Sept. 17, 2015
The Korean daily media headlines and humor
Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015
Your Excellency:
Here are The Korea Post notices, 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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The Korea Post notices:
Invitation to Kim’s Eye Hospital
For the Excellencies and Madams:
It is Tomorrow, the day of the Tour of Asia's largest ophthalmological (eye) hospital--for a free checkup, medical tips, a luncheon reception, and a tour of Asia's largest Kim's Eye Hospital in Seoul. Partly cloudy skies are forecast for the day with a high of 27 degrees and a low of 16. Has Your Excellency made a reservation? If not, please advise us.
Mobile phones: Ms. Kim at 010-3388-1682 (Korean), David Chung at 010-3481-1101 (English) or Chairman Lee at 010-5201-1740.
Regular phones: 2298-1745/6, 2298-1740/2
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A round-up of the latest news published by the Korean media:
KBS (http://world.kbs.co.kr/english/news/)
S. Korea Considers Discussing Japanese Sex Slavery at UN Commission
South Korea’s ambassador to the United Nations is considering submitting Japan's sex slavery during World War II as an agenda item for the UN Commission on...
8.3-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Chile, Kills At Least 5
Chinese Foreign Minister: US, China Summit to Address Denuclearization of Korean Peninsula
'CIA Monitoring Possible Nuclear Collaboration between N. Korea, Iran'
US Moves Missile Defense Capability to be Ready for N. Korea
NPAD Central Committee Passes Reform Proposals
Gov't to Cover All Medical Expenses for Soldiers Injured on Duty
Gov't to Collect over 20 Trillion Won in Surcharges Next Year
KOSPI Soars on Eased Concerns of US Rate Hike
Finance Minister: Economic Policies Focused on Creating Jobs for Young Adults
S. Korean Football Chief to Visit Pyongyang for Regional Meeting
Inspection Team Enters Mt. Geumgang to Prepare for Reunions
Unification Ministry Vows Stern Response against N. Korean Provocation
Chinese Foreign Minister: US, China Summit to Address Denuclearization of Korean Peninsula
S. Korea Considers Discussing Japanese Sex Slavery at UN Commission
'CIA Monitoring Possible Nuclear Collaboration between N. Korea, Iran'
More Bodies from Capsized Dolphin Found
6 Pacific Nations Agree on Cooperation in Maritime Safety
High-Income Households Spend 2.6 Times More on Education
French Writer: Hangeul Can Play Key Role in Protecting Minority Languages
S. Korea Ranks First in OECD in Annual Hospital Visits
17th Bucheon Int'l Animation Festival Selects Finalists
Hyundai Motor Succeeds in Localizing Core Fuel Cell Component
Factory Prices of Mobile Phones Dropped Under Revised Telecom Act
Local Researchers Discover Mechanism of YUCCA Proteins
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Yonhap (http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr)
S. Korean nuclear envoy warns N.K. of tougher U.N. sanctions in case of rocket launch
North Korea will face additional U.N. Security Council sanctions further deepening its isolation if the regime forges ahead with a banned long-range rocket launch, South Korea's chief nuclear envoy said Wednesday.
Kerry warns North Korea of 'severe consequences'
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry warned Wednesday that North Korea will face "severe consequences" if it forges ahead with irresponsible provocations, a day after Pyongyang apparently threatened a nuclear test.
Ex-U.S. envoy calls for unconditional resumption of N.K. nuclear talks
The United States and its partners should unconditionally resume the long-stalled six-party nuclear talks with North Korea, a former U.S. negotiator said, stressing that ignoring Pyongyang won't improve the situation.
Samsung SDI to supply battery for Bentley's first plug-in hybrid: sources
Samsung SDI Co., the battery-making unit of South Korea's Samsung Group, will sell its plug-in hybrid vehicle batteries to British luxury automaker Bentley, industry sources said Wednesday, expanding its overseas portfolio in the mid-sized battery business for electric cars.
Southeast Asian riches seeking to build Hallyu town in Thailand: sources
A handful of Southeast Asian millionaires are looking to create a large commercial complex in Thailand comprising shops and restaurants that cater to the fans of Korean pop culture, also known as K-pop, industry sources here said Wednesday.
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The Korea Herald (http://www.koreaherald.com)
Moon clears reform hurdle
The main opposition party approved a package of reform initiatives on Wednesday despite opposition from non mainstreamers...
Strong quake strikes Chile, tsunami alert issued
A strong 7.9-magnitude earthquake struck the center of Chile on Wednesday, US seismologists sai...
N. Korea nuclear capabilities back under spotlight
North Korea’s evolving nuclear weapons capabilities have returned to the spotlight as it claim...
U.S. Coast Guard chief fears peninsular clash
With a reclusive and erratic leader at the helm of North Korea, the U.S. Coast Guard is ready t...
Turnbull sworn in as new Australian premier
CANBERRA (AFP) ― Multimillionaire former banker Malcolm Turnbull was sworn in as prime minister of Aus...
Debt problem
A recent report from the Bank for International Settlements rang yet another alarm bell over...
Outdated pattern
North Korea is returning to its provocative habits in the lead-up to the 70th anniversary of...
Students to face off in 6-a-side soccer
A group of Korean students has expanded the second Globald Cup tournament for foreign st...
Hyundai Motor to debut first performance car in 2017
Frankfurt, Germany -- Hyundai Motor’s first high performance car under the N sub brand will com...
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The Korea Times (http://www.koreatimes.co.kr)
South vows stern action against NK threats
The government vowed Tuesday to take stern action against North Korea’s threats to launch a missile or conduct a nuclear test, in tandem with the United States and the international community. “A possible missile launch or nucle...
What Korean media tips job-seeking Korean students
Seeking a job? A recent media report offered tips on time management, how to deal with headaches, ...
KFA chief's visit to North Korea raises hope for football exchanges
Korea Football Association (KFA) President Chung Mong-gyu will visit North Korea to attend the Eas...
Changwon street to have precast pavers with 23,000 foreigners' names
A street in Changwon, South Gyeongsang Province, will be paved with 23,000 colorful precast pavers with the names of foreigners written on them.
Park stresses ISO role for technological innovation
President Park Geun-hye said Wednesday the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) sh...
Samsung Engineering, Samsung Heavy seek merger again
Samsung Engineering CEO Park Jung-heum said he will once again pursue a merger with affiliate Samsung Heavy Industries.
Letter to our dear readers
We want to explain to our readers three "incidents" regarding articles published on our editorial pages and share our thoughts about them. The three, in count...
Case grows against man smashing his Mercedes
Public attention is growing over how the case of a man damaging his leased Mercedes-Benz sedan in ...
Products with low shelf life become best sellers
At a glance, the Good Morning Home Mart in Noryangjin, Seoul, was not much different from other su...
What if woman withdraws consent during sex?
The Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that if a man stops his sexual advances toward a woman if she resists then he is not guilty of rape.
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DongA Ilbo (http://english.donga.com)
China`s state media vocally criticize N. Korean nuclear threat
After North Korea suggested a plan to push ahead with its fourth nuclear test, China`s state-run new media criticized North Korea unusually quickly and in strong tones. Just five hours after the North said that all the...
Texas ranks No. 1 in Western division as Choo Shin-soo reemerges
The Texas Rangers, which Choo Shin-soo is affiliated, has risen to No. 1 in the American League western division of the Major League Baseball. In the second match of the four consecutive games against Huston on...
Korean Buddhist Jogye Order hosts first ‘foreign language speech contest’
“Sorry, I am nervous.” An exotic event took place at the traditional culture and arts hall in front of Jogye-sa temple on Ujeongguk-ro in Seoul’s Jongno district Wednesday afternoon. It was the preliminary round of the...
Samsung SDI unveils new car batteries at German motor show
Samsung SDI attended Frankfurt Motor Show that opened Tuesday (local time) in Germany, unveiling electric car batteries. It is the only electric car battery maker attending the motor show to stage car batteries. ...
N. Korea hints at nuclear test, a tryout rather than to cast chill
North Korea hinted at firing long range rockets and also possibility of a nuclear test. This came three weeks after the agreement made on August 25 to proceed a meeting between high ranking officials from both Koreas....
Dead female body found in car trunk, raises superstore parking fear
More than a week has passed since a dead female body was found in the trunk of a car parked at a residential area in Seoul. Police estimates that the suspect kidnapped the woman at a parking lot in a large retail...
S. Korean president to deliver speech at U.N. General Assembly on Sept. 28
Businessman-turned politician Malcolm Turnbull becomes Australia’s new prime minister
Korean major leaguers continue to thrive on
Real-name street vendor system to debut
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Chosun Ilbo (http://english.chosun.com)
KOSPI Rebounds on Credit Rating Upgrade
Reduced fears of a U.S. interest rate hike in September and Standard & Poor's upgrade of Korea's credit rating pushed the Korea Composite Stock Price Index up 1.96 percent on Wednesday. >> Full Text
Foreign Carmakers Launch Wave of Hatchbacks, Wagons
Foreign carmakers are launching a wave of wagons and hatchbacks in Korea. They include the Volvo Cross Country V60, Mercedes-Benz C220d Estate, BMW 118d Sport and the new Audi A1. Wagons and hatchbacks have been unpopular in Korea. >> Full Text
Cigarette Price Hike Don't Put Off Smokers
Cigarette prices rose by W2,000 a pack in January of this year, but tobacco sales have almost returned to pre-price-hike levels, and the number of people who are trying to kick the habit is declining. >> Full Text
Hyundai Plans Own Brand of High-Performance Cars
Samsung to 'Launch Foldable Phone Early Next Year'
Son Heung-min to Make Europa League Debut
Many Koreans Have No Plan to Give Children Their Home
N. Korea Resumes 'Normal Operations' at Nuclear Sites
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Hankyoreh Shinmoon (http://english.hani.co.kr)
North Korea sounding off with rocket and nuclear threats
Seoul could now seek to initiate dialogue, and approach upcoming divided family reunions separately
North Korea is raising the alarm with threats of missiles (long-range rockets) and nuclear testing. The tactics are being seen as part of an attempt to send messages to the US, South Korea, and the North Korean public ahead of an upcoming US-China summit in September, the Workers' Party anniversary celebration on Oct. 10, a South Korea-US summit on Oct. 16, and reunions of divided family members scheduled for Oct. 20-26.Responding to questions from a Korean Central News Agency reporter on Sep...
Professors from all over come out to oppose state history textbooks
University professors in all fields of study from all over the country are coming forward to oppose the plans of President Park Geun-hye to introduce a single Korean history textbook. All of the history professors at Pusan National University (PNU) .
FKTU again under fire for shirking principles
The labor community is blasting the Federation of Korean Trade Unions (FKTU) for a recent agreement with management and the government that many are calling "unprincipled."Questions are also being raised about the reasons that led the federation to recklessly pursue an agreement that would weaken workers' job stability. Some are alleging that FKTU president Kim Dong-man had already agreed to all but the most central items of contention after returning to tripartite dialogue on Aug. .
S. Korean parents and children only spend 1.5 hours together during the week
Most South Korean parents and children want to spend time together, but they actually only spend about one and a half hours together during the week, and the activity that they usually do together is watching television, a study found. These findings were reported in the Play Report, an online survey of 30,000 parents and children from 12 countries, including South Korea, China, the UK, France, and Sweden, which Swedish furniture company Ikea released on Sep. 15. .
[Analysis] Labor reforms make it easier for companies to fire and change rules
South Korean companies will at last be able to fire employees because of their performance and to change workplace regulations against their employees’ wishes. The government is also poised to push forward measures related to irregular workers such as increasing the employment period for short-term workers. .
Government ministries release report touting Pres. Park’s overseas achievements
Four government ministries launched an effort to promote the Park Geun-hye administration’s accomplishments so far with the distribution on Sept. 14 of a “Performance Sourcebook” rating achievements in the areas of foreign affairs and national security.
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JoongAng Ilbo (conservative): (http://koreajoongangdaily.joinsmsn.com/)
Moon’s nomination reforms pass
NPAD chairman need not resign, but vote of confidence planned
Moon Jae-in, chairman of the opposition New Politics Alliance for Democracy (NPAD), held onto his job on Wednesday as his changes to how the party nominates candidates were approved …
Credit rating upgrade gives lift to markets
A day after Standard & Poor’s raised Korea’s credit rating to its highest level in 18 years, the benchmark Kospi rose nearly 2 percent, while the won appreciated. …
Saenuri Party pinpoints changes for labor laws
The ruling Saenuri Party agreed Wednesday on a policy to revise five labor-related laws, which is guaranteed to bring the ruling party and opposition into a clash …
Public firms losing debt faster than expected
The debt-to-capital ratio of the 39 largest and most debt-ridden public companies is expected to fall to 197 percent by the end of this year, the first time the ratio will go below 200 percent …
Union rejects Hyundai Motor’s latest proposal
Hyundai Motor tried to wrap up this year’s wage negotiations before the Chuseok holiday next weekend by making a new offer, but the deal was rebuffed by the labor union. …
KT hopes Genie’s price works magic
Korean music lovers are being offered a better deal to stream their favorite songs.Genie, a music streaming service operated by KT Music, is overhauling its pricing schemes …
Gov’t may investigate ‘breaking Benz’ case
The “breaking Benz” incident, in which the leaser of a 209 million won ($178,000) Mercedes Benz S63 AMG took a golf club to the car outside a Mercedes dealership …
Apps can put an entire food court in your pocket
YoGiYo, a Korean food delivery service app whose name means “Here it is,” announced in late August it had raised 41.9 billion won ($35 million) from its Berlin-based mother company, …
CJ vows to hire 14,000 young people
CJ Group will hire 14,000 entry-level workers as regular staff through 2017, the company announced Wednesday. This year alone, the group will recruit 4,000 employees,…
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Maeil Kyungje (neutral-oriented conservative, economic/business): (http://news.mk.co.kr/english/)
Disposal of Dongbu Express faces setback
The bidding battle for the takeover of Dongbu Express, South Korea’s third largest logistics company, which has been bid only by Hyundai Department Store Group, went .. ...
Hyundai Motor unveils performance N brand in Frankfurt
Hyundai Motor Co. introduced high-performance sub-brand N in Frankfurt Motor Show early this week as the automaker seeks to embrace a wider range of customers and impr.. ...
Creation of job fund for young people gains speed
The special fund meant to help young people find jobs is accelerating its speed in its creation. The fund was proposed by President Park Geun-hye after union, manageme.. ...
Samsung SDI stands firm as EV battery maker
Samsung SDI has recently won an order to supply its Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) battery to British luxury car brand Bentley, following a similar contract fo.. ...
Samsung Electronics to support start-ups nurtured in creative economy
Samsung Electronics established its plan to take over startups nurtured in the creative economy innovation center. This is in part of efforts to provide startups with .. ...
Background of upward adjustment for S. Korea’s credit rating
As for Standard & Poor`s (S&P) ‘surprisingly’ upgrading South Korea’s sovereign credit rating, Korean economic experts analyzed that it was unexpected but understan.. ...
Emoticon biz is booming
Emoticons, the graphic images to indicate users’ emotions and attitudes mainly on messenger programs, are creating a huge content market as they become more familiar ..
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The Kyunghyang Shinmoon (http://english.khan.co.kr/)
[North Korea Hints of Nuclear Test] North Korea Mentions "Nuclear Weapons" in Addition to "Rocket," Luring the U.S. to the Table
North Korea, currently preparing for the reunion of separated families following the August 25 agreement with South Korea, continues to hint at an armed demonst···
[Editorial] A Leftist Wind Is Blowing in U.S. and U.K. Elections for a Reason
Left-wing politicians are increasingly gaining support in U.S. and U.K. politics. According to a survey of the state of Idaho released by CBS and YouGov on Sept···
[North-South Korea, After the August 25 Agreement] NK Hints at Launch of Long-Range Rocket
North Korea hinted that it would launch a long-range rocket in time for the seventieth anniversary of the founding of the Workers' Party of Korea on October 10···
[Editorial] For Whom Is the Federation of Korean Trade Unions Supporting Reforms for the Worse in Labor?
A day after the tripartite committee announced the agreement on structural reforms to the labor market, our concerns have become a reality. The government and t···
[Grand Compromise of the Tripartite Committee] Committee Agrees to Big Outline on Easy Layoffs and the Wage Peak Model
The representatives of the tripartite committee reached an agreement on key issues such as the layoff of low achievers and the easing of disadvantageous revisio···
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The Korea Economic Daily (http://english.hankyung.com/)
Korea's Top-30 Business Groups' 1H Sales Fall 7.9%
Korea's top-30 business groups saw their sales revenue and net profit fall by a large margin in the first half of this year, but the share of their labor cost has increased during the same period. According to results of an analysis made by CEO Score, the company specializing in corporate performanc...
SBW Signs Memorandum with China's Jeshing Group for Investment in Jeju
Ssangbangwool Inc. (or SBW Inc.), Korea's major apparel and textile manufacturer with strength in underwear products, will invest more than 1 trillion won in Jeju Island jointly with Jeshing Group, China's giant in home furnishings. The Korean company said on September 16 that it soon plans to open ...
Seoul Semiconductor Develops New “Smaller Than Nail” LED
Seoul Semiconductor developed a new concept ultra-small LED which can generate brighter light than existing ones. This LED was developed without using the packaging process where the LED chip is attached into a frame and electronic signals are exchanged through wire bonding. The new LED is expected...
Prices of Server DRAMs Plunge
The price of server DRAMs plunged, according to a report by the semiconductor e-commerce site DRAMeXchange on September 16. The average contract price of DDR4 R-DIMM, a flagship server DRAM module, plunged by more than 15 percent by the end of August. The latest DRAMeXchange report predicted that th...
LG Electronics to Release G Pad 2 in Korea
LG Electronics plans to release its brand-new tablet G Pad 2 10.1 which it unveiled at Europe’s largest home electronics fair IFA 2015, in the domestic market at a price ranging between 400,000 won and 450,000 won on September 18. The fair price is set at 429,000 won, while the 8-inch G Pad 2 will ...
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AJU Business Daily (http://eng.ajunews.com/korea)
'Assassination' 4th largest grossing South Korean film in North America
"Assassination," an ode to Korean independence fighters during Japan's colonial rule of the Korean Peninsula (1910-1945), has grossed US$1.8 million (approximately 2.1 billion Korean won) in North…
Rapper and singer Jessi drops new single 'Ssenunni'
Rapper Jessi performs during a showcase for her new single "Ssenunni" at the Yes24 Move Hall in the Hongdae area, Mapo-gu, Seoul, Tuesday. A day later, Jessi appeared cable channel MBC Music's "Sh…
A heap of gift boxes addressed to lawmakers for Chuseok holiday
With about 10 days to go before the Chuseok holiday, the lobby floor of the National Assembly Members' Office Building in Yeouido, Seoul, is heaped with gift boxes addressed to lawmakers, Wednesda…
Book-themed stairs in subway stations
A man climbs book-themed stairs at Gwanghwamun Station on Seoul subway line 5 in central Seoul, Tuesday. Seoul Metro, the operator of Seoul subway lines 5 to 8, installed book-themed stairs in station…
Hip-hop duo Leessang's Gary to drop 1st studio album Monday
South Korean hip-hop duo Leessang's Gary will drop his first studio album on Sept. 21, his management agency in Seoul said Tuesday. The album, titled "2002," is the 37-year-old's first alb…
Retailer Shinsegae Group holds job fair
People line up at a job fair hosted by major South Korean retailer Shinsegae Group and subcontractors at the aT Center in Yangjae-dong, southern Seoul, Tuesday. A total of 125 companies participated i…
South Korea world's 39th freest economy: report
South Korea moved down seven notches to 39th place in the 2015 Economic Freedom of the World report. South Korea scored 7.38 out of possible 10 points, down 0.08 from last year, making its economy …
Actor Kwon Sang-woo stars in crime comedy 'Detective: The Beginning'
Actor Kwon Sang-woo, who stars as Kang Dae-man, the owner of a comic shop, or "manhwabang" in Korean in the upcoming South Korean crime comedy "Detective: The Beginning," poses for a photo prior to an…
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ETNEWS (http://english.etnews.com/)
KAIST Research Team Develops Glasses-Type Augmented Reality Platform
¡®Glasses-Type Augmented Reality Platform¡? that supports remote cooperation work by using an avatar¡?s hand is developed. Research team led by...
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Auction For 2.1 GHz Frequency Emerges As ‘Hot Potato’…”Needs To Be Auctioned By The Rule vs. Reallocation Is More Efficient”
Method to auction 2.1 GHz frequency bandwidth emerged as an issue for industry. It is an issue because a possibility was brought up that 80 MHz range out of 100 MHz ban...
Pharming Method That Steals Personal Information By Disguising Itself As Bookmarks Makes Appearance
Pharming method that extorts personal information by abusing ¡®Bookmark¡?, where one saves websites that he or she usually visits, makes appearance. AhnLab...
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LG Electronics Introduces Smart TV ‘Channel Plus’ That Carries Broadcasting
LG Electronics joined hands with N-screen service business called EveryonTV and have started ¡®Channel Plus¡? that allows one to watch 50 real-ti...
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South Korean LED Businesses Find Breakthroughs In Foreign Countries As They Believe There Are No Solutions In South Korea
South Korean LED businesses are finding breakthroughs in foreign markets to overcome South Korean market that is going under recession. As recent
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