Saturday 4th July, 2009
North Korea may fire more missiles
Gulf NewsSouth Korea said yesterday it is closely monitoring North Korean military sites because the communist nation may fire more missiles, amid speculation that a long-range test launch aimed toward...
UN Chief Arrives in Myanmar Over Suu Kyi
The Korea TimesU.n. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon arrived in Myanmar Friday on a difficult mission to press the chief of the ruling military junta to free opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi and other political...
Seoul to spend billions on thwarting North Korea threat
South Korea News.NetSouth Korea Friday announced plans to spend billions on sophisticated technology to counter the perceived threat of a North Korean nuclear attack.
Gong’s Novel Divulges Social Injustice
The Korea Times... young Staff Reporter Celebrated author Gong Ji-young has released a new novel, ``The Crucible'' whose title was taken from Arthur Miller's eponymous play, based on the real events...
South Korea says North Korea fires 2 missiles off east coast
Deseret NewsSeoul, South Korea — North Korea fired two missiles off it eastern coast Saturday, a South Korean official said.The missiles were fired at about 8 a.m. (2300 GMT) and the Defense Ministry was...
When Will Fallen Eagles Soar Again
The Korea TimesEagles Lose 11 Games in a Row By Yoon Chul Staff Reporter The Hanwha Eagles extended their losing streak to 11 games ― the longest in franchise history ― with a 11-3 loss to SK Wyverns...
'Minerva' Opens Blog in Google
The Korea Times... gyu Staff Reporter A Korean economic guru, who was once arrested on charges of spreading false rumors but was acquitted later, opened a blog using services offered by Google. Park...
Teachers’ Union Headquarters Raided
The Korea Times... who Staff Reporter Police raided the headquarters of the progressive Korea Teachers & Education Worker's Union, Friday, seizing documents and computer servers in their...
South Korea's Kim grabs share of lead at Jamie Farr Classic
eTaiwan NewsSuzann Pettersen, from Norway, gets a close look at the eight green in the first round at the Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic golf tournament in Sylvania, Ohio on Thursday.
Home loans outpace lending to companies
JoonAng DailyKorean banks made new housing loans worth over 18 trillion won ($14.1 billion) in the first half of this year, far more than the 16 trillion won in loans they granted to small and midsize companies...
Pressure is on in race for new solar batteries
JoonAng DailyLg Electronics and LG Display, two affiliates of LG Group, are competing with each other to develop the next generation of thin-film solar batteries.
S. Korea to Craft Defenses Against NK Nukes
The Korea TimesSouth Korea will spend tens of millions of dollars to build up defenses against any North Korean nuclear attack, AFP reported Friday, quoting the Defense Ministry. North Korea has vowed to build...
New chair at branch of Rotary Int l club
JoonAng DailyYoon Young-suk, former chairman and chief executive officer of Jinsung T.E.C., was sworn in last Wednesday as the 49th president of Rotary International District 3650.
SVA founder helps unlock creative minds
JoonAng DailyAlmost everyone tends to solve problems mechanically, said Richard Wilde, chair of advertising and graphic design at the School of Visual Arts in New York. They come up with automatic, clich answers....
Former Grand National Party Chairwoman Rep ...
The Korea TimesPark visits Mongolia: Former Grand National Party Chairwoman Rep. Park Geun-hye, left, shakes hands with Mongolia’s President Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj during her courtesy call in Ulan Bator...
Tax breaks boost sales of imported cars last month
JoonAng DailySales of imported vehicles in Korea rose 22 percent last month from a year earlier. Dealers sold 6,809 imported cars in June, compared with 5,580 units for the same period last year, the Korea...
Tips and tricks for a stress-free summer getaway
JoonAng DailyHere, we give you a few tips and tricks for cost-effective family and group accommodations to traffic-free train journeys for a vacation you can truly enjoy.
Courtesy urged for pregnant women
JoonAng DailyA campaign to make life easier for pregnant women kicked off in North Chungcheong yesterday. In a bid to tackle a dramatically low birthrate, the provincial government took the unusual step of...
Millions pledge to stockpile flu shots
JoonAng DailyThe government said Friday that it will spend nearly 200 billion won ($157 million) to secure vaccines for the new H1N1 flu virus in an effort to brace for a wider spread of the contagious disease.
Probe of Actress Suicide Resumes
The Korea TimesKim Sung-hoon, head of the late actress Jang Ja-yeon’s former management agency, is taken into Bundang Police Station by police officers. He is one of several key suspects believed to be able to...
Seoul to spend billions on thwarting North Korea threat - Summary
Earth TimesSeoul - South Korea Friday announced plans to spend billions on sophisticated technology to counter the perceived threat of a North Korean nuclear attack. The defence ministry, reacting to the latest...
Two special warfare soldiers try to balance on a tightrope with ...
The Korea TimesBalancing act: Two special warfare soldiers try to balance on a tightrope with fans as part of practice at Gwacheon, Gyeonggi Province, Friday. / Korea...
South Korea to build defenses against nuclear EMP waves by 2014
WAMKorea will spend tens of millions of US dollars by 2014 to protect against electromagnetic pulse waves unleashed by a nuclear blast...
Japan Chief Delegate To N Korean Nuclear Talks To Visit Seoul
Morning Star... on bilateral ties and North Korean issues, the ministry said in a press release. The visit will take place as the five members of the disarmament talks other ...
South Korea to spend $152 mln to secure flu vaccine
Hindustan TimesSouth Korea plans to spend 193 billion won ($151.8 million) to secure its vaccine stockpile for the new H1N1 influenza covering 13 million people, or 27 percent of its population, health ministry...
that is the question for South Korea, the fifth largest nuclear power user in the world.
The Korea Times... young Staff Reporter To reprocess spent fuel or not: that is the question for South Korea, the fifth largest nuclear power user in the world. The country has voluntarily refrained...
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