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Korean university libraries trail behind America’s

Social affairsMar 8, 2011

Korean university libraries’ stock of books is dismal compared to their U.S. counterparts, questioning the basic foundation of academia here, according to research released Tuesday.Korea’s largest university library falls only slightly ahead of the institute ranked 39th among North American universities. A 2010 study by the Korea Education & Research Information Service placed Seoul National Unive
Police may reopen probe into suicide of actress Jang

Social affairsMar 7, 2011

The police said Monday they will determine whether to reopen the investigation into the case of a rookie actress who committed suicide after confirming the authenticity of her posthumous letters disclosed by broadcaster SBS on Sunday.According to the more than 50 diary-like letters allegedly written by Jang Ja-yeon, she had been forced to attend drinking parties and offer sexual favors to 31 indiv
Suffering wife to talent show winner

Social affairsJan 9, 2011

Filipino woman abused by Korean husband finds new hope“I felt like I was singing for my one moment in time,” said Marinel Cuid.For the Filipino native, winning a national talent show here signaled a fresh start for her and her children, away from her abusive Korean husband.“I cried all night (after winning the talent show) because I couldn’t believe it,” said Cuid.The 35-year-old single mother of
Google violates laws: police

Social affairsJan 6, 2011

Google’s high-flying Street View service is in violation of Internet privacy laws here, police said Thursday. According to the Cyber Terror Response Center, the National Police Agency’s Internet crime unit, the conglomerate’s Street View mapping service had gathered sensitive private information from unencrypted wireless networks during the filming process.“We succeeded in breaking the encryption
Firefighters to get uncapsizable boat

Social affairsJan 5, 2011

Han River rescuers are to receive a new high-speed, uncapsizable boat following a recent accident that claimed the lives of two of their colleagues.Seoul Metropolitan Fire and Disaster Headquarters said Wednesday that it planned to deploy the 12-meter rescue boat at a water rescue department in Yeongdeungpo.The boat has a top speed of 50 knots, faster than any of the current response craft, enabli
Call center to open for N.K. defectors

Social affairsJan 4, 2011

A 24-hour call center will be set up to help North Korean defectors deal with problems while resettling in the South, according to the Unification Ministry on Tuesday.The North Korean Refugees Foundation plans to support the call center by organizing a network of social assistance with resettlement officers, counselors and additional volunteers. They also plan to build a nationwide network of supp
Reward offered for missing Japanese woman

Social affairsJan 3, 2011

A reward is being offered for information on a Japanese woman who went missing here over a year ago, a marriage consulting firm said Monday. Eriko Tanahashi, a devoted fan of “hallyu,” or the Korean Wave, star Ryu Si-won, was last seen in January 2010 after planning to visit a filming location of her favorite drama, “Winter Sonata.”The firm, Sunoo, is offering 10 million won ($8,860) for informati
Teachers seek to reshape English education

Social affairsJan 2, 2011

They all have to study English, but students have a hard time linking what they learn in school with what society expects from them.The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, seeking to recognize the efforts of teachers, has comprised a list of the top schools across the country with creative English programs to address this problem.At Haeseong International Convention High School in Seoul