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Marking Korean armistice

Promotional material hangs on the outer wall of the building of the Ministry of National Defense in Seoul, Monday. The ministry put out the material in commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the Korean War armistice. / Yonhap 

Jun 17, 2013
Marking Korean armistice

Odd couple

Bank of Korea Governor Kim Choong-soo, left, casts an “odd” glance at Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Hyun Oh-seok during a briefing to lawmakers at the National Assembly in central Seoul, Monday. The two are bound to see the economy differently ― the BOK focusing on fighting inflation and the finance ministry on growth. Kim had not cut the key interest rate until May despite repeated calls by Hyun. Few believe it will be the last time the two clash over the direction of the economy./ Yonhap

Jun 17, 2013

Psy rises to 17th ranking on British charts with 'Gentleman'

Korean music star Psy has moved up 34 places on the British singles chart with “Gentleman,” following up with his world hit “Gangnam Style.”According to Britain’s Official Chart Company, Gentleman moved into the Top 100 Singles Chart at 51th place and moved 34 places upward on June 17 to rank at 17th.Gentleman initially registered in 10th place immediately after its launching in April but began to fall before it started to climb back on the upper scale.Insiders said this is probably the result of active promotional programs.Psy has been on numerous programs, including an appearance on “Britain’s Got Talent.”

Jun 17, 2013

Aerial stunt

A dog jumps off his owner’s back to grab a disc in the World SkyhoundzChampionship held at a stadium in Ansan, Gyeonggi Province, Sunday. Thefemale participant and her canine pal performed in the free-style segment. / Yonhap

Jun 16, 2013

Ex-Chinese diplomat's visit

Foreign Minister Yun Byung-se, left, shakes hands with former Chinese State Councilor Tang Jiaxuan before holding a meeting in Yeouido, Sunday. Tang, a Chinese expert on Korean issues who visited South Korea on an invitation from Yun, met President Park Geun-hye Friday and discussed a planned summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping slated for June 27.  / Yonhap

Jun 16, 2013

This image

This image shows an artist’s impression of a variable-height transparent dam encircling rock carvings at the Bangudae archeological site on a river in Ulsan. / Courtesy of Ministry of Culture, Sports & Tourism

Jun 16, 2013

Cycling festival in Seoul

Thousands of cyclists start the “Hi Seoul Bicycle Parade,” an event to cycle a course from Gwanghwamun Square to the World Cup Stadium in western Seoul, Sunday. Nearly 5,000 people took part in the event. / Yonhap

Jun 16, 2013

Minimum wage struggle

A member of Part-timers’ Solidarity attempts to jump off the balcony of the main office of Korea Employers Federation in Mapo, western Seoul, Friday, during a protest rally as policemen try to save him. Protesters demanded that the minimum wage be doubled to 10,000 won per hour./ Yonhap

Jun 14, 2013

British envoys' visit

Unification Minister Ryoo Kihl-jae, right, shakes hands with Michael Gifford, British ambassador to North Korea, at the ministry building in central Seoul, Friday. Standing at the center is Scott Wightman, British ambassador to South Korea. Ryoo sought for close cooperation with the ambassadors in dealing with North Korea’s nuclear threat during their meeting./ Yonhap

Jun 14, 2013

Jinju hospital dispute

Democratic Party floor leader Jun Byung-hun, second from left, listens to members of the Korea Health and Medical Workers’ Union at the party’s main office in Yeongdeungpo, western Seoul, Thursday. The unionists asked the main opposition party to pressure the government and South Gyeongsang Province to take all steps to reopen Jinju Medical Center, which the provincial government shut down last month due to financial losses./ Yonhap

Jun 13, 2013
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