Nov. 17 2014
The Korean daily media headlines and humor
Monday November 17, 2014
Your Excellency:
Here are humor from a Korean-language economic daily and a roundup of important headlines from all major Korean-language dailies, TV and other news media this morning:
/s/
Lee Kyung-sik
Publisher-Chairman
Korea Post Media
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The Korea Post news:
Will Lee MB face a parliamentary probe?
Will Ex-President Lee Myung-bak face a National Assembly probe on ‘wasteful’ overseas resources development investments, ‘faulty’ four-riever projects, and defense industry ‘fraud’? Opposition lawmakers claim the losses total over 100 trillion won (US$92 billion) and some ruling party lawmakers support special prosecution investigations as well as the parliamentary probe.
For further details, visit /news/view.html?section=158&category=166&no=707.
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Here is today’s ration of humor from a Korean-language a business daily of this morning:
Seoul Kyungje
A young man excitedly tells his mother he's fallen in love and that he is going to get married.
He says, "Just for fun, Ma, I'm going to bring over 3 women and you try and guess which one I'm going to marry." The mother agrees.
The next day, he brings three beautiful women into the house and sits them down on the couch.
He then says, "Okay, Ma, guess which one I'm going to marry."
She immediately replies, "The one on the right."
"That's amazing, Ma. You're right. How did you know?"
The mother replies, "I don't like her."
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KBS (http://world.kbs.co.kr/english/news/)
Park Returns Home after Attending Set of Multilateral Summits
President Park Geun-hye returned home Monday morning after attending a set of multilateral summits on her three-nation tour to China, Myanmar and Australia.
S.Korea's Share of Global DRAM Market Nears 70%
South Korean chipmakers saw their combined share of the global dynamic random access memory (DRAM) market reach just under 70 percent in the third quarter.
'Abe Welcomes Park's Proposal of Trilateral Summit'
Japanese media say that President Park Geun-hye and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe had a brief talk on Saturday after a dinner for G20 leaders in Australia.
S.Korea's Share of Global DRAM Market Nears 70%
S.Korea Takes up 10% of China's Imports
Top Office Aims to Take Lead in Regional Economic Integration Talks
G20 Leaders Discuss Global Economic Resilience
EU to Counter Cuba's Move to Weaken UN Resolution on N. Korea
"U.S. Works Closely with Russia Ahead of N. Korean Envoy Visit to Moscow"
Kimchi Making and Sharing Festival
Korean Language Broadcasters Conference Set
Seoul City Completes Building 157km trail
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Yonhap (http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr)
Park returns home after multilateral talks on global economy, security
President Park Geun-hye returned home Monday after concluding a set of multilateral summits on global economy and security in a trip that took her to China, Myanmar and Australia.
N. Korea raises complaint with Clapper over human rights issue
North Korean officials criticized the U.S. for using the issue of human rights to intervene in their domestic affairs when they met with the U.S. intelligence chief sent to Pyongyang to win the release of two American citizens, the spy chief said.2014/11/17 07:23
N. Korea's envoy likely to meet Putin next week: Seoul sources
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's special envoy set to fly to Russia is likely to meet the European country's president next week to discuss diverse bilateral pending issues, sources in Seoul said Sunday. 2014/11/16 18:34
Most S. Korean firms in China hail Korea-China FTA
A majority of South Korean companies operating in China said a free trade deal signed last week between Seoul and Beijing will have a positive impact on their business, sharpening their price competitiveness, a poll showed Sunday. 2014/11/16 14:56
Award-winning actress Kim Ja-ock dies of cancer at 63 Award-winning actress Kim Ja-ock dies of cancer at 63
Kim Ja-ock, an award-winning South Korean actress, died Sunday of lung cancer. She was 63 years old. 2014/11/16 11:36
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The Korea Herald (http://www.koreaherald.com)
Samsung’s Lee richest among chaebol heirs
Lee Jay-yong, vice chairman of Samsung Electronics, became the richest third-generation business tycoon in South Korea i...
Debt behind Korea’s notorious suicide rate
Last month, a middle-aged couple and their teenage daughter in Incheon committed suicide by inh...
Korea, N.Z. clinch free trade pact
Korea and New Zealand announced Saturday they had completed a free trade agreement, boosting ho...
Parties brace for budget showdown
The National Assembly will continue toiling over next year’s budget this week with wrangling o...
Tensions up as Putin quits G20 summit
Vladimir Putin’s early exit from a G20 summit in Australia after an icy reception from w...
It gets gloomier
Korea’s labor market is getting worse as more firms are shedding jobs and cutting hiring du...
An annual affair
Politicians easily disappoint us, but one of the most frustrating things is that they are al...
‘Korea, Japan more reliable than China’
South Korea and Japan have attained high rating scores from French trade insurance company COFA...
Thanksgiving dinners and desserts in Seoul
Thanksgiving is less than two weeks away. For those who do not have the time to roast a turkey ...
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The Korea Times (http://www.koreatimes.co.kr)
Park chides Japan over currency manipulation
President Park Geun-hye chided Japan Sunday for monetary steps that are causing Korea’s top exporters to lose their competitiveness in global markets. “Recent falls or gains in the value of currencies in major advanced countries...
Former top prosecutor will face questioning for sexual abuse
Former Prosecutor General Shin Seung-nam will be summoned for questioning this week over allegations that he sexually harassed a female employee at a country club he is the chairman of. Shin, 70, served as top prosecutor between...
Foreign investors skip Korea, flock to Taiwan, India
Foreign investors have reduced their exposure to Korean stock markets on weak corporate earnings outlooks and unfavorable exchange rates, analysts said Sunday...
'Korea, Saudi Arabia ideal partners' Korean
President Park Geun-hye held a summit with Saudi Arabia’s crown prince Salman bin Abdulaziz al Sau...
NK, Russia see eye to eye under int'l pressure
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un’s decision to send Choe Ryong-hae as a special envoy to Russia next week confirms that Pyongyang-Moscow relations are warming ...
Five foreign ministers agree on meeting next year Korean
The members of five middle power countries, dubbed MIKTA, will hold a working group meeting and th...
Korea may slap entry ban on 'pickup artist' Korean
The Justice Ministry is considering slapping an entry ban on Julien Blanc, a self-proclaimed “pick...
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Dong A (http://english.donga.com)
Park: ‘Advanced countries’ monetary policy poses burden on emerging economies’
President Park Geun-hye directly expressed concern over Korean exporters having difficulties due to a plunge in yen’s value caused by Japan’s quantitative easing on Sunday. It is the first time that President Park...
G20 Summit ends in Australia
Korean President Park Geun-hye (left in the middle line) and G20 leaders are posing for a group shot waving hands in the G20 Summit held at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Australia. From the left in the...
Samsung heir Lee Jae-yong seeks to pay inheritance tax in 5-year installments
Inheritance of wealth from second-generation owner of Samsung Group to third-generation heirs centered on Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Jae-yong Lee is accelerating, ahead of the listing of Cheil Industries...
Big hit of comic book thanks to TV series popularity and new book price system
Comic book ‘Mi-saeng’ (published by Wisdom House) is showing rapid increase in sales. The comic book is a published version of the same title web-toon by cartoonist Yoon Tae-ho. The book ‘Mi-saeng’ was published with 9...
`Death with dignity` debate arises again in Japan
With death of American woman Brittany Maynard, who announced a planned date of death and chose to die with dignity by taking a lethal dose of drugs on Nov. 1, death-with-dignity debate has been spread in Japan. Mainichi...
Actress dies of lung cancer
Actress beloved for her girlish smile, Kim Ja-ok, after rising to stardom during the 1970s, has died of complications from lung cancer on November 16. She was 63 years old. Petite with a fragile look, she once held all...
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Chosun Ilbo (http://english.chosun.com)
How Modern Life Reduces Sperm Count
A wide range of everyday activities and changes in the environment can lead to a lowered sperm count in men, which causes difficulties in fathering children, studies suggest. The subject is not unimportant in Korea, which has one of the lowest birthrates in the world. >> Full Text
3.7 Million Visit New Lotte Mall as Safety Fears Ease
Lotte World Mall, Korea's biggest shopping center which opened on Oct. 14, appears to have succeeded in attracting customers, dispelling worries about traffic congestion and early safety concerns. >> Full Text
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