Autumn foliage appears in Seoraksan National Park in Sokcho, Gangwon, on Sept. 30YONHAP
Happy Hump Day! Here are the stories you need to know in Korea.
In today's news, the South demanded the North stop its "border fortification" push after a recent mine blast seriously injured two soldiers in the demilitarized zone.
In other news, we visit a Danish-inspired restaurant in Gangnam to find out why people are flocking to try its bread-laden brunch plate. And we look into allegations that Chinese chipmaker CXMT pressured Samsung engineers to reveal trade secrets.
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KOREA
South calls for North to halt ‘border fortification’ after DMZ mine blast
South Korea’s military on Wednesday urged North Korea to immediately halt its “border fortification” activities and called for an apology and responsible measures over a land mine explosion in the demilitarized zone (DMZ) on Sept. 21.
“On Sept. 21, our troops suffered serious injuries from North Korean land mines while conducting a routine search operation south of the military demarcation line,” Lt. Gen. Kang Hyun-woo, chief director of operations at the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said at the Ministry of National Defense compound in central Seoul.
Blackmail, poaching and theft: CXMT's covert campaign to obtain Samsung tech by any means necessary
A former Samsung employee alleges that CXMT executives pressured Korean engineers for trade secrets amid Chinese government demands for advanced DRAM technology.
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Man who murdered Gwangju high school girl gets life in prison
A man who killed a high school girl on a Gwangju street in an attempt to sexually assault her was sentenced to life in prison on Wednesday, after prosecutors had sought the death penalty.
Actors, YouTubers and filmmakers face mounting criticism and potential legal action over the film’s portrayal of the 1974 assassination of first lady Yuk Young-soo. Read more
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Traditional markets in Seoul to come alive after dark with food, culture festivals
Local delicacies and unique experiences will be on offer as the capital continues is nighttime economy push with events across the city. Read more
