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Politics
‘N. Korean attacks won’t be tolerated’
Lee marks 62nd anniversary of outbreak of Korean War President Lee Myung-bak said that no future North Korean provocations would be tolerated on the eve of the 62nd anniversary of the communist state invasion that triggered the 1950-1953 Korean War. Meeting Colombian veterans who participated in the fratricidal war during…
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Dutch court rules for Samsung in patent dispute with Apple
Samsung Electronics said Thursday it will seek compensation from Apple after the Hague District Court in the Netherlands ruled in its favor regarding a 3G technology patent infringement. “The court orders that the defendant pay Samsung for the damages it suffered since August 4, 2010 as the result of an…
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Credit cards with bio-info to debut
The state-run disaster control agency is working with a credit card company to issue cards that will contain biological information about holders to enable a quick and effective treatment in the event of an emergency. Heated debate concerning possible privacy violation and the consequences a leakage of such information could…
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Asiana admitted to flying ‘uncertified’ aircraft
Asiana Airlines said Wednesday it has reported to the Ministry of Land, Transport and Maritime Affairs that it flew an uncertified aircraft on international routes. The A321 passenger plane which had not been certified by the Extended-range Twin-engine Operational Performance Standards (ETOPS) went between Gimhae and Saipan from Jan. 11…
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Society
Organ donation by brain dead patients increasing
The number of people declared brain dead whose organs were donated increased 37.3 percent to 368 last year from 2010, according to the Ministry of Health and Welfare Thursday. A ministry official attributed the rise to an improved reporting system. The system has encouraged medical institutions to notify the Organ…
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Politics
Ruling party riding on NK dispute
The ruling Saenuri Party is pushing security issues before the upcoming presidential election, capitalizing on the ongoing controversy over the pro-North Korea slant among certain members of the opposition parties. Chairman Rep. Hwang Woo-yea and party leaders visited the 15th Army Division in Gangwon Province, Thursday, to encourage troops who…
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War against rough drunks
Treatment should go together with punishment “To go beyond is as wrong as to fall short.” ― Confucius (B.C. 551-B.C. 479) Since it declared a war against violent drunkards a month ago, the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency (SMPA) has arrested more than 100 violators. That is an impressive performance, even…
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Column
Beautiful island, sad history
JEJU – Schoolchildren here sing a mournful song about a gigantic rock about 90 miles southwest of the island where the souls of fishermen lost at sea find their final repose. The rock cannot really be called an outcropping since it’s actually submerged several meters, but South Korea has set…
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‘Taegeuk spirit’ for next president
Few know the hidden meaning and symbolism in Korea’s national flag Taegeukgi. Is it a tennis ball? Does the red and blue in the center circle reflect the division of the Koreas? Does the red in the upper half of the circle mean the Communist North; the blue in the…
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Business
Horse race parks become tourist attraction
Horse racing tracks here have become a family-oriented leisure destination for both Koreans and foreign tourists as they offer not only races, but also a wide range of fun-packed events for people of any age. The Korea Racing Authority (KRA), the sport’s local governing body, organizes flat races with thoroughbreds,…
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