee Myung-bak renewed his appeal to Japan to resolve long-running grievances over its wartime sexual enslavement of Korean women, describing it as an urgent humanitarian matter Thursday. Lee emphasized that the comfort women issue is becoming increasingly urgent as most victims, who “have lived with painful scars in their hearts for their entire […]
Korean tax office to gain access to Swiss bank accounts
The National Tax Service (NTS) said Thursday that it will be able to gain access to Swiss bank accounts held by Korean citizens, which it expects will help detect illegal slush funds and prevent overseas tax evasion. The tax office said the National Assembly ratified a revised treaty with Switzerland earlier this week that permits […]
Security all set for Seoul nuke summit
Officials in charge of security for the 2012 Seoul Nuclear Security Summit rappel down a building at the presidential office of Cheong Wa Dae Monday as they demonstrate various responses to possible contingencies. Thunderous bangs are heard and yellowish toxic smoke starts billowing from a terrace on the second floor of the presidential office Cheong […]
N. Korea agrees to halt nuke program
North Korea announced Wednesday that it will temporarily halt its uranium enrichment program and put a moratorium on nuclear and long-range missile tests in exchange for food aid and a guarantee of continued negotiations with the United States. “The DPRK, upon request by the U.S. and with a view to maintaining a positive atmosphere for […]
Naver: online chaebol?
American Internet giant eBay has been controlling Korea’s electronic commerce markets through its affiliates Auction and Gmarket, but it remains to be seen whether local search king Naver could give it a run for its money. Search giant looks to launch open market service Naver, Korea’s near omnipresent portal accounting for over 70 percent of […]
Samsung mum on Apple ahead of critical rulings
It seems that Samsung Electronics is beginning to mince its words about its high-profile intellectual property fight with Apple ahead of crucial rulings in Germany. It was just months ago that the Korean technology giant had expressed bullishness in its legal battle with Apple, which doubles as its friend in parts but foe in finished […]
Inaugural cartoon festival wants serious art collectors
Gov’t, illustrators seek alternative funding Though more and more people are collecting artwork as an investment, only few consider cartoons an acceptable purchase. In Korea, events dedicated to presenting works of cartoonists are rare aside from the annual Seoul International Cartoon & Animation Festival. This lack of interest and endorsement led to a void of […]
Made-in-China goods face ban at Insa-dong
Seoul City and Jongno Office are moving to drive made-in-China products out of Insa-dong under concerns that low-quality foreign products tarnish the image of the tourist district famous for traditional Korean craftworks and other cultural items. But the plan is drawing a backlash from merchants there. It is also possible that it contradicts related laws. […]
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