May 27, 2015
The Korean daily media headlines and humor
Wednesday, May 27, 2015
Your Excellency:
Here are The Korea Post notice, humor from a generous former Asian ambassador and a Korean business daily and a roundup of important headlines from all major Korean-language dailies, TV and other news media this morning:
Lee Kyung-sik
Publisher-Chairman
Korea Post Media
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Handong Global University stands out with many distinguishing features
An unrivaled long string of scholarships, financial assistance
Most of the high school graduates and their parents in Korea tend to insist on winning matriculation ‘at all cost’ at Seoul National University or other ‘prestigious’ universities in Seoul such as Yonsei, Korea, Ewha (for women), Sogang and a number of others.
However, closely examining other universities in Korea, such as those in different localities out of the capital city, one is appalled at the outstanding features of other universities in various localities, which stand out in various aspects.
For further details, please visit: /news/view.html?section=162&category=184&no=947
President Seung-hoon Chang of the University cordially invites Your Excellency with Madam, with other Ambassadors and Madams, to visit the University on Thursday 11 June 2015 and invitation has already been forwarded to each Excellency. In case of our transmission failure, please advise us at 2298-1740/2 or 1745/6. Our cellphone numbers are 010-5201-1740 (Chairman Lee), 010-3388-1682 (Korean) and email address edt@koreapost.com.
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Georgia is fast becoming advanced in economic, political and various other respects
The Korea Post has story and photos on the Independence Reception of Georgia in both the English and Korean languages. Please visit the following URLs:
English: /news/view.html?section=165&category=191&no=949
Korean: http://www.koreapost.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=5773
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Today’s humor:
Humor from a generous former Asian ambassador
The Power of the Media
A King enrolled his donkey in a race & won.
Local paper read: 'KING's ASS WON'
The king was so upset with this kind of publicity that he gave the donkey to the queen.
The local paper then read: "QUEEN HAS THE BEST ASS IN TOWN" -- The king fainted....
Queen sold the donkey to a farmer for 10$.
Next day paper read: "QUEEN SELLS HER ASS FOR $10" -- The queen fainted...
The next day king ordered the queen to buy back the donkey and leave it in jungle. The Next Headlines: "QUEEN ANNOUNCES HER ASS IS FREE & WILD" The king died... !!
That's Media!
Different Opinion of Different People in The World!
Worldwide survey was conducted by the UN. The only question asked was:
Would you please give your honest opinion about solutions to the food shortage in the rest of the world?"
The survey was a huge failure,
In Africa they didn't know what 'food' meant, (pitiably poor)
In India they didn't know what 'honest' meant, (hypo-critic dishonest fellas)
In Europe they didn't know what 'shortage' meant, (rich)
In China they didn't know what 'opinion' meant, (no freedom)
In the Middle East they didn't know what 'solution' meant, (ever in war)
In South America they didn't know what 'please' meant, (ruffians)
And in the USA they didn't know what 'the rest of the world' meant!! (US is the whole world!!)
Men will never learn
A Man and Woman story!
A woman and a man are involved in a car accident.
It's a bad collision, caused by the woman's reckless driving.
Both of their cars are demolished but amazingly neither of them a re-hurt.
After they crawl out of their cars, the woman says;
"So, you're a handsome man. That's interesting. I'm a woman.
Wow, just look at our cars! There's nothing left, but fortunately we are unhurt.
This must be a sign from God that we should meet and be friends and live together in peace for the rest of our days."
The man replied," I agree with you completely. This must be a sign from God!
The woman continued, "And look at this, here's another miracle.
My car is completely damaged, but this bottle of wine didn't break.
Surely God wants us to drink this wine and celebrate our good fortune together."
Then she hands the bottle to the man seductively.
The man nods his head in agreement, opens it, drinks half the bottle and then hands it back to the woman.
The woman takes the bottle, immediately puts the cap back on, and hands it back to the man.
The man asks, "Aren't you having any?"
She replies, "Nah. I think I'll just wait for the police to come and collect their evidence."
Adam ate the apple again!!
Men will never learn!
Hankuk Kyungje
Prayer
The plane was experiencing considerable turbulence.
One passenger began praying. “Lord, I’m a rich man. If you just let this plane land safely, I’ll give you half of everything I own.”
The plane landed safely, and this rich man was the first one off. In the terminal, a preacher tapped him on the shoulder.
“Sir,” he said, “I heard your prayer. As I’m a preacher, I’d like to collect what you’ve promised.”
“I made the Lord a better offer - I told him if he ever catches me on a plane again, he can have it all!”
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KBS (http://world.kbs.co.kr/english/news/)
Park Seeks Parliament's Cooperation on PM Nomination
President Park Geung-hye said the public is demanding that the economy be resuscitated and the political sector be reformed, adding that the nation’s future depends on such matters.
Incoming U.S. Pacific Commander says N. Korea Biggest Threat
JCS Official: N. Korea Building Military Site Near Maritime Border
Libya Arrests Suspects of S. Korean Embassy Attack
Opposition Against Fast-Track Approval of PM Nominee
Park Seeks Parliament's Cooperation on PM Nomination
Container Ship Arrives in Busan Through New Logistics Route
S. Korea, Uzbekistan Hold Business Forum in Seoul
Incheon Maglev Track to Open Next Month
Gaeseong Firms to Pay Wages This Week
Civic Groups, Businesspeople Urge S. Korea to Lift May 24 Measures
Historical Society Says Japan Not Pacifist Nation
Japanese Historians Condemn Tokyo for Denying Sex Slavery
Senior Citizens Association Calls for Raising Official Elderly Age
DMZ Hope to Walk Again Next Year
Health Authorities Confirm 4th MERS Case
Seoul Citizens Most Frequent Moviegoers
50 Couples Take Part in Belated Marriage
Buddha's Birthday Services Held
Early Heat Wave Hits Nation
World IT Show 2015 to Kick Off Wednesday
S. Korean Scientists Develop New Display Technology
An Byeong-hun Wins BMW PGA Championship
Rhythmic Gymnast Son Yeon-jae Wins Bronze in Individual All-Around
Son Heung-min Scores 17 Goals in 2014-15 Season
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Yonhap (http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr)
Park named world's 11th most powerful woman
South Korean President Park Geun-hye was named the 11th most powerful woman in the world by Forbes magazine on Tuesday, one notch below U.S. first lady Michelle Obama.
Park to visit U.S. in June for talks with Obama
South Korean President Park Geun-hye will visit Washington next month for talks with U.S. President Barack Obama, Park's office said Wednesday.
U.S. close to decision to permanently station THAAD unit on Guam: congressman
The United States is close to a decision to permanently station a THAAD missile defense unit on Guam to help defend against threats from North Korea, a U.S. congressman was quoted Tuesday as saying.
AIIB could be helpful in efforts to resolve N.K. nuclear standoff: expert
A Chinese-led regional development bank could contribute to efforts to resolve the North Korean nuclear standoff and other security issues if it holds out the prospect of infrastructure development assistance as an incentive for Pyongyang to make progress in those matters, a U.S. expert said Tuesday.
PGA Tour's Bae seeks 'fair treatment' in conscription row
Seoul's defense chief leaves for Vietnam for bilateral tal..
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China's military warns of 'instability' on Korean Peninsul..
LG Chem, Duke Energy to build energy storage system in U.S..
S. Korean banks' loan delinquency rate rises in April
S. Korea looks to make history at FIFA Women's World Cup
Jeonbuk reaches quarterfinals at AFC Champions Leag..
Suwon knocked out of AFC Champions League
Police investigating basketball coach over match-..
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The Korea Times (http://www.koreatimes.co.kr)
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Parties reach agreement on pension bill
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Pro basketball coach probed for fixing game
A professional basketball team’s head coach is under investigation for allegedly rigging a game in...
Haebangchon residents fight street harassment
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'Only 5 % of baeksuo medicines genuine'
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Founding President's independence activities chronicled in English
For a Korean born in the late 19th century, the nation's first president, Syngman Rhee (1875-1965)...
Two foreigners sought for graffiti on trains
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Park asks National Assembly to endorse PM nominee
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North building military base on border island
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Fewer foreign students choose Korean colleges
After the number of foreign students in Korea reached almost 90,000 in 2011, the Ministry of Education announced an ambitious plan the following year to raise...
Mercedes marketing chief says Korea is crucial market
Mercedes-Benz held a workshop here on the car maker’s Intelligent Drive package, Tuesday.
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DongA Ilbo (http://english.donga.com)
Samsung`s Cheil Industries to merge with affiliate Samsung C&T
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PM-nominee Hwang Kyo-ahn nomination motion submitted
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Emergency welfare aid to be given to more households
Four-person households can receive living and medical cost support from the government if their monthly income is 3.09 million won (2,793 U.S. dollars) or below. The Health and Welfare Ministry announced Tuesday that...
‘N.K. biggest threat to US,’ says Asia-Pacific commander
Harry Harris Jr., 59, the new commander of the U.S. Asia Pacific Command that is in charge of the Korean Peninsula, said on Monday, “The biggest threat that we are facing today is North Korea, and I have difficulties...
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Controversies over N. Korean leader’s call for ‘highest-level’ talks
Ki Sung-yueng, Son Heung-min as promising Korean soccer players
New year’s wishes change over time
Samsung’s mobile phone beats Apple to top ACSI
Actor Lee Jung-jae reported to be in a relationship with Daesang heiress
N. Korean leader shows willingness to hold inter-Korean summit
U.S. military base in Yongsan bans civilian drones, model aircrafts
Japanese police on 14-year manhunt for cruel murderer
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Chosun Ilbo (http://english.chosun.com)
Being Late for Interview Is Jobseekers' Biggest Faux Pas
The worst thing a job applicant can do is to arrive late for the interview, with a majority of businesses saying they would not employ candidates who are late. Job-search site Saramin polled human resources chiefs at 592 companies. >> Full Text
Ferry Salvage Cost Capped at W100 Billion
The government has decided to cap the total salvage cost for the sunken ferry Sewol at W100 billion. The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries earlier estimated the total cost at W122.8 billion based on letters of intent submitted in September by seven bidders. But it now says the amount did not reflect cost-cutting via competitive bidding. >> Full Text
Prosecutors Clamp Down on Plastic Surgery Hustlers
Agents who pocketed up to 90 percent of the fees after setting up Chinese tourists with plastic surgeons here have been indicted by prosecutors. Some of the brokers charged tourists up to 30 times more than the actual price of procedures. >> Full Text
Chinese Are Happiest Expats in Seoul
Nuke Negotiators Seek Way Forward for 6-Party Talks
Japanese Historians Call for End to Whitewash
Seoul, Pyongyang Reach Deal on Kaesong Wages
Smoking-Related Illnesses Decrease But Costs Rise China to Cut Tariffs on Cosmetics, Clothing
Summer Comes Early This Year
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Hankyoreh Shinmoon (http://english.hani.co.kr)
Japanese historians release statement, arguing comfort women were forcibly recruited
Position of leading historians is counter to Prime Minister Abe, who has denied the role of the Japanese state
Sixteen Japanese historical research organizations issued a joint statement declaring that the comfort women were recruited “against their will” and that this must be seen as “forced recruitment.”This represents a direct rebuttal of the administration of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, which has been distinguishing “compulsion” from “forced recruitment” in an attempt to avoid legal responsibility.
Police in North Jeolla to introduce first use of body cams
South Korean police are getting their first body cams, devices that can be attached to their bodies to record footage at the scene of incidents they are sent to. The North Jeolla Provincial Police Agency announced on May 25 that it was conducting pilot operations for South Korea‘s first body cams, cameras that are attached to the chest of an officer’s uniform to record footage when visiting an incident scene. .
Women Cross DMZ say next year they’ll try to go from South to North Korea
After WomenCrossDMZ sent a message of peace by crossing from North to South Korea via the DMZ on May 24, the group announced on May 25 that it will be working to organize a second crossing of the DMZ next year, this time from South to North Korea. .
[Interview] Liberian Nobel laureate has something to say to S. Korean gov’t
“I would like to say something to President Park Geun-hye. I want to tell her that weapons will not end the war on the Korean Peninsula. That only genuine dialogue can bring peace.”Leymah Gbowee, a 2011 Nobel Peace Prize winner from Liberia, made a call on May 25 for the Park administration to engage in dialogue toward reconciliation and cooperation with North Korea. Gbowee, 44, spoke to the Hankyoreh at a Seoul hotel after arriving in South Korea the previous day through the WomenCrossDMZ Peace March, .
Delegation of women activists from abroad cross the DMZ in the name of peace
In the name of peace and women everywhere, they crossed the armistice line. WomenCrossDMZ, a group of 30 female peace activists from 15 countries, arrived on South Korean soil over the Demilitarized Zone at around noon on May 24 over the Gyeongui Line land route. The original schedule had the group crossing on foot at Panmunjeom, .
On fifth anniversary, South and North still quarrelling over May 24 Measures
North and South Korean government remained locked in a tense standoff over the May 24 Measures on their fifth anniversary Sunday. While Seoul called for dialogue between governments, Pyongyang first demanded the lifting of the sanctions, which were imposed after the ROKS Cheonan warship sinking in 2010. .
In lawsuit to prove her innocence, former teacher seeking less than one penny from government
After losing an appeal in a lawsuit asking the government to pay damages for convicting her of violating Emergency Measure No. 9, feminist Go-eun Gwang-soon, 60, appealed to the Supreme Court, lowering the amount of money she is requesting to 1 won (the smallest unit of Korean currency, less than one cent). .
Survey: only 5.5% of foreigners in Seoul say they’ve never experienced discrimination
Nearly all non-Koreans living in Seoul have experienced discrimination based on their nationality, appearance, or level of education, a recent survey showed. Only 5.5% of respondents said that they had never experienced discrimination. According to a survey released on May 24 by the Seoul Institute, which is affiliated with Seoul Metropolitan Government, the most common reason that non-Koreans were discriminated against while living in Seoul was nationality (62.2%). .
[Memoir] The 24-year struggle to clear Kang Ki-hoon’s name
When I hear the KakaoTalk alert, I open the application to find that one of my friends has sent me a picture, along with a message that says, “24 years ago…groan.” My friend tells me the picture had been posted on someone’s Facebook page. In the middle of the picture [above] is Kang Ki-hoon, and standing on the far left, wearing horn-rimmed glasses, is me. The picture was taken at a press conference for Kang, who was doing a sit-in at Myeongdong Cathedral after being framed for ghostwriting .
72% of workers say South Korea has a glass ceiling
There are more women entering the workforce, but a survey of workers shows that within the workplace there is a male-dominated corporate culture and a glass ceiling blocking female promotion. On May 20, Saramin, a job portal site, released the findings of a survey of 570 workers conducted between March 25 and April 3, which asked whether this glass ceiling exists within the workplace. 71.6% of respondents answered that there is a glass ceiling, .
Abusive mothers change for the better with parenting classes
“I’ve never carried my baby on my back. It always felt like I was carrying some heavy weight.”The 43-year-old mother of two daughters, surnamed Park, admitted that even her children got fed up with her struggles over the years. If they didn’t act the way she wanted, she found it impossible to control her anger and would start beating them, she explained on May 18. Her older daughter, now in her fifth year of elementary school, ran away from home last year. .
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JoongAng Ilbo (conservative): (http://koreajoongangdaily.joinsmsn.com/)
Cheil Industries clears Samsung C&T merger
Cheil Industries, Samsung’s de facto holding company, agreed to acquire Samsung C&T, the group’s construction arm, on Tuesday in what many see as the latest move to smooth the leadership transition from ailing chairman Lee Kun-hee to his son Jay Y. Lee. Under the agreement, Cheil Industries, whose interests encompass fashion and leisure businesses, will offer 0.35 share for each Samsung C&T share and complete the takeover by Sept. 1…
Two more cases of MERS are suspected
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Tests on supplements find bad herb
The toxic herb scandal affecting Natural Endotech and other makers of health supplements is getting wider in scope…
FKI survey finds cost of labor outstrips profits
Over the past five years, 29 of the nation’s largest conglomerates have spent more on personnel-related expenses, mainly due to steadily…
Exporters tally the cost of weak yen
More than half of Korean exporters expect to see an average 12 percent drop in profits due to the decline in value of the yen, according to a poll by…
Antitrust laws become new front in mobile wars
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Sixteen history groups criticize Abe’s posturing
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Assembly readies for Hwang’s confirmation hearing
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Pantech to end court receivership
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Retail investors’ selling spree hits Kospi
The Kospi dipped Tuesday after a selling spree led by retail investors. Airlines, display panels and securities shares dropped while insurers…
Institutional investors turn to real estate, planes
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KCCI chips in to set new hiring standards
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Maeil Kyungje (neutral-oriented conservative, economic/business): (http://news.mk.co.kr/english/)
Park asks lawmakers to pass bills to help create jobs
President Park Geun-hye Tuesday said the National Assembly should pass bills related to job creation for the youth even though there is no consent on other long-pendin.. ...
Parties reach accord on civil service pension reform
The agreement between the ruling Saenuri party and the opposition New Politics Alliance for Democracy (NPAD) over the civil service pension reform bill was disclosed o.. ...
Phone rate approval system to be removed
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Samsung to focus on creating synergies from unit merger
Samsung C&T has a sales target of 60 trillion won ($54.3 billion) for 2020 after the merger. The figure is about twice last year’s 34 trillion won. In order to achiev.. ...
‘Art Valley’ to be built between Han River and Seoul Arts Center
‘Art Valley,’ a district dedicated to promoting culture and art, would be created around Banpo Bridge with a length of 3.7 kilometers, which connects Some Sevit, art.. ...
Opposition party set to call for tobacco price cut
Tension is intensifying now that South Korea’s opposition party agreed to argue for the tobacco price cut during the extraordinary session in June. According to polit.. ...
HDC and Hotel Shilla to build world’s largest urban duty-free store
Hyundai Development Company (HDC) and Hotel Shilla vowed to create the world’s largest urban duty-free store with the launch of a joint venture HDC Shilla Duty Free M.. ...
Hyundai Motor’s 2nd US plant to be based in Alabama
Alabama will be certain to be the site for Hyundai Motor’s second plant in the US. According to a high-ranking official at Hyundai Motor noted, “no place provides .. ...
S. Korea to hold fifth highest stake in AIIB
South Korea outpaced Australia and Indonesia to hold a late-three percent stake in China-led Asia Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), the fourth highest among Asian.. ...
China’s medical industry rising
A 30-minute drive from downtown in Beijing brings you to Peking University International Hospital. What grabbed the attention was a 10-story aircraft-shaped ward. It i.. ...
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The Kyunghyang Shinmoon (http://english.khan.co.kr/)
Signs of Frozen South Korea-Japan Relations Melting: A Two-Track Policy without a Summit
South Korea's diplomatic relations with Japan, which was practically severed after the launch of the Park Geun-hye government, is quickly making progress. The ···
[Editorial] The Introduction of the Wage Peak System Should Be Left in the Hands of Labor and Management
The South Korean government is encouraging the adoption of the wage peak system. On May 7, the government released plans to have all public agencies mandatorily···
[Editorial] South Korean Government Remains Still at U.S. Pressure to Station the THAAD System
A day after U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry mentioned the stationing of the Terminal High Altitude Air Defense (THAAD) system along with North Korean threats···
?South Korea May Suffer up to 11 Trillion Won in Damages if Mount Paektu Erupts
According to a recent estimate, South Korea may sustain up to 11.1 trillion won worth of property damage if a volcanic eruption occurs on Mount Paektu. A tea···
U.S. Assistant Secretary Rose, 'Considering the Permanent Stationing of THAAD on the Korean Peninsula
'?U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Arms Control, Verification, and Compliance Frank Rose (photo) said on May 19 (local time) that the U.S. was conside···
[Editorial] North Korea's Disappointing Cancellation of Ban Ki-Moon's Visit?
Yesterday, North Korea abruptly canceled UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's trip to Kaesong. Ban was scheduled to visit the Kaesong Industrial Complex t···
South Korean UN Secretary-General's First Visit to North Korea, 'Dialogue Is the Only Solution to the Korean Peninsula
'Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN) Ban Ki-moon's visit to Kaesong is attracting the spotlight, because it comes when inter-Korean relations continue ···
'Ugly Japanese' Insults Comfort Women Victim Again
A far-right Japanese politician who tied a stake to the comfort women statue placed in front of the Japanese Embassy in South Korea in 2012 sent a model of the ···
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The Korea Economic Daily (http://english.hankyung.com/)
[Market Insight] Pension Funds and Mutual Aid Associations to Make 1 Tril. Won Fund Investment
Korea's major pension funds and mutual aid associations are investing in private equity funds and venture capital funds, whose combined amount is estimated at 1 trillion won by the year's end. According to financial investment sources on May 26, the Korea Teachers' Credit Union will likely invest in...
Korean Shipbuilders Give away OSV Market to Chinese Rivals
Korea's shipbuilding industry has lost an estimated amount of 3-10 trillion won from deals for offshore support vessels in competition with Chinese counterparts. According to shipbuilding industry sources on May 26, the number of offshore plant orders won by Korean shipbuilders for the four-month pe...
POSCO Plantec Files for Workout Program
POSCO Plantec, a POSCO Group company that has been in a liquidity crisis, has finally filed for a workout program. The company held a board of directors meeting in the morning of May 26 and decided to apply for a debt-restructuring program in order to improve its financial standing and normalize ope...
Data-centered Rate Plan Enjoys Rising Popularity
The data-centered rate plan released recently by Korea’s three major telecom companies is enjoying a rising popularity with the number of subscribers passing the 800,000 mark. According to the Ministry of Science, ICT, and Future Planning on May 26, the number of subscribers to the data-centered ra...
Samsung Unveils “Galaxy S6 Edge Iron Man Edition”
Samsung Electronics announced on May 26 that it will launch the limited sales of the “Galaxy S6 Edge Iron Man Edition” here in Korea from May 27. The sales volume of the special edition will be limited to 1,000 units. The front and rear side of the Galaxy S6 Edge special edition is decorated with ...
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AJU Business Daily (http://eng.ajunews.com/korea)
New brand of soju with low alcohol content popular among young women
Lotte Chilsung Beverage Tuesday held an event to celebrate an occasion that sales of its new Sunhari Cheoum Cheorum brand of soju having low alcohol content have surpassed the 10 million mark. The eve…
Seoul citizens saw 5.9 movies on average in 2014, more than those in London or Paris: report
Seoul citizens watched 5.9 movies at theaters on average last year, the highest among those living in big cities in the world, a think tank in Seoul reported Tuesday. Citizens of London came in second…
2 affiliates of Samsung Group agree to merge
Cheil Industries Inc. and Samsung C&T Corp., both affiliated with South Korea's Samsung Group, Tuesday agreed to merge in early September. The agreement came in separate board of directors'…
SBS drama 'Mask' to kick off May 27
Actors and actresses, who are cast in the SBS drama "Mask," react during an event for the TV series at the SBS headquarters in Mok-dong, Seoul, Tuesday. They are, from left, Ju Ji-hun, Soo Ae, Yoo In-…
Masked vigilante fights against crimes in KBS2 TV drama
Actress Kim Sun-a holds actor Joo Sang-wook in her arms during an event for KBS2 TV's drama "Masked Prosecutor (action, romance, comedy)" at the Grand Ballroom of the 63 Convention Center in Yeoui…
Madame Tussauds Wax Museum opens branch in Seoul
A man puts final touches on a wax figure of U.S. actress Angelina Jolie during a red carpet event for Brangelina (the Hollywood couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie is popularly called Brangelina), at …
Actress Yoo In-young stars in SBS drama 'Mask'
Actress Yoo In-young, who stars in the SBS drama "Mask," waves during an event for the TV series at the broadcaster's headquarters in Mok-dong, Seoul, Monday. The Wednesday-Thursday drama is set t…
Myeong-dong crowded with Chinese shoppers
Chinese tourists, often referred to as “youke,” carry bags as they walk on a street in Myeong-dong, a popular shopping district in central Seoul, Wednesday.
Actor Joo Sang-wook teams up with actress Kim Sun-ah in drama 'Masked Prosecutor'
Actor Joo Sang-wook, who teams up with actress Kim Sun-a in KBS2 TV's drama "Masked Prosecutor," wears a mask during an event for the TV series at the Grand Ballroom of the 63 Convention Center in…
Traditional Korean coming-of-age ceremony held
A woman drinks tea during a traditional Korean coming-of-age ceremony at Namsangol Hanok Village in Jung-gu, central Seoul, Monday. About 20 foreign students also participated in the event. South Kore…
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ETNEWS (http://english.etnews.com/)
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Show the representative foods of your country to the Korean people and the entire world!
For exhibition at the Namyangju Slow Life Expo in October this year to be sampled by half a million people expected to visit during the Expo.
They are published in all five media units of The Korea Post, including its English print monthly:
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Please introduce the mouth-watering representative foods of your country while it is hot.
(Please send the recipes and comments to edt@koreapost.com, korpost@chol.com or yeskoreapost@gmail.com.
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