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Wed, September 20, 2017 | 18:24

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 ...

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...

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

Police nabbed 14 hackers for allegedly cracking into internet-connected camera...

Hyundai Motor diversifies marketing in Europe

Hyundai Motor and its sister company Kia Motors have been implementing a range of tailored marketing activities in Europe to improve their brand val...

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

The “throne” of English is on shaky ground. Many students are moving to scale down their enthusiasm for English after the government decided to eval...

Should English be a mandatory subject at school?

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...

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...

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

Seoul mayor asks for probe of Lee Myung-bak

Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon filed a complaint with the prosecution against former President Lee Myung-bak, accusing him of defamation, abuse of power and obstruction of justice. Pa...

Seoul to hold job fair for married immigrants

The Seoul city government will hold a job fair for marriage immigrants today between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. at Seoul City Hall, the city government said Tuesday. More than 10 immigran...

Nations rush to expel North Korean envoys

More countries are joining the move to scale back diplomatic ties with North Korea in response to its sixth nuclear test, Sept. 3. On Monday, Spain asked the North Korean ambassa...

Korea, US, Japan vow 'maximum pressure' on N. Korea

Seoul says Trump remarks show firm US resolve to maintain peace

$130 mil. wasted on buying 'obsolete' US choppers

South Korea wasted 150 billion won ($130 million) buying aging Chinook helicopters from the United States under the Park Geun-hye government, a ruling party lawmaker claimed Tuesday. The helicopters...

5 North Koreans have re-defected to South since 2012

Five North Korean defectors who returned to the North after failing to settle in South Korea have re-defected to the South over the past five years, a lawmaker claimed Tuesday. C...

Law revision to recognize foreigners' rights as spouses

Foreign spouses will now have their names properly recognized in the resident register, according to the Ministry of the Interior and Safety. This follows a legal revision procla...

Twelve teens accused of scamming 206 adults

Twelve high school students have been caught for allegedly scamming more than 200 people in partnership with a voice phishing organization, according to police on Tuesday. Daegu ...

Oil prices in Pyongyang stable despite sanctions

North Korea's oil prices and exchange rates have shown no changes despite its nuclear and missile tests and the international community's sanctions, a U.S. broadcaster reported T...

UNSC unanimously adopts new sanctions against N. Korea

Dresden state treasure galore at national museum

Germany is a country known for its practicality, but some rulers appreciated the beauty of art and collected some of the world's most glamorous treasures. An exhibition at the Na...

'Pepper powder clubs'

After mid-September, the three-way competition for the “Fall Tournaments” has narrowed down to a two-way contest between the SK Wyverns and the LG Twins. September turned out to ...

Saudi Arabia celebrates 87th National Day

As we celebrate the 87th anniversary of the unification of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, we recall and remember the efforts and sacrifices of the Kingdom’s founder His Majesty lat...

Scottish duo to play at Zandari Festa

The international music showcase Zandari Festa 2017 will take place at 10 selected venues around Hongik University in western Seoul, from Sept. 29 to Oct. 1.This year's event wil...

Airlines reducing routes to China

Korean Air is joining Asiana Airlines in reducing the number of flights to China and operating smaller planes bound for the country in line with the declining number of Chinese visitors. Korea’s six...

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...

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.

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...

Korea has worst air of advanced economies, report shows

Korea has the worst air quality of any advanced country, with its fine dust level soaring over the past 17 years, according to an Organization for Economic Cooperation and Develo...

Fine dust clouds Seoul sky

Seoul to host business fair for foreigners' startups

Seoul City will hold a business fair this week for startups established or run by foreigners here in the latest in a series of efforts to foster a startup-friendly business envir...

F-22, F-35A jets coming to Korea next month

The United States plans to send F-22 Raptor and F-35A Lightening II stealth fighter jets to South Korea next month for an air show, the Ministry of National Defense said Tuesday. The planes will con...

Defense minister apologizes over rift with presidential adviser

Defense Minister Song Young-moo apologized Tuesday for defamatory remarks about President Moon Jae-in’s security adviser. “I apologize for my careless remarks,” he said during a ...

Korean Air chief questioned over alleged embezzlement

The head of Korea’s major airline company was questioned by police Tuesday, over allegations that he used company money to renovate his private residence. Korean Air and Hanjin Group Chairman Cho Ya...

ITU Telecom World 2017: exploring smart digital transformation

Artificial intelligence (AI) can crunch the numbers on inconceivably large volumes of data, predicting trends, mitigating problems, driving a revolution in socio-economic development. Smart machines...

Gosling shows humanity with K in new 'Blade Runner'

Actor Ryan Gosling stars in the neo-noir science fiction film sequel “Blade Runner 2049,” playing LAPD Officer “K.” Gosling said he tried to bring out a more human side compared ...

Les Arts Florissants brings 18th century Baroque opera to stage

The extravagance of the Baroque period will be reenacted through an operatic performance later this month as period music specialist William Christie will be performing with peri...

Comedian vows to sue former President Lee for blacklisting her

Kim Mi-hwa is planning to sue former President Lee Myung-bak for suppressing her freedom of expression and damaging her career, the comedian said Tuesday. Arriving at the Seoul Central District Pros...

SK Innovation backs social enterprise Morethan

SK Innovation, a listed energy development company, has been supporting a rising social enterprise company, Morethan, since it was established in 2015. The support is part of SK’...

LG building mobile identity with V30

With the arrival of the flagship V30 smartphone, LG Electronics looks to shape its own mobile identity with the focus on user-friendliness. The first impression on the device was...

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

Star producer Han Dong-chul, who has created a series of hit music shows including “Produce 101,” “Show Me the Money” and “Unpretty Rapstar” for Mnet, has revealed his next show ...

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

Hyundai, Kia bolster CSR in Asia

New Hyundai America chief faces daunting task

Kumho chief hints at giving up Kumho Tire

Kia Motors appoints another star designer

Chip, display companies to invest W52 tril. by 2024

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

Samsung releases Note 8 with high hopes

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

Hong Joon-pyo keeps failing to grasp gender issue

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

Man behind state-sponsored protests to be grilled

2 opposition parties launch joint forum

Nuclear armament drive is 'unrealistic'

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

Hyundai Motor to supply 500 Xcient trucks in Indonesia

CJ to host PGA tour on Jeju

Sharing ahead of Chuseok

Toshiba to sell chip unit to hynix consortium

Hyundai, Kia bolster CSR in Asia

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