Kenyan Kiplagat wins women's marathon for first world championships gold
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By Yoo Jee-ho
(Daegu Athletics) Kenyan Kiplagat wins women's marathon for first world championships gold
By Yoo Jee-ho
Fed chairman's speech to have limited impact on S. Korea: gov't
SEOUL, Aug. 27 (Yonhap) -- The chief of the Federal Reserve refrained from laying out further steps to boost the fragile U.S.
Unionized workers at Hyundai Motor approve wage deal
SEOUL, Aug. 27 (Yonhap) -- The labor union at Hyundai Motor Co.
North Korea???s spy ring
The prosecutors??? office has recently arrested five core members of a North Korean espionage network that has allegedly been operating for more than a decade in South Korea.
Distrust of government Proactive public engagement necessary
The Lee Myung-bak administration has acknowledged a lack of communication with the people. However, it does not know how to activate communication.
Oh bodes poorly for governance
The political circle is in turmoil after Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon stepped down as he promised to if the referendum on free school lunches foundered.
Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers
SEOUL, Aug. 27 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on Aug. 27.
(Daegu Athletics) First two medals to be awarded on Day 1 at world championships
DAEGU, Aug. 27 (Yonhap) -- The 13th World Championships in Athletics will kick off here Saturday, with the opening ceremony scheduled for 7 p.m.
U.S. agency accuses S. Korean firms of unfair trade
By Lee Chi-dong
