• California Assembly OKs highest minimum wage in nation
• S. Korea unveils first graphic cigarette warnings
• US joins with South Korea, Japan in bid to deter North Korea
• LPGA golfer Chun In-gee finally back in action
• S. Korea won’t be top seed in final World Cup qualification round
• US men’s soccer misses 2nd straight Olympics
• US back on track in qualifying with 4-0 win over Guatemala
• High-intensity workout injuries spawn cottage industry
• CDC expands range of Zika mosquitoes into parts of Northeast
• Who knew? ‘The Walking Dead’ is helping families connect

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  S. Korea gov’t seeks to boost birthrate by creating jobs, reduce health costs

  By Jung Min-ho A government program announced Sunday is aimed at creating social conditions to boost the nation’s birthrate from the current 1.2 per woman, the world’s lowest level, to 1.5 by 2020. The Ministry of Health...

  • Posted October 20, 2015
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  Samsung Lions to keep suspected gamblers off KBO playoff roster

  DAEGU (Yonhap) — The reigning South Korean baseball champion Samsung Lions announced Tuesday they will keep suspected gamblers off their postseason roster, six days before the start of their title defense. The Lions, which have won the...

  • Posted October 20, 2015
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  South, North Korean families begin three days of teary reunions

  SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Hundreds of mostly elderly Koreans – some in wheelchairs or leaning on walking sticks, most overcome by tears, laughter and shock – began three days of reunions Tuesday with loved ones many...

  • Posted October 20, 2015
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  18-month jail term sought for Japanese journalist charged with defaming S. Korean president

  SEOUL (Yonhap) — Prosecutors sought an 18-month jail term on Monday for a Japanese journalist charged with defaming President Park Geun-hye in print. Prosecutors argued that Tatsuya Kato, former Seoul bureau chief for Sankei Shimbun, knowingly published...

  • Posted October 19, 2015
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  ‘Batman’ trilogy producer to bring K-drama to US

  By Brian Han “Hallyu” is making its way into Hollywood thanks to producer Michael Uslan, who’s most notable work includes the most recent “Batman” trilogy, which brought in billions of dollars for Warner Bros. studios. His next...

  • Posted October 19, 2015
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  Hundreds of S. Koreans leave for NK for family reunions

  SOKCHO, South Korea (Yonhap) — Hundreds of South Korean family members left for North Korea Tuesday for their first reunions with North Korean relatives they have not seen for more than 60 years due to prolonged inter-Korean...

  • Posted October 19, 2015
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  Little support for larger US military levels in Asia-Pacific: survey

  WASHINGTON (Yonhap) — Majorities of Americans, South Koreans and Japan are in support of maintaining a U.S. military presence in the Asia-Pacific region, but oppose increasing American troop strength, a survey showed Monday. The Chicago Council survey...

  • Posted October 19, 2015
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