July 1, 2015
The Korean daily media headlines and humor
Wednesday, July 1, 2015
Your Excellency:
Here are The Korea Post notices, humor from 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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Proudly introduce the traditional foods of your country:
I am pleased to inform Your Excellency that The Korea Post is publishing a Special Report in all its five media units (two in Korean and three in English) to introduce the regular food table of each country.
This is in preparation for the Grand Exhibition of Food Tables of the World to be shown to over half a million people expected to visit the 2015 Namyangju Slow Life Planet Festival on October 8-17, 2015.
Please email to edt@koreapost.com a copy of the regular Food Table of your country for publication in The Korea Post and also at the Exhibition Center of the 2015 Namyangju Festival for a duration of 10 days.
In Korea, the table normally consists of a bowl of rice, a bowl of guk (watery soup), a bowl of Jjigae (stew), a dish of roast fish, a dish of Namul (seasonal greens) and a number of other dishes (small pancakes, steamed eggs, fried bean curds, jelly, etc.). The number of bowls and dishes differ depending on the financial status of the family and on the different occasions. On such festive occasions as Seollal (Lunar New Year’s Day) and Chuseok (Autumn Full Moon Festival), the number of foods and variety are much larger than at normal time, and each has a specific food item that must not be left out, eg., Ddeokguk (rice cake soup) on the New Year’s Day and Songpyeon (stuffed small rice cake in a half-moon shape. (Please call 010-5201-1740 for further details.)
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Send the Embassy news releases to edt@koreapost.com for publication by all its five media units, including one Korean (www.koreapost.co.kr) and one English (www.koreaposst.com) Internet dailies, which are updated real-time. (Call 010-5201-1740 for further details.)
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Today’s humor:
Hankuk Kyungje
Hi-Tech Company
Since the man was the first to arrive at the high-tech company one morning, he answered the phone.
When the caller asked for someone he was in the know about technical matters, the man explained that it was before normal business hours but that he would help if he could.
“What’s your job there?” he asked.
“I’m the president,” he replied. There was a pause. Then the man said, “I’ll call back later. I need to talk to someone who knows something.”
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KBS (http://world.kbs.co.kr/english/news/)
S. Korean to Head International Maritime Organization
The chief of South Korea's Busan Port Authority has been elected to head the International Maritime Organization (IMO). At the London headquarters of...
S. Korea Selects Airbus for Aerial Refueling Tankers
Seoul Issues First Algae Bloom Alert on Han River
NPAD Chief Urges Saenuri to Vote on Revision
PM Stresses MERS, Economy at First Cabinet Meeting
FAO to Propose Establishment of Fisheries College in S. Korea
Greenhouse Gas Emission Plan Triggers Opposition from Businesses
KOSPI Rebounds Despite Greek Woes
N. Korean Patrol Boat Violates Sea Border
Koreas Discuss Former First Lady's Visit to N. Korea
US Taekwondo Players to Organize Inter-Korean Border Crossing Event
S. Korean to Head International Maritime Organization
Survey: 59% of Japanese Believe Ties With S. Korea Not Improving
S. Korea's Antibiotics Prescription Rate Remains Higher than OECD
Seoul Issues First Algae Bloom Alert on Han River
Attacker of US Ambassador Additionally Charged with Violating National Security Law
Survey: Majority of S. Koreans Positive about Local Governments
5 S. Korean Film Industry Names Invited to
Ancient Palaces, Royal Tombs Will be Free of
Korean War Documentaries Premiere in UK
Leap Second to be Added Wednesday
Monsoon Front Yet to Bring End to Prolonged Drought
Nuke Commission Greenlights Resumption of Hanbit 2 Reactor
Choo Shin-soo Reaches 500 RBIs with Homer
S. Korean Women's Epee Team Wins Gold at Asian Fencing Championships
Choi Na-yeon Grabs 2nd LPGA Tour Win of Season
S. Korean to Head International Maritime Organization
S. Korea Selects Airbus for Aerial Refueling Tankers
Seoul Issues First Algae Bloom Alert on Han River
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Yonhap (http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr)
S. Korea reports no additional cases of MERS for fourth straight day
No additional cases of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) have been found in South Korea over the past four days, the health ministry said Wednesday, indicating the outbreak may be nearing its end.
The number of people diagnosed with the disease here has remained unchanged since Saturday at 182, according to the Ministry of Health and Welfare.
Hyundai Motor keeps top slot in satisfaction survey in China
Hyundai Motor Co., South Korea's top automaker, said Wednesday that it ranked first in consumer sales satisfaction in China for the second straight year among volume car manufacturers.
Samsung suffers setback in Southeast Asian smartphone market
Samsung Electronics Co., South Korea's top tech giant, saw its presence in the Southeast Asian smartphone market decline in the first quarter despite increased shipments, data showed Wednesday, as Chinese rivals took up more of the fast-growing region with budget models.
U.N. chief welcomes S. Korea's commitment to cut greenhouse gas emissions
U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon welcomes commitments by South Korea and China to curb greenhouse gas emissions, his spokesman said Tuesday.
S. Korean elected to head IMO for first time
A South Korean candidate was elected for the first time to head the United Nations maritime body, diplomatic sources said Wednesday, with his four-year term set to kick off in 2016.
Park urges military readiness against N. Korean provocatio..
Koreas need to jointly tackle natural disasters: Un..
Exit of USFK's leading unit won't affect US commitment to ..
Seoul shares open higher despite Greece debt woes
Hyundai Motor keeps top slot in satisfaction survey in Chi..
Consumer prices growth shy of 1 pct for 7th month i..
Women's World Cup members join Universiade s..
Events to keep athletes entertained at villa..
S. Korea hoping for first gold from judo
Hyundai signs 4-year NFL sponsorship deal
Baseball attendance down in June amid MERS scare
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The Korea Times (http://www.koreatimes.co.kr)
Park-Yoo row may drag on
The ruling party's floor leader Rep. Yoo Seong-min is defying pressure from President Park Geun-hye to resign from his post.
He is carrying out his regular duties after a Saenuri Party Supreme Council meeting Monday to discuss his fate concluded with no decision, except to wait for a move by Yoo.
Airbus picked as preferred bidder
Europe’s Airbus has been selected as a winner over its U.S. rival Boeing for the Air Force’s 1.4 t...
[EXCLUSIVE] AmorePacific under tax investigation
AmorePacific is being investigated by the National Tax Service (NTS) and the Korea Customs Service (KCS) for allegedly violating tax and tariff laws.
Blogger claims Seoul Philharmonic employee attempted suicide
A Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra (SPO) staff member has attempted suicide, according to reputed British music critic Norman Lebrecht.
Samsung vows to press ahead with Cheil-C&T merger
Cheil Industries and Samsung C&T said Tuesday that their merger will be carried out as planned.
Supreme Court eyes international tribunal
The Supreme Court is considering setting up an international tribunal under the Patent Court, in which trials will proceed in English or other foreign languag...
Park skips SK event
President Park Geun-hye’s absence from the opening ceremony of Korea’s 14th creative economy cente...
No new MERS cases for three days
Health authorities reported no additional cases of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) for a third consecutive day Tuesday, a further sign of a slowing of...
Park calls for military readiness against NK provocations
President Park Geun-hye ordered the military Tuesday to maintain a tight readiness posture amid gr...
Daum Kakao launches mobile search service
Daum Kakao, the operator of the mobile messenger app KakaoTalk, launched a mobile search service Tuesday.
Sex slave victim to protest in front of Japanese Embassy in Washington
A victim of Japanese wartime sex slavery will hold a rally in front of the Japanese Embassy in Was...
Gov't remains open to Korea-Japan summit
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Tuesday the government remains open to a possible Korea-Japan summit.
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The Korea Herald (http://www.koreaherald.com)
Airbus wins W1.5tr deal to provide airborne tankers
South Korea will purchase four units of Airbus’ in-flight refueling tankers by 2019 to help boost the country’s air ...
SK to support smart farm in Sejong
SK Group, the third-largest conglomerate in South Korea, opened a start-up incubator...
Speaker calls revote on Assembly bill
The National Assembly will revote on the controversial revision to the National Assembly law ve...
Business sentiment hits 6-year low
Manufacturing firms’ business confidence has dipped to the lowest level in more than six years...
Dark side
A series of doping scandals is again exposing the dark side of professional sports in the co...
Blame game
The ugly infighting that has been unfolding in the ruling camp ― namely the Blue House and ...
Daegu musical fest rolls out hard-to-find works
DAEGU -- From an out-of-this-world space musical set on a forbidden planet to the skin-crawling...
Ugly side of justice rears head in ‘Minority Opinion’
“Minority Opinion” begins with a disclaimer: “The following story is fictional and does not ...
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DongA Ilbo (http://english.donga.com)
Unification minister urges NK to join efforts to fight drought
Unification Minister Hong Yong-pyo said Tuesday, "Both the South and the North should combine efforts to properly respond to natural disasters that are repeating every year in line with global climate changes, thereby...
Hotel Shilla CEO asks China to encourage travel to Korea
In response to plunging Chinese tourists in Korea due to the MES fear, Hotel Shilla President Lee Bu-jin asked China`s travel agency heads to encourage Chinese people`s trips to Korea. Lee has been taking aggressive...
Greek PM: ‘Athens cannot repay 1.6 billion euros in IMF loans’
The Greek government effectively declared default, saying that it has no capability to replay about 1.6 billion euros (17.8 billion US dollars) in loans from the International Monetary Fund, which mature on Tuesday. In...
‘I will pick primarily younger players for 2015 East Asian Cup’
“I will select primarily younger players as much as possible.” Having returned to Korea after vacation in Europe, national team coach Uli Stielike announced his plan on the 2015 EAFF East Asian Cup on Tuesday. The East...
Retired soccer player Cha Du-ri topped K-league All-Star votes
FC Seoul’s Cha Du-ri (picture) was named as the most beloved soccer player by the local soccer league fans in the K-League All-Star voting. According to the fan voting results released on Jun. 30 by the Korea...
Former finance group president appointed to head Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra
Choi Heung-sik, 62, the former President of Hana Financial Group, was appointed chief executive of the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra which has been vacant for the last six months. “Choi has deep understanding on the...
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)
N. Korean Patrol Boats Cross NLL 6 Times in June
Another North Korean patrol boat crossed the Northern Limit Line in the West Sea on Tuesday but turned back after a South Korean Navy ship fired warning shots, according to the Joint Chiefs of Staff here. >> Full Text
Seoul Willing to Aid N. Korea via AIIB
The China-led Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank was officially launched Monday. Representatives from the AIIB's 57 member nations, including South Korea, China, Russia, Germany and the U.K., attended a ceremony in Beijing to sign an accord launching the bank. >> Full Text
Parking Restrictions at 2nd Lotte World Eased
Locals have welcomed a decision by the Seoul Metropolitan Government to temporarily ease draconian parking restrictions at the new Lotte World mall in southern Seoul. Until early this year, there were concerns about possible traffic jams from the mega-mall. >> Full Text
Koreans Still Tired Despite Shorter Work Week
Korea's 1st MERS Patient Recovers
Free Admission to Royal Palaces in July
Samsung to Boost Employee Benefits
Seoul Among World's Most Expensive Cities for Travelers
Choi Na-yeon Wins LPGA Title in Arkansas
String of New Cars to Heat Up the Competition
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Hankyoreh Shinmoon (http://english.hani.co.kr)
Survey: 60% of S. Koreans don’t have enough time, 82% are tired
Lifestyle Time Survey shows S. Koreans still getting an average of eight hours of sleep
On an average day in 2014, South Koreans slept for 8 hours, ate for 2 hours, did housework for 2 hours, and worked for pay for 3 hours and 16 minutes (6 hours and 30 minutes for workers who were 20 years and above). They also were in transit for 1 hour and 40 minutes, studied for 1 hour, met other people for 40 minutes, and consumed media for 2 hours. 59.4% of respondents said that they didn’t have enough time, and 81.9% said that they felt tired.
[Analysis] AIIB means challenge, and opportunity, for South Korea
The signing of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) agreement is the prelude to a major shift in the global financial order. It’s a challenge to a system that for the half-century after World War II has centered around a seemingly invulnerable US. But it’s also a challenge for South Korea, which has to navigate a rapidly changing global order to find ways of seeing through its own aims and interests. .
Government in a bind over where to store spent nuclear fuel
The Public Engagement Commission on Spent Nuclear Fuel Management (PECOS) wrapped up a 20-month public debate process on June 29 with a final recommendation to Energy Minister Yoon Sang-jick on how to manage spent nuclear fuel. With proposals including the selection of a permanent disposal facility site by 2020 and the construction of short-term facilities for preliminary storage at plants where temporary storage facilities are nearing capacity, the recommendation is already expected to raise an outcry. .
Queer Culture Fest shines rainbow-colored sunshine over Seoul
A rainbow has finally appeared above central Seoul. After a US Supreme Court ruling that legalized gay marriage, the closing ceremony of the 16th Queer Culture Festival, held on Seoul Plaza in front of Seoul City Hall on June 28, overflowed with energy. Along with sexual minorities - including homosexuals, bisexuals, and transgender people - the event was also attended by diplomats from 13 countries, including US Ambassador Mark Lippert. .
US ruling brings new urgency to S. Korean efforts toward same sex marriage
A US Supreme Court ruling recognizing same-sex marriage as a basic Constitutional right is bringing renewed attention to an ongoing suit by South Korea’s first same-sex couple to register for a marriage license. The couple, 50-year-old Kim-Jho Gwang-soo and 31-year-old Kim Seung-hwan, married in Sept. 2013 in a ceremony at Gwangtong Bridge on Cheonggye Stream in Seoul, with around 2,000 guests in attendance. Kim-Jho is a film director and chairman of the Sinnaneun Center, .
50 years later, US military still a fixture in Gyeonggi ‘camp towns’
As of July 1, the US 2nd Infantry Division, which is stationed in Uijeongbu and Dongducheon in Gyeonggi Province, will have been in South Korea for 50 years. While the 2nd Infantry is called the symbol of South Korea’s alliance with the US, its soldiers have inflicted great harm to South Korean society through incidents including the murder of Yun Geum-yi and the death of two middle school girls under the tracks of military vehicles. .
Government announces plans to restore section of railway to North Korea
The central government has announced plans to restore the South Korean section of the Gyeongwon railway line between Seoul and Wonsan in North Korea.Questions are now being raised about the purpose of the restoration at a time when the existing Gyeongui and Donghae lines between North and South remain unusable. .
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JoongAng Ilbo (conservative): (http://koreajoongangdaily.joinsmsn.com/)
National Assembly will vote on bills next week
The legislature has been paralyzed since President Park Geun-hye vetoed a revision to the National Assembly Act. The speaker of the National Assembly said Tuesday he will hold a plenary session next week to end the stalemate - and that the vetoed bill will be voted on again. But the Saenuri Party...
Korea’s carbon-cutting goal is big
The government decided to set a higher carbon reduction goal than previously proposed. The government said it will reduce 37 percent of estimated greenhouse…
Airbus beats Boeing for Air Force tanker deal
In a by-the-nose race, the Korean government on Tuesday decided to procure four new aerial refueling tankers from Europe’s Airbus…
Retailing looks healthier
With confirmed new cases of Middle East respiratory
syndrome (MERS) not emerging for the past three days, consumer sentiment may be on a recovery track…
SK opening Sejong farm tech center
SK Group on Tuesday opened a creative economy innovation center in Sejong City to help the surrounding agriculture-based economy boost efficiencies…
Industrial output erosion continues
Industrial output in May declined 0.6 percent from April, falling for the third consecutive month under the weight of sluggish exports in core sectors…
President’s allies take aim at Yoo
Loyalists to President Park Geun-hye inside the ruling party found themselves left with few options Tuesday in their crusade to pressure their current floor…
Korea, Japan differ on timeline for bilateral talks
The Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Tuesday that it is still too early to consider setting a timeline for a summit between President Park Geun-hye…
Former weightlifter Kim Byeong-chan dies at 46
Kim Byeong-chan, a gold medal-winning weight lifting superstar in the early 1990s, was found dead at his home on Friday, authorities said…
Unpaid training program still costs new lawyers
There are already few on-the-job training opportunities for new lawyers who have passed the bar exam, and starting this month…
Chaebol treatment of SMEs mixed
Korea’s conglomerates showed better and fairer partnership and cooperation with small and midsize enterprises (SMEs) in the construction and retail distribution sectors…
Korean companies issue wave of offshore bonds
South Korean companies are making up for lost time after the slowest first half in five years for offshore bond issuance as they seek to lock in low rates…
Kospi, Kosdaq inch back up after stumble
Korean stock markets rebounded, gaining 13.71 points, or 0.67 percent, to 2,074.20. Foreign and retail were net sellers of local stocks,…
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Maeil Kyungje (neutral-oriented conservative, economic/business): (http://news.mk.co.kr/english/)
Gov’t to reduce GHG emissions by 37%
South Korea’s business circle strongly resisted the government’s plan to slash green house reduction target by 37 percent below the business-as-usual (BAU) level, ci.. ...06.30 17:38
Lawmakers to table revised parliamentary bill next week
National Assembly speaker Chung Eui-hwa said Tuesday he will again table a revised parliamentary bill vetoed by President Park Geun-hye and other pending bills at the .. ...06.30 17:28
LG Hausys and Hanwha L&C set eyes on US, Europe
South Korea’s construction materials manufacturers are quick to explore new growth engines from the overseas market this year. Their move is an inevitable choice to b.. ...06.30 14:46
Maeil Business Newspaper establishes business partnership with Manila Bull..
As the Maeil Business Newspaper has entered into a business partnership with the Manila Bulletin, one of leading newspapers in the Philippines, it could provide wide-r.. ...06.30 14:23
Technology regulations isolate S. Korea
With Google’s development of driverless cars raising interests in a smart car, a vehicle with information and communications technology, Hyundai Motor and Kia Motors .. ...06.30 11:23
S. Korean-version of patent troll established
The Korean-version of ‘patent troll’ worth 100 billion won ($89 million) has been established to protect South Korean companies which have become targets of foreign .. ...06.30 10:08
Hanwha completes takeover of Samsung units
Hanwha Group is set to rise as the global defense and petrochemical company upon its takeover of Samsung arms. Hanwha completed its acquisition of Samsung’s two uni.. ...06.30 10:02
SK Hynix to be honored by Chung Jin-Ki Media and Culture Foundation
SK Hynix has been named to the grand award of the 33rd Chung Jin-ki Media and Culture Award in the category of science and technology in recognition of its development.. ...06.29 17:43
Pro-Park faction of Saenuri Party requests resignation of Yoo Seung-min
The pro-Park faction of the South Korean ruling Saenuri Party Monday held an urgent meeting of supreme representatives to officially request the resignation of Yoo Seu.. ...06.29 17:40
Impact of Greek-debt crisis on S. Korean economy
The South Korean government and Bank of Korea (BOK) on Monday held a series of meetings for microfinance and monetary financial teams to look into the impact of the Gr.. ...06.29 17:39
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The Kyunghyang Shinmoon (http://english.khan.co.kr/)
Gov’t to reduce GHG emissions by 37%
South Korea’s business circle strongly resisted the government’s plan to slash green house reduction target by 37 percent below the business-as-usual (BAU) level, ci.. ...06.30 17:38
Lawmakers to table revised parliamentary bill next week
National Assembly speaker Chung Eui-hwa said Tuesday he will again table a revised parliamentary bill vetoed by President Park Geun-hye and other pending bills at the .. ...06.30 17:28
LG Hausys and Hanwha L&C set eyes on US, Europe
South Korea’s construction materials manufacturers are quick to explore new growth engines from the overseas market this year. Their move is an inevitable choice to b.. ...06.30 14:46
Maeil Business Newspaper establishes business partnership with Manila Bull..
As the Maeil Business Newspaper has entered into a business partnership with the Manila Bulletin, one of leading newspapers in the Philippines, it could provide wide-r.. ...06.30 14:23
Technology regulations isolate S. Korea
With Google’s development of driverless cars raising interests in a smart car, a vehicle with information and communications technology, Hyundai Motor and Kia Motors .. ...06.30 11:23
S. Korean-version of patent troll established
The Korean-version of ‘patent troll’ worth 100 billion won ($89 million) has been established to protect South Korean companies which have become targets of foreign .. ...06.30 10:08
Hanwha completes takeover of Samsung units
Hanwha Group is set to rise as the global defense and petrochemical company upon its takeover of Samsung arms. Hanwha completed its acquisition of Samsung’s two uni.. ...06.30 10:02
SK Hynix to be honored by Chung Jin-Ki Media and Culture Foundation
SK Hynix has been named to the grand award of the 33rd Chung Jin-ki Media and Culture Award in the category of science and technology in recognition of its development.. ...06.29 17:43
Pro-Park faction of Saenuri Party requests resignation of Yoo Seung-min
The pro-Park faction of the South Korean ruling Saenuri Party Monday held an urgent meeting of supreme representatives to officially request the resignation of Yoo Seu.. ...06.29 17:40
Impact of Greek-debt crisis on S. Korean economy
The South Korean government and Bank of Korea (BOK) on Monday held a series of meetings for microfinance and monetary financial teams to look into the impact of the Gr.. ...06.29 17:39
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The Korea Economic Daily (http://english.hankyung.com/)
Industrial Output Down for 3 Consecutive Months
Industrial output has declined for three consecutive months as exports were negatively affected by the weak Japanese yen. According to a report "May 2015 Industrial Activity Trend" published by the National Statistical Office on June 30, the overall industrial output fell 0.6 percent from the previo...
Manufacturers Complain about Government's Greenhouse Gas Reduction Goal
Korea's trade groups representing the interest of large corporations and manufacturers demanded on June 30 that the government reconsider its ambitious plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. An official with the Federation of Korean Industries said, "The government opted to go with a plan ...
Samsung Tizen Phone Z1 Gains Popularity in Three South Asian Countries
Samsung Electronics India announced on June 29 that the sales of Samsung’s in-house operating system Tizen-mounted smartphone Z1 which was released first in three South Asian countries, passed the 1-million mark. Encouraged by the robust sales of the Z1, Samsung Electronics plans to release a follo...
Bosch to Make Additional Investment of 30 Bil. Won in Korea
The world’s largest auto parts maker Bosch plans to make an additional investment of 30 billion won in Korea this year. Frank Schaefers, CEO of Bosch Korea, held a press conference at Hyatt Hotel in Seoul on June 30. He said, “The Korean market is promising not only in automatic driving area but i...
Korean SPA Brands Make Forays into China
A string of Korea’s SPA brands are set to make forays into China next year. Cheil Industries plans to launch the shipments of “8seconds” to China, while Shinwon is scheduled to launch a joint men’s wear SPA brand with a Chinese partner. E-Land, which launched its own SPA brand in China earlier t...
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AJU Business Daily (http://eng.ajunews.com/korea)
Preliminary contest of 2015 Miss Sexy Back held
A contestant wearing bikinis poses for photographers at a preliminary contest of the 2015 Miss Sexy Back at AX Hall in Gwangjang-dong, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, Saturday. A total of 25 finalists selected wi…
K-pop mogul Park Jin-young attends g.o.d member's wedding ceremony
Park Jin-young, a K-pop mogul who heads JYP Entertainment in Seoul, answers reporters' questions, while attending veteran K-pop boy group g.o.d member Park Jun-hyung's wedding ceremony at Impe…
14th Mise-en-scene Short Film Festival opens
Top actress Im Soo-jung poses for photographers during the opening ceremony of the 14th Mise-en-scene Short Film Festival (MSFF) at Art Nine in Sadang-dong, Dongjak-gu, Seoul, Thursday. She won Best A…
Posted: 2015-06-26 16:10:42 |Updated: 2015-06-26 16:10:42
Exhibition on Korean War held in Seoul
Pedestrians look at exhibits on display at an exhibition on the Korean War (1950-1953), provocations by North Korea and the facts about North Korea near Gwanghwamun intersection in central Seoul on We…
Posted: 2015-06-25 16:57:43 |Updated: 2015-06-25 16:57:43
Bus drivers in Seoul set to go on strike
A bus runs in a street near Gwanghwamun, central Seoul, Wednesday, a day before the planned strike by a union of bus drivers in the capital. The union has called for a 7.29 percent wage hike and exten…
Posted: 2015-06-24 16:33:09 |Updated: 2015-06-24 16:56:51
Forum on real estate policy held in Seoul
A forum on South Korea's real estate polity gets underway at the Diamond Hall of Plaza Hotel in central Seoul on Wednesday. The 2015 Forum on Real Estate Policy was hosted by The Aju News Corporat…
Posted: 2015-06-24 16:31:21 |Updated: 2015-06-24 16:31:21
Nongshim's Jjawang No. 2 best seller in S. Korea's ramyeon market in May
Nongshim Co.'s premium jjajangmyeon (noodles in black bean sauce) product Jjawang ranked second in terms of sales in South Korea's ramyeon (instant noodles) market in May, only about a month a…
Posted: 2015-06-24 16:29:24 |Updated: 2015-06-24 17:00:13
Samsung Group heir apparent apologizes over spread of MERS at Samsung Medical Center
Lee Jay-yong, vice chairman of Samsung Electronics and heir apparent to its parent Samsung Group, bows to apologize over the spread of the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) in South Korea at a h…
Posted: 2015-06-23 16:46:26 |Updated: 2015-06-23 16:46:26
Hyundai Motor Group to build 115-story skyscraper on KEPCO site
Hyundai Motor Group Tuesday unveiled plans to build a 115-story skyscraper on the site of Korea Electric Power Corp. (KEPCO) headquarters it purchased last year. The skyscraper will incorporate aff…
Posted: 2015-06-23 16:43:40 |Updated: 2015-06-23 16:43:40
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ETNEWS (http://english.etnews.com/)
Simple Payment That Implements Apple, Google, And Samsung Mobile Payment Standards Into One Is Being Released
Korea¡?s middle-standing company developed Korea¡?s first simple payment platform that meets all global standard qualifications in mobile payment field. ...
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Samsung Electronics Develops Lithium Ion Battery Using Graphene…Its Energy Density Is Two Times Better Than Previous Battery…It Is Published On Nature
Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology developed high-crystalline Graphene coating silicon cathode material technology that has twice more of energy density than common...
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Chairman Koo Bon Moo Emphasizes ‘Customer-Oriented Conduct Of Market’...Finished LG’s New Business Strategic Briefing Session
Chairman Koo, Bon-Moo of LG requested for discover of items that will lead the market from customers¡? point of views and for focus on businesses. He emph...
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Ministry Of Science, ICT, And Future Planning Invests 98 Million Dollars (108.5 Billion KRW) For 3 Years Into IoT Demonstration Project
Government is investing 98 million dollars (108.5 billion KRW) into IoT demonstration project for 3 years. It is going to construct test sites in Daegu and Busan...
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Total Stocks Of Panels of Samsung And LG Display Are At Maximum…There Are A Lot Of Concerns About Performance In Second Half
As large-sized LCD Displays go into situation where there is excessive supply starting this year, it is predicted that there will be a decrease in performance of Kor...
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