Hypocrites!
Series of fraudulent acts taint credibility of leftist party Rep. Lee Jung-hee, the baby-faced 43-year-old who jointly leads the leftist Unified Progressive Party (UPP), issued a formal apology Thursday for fraudulent candidate selection of proportional representatives in the April 11 National Assembly elections. The party, led by Lee and three other co-leaders, which won 13 […]
Hu calls on U.S. to build cooperative partnership
Chinese President Hu Jintao addresses the opening session of the fourth round of the China-U.S. Strategic and Economic Dialogue in Beijing, capital of China, May 3, 2012. <Xinhua/Li Tao> BEIJING, May 3 — Chinese President Hu Jintao on Thursday called on China and the United States to break the traditional belief that big powers will […]
AJA issues statement on World Press Freedom Day
On the occasion of the World Press Freedom Day which fell on Thursday (May 3), the Asia Journalist Association (AJA), represented by Ivan Lim, issued a statement in which it said “we would like to applaud the journalists doing their best to convey the truth to their readers.” It continued that “as of the end of April […]
Egyptian military to hand over power when outright election winner appears
Egypt’s military is ready to hand over power to a new president after the first round of the vote on May 24, Egyptian Armed Forces Chief of Staff Sami Anan said on Wednesday. That will happen if the first round produces an outright winner, he said. “The Military Council is looking forward to the presidential […]
Baby boomers going bust
Plight of Koreans over 50 poses serious threat to financial stability The Korean story of decaying family finances is beginning to resemble an old wedding saying: There’s something old and something new, definitely something borrowed and all is blue. As the country faces a disastrous vortex of historically high household debt, crippling unemployment and a […]
All in!
Even Hyundai Motor Group Chairman Chung Mong-koo couldn’t remain on the sidelines, disclosing the carmaker’s strategically significant model, which it is looking to build as an iconic brand. Kia Motors took the wraps off the much-touted luxury sedan K9 Wednesday with Chung in attendance. It marks the first time in three years for the 74-year-old […]
New stem cell therapy succeeds
A Korean medical team said Wednesday that it had succeeded in greatly improving the condition of three paralyzed patients by injecting their own stem cells into the injured parts of their spinal cords. Headed by Jeon Sang-yong of Asan Medical Center in Seoul, the team treated 10 patients suffering general paralysis with the stem cell-based […]
Korea, China will start FTA talks
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade announced the start of free trade agreement (FTA) talks with China, the nation’s largest trading partner, Wednesday. “Beginning the negotiations is a historical step for both nations,” said Trade Minister Bark Tae-ho during a joint press conference with China’s Commerce Minister Chen Deming in Beijing. “The negotiations will […]
Why is Google popular with workers?
Jobseekers here used to pick a company that offered high salaries and generous benefits even if they had to work through the night and come to the office on weekends. But these days, they are increasingly putting greater priority on other aspects of their careers. Many job hunters look to find employment at a place […]
Left-wing minor party apologizes for election irregularities
A left-wing minor party leader issued a public apology Thursday for suspected vote rigging and other irregularities in the party’s selection of candidates for last month’s parliamentary elections. Lee Jung-hee, one of four co-leaders of the Unified Progressive Party (UPP), said in a meeting with party officials she “would assume political and moral responsibility” for […]
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