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President in defense

President Park Geun-hye speaks ahead of a luncheon meeting with leaders of the ruling Saenuri Party, at Cheong Wa Dae, Sunday. Park downplayed media reports that her former confidant Jeong Yun-hoe meddled in state affairs, saying they were no better than tabloid gossip./ Yonhap

Dec 7, 2014

Jilted lover murders girlfriend: police

A man in Daegu has been arrested for allegedly killing his girlfriend after she broke up with him, Daegu Police said, according to Yonhap News Agency. The 37-year-old man, only identified by his surname Roh, broke into the house of his girlfriend’s family Saturday night with a weapon, authorities said. Authorities said the man killed the woman by striking her with a blunt weapon in the chest and back. The woman's parents were in the house and attempted to keep the man in the house after reporting the incident to the police. The man ran away instantly, but was caught Sunday near his house. "The couple had been dating for seven months, and…he held a grudge against her for the break-up," police were quoted as saying.

Dec 7, 2014

Fourth grader's unification song captures hearts

An elementary school student has composed a song with his father that has been receiving much attention from Korean netizens online, due to its innocent take on the division of the Korean Peninsula. The song, "Eight Provinces of Korea”_ written by a fourth grader at Jecheon Elementary School who goes by the initial "J" _ reflects the boy's wish for the divided nation to reunite. The lyrics are straight from his personal journal. "I want to walk hand in hand with my mom and dad and visit Mt. Geumgang," the boy sings. "If the two Koreas unite, our nation will always win everything like figure skater Kim Yu-na. "If only we could ride the train and go straight to Sinuiju in North Korea." The boy’s father, Lee Duk-su, told The Korea Times that his son has always had a keen interest in inter-Korean relations. "One day, he just came home and started writing in his diary how he didn't want to do his homework, and then I saw what he was writing," Lee explained. "The lyrics reflected his interest in current affairs and the importance of our identity, which was what he learned throu

Dec 7, 2014

Fourth grader's unification song captures hearts

In search of missing body parts

Police officers search a trail on Mount Paldal in Suwon as part of a murderinvestigation, Friday. Police said a mountain climber found a plastic bag containing a headless, armless torso on Thursday. It had no heart or organs as well. Police sent the body to the National Forensic Service (NFS). Some 200 police officers and search dogs were mobilized to look for the missing body parts. / Yonhap

Dec 5, 2014

Opposition in offensive

Lawmakers of the New Politics Alliance for Democracy (NPAD) call for a thorough investigation into the alleged power struggle among presidential aides at Cheong Wa Dae, and corruption scandals involving the former and incumbent governments, during a party meeting at the National Assembly Library in Yeouido, Seoul, Friday. They include, from right, Reps. Moon Jae-in; Chung Sye-kyun; interim leader Moon Hee-sang; floor leader Woo Yoon-keun; and Park Jie-won. / Yonhap

Dec 5, 2014

President in crisis

President Park Geun-hye appears beleaguered by what looks to be a power struggle between her trusted confidants and her younger brother Park Ji-man. Judging by the level of acrimony brought into the open following the leak of Cheong Wa Dae’s internal documents, Park runs the risk of sustaining serious damage to her presidency. Only 22 months into the job, it’s conceivable she could now be forced to run out the next three years in office as a lame-duck leader. Whether or not the President can recover will come down to if she can limit the damage this scandal is causing and bounce back strongly. It is pivotal for her to let go of her most trusted inner-circle members at Cheong Wa Dae, as well as, of course, Jeong Yun-hoe. Jeong has been at the center of the “memogate” scandal and the root cause of most of the President’s current woes. The question now is: can she do what is needed and prove she warrants the highest office in the nation? So far, President Park has insisted on sticking to her way of doing things, even under

Dec 5, 2014

The logic of English 4

안성진의 안글리쉬: "영어의 논리 4" 동영상 강의

Dec 5, 2014By Ahn Seong-jin

'Dog beers' sought by Shinsegae chairman for his poodles

/ Courtesy of FacebookChung Yong-jin / Korea Times fileLocal newspapers reported Friday about Shinsegae Group Vice Chairman Chung Yong-jin expressing his love of his pet poodles with such passion he recently bought “dog beers” for them.The business mogul reportedly requested the beers for his two standard poodles named “Molly” and “Mary,” the Chosun Ilbo said, quoting an official from the liquor industry. The official said the chairman was once enjoying beer by himself and saw the two dogs. He found it “pitiful” that they could not enjoy such a drink, the official added in the report.The beers Chung reportedly bought were alcohol-free Belgian Snuffle Dog Beer.Chung made his passion for the dogs known online via his Twitter, posting photos and advice for others with an interest in raising pet dogs.Chung previously gave 12 of 13 puppies born by Molly to his friends and employees, the report said.

Dec 5, 2014By Ko Dong-hwan

'Dog beers' sought by Shinsegae chairman for his poodles

Local government offers higher incentives to tackle falling birth rates

/ YonhapBy Lee Ji-hyeA local office will raise childbirth grants starting next year to encourage fertility rates.The Hoengseong-gun office of Gangwon province agreed on Thursday to provide 1 million won for every second child and 10.8 million won for the third child of families in the area.This is an increase from 500,000 won for the second child, and 7.2 million for the third child."The low birthrate in the farming area is really serious," said Jung Yeon-deok, from the district's health center, in a press release. "We know that offering an expanded amount of childbirth grants won’t make a difference instantly, but we want the people of Hoengseong to know that we will continue to make efforts to help pregnant women and their children."The Hoengseong-gun office is particularly concerned about the aging population."A whole year would go by and not a single baby's cry could be heard," Jung said. "Our nation is infamous for low birth rates, and the countryside is even worse, which is why we are the most concerned area."The increase will take effect on January 1.Hoengseong's birthra

Dec 5, 2014

Local government offers higher incentives to tackle falling birth rates

Psy to turn into Hyuna at year-end concert

/ Courtsey of PSY's official FacebookKorean global star Psy will perform as “Gangnam Style” heroine Hyuna at his year-end concert.Psy revealed on Thursday that he will transform into Hyuna to perform her song “Red” at his year-end “Psy Concert All Night Stand 2014.”In a promotional poster, Psy sits between two gorillas, wearing an off-shoulder dress with long wavy hair and sunglasses. The captions say “Red,” and “Dress code,” referring to the theme for the concert. In an earlier poster, the dress code was revealed ― Santa Claus.Psy has transformed into famous divas for his annual concerts, with Seonmi last year and Beyonce in 2011.Psy will perform at the Olympic Gymnastics Area in southeastern Seoul on Dec. 19-21 and on Christmas Eve.

Dec 5, 2014

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President in defense

Jilted lover murders girlfriend: police

Fourth grader's unification song captures hearts

In search of missing body parts

Opposition in offensive

President in crisis

The logic of English 4

'Dog beers' sought by Shinsegae chairman for his poodles

Local government offers higher incentives to tackle falling birth rates

Psy to turn into Hyuna at year-end concert

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