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Wed, September 20, 2017 | 20:00

Trump's speech no prelude to military action

U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest threat to “totally destroy” North Korea does not necessarily mean the U.S. will take any immediate military action against the Kim Jong-un regime, analysts said Wednesday.

Moon stresses diplomacy on N. Korea in summits

Moon says he owes 'candlelight revolution'

Trump doctrine

Modify engagement policy toward N. Korea

Trump: US 'will totally destroy' North Korea if necessary

Seoul says Trump remarks show firm US resolve to maintain peace

Death penalty sought for doctor accused of fatally poisoning wife

Prosecutors want the death penalty for a plastic surgeon accused of killing hi...

[INTERVIEW] English education should be optional, says chief educator

Many students are moving to scale down their enthusiasm for English after the ...

Should English be a mandatory subject at school?

Camera hackers leak over 1,000 'home videos' of naked women

Police nabbed 14 hackers for allegedly cracking into internet-connected cameras, capturing video of users naked and spreading them online. According...

The Rio: the best-selling Hyundai-Kia car in Europe

European consumers’ preference in automobiles has long centered on hatchbacks and compact cars, a stark contrast to those in the United States and K...

Top Hyundai-Kia models in Europe _ Tucson

Hyundai Motor diversifies marketing in Europe

Hyundai, Kia bolster CSR in Asia

Dongbu Group chief accused of sexual harassment

Dongbu Group chief Kim Jun-ki has been accused of sexually harassing his former female secretary, police said Wednesday. Kim, 73, is suspected of ha...

[INTERVIEW] Garmin, Fitbit seeking breakthrough in fitness, sports

Despite doubts over the usability, wearable devices are expanding their ground in the global market. In particular, smartbands and smartwatches continue to replace conventional w...

More than 140 killed as powerful quake hits Mexico

A magnitude-7.1 earthquake in central Mexico killed at least 149 people Tuesday as buildings collapsed in plumes of dust, according to officials. Volunteers and emergency crews w...

Man behind state-sponsored protests to be grilled

The man behind state-sponsored protests organized under the previous two conservative presidents will be questioned over his alleged role in targeting liberal politicians and cul...

Multicultural students need better mentoring

There are many explanations why students struggle in school. There are less of these for “multicultural youths,” the term used to describe children born to one parent who is not ...

Toshiba to sell chip unit to hynix consortium

Toshiba seems to have decided to sell its memory unit to a consortium led by Bain Capital and SK hynix, according to the Japanese media Wednesday. Its board of directors selected the Korea-U.S.-Japa...

Korean firms leave China in droves

Korean retailers operating in China have begun to leave the world’s second-largest economy as its economic retaliation against Seoul’s deployment of an advanced U.S. missile defense system shows no ...

Conglomerates, financial firms to face tougher investigations

The financial regulator will reset an oversight system enabling it to comprehensively monitor and supervise financial companies affiliated with local family-run conglomerates or ...

'Women's health issue sidelined in sanitary towel controversy'

The recent controversy over sanitary towels has failed to address the core issue of women’s health, according to an official of a women’s organization. Leean So-young, director general at the Korea ...

Hyundai Motor to supply 500 Xcient trucks in Indonesia

Hyundai Motor has clinched a contract to supply 500 large Xcient trucks to Indonesia, the firm’s largest truck supply deal. Hyundai Motor Senior Vice President Lee In-cheol and H...

Beckham says S. Korean national team will improve

David Beckham said Wednesday he thinks the South Korean national football team will overcome difficult situations and become a better team, emphasizing that all teams and players...

Nuclear armament drive is 'unrealistic'

Advocates for the redeployment of U.S. tactical nuclear weapons in South Korea are losing ground fast after Washington showed little interest in their demand. Analysts said Wednesday bringing back U...

Foreigners' travel shows gaining popularity

“Welcome, First Time in Korea?” a travel show about foreigners visiting Korea for the first time, has been receiving strong responses from viewers, reviving the genre that has be...

CJ to host PGA tour on Jeju

CJ Group will use Korea’s first PGA tour event on Jeju Island next month as an opportunity to bolster its campaign to promote the country’s traditional cuisine and pop culture ab...

Korean speaking contest to be held

Education institution 247MyTutor is now accepting applications for its Korean speaking contest slated for Oct. 14. The institution provides language exchange and tutoring service...

Korean-Canadian to win award for promoting Dokdo

A Korean-Canadian librarian has been named a winner of the Korean Canadian Heritage Award for promoting Korea’s sovereignty over its easternmost islets of Dokdo. The Korean Canad...

Anti-THAAD protester dies day after setting himself on fire

An activist died Wednesday, a day after he set himself ablaze to protest the deployment of a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) anti-missile system. Jo Young-sam, 58, was transferred to Hal...

Nuclear sub will not be on summit agenda: Cheong Wa Dae

South Korea’s plan to build a nuclear-powered submarine will not be discussed at the summit between President Moon Jae-in and U.S. President Donald Trump, scheduled for Thursday in New York City, Ch...

Test scores, college diplomas are mostly fictions

In Greek mythology, Procrustes owned an inn on the road between Athens and Eleusis. He lured travelers to his inn, fed them sumptuous meals only to fit them to his iron bed. Nobo...

3 reasons China won't accept nuclear armed N. Korea

China’s ambassador to the US has said Beijing will not accept a nuclear armed North Korea amid the crisis over Pyongyang’s rapidly escalating weapons programme.

Free entrance, discount events to spice up Chuseok holidays

With people counting down the days before the Chuseok holiday season in the first week of October, the government has rolled out incentives to encourage people to enjoy themselve...

Imported foods rising as Chuseok gifts

Booking war starts for Chuseok holiday movies

Entertainment

Guitarist, pianist, cellist coming to Seoul

Foreigners' travel shows gaining popularity

'Produce 101' producer plans for boys-vs-girls survival audition

Gosling shows humanity with K in new 'Blade Runner'

Les Arts Florissants brings 18th century Baroque opera to stage

Dresden state treasure galore at national museum

Automotive

Genesis adds G70 mid-size sedan

Hyundai Motor to supply 500 Xcient trucks in Indonesia

New Hyundai America chief faces daunting task

Kumho chief hints at giving up Kumho Tire

Kia Motors appoints another star designer

GM Korea fails resuming wage negotiation with union

Chip, display companies to invest W52 tril. by 2024

[INTERVIEW] Garmin, Fitbit seeking breakthrough in fitness, sports

Toshiba to sell chip unit to hynix consortium

ITU Telecom World 2017: exploring smart digital transformation

LG building mobile identity with V30

Samsung SDI share hits record high

World

Tillerson urges China to cut off N. Korea's oil supply

More than 140 killed as powerful quake hits Mexico

3 reasons China won't accept nuclear armed N. Korea

UN Security Council condemns Myanmar for Rohingya violence: Suu Kyi to speak Sep. 19

Why is China's pipeline excluded from UN sanctions?

500,000 could be evacuated as Typhoon Talim set to hit China

Editorial

Trump doctrine

U.S. President Donald Trump used fiery rhetoric in his first United Nations sp...

For independent probes

The government announced Monday a plan to establish a ministry-level office to...

Thoughts of the Times

Korea needs superheroes

Asian manga have become popular in the U.S., with sales of manga books reaching $85...

Times Column

Modify engagement policy toward N. Korea

“Will war break out in Korea?” This is a question I get often these days. Like most...

Columnists

Toppling tyrants

We know things have gotten really bad in inter-Korean relations when the South’s go...

Pottery patterns reveal human innovation and changes over time

Korean speaking contest to be held

Seoul to boost support for Indonesian schools

Test scores, college diplomas are mostly fictions

Multicultural students need better mentoring

Anti-THAAD protester dies day after setting himself on fire

Aid to N. Korea should be handled separately from int'l sanctions: Seoul

Nations rush to expel North Korean envoys

UN chief asked to broker talks with N. Korea

5 North Koreans have re-defected to South since 2012

Oil prices in Pyongyang stable despite sanctions

N. Korea nears final phase of securing ICBM capabilities: ministry

Is aging population crisis or opportunity?

Conglomerates, financial firms to face tougher investigations

SK Innovation backs social enterprise Morethan

Imported foods rising as Chuseok gifts

ABL Life enhances marketing for new name

'Prudential Korea not prudent in managing agents'

Han wins Ig Nobel Prize with coffee cup

[INTERVIEW] Garmin, Fitbit seeking breakthrough in fitness, sports

Korean firms leave China in droves

Hyundai Motor to supply 500 Xcient trucks in Indonesia

CJ to host PGA tour on Jeju

Sharing ahead of Chuseok

Korean golfers' grand slam pursuits falls short in France

Two tips to add distance to your tee shots

Beckham says S. Korean national team will improve

'Pepper powder clubs'

Ko wins BMW Ladies Championship

Korea struggling to forget 2002

Hansik goes north

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Free entrance, discount events to spice up Chuseok holidays

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Storm victim

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

For independent probes

Storm victim

Icon of democracy

Korea needs superheroes

[INTERVIEW] Takeda Korea breaks conventions

[INTERVIEW] Yebisu beer hits shelves

[INTERVIEW] 'What I like most of Korean drama is depth of emotion'

[INTERVIEW] Residential property market faces downhill

60% of people support South Korea's nuclear armament: poll

[INTERVIEW] SolidEnergy CEO sees breakthrough in technology of next-generation batteries