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Navy launches new patrol

New guided-missile patrol boat South Korean Navy launches three guided-missile patrol boat killers in Busan, Wednesday. The 63-meter-long, 9-meter-wide ship, also equipped with 76- and 40-milimeter gun, has a radar-evading stealth function./ Yonhap

Apr 24, 2013By Lee Jong-eun

Lawmaker pushes to toughen punishment on gay soldiers

An opposition lawmaker is pushing to revise military laws that govern homosexual relations between officers by specifying those who are subject to punishment and expanding the scope of penalties, the Center for Military Human Rights said Wednesday. In a letter to other lawmakers, Rep. Min Hong-chul of the main opposition Democratic United Party said he plans to submit a revision bill to specify inappropriate sexual acts between service members and punish those who partake in them.Min proposed to change the term "sexual assaults" to "homosexual adultery" to punish both sides who are engaged in sodomy, such as anal and oral sex, because only soldiers who force others to engage in homosexual relations can be jailed up to two years under current military criminal law. The military rights center and activists criticized Min's push to revise the bill, arguing it could infringe upon rights of service members. "The move to revise the military criminal law could infringe upon individual soldier's rights to choose and receive equal treatment," Im Tae-hoon, the director of the center, said

Apr 24, 2013

Kim Yu-na's blackmailer receives suspended jail term

A man has received a suspended prison term for blackmailing figure skater Kim Yu-na demanding that she not appear in a liquor advertisement, court officials said Wednesday.The Seoul Central District Court sentenced the defendant, only identified by his surname Choi, to eight months in prison, suspended for two years.Choi, 39, was found guilty of sending a total of 47 emails to the figure skating star between April and May 2012 threatening her safety if a beer TV commercial that she was in is aired."Heavy punishment is inevitable considering the psychological pain suffered by the victim," Judge Ryoo Jong-myeong said in his ruling, adding that Choi used expressions that have caused the vitim to suffer from anxiety and fear.Kim, who seized gold at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics, is one of the most beloved celebrities in the country and has appeared in multiple advertisements.

Apr 24, 2013

Dozens of Korean names in leaked data on tax havens: ICIJ

An international network of journalists said Tuesday "quite a number of Korean names" are included in leaked data from tax havens, especially the British Virgin Islands."There are several dozen Korean names," Gerard Ryle, director of the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ), told Yonhap News Agency.But he added there are only South Koreans, nobody from the North."I can confirm there are South Koreans only in the data. Nobody from North Korea. We know this because of the addresses attached to the names," Ryle, an Australian reporter, said.Earlier this month, the Washington-based ICIJ obtained some 2.5 million records detaining shell companies, offshore accounts and dubious financial deals. It contains the names of around 130,000 people who moved their money offshore apparently to evade taxes.Ryle said his group is still working to analyze the data.Korean people are looking to see whether the leaked records include the names of high-profile politicians, government officials or celebrities."We do not know who these people are or if they are of public interest," R

Apr 24, 2013

Be kind to tourists

College students dance at an event encouraging Koreans to be friendlier to foreign tourists in Myeong-dong, central Seoul, Tuesday. The Korea Tourism Association organized the campaign to attract more tourists from Japan and China in May./ Korea Times

Apr 23, 2013

Return to battlefield

British Korean War veterans march in front of a monument to Britain’s participation in a battle in Paju, Gyeonggi Province, Thursday. The battle took place from April 22 to 25, 1951, with British forces helping to stop a Chinese offensive aimed at capturing Seoul.                                             / Yonhap

Apr 23, 2013
Return to battlefield

Foreign couple photo

A foreign couple poses to take picture at Bukchon Hanok Village in Seoul, Tuesday, despite rain. It rained in all parts of the country on Tuesday which is considered rare in May in Korea.                                                            / Yonhap

Apr 23, 2013
Foreign couple photo

Promoting friendship

In the left photo, Eighth U.S. Army Commander Lt. Gen. John Johnson, right, poses with an honorary five-degree black belt certificate from American Taekwondo Association Chairwoman Sun Lee, at the Dragon Hill Lodge in Yongsan, Monday. In the right photo, he holds a calligraphy scroll bearing his Korean name “Jo Jon-seung” with ROK-U.S. Alliance Friendship Association (RUAFA) Chairman Suh Jin-sup.

Apr 23, 2013

Teen Top having best time of life

From left, Ricky, C.A.P, Chunji, Niel, L.Joe and Changjo pose in this promotional photo for their first official album “No. 1.” / Courtesy of T.O.P EntertainmentBy Kim Ji-sooTeen Top members are having the time of their lives.Their latest song, “Miss Right,” with its catchy, addictive hook and easy melody, is leaping on domestic charts. The song’s equally catchy choreography has given new bounce to their signature “knife-like” group dance.The latest shower of attention prompted by the success of the group’s full-length album “No.1” has C.A.P, 20, Chunji, 19, L. Joe, 19, Niel, 18, Ricky, 18 and Changjo, 17, relishing their time on stage.“It’s great to be singing on stage,” said C.A.P, the group’s leader.“These days, I am always happy,” said Niel.“The process and preparations involved in a new performance are hard, but the moment we’re on stage, it’s thrilling,” said Chunji, in an e-mail interview with The Korea Times.The six males who debuted in 2010 under the T.O.P

Apr 23, 2013By Kim Ji-soo
Teen Top having best time of life

War Veterans' Arrival

A Korean War veteran in a wheelchair arrives to Incheon International Airport to attend commemorative events marking the 60th anniversary of the armistice agreement that was sealed at the end of the 1950-1953 KoreanWar, Monday. The Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs has invited about 300 veterans from four countries such as England, Canada, Australia and New Zealand and their families of those who sacrificed their lives to recognize their contributions.                                                                        / Yonhap

Apr 22, 2013
War Veterans' Arrival
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