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East Asia
How to eliminate school violence
Nowadays, as living conditions are getting worse, more and more people are sadly taking their own lives. According to a recent report, Korea is at the top of the suicide rate list among OECD countries. Reasons behind their sad decisions may be diversified, but financial distress could be the main…
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Teenage girls ready to lead K-pop
Park Ji-min and Baek Ye-rin are no different from other teenagers;15 years old, they brim with curiosity, are interested in fashion and love hanging out with friends. But their booming and powerful voices tell more about themselves. Park and Baek who are now a duo called 15& may well be…
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Chinese to get tourist visa faster
The Korean government plans to ease the process of issuing visas to Chinese tourists, making it a quicker more convenient procedure. The Presidential Council on National Competitiveness said Wednesday that the Korean government will expand online visa-issuance for Chinese medical tourists and expand no-visa entries for Chinese visitors. It expects…
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FM optimistic about 6-way talks revival
Foreign Minister Kim Sung-hwan said Wednesday that countries involved in the stalled six-party negotiations over denuclearization in North Korea will likely seek to revive the talks during the current period of political transition. The forum has not convened since 2008 due to political and military tensions. But recent or upcoming…
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NK missile parts seized in Busan en route to Syria
North Korea tried to send missile components to Syria on a Chinese ship but the shipment was confiscated in the South Korean port of Busan earlier this year, according to reports Wednesday. The move would not only violate U.N. sanctions but also underscore concerns over the North’s proliferation activities and…
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Unique election system is product of history
With just five free presidential elections under its belt, Korea is still a young democracy. The struggles experienced over free speech and citizen empowerment during the past decades as the nation detached itself from dictatorship have shaped a unique set of election laws and a system that is dependable but…
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Ahn calls off talks on single candidacy
Moon says misunderstanding can be resolved The campaign team of independent presidential hopeful Ahn Cheol-soo called off negotiations over merging candidacies with Democratic United Party (DUP) contender Moon Jae-in Wednesday, accusing the opposition party of spreading false rumors to gain advantage in the competition. The two candidates have been in…
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Retail war deepens
Lotte plans to build giant outlet in Busan The country’s two largest retail giants will face off again in Busan. Lotte, the biggest retail chain, and its major rival Shinsegae have engaged in fierce competition for years to gain the biggest slice in industries such as department stores, discount stores…
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Samsung plans not to sell Google TV in Korea
Samsung Electronics said Wednesday that it has no plans to sell sets supporting Google’s Web TV service in Korea. The move came as the TV service has received a lukewarm response in key markets such as Europe. “We got less attention for our Google TVs in Europe. Samsung doesn’t have…
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