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Group of students left nauseous by a student spraying fire extinguisher during fight

An elementary school student in Ilsan sprayed a fire extinguisher during a fight, causing his classmates to suffer from symptoms of nausea and vomiting, News1 said Thursday.Around 10:50 a.m. Thursday, a sixth-grader in an elementary school in Ilsan abruptly picked up the fire extinguisher and sprayed it in the classroom after arguing with friends.Classmates who inhaled the fire extinguisher chemicals soon reported symptoms of nausea and vomiting, and some needed to go to the hospital for treatment.Among the substances released from the fire extinguisher was a chemical called ammonium phosphate, which is harmless to humans in nature but can lead to nausea ingested in large amounts.“The student in question has a mild development disorder and the school was already monitoring him closely,” the police said.Since the student is under 14 years old, he will not be criminally prosecuted.

Sep 12, 2014

Group of students left nauseous by a student spraying fire extinguisher during fight

A criminal caught after leaving evidence behind during bathroom stop

A burglar who stole more than 50 million won over two years was arrested by police who tracked him down thanks to the evidence he left behind when he did not flush during a bathroom visit, reported News1 Tuesday.The suspect, surnamed Park, 39, stole money late at night and in the early morning from several restaurants and bars, stealing an accumulated 5,390,000 won from January 2013 to early August of this year, the police said.However, in July found Park’s excrement that he left in a bathroom he left without flushing while investigating a restaurant theft case. The police sent the sample collected to the National Institute of Scientific Investigation for DNA analysis, and was eventually able to locate and capture the alleged criminal.The police said that Park had been homeless for the past three years and started to steal money when he lacked the daily necessities for living.

Sep 12, 2014

Card fraud ring busted

A police officer exhibits credit cards, mobile phones and card readers that were confiscated from a fraud ring, at a police station in Jungrang-gu, Seoul, Thursday. Police said they have arrested 20 members of the ring for engaging in a card fraud by using the names of 170 people, mostly the homeless. Seven former and incumbent tax officials were also apprehended for taking bribes from the group./ Yonhap

Sep 11, 2014

Autumn in the air

Visitors enjoy buckwheat flower blossoms at Daegu University’s Gyeongsan Campus, Thursday. The Korea Meteorological Administration cautioned that the daily temperature extremes will widen in the coming days, making the elderly and children more vulnerable to influenza./ Yonhap

Sep 11, 2014

Comic goes off on 'coward' cyber-bullies

An online rant against cyber-bullying by comedian Maeng Seung-ji is going viral due to her appearance on a reality television show.  Maeng, 29, currently appearing on MBC’s “Real Men,” received a slew of negative comments in late May when she appeared as a ring girl for Road FC, a Korea-based fighting championship.  She lashed out on Facebook in June, telling commentators to “mind your own business,” “stop making stuff up” and to stop “being cowards and show yourselves.” She added that she would “take you all down with one punch because I’m brave.” Her comments have circulated this month because of her appearance on Real Men, which challenges females to participate in military exercises. 

Sep 11, 2014By Ko Dong-hwan

Comic goes off on 'coward' cyber-bullies

Gov't releases guidebook on workplace harassment

Have you ever commented about the way a co-workers looks, or made a joke about what that person does in the privacy of their own homes? If so, you may want to watch your tongue, as the government is moving to educate people on sexually harassment.The Ministry of Employment and Labor announced Thursday that it will release a guidebook to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. It will help people understand what harassment is and how to cope with it.According to the ministry, it is much easier to identify cases of physical harassment, as opposed to verbal harassment, which can be more ambiguous.For example, the physical contact such as unwanted kisses or hugs amount to sexual harassment. Linking arms with a person and bringing them to a karaoke room (where women are paid to sit with male customers) can be a form of harassment.Observers say that verbal harassment can be harder to distinguish.But the list is clear: If a person may feel humiliated by a comment or action that pertains to sexuality, you’re better off keeping your thoughts to yourself, the ministry says in the boo

Sep 11, 2014

Gov't releases guidebook on workplace harassment

Why is 'Real Men' a hit?

The MBC reality show “Real Men,” which challenges female celebrities to participate in military training, is surpassing expectations with its popularity. The show is a spinoff of a previous version featuring only men. However, the female version is getting a huge reception, with its episode on Sunday recording 16.6 percent in ratings, eclipsing the popular KBS show “Superman is Back.” The success is owed in large part to the celebrity cast members, including Lee Hye-ri of K-pop girl group Girl’s Day and female comedian Maeng Seung-ji. It may also be popular because it shows the participants outside of the glamorous spotlight of K-pop. They appear without makeup, which would normally be unheard of in the industry. “It is aimed at delivering the message that women have a strong sense of duty, just as men do,” a blogger named Icarus wrote. Others, however, argued the popularity mostly comes from the humorous situations the participants are placed in.

Sep 11, 2014

Remove shirt for stain-free noodle soup

Fans the fiery red noodle soup “jjambbong” know the problem all too well. Slurp up the dish too fast, and risk staining your shirt.Comedian Kim Joon-ho has the answer, however.The method was documented by fellow comedian Yoo Min-sang on his Facebook page. A photo shows Kim about to savor a bowl of jjambbong. Only one thing is odd about the image: Kim is shirtless.Behind him lays a shirt, which he apparently just took off before eating the noodles.Indeed, even a single drop of jjambbong broth probably would have ruined the shirt. So if you ever find yourself in Kim’s predicament, you know what to do. 

Sep 11, 2014By Ko Dong-hwan

Safety of Lotte Tower

A Lotte World Tower official explains to a citizens’ panel about safety measures in the tower, at a disaster control center inside the building, Wednesday. The Seoul Metropolitan Government plans to reflect opinionsfrom citizens in deciding whether to approve the opening of the skyscraper, which has been dogged with safety concerns. / Yonhap

Sep 10, 2014

Playing 'jegichagi'

An elderly woman plays jegichagi, a traditional outdoor game that is similar to kicking a bean bag, during a Chuseok event in southeastern Seoul, Wednesday. / Yonhap

Sep 10, 2014

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Group of students left nauseous by a student spraying fire extinguisher during fight

A criminal caught after leaving evidence behind during bathroom stop

Card fraud ring busted

Autumn in the air

Comic goes off on 'coward' cyber-bullies

Gov't releases guidebook on workplace harassment

Why is 'Real Men' a hit?

Remove shirt for stain-free noodle soup

Safety of Lotte Tower

Playing 'jegichagi'

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