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Mon, August 20, 2018 | 20:17

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Poor economic results bother Moon

President Moon Jae-in faces growing doubts over his economic policy as the job market is tightening and the real estate bubble is reaching an alarming level.

Politics | 2018-08-20 16:49

LKP lashes Moon's economic policy

The main opposition Liberty Korea Party (LKP) criticized the Moon Jae-in administration's economic policy Monday, saying its push for “income-led growth” was taking a toll on the country's export-driven economy.

Politics | 2018-08-20 17:12

Debate rises over changing S. Korea's sexual abuse laws

The recent not-guilty verdict given to former South Chungcheong Province Governor An Hee-jung over his rape charges has caused controversy over whether the nation's laws on sexual offenses need to be changed. The row surfaced after the Seoul Western District Court ruled last week that An was not guilty, citing “insufficient evidence,” in the highest-profile #MeToo case here. ...

Investigations | 2018-08-20 17:02

Ex-US airman serving jail term for sexually molesting 2 orphan boys

A former U.S. senior airman is currently serving a 15-year prison term for sexually molesting two Korean orphan boys while being stationed here about six years ago, and possessing dozens of child pornography videos, according to a U.S. military court. Robert Keldgard, who was stationed at Kunsan Air Base in Gunsan, North Jeolla Province, between 2012 and 2013, was convicted in April 2016 for the crimes, which Yonhap News confirmed and reported Monday.

Investigations | 2018-08-20 16:06

Koreas in talks for joint exhumation of war remains

Seoul is discussing with Pyongyang to confirm the sites for joint exhumations of the remains of soldiers killed during the 1950-53 Korean War within the heavily fortified Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) and places near it, a defense official here said, Monday.

Politics | 2018-08-20 16:09

Military to develop science-oriented manpower

The military authority is speeding up its drive to embrace more science-oriented manpower by accepting applicants to control and repair drones. As of Thursday, the Army plans to accept applicants specializing in controlling and repairing drones, according to the Military Manpower Administration (MMA), Monday.

Politics | 2018-08-20 16:52

Pompeo's North Korea visit raises hopes for turnaround

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's upcoming Pyongyang visit is expected to break the ongoing political stalemate surrounding the timeline of North Korea's denuclearization, experts said Monday. The sign of hope comes at a time when no outstanding progress has been made over the issue following the historic June 12 summit between President Donald Trump and North Korean lead...

Politics | 2018-08-20 16:50

Electromagnetic wave-emitting fans

A measurement device shows a high level of electromagnetic waves from a mini fan during a demonstration at the Asian Citizen's Center for the Environment in central Seoul, Monday. The group said 12 out of 13 hand-held fans on the market have an average electromagnetic wave of 647 milligrays (mG), over 43 times higher than that under high-voltage power cables.

Photo News | 2018-08-20 16:57

Soldiers allowed to leave military bases on weekdays

Soldiers here will be able to leave military bases on weekdays after finishing their daily tasks and return before bedtime roll call, according to the defense ministry Sunday. The Ministry of National Defense plans to run a two-month pilot test with 13 military units _ including the Army, Navy and Air Force _ and then to expand the test.

Politics | 2018-08-19 16:43

Mayor to develop northern Seoul for 'balanced growth'

Public transport and housing as well as access to quality education, cultural activities and childrearing services will be improved in northern Seoul, as part of “balanced growth” of the capital, a key initiative of three-term Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon. The Seoul Metropolitan Government unveiled comprehensive city planning measures, Sunday, which are focused on benefiting Gan...

Seoul & provinces | 2018-08-19 17:37

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