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Hyundai, Toyota to compete in Brazil

Hyundai, Toyota to compete in Brazil

A showdown between Hyundai Motor and Toyota is expected in Brazil, as the two prepare to sell small vehicles in the world’s fifth largest automotive market upon the completion of new factories there. According to Hyundai Motor officials, its first plant in Brazil has been operating on a test run before it begins making cars […]

N. Korean news broadcast takes on global look

N. Korean news broadcast takes on global look

North Korea is tinkering with its television news broadcasts to create a modern feel in line with the style of new leader Kim Jong-un, analysts said Monday. Over the weekend, the state network Korean Central Television (KCTV) featured new backdrops behind its anchors including a rotating image of the Earth with the Korean Peninsula highlighted. […]

Rep. Park refers to father’s famous quote

Rep. Park refers to father’s famous quote

Rep. Park Geun-hye, the presidential candidate of the ruling Saenuri Party, said Monday that historians will judge the dark days of her late father’s rule, refraining from commenting on his controversial legacy. “My father used to say ‘spit on my grave’ when he mentioned Yusin (referring to the political repression under the late President Park […]

North Korea agrees to consult over aid

North Korea has accepted Seoul’s offer to discuss the provision of aid to the flood-stricken state, officials said Monday. Pyongyang contacted the South through Red Cross channels earlier in the day asking that Seoul specify the type and quantity of the proposed aid. “The North said they want to engage in further discussion including through […]

1 out of 7 Koreans think about suicide

One in seven people have thought about committing suicide, according to the Ministry of Health and Welfare, Sunday. The ministry’s report on people’s mental health in 2011, which was released a day before the 10th World Suicide Prevention Day, showed 15.6 percent of adults seriously think about killing themselves at least once in their life […]

‘Next leader should focus on growth’

‘Next leader should focus on growth’

Politicians are finding it fashionable to villainize big businesses with the clock ticking on the presidential elections in December, but one senior economist claims this exposes their ineptitude in reading voters’ minds. The phrase “economic democracy” has become a buzzword for parties from left and right as they compete with new ideas to lessen the […]

From eccentric to darling of Venice

From eccentric to darling of Venice

While the world more readily acknowledged and embraced Kim Ki-duk as an auteur director, he has been received in a mixed fashion in Korea. But with his 18th feature film “Pieta” having grabbed the Golden Lion Prize at the 69th Venice Film Festival, the 51-year-old Kim has reaffirmed his art to the world and the […]

‘Sanctions won’t stop bilateral ties from growing’

‘Sanctions won’t stop bilateral ties from growing’

The top Iranian envoy to Korea said the two countries have cleared all hurdles that have kept Korean oil refining companies from importing oil from Iran. On July 1, SK Innovation and Hyundai Oil Bank had to halt oil imports from Iran due to European Union sanctions which banned European insurance companies from selling policies […]

Director Kim Ki-duk takes Venice

Director Kim Ki-duk takes Venice

‘Pieta’ becomes first Korean movie to win Golden Lion award Maverick Korean director Kim Ki-duk’s “Pieta,” a brutal mother-and-son drama, won the Golden Lion for best movie at the 69th Venice Film Festival, Saturday. Kim’s bleak-morality tale became the first Korean film to win the top prize at one of the three major international film […]

‘Generations lack communication in digital era’

‘Generations lack communication in digital era’

The author of the best-selling book “You Are Suffering Because You Are Young,” said interaction between generations has become ever more limited despite today’s era of digital media and social networking services. The book outlines the difficulties the younger generation is facing today. He said the older generation needs to make a greater effort to […]

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