Nov. 18 2014
The Korean daily media headlines and humor
Tuesday November 18, 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 notices:
Here is a nice posting in the Facebook by former Ambassador Myo Lwin of Myanmar in Seoul this morning:
Don't be disappointed if people refuse to help you.
Remember the words of Einstein:
"I'm thankful to all those who said 'NO' because of them, I did it myself."
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Here is today’s ration of humor from a Korean-language a business daily of this morning:
Seoul Kyungje
A farmer's wife was terribly jealous. Evening after evening, she subjected her husband to a searching inspection.
When she would find even a single hair on his coat, there would be a terrible scene!
One night, she found nothing.
She screamed, "Now it's a bald-headed woman!"
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KBS (http://world.kbs.co.kr/english/news/)
Park Calls for Quick Ratification of FTAs with China, New Zealand
Anchor: President Park Geun-hye returned home on Monday after attending multilateral summits during her three-nation tour to China, Myanmar and Australia....
UN Third Committee to Vote on N. Korea Resolution Tuesday
The UN Third Committee will vote on a resolution on the North Korean human rights on Tuesday.
'UN Resolution on N. Korea Human Rights Likely to Pass UN Panel'
A government official said Monday that the UN Third Committee is likely to adopt a resolution calling for the referral of North Korea's human rights situation to the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Finance Minister Vows to Improve Biz Investment Environment
'Damage from FTAs with New Zealand, Canada Will be Similar'
S. Korea Has Almost 70% Share of Global DRAM Market
UN Third Committee to Vote on N. Korea Resolution Tuesday
S. Korea Has Highest Smartphone Penetration Rate
"US Forces in Japan to Automatically Intervene in Korean Peninsula Contingency"
Gimhae Airport to Eliminate 2nd Security Checks for Passengers Flying to US
Police Arrests Man for Handing Over Classified Info to N. Korean Spy
S. Koreans' Life Expectancy Growing, but Ill Prepared for Old Age
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Yonhap (http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr)
NK leader's top aide to arrive in Russia after plane problems
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's special envoy is expected to arrive in Moscow early Tuesday, diplomatic sources said, on a weeklong trip seen as an effort by Pyongyang to reach out to Russia for diplomatic and other support amid strained relations with China.
Financial watchdog head offers resignation
The head of the South Korean financial watchdog has offered his resignation, officials said Tuesday, in an apparent move to take responsibility for recent financial scandals.2014/11/18 08:35
Public diplomacy forum explores ways to win hearts, minds of people in U.S., S. Korea
Scholars and journalists from South Korea and the United States kicked off a forum on public diplomacy Monday, exchanging assessments and ideas about how better to reach out and win the hearts and minds of the people of the two allies. 2014/11/18 07:29
U.S.-bound passengers from S. Korea to enjoy eased security check
Air passengers bound for the United States from South Korea's Gimhae International Airport in Busan will be exempt from a last-minute security inspection from next month, the government said Tuesday. 2014/11/18 06:00
S. Korean futures firms' 9-month net sinks
South Korean futures firms saw their net profits plummet in the first nine months of the year from a year earlier due mainly to a decline in brokerage commission income, the financial watchdog said Tuesday. 2014/11/18 06:00
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The Korea Herald (http://www.koreaherald.com)
Students challenge college entrance exam questions
South Korea’s crucial college entrance exam is now engulfed in another dispute over the accuracy of its questions, afte...
U.S. confirms USFJ’s contingency deployment
The U.S. State Department said Sunday that in accordance with its security commitment to South ...
IKEA Korea faces teething problems
Swedish furniture and appliance retailer IKEA, which will open its first outlet here next month...
N.K. engages in aggressive diplomacy: Unification Ministry
South Korea said Monday North Korean leader Kim Jong-un seems to be sending a special envoy to ...
Shanghai-H.K. link leaves KOSPI intact
The Shanghai-Hong Kong stock connect scheme ― touted as a milestone in the liberalization of China’s ca...
N.K. special envoy
A top aide to North Korean leader Kim Jong-un embarked on a weeklong trip to Russia on Monda...
Compassionate ruling
The courtroom should be the last place where money talks. Many Koreans, however, remain skep...
Hong Kong billionaire bets on Yeongjongdo jackpot
Pedestrians walk past the K11 Art Mall in Shanghai operated by New World Development, an affili...
July Jung’s ‘A Girl at My Door’ wins award in Stockholm
Korean filmmaker July Jung won the Best First Film award on Friday at the Stockholm Internation...
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The Korea Times (http://www.koreatimes.co.kr)
China's stock market connect worries
Korea China finally opened its mainland stock market to foreign investors Monday, raising concerns over possible outflows of foreign investment from the Korean stock markets, according to analysts. The Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect...
Starbucks Korea set to toughen Wi-Fi rules for foreigners
Starbucks Korea may ask foreigners to provide more personal information to use the free Wi-Fi Internet at its outlets. This shift in policy comes amid mounting criticism over what Korean customers describe as “discriminative” te...
'Check refund policy before making direct purchases' Korean
The Fair Trade Commission (FTC) Monday revealed some of the best ways to make direct purchases ahead of the Nov. 28 Black Friday, the start of the Christmas s...
Samsung strikes chip deal with Apple
Samsung Electronics agreed with Apple to produce application processors (APs) from next year for iPhones and iPads, sources said Monday.
Opposition divided over Moon Korean
The main opposition New Politics Alliance for Democracy (NPAD), is facing an escalating internal c...
US backs Seoul over Japan in military contingency plan Korean
The government welcomed U.S. clarification Monday that its forces stationed in Japan would automatically intervene in a conflict on the Korean Peninsula, dism...
'Korea lags in women's rights funding'
BANGKOK - Korea’s financial contribution toward promoting and protecting the rights of women worldwide is falling short of its international standing, said a ...
Gov't takes flak for CSAT errors Korean
Administrators of the annual College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) and the Ministry of Education ...
Asiana appeals flight suspension Korean
Asiana Airlines asked the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transportation on Monday to reconsider a 45-day suspension of flights to San Francisco, slapped...
Hana, KEB go nowhere in initial integration efforts
Initial steps taken to integrate Hana Bank and Korea Exchange Bank (KEB) have led nowhere after th...
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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)
Koreans Swamped by Household Debt Learn Thrift
Korean households are struggling to repay their debts and cutting back on expenses considered vital not so long ago, according to a survey by the Bank of Korea, Financial Supervisory Service and Statistics Korea. >> Full Text
Top U.K. Paper Marvels at Korea's College Entrance Exam
The U.K. midmarket Daily Mail turned its trademark dramatic searchlight on Korea's nationwide college entrance exam last week, which it said sends the entire nation "into hush mode" to help students focus. >> Full Text
'Interstellar' Headed for Box-Office Stratosphere