The Chosun Ilbo (English Edition): Daily News from Korea

Experts Investigate Raising of Sunken Ferry: Experts on Sunday started an underwater probe that will determine if and when the ferry Sewol that sank in a deadly disaster last April can be raised. A 2,000-ton barge was sent to the point where the ferry sank 3.3 km north of Jindo, South Jeolla Province. >> Full Text

Customers Steer Clear of Troubled New Lotte Mall: The sprawling halls of the new Lotte World mall in southern Seoul were eerily empty last Friday afternoon, usually peak shopping time for Korea's avid consumers. One store owner reported a marked drop in the number of customers since late December and says now only 20 to 30 people a day stop by. >> Full Text

Korea Vying with Japan to Draw More Chinese Tourists: Korea and Japan are competing to attract more Chinese tourists. According to the Korea Tourism Organization on Friday, a record 6.13 million Chinese tourists visited Korea in 2014, up 42 percent compared to 2013. >> Full Text