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

Korea Scraps Adultery Law: The Constitutional Court on Thursday struck down the singularly punitive adultery law, which was enacted back in 1953. The court in a 7-2 decision ruled that the law breaches individual rights and violates the Constitution. Six votes were required to overturn the law. >> Full Text

N.Korea Demands More Money for Kaesong Workers: North Korea on Tuesday told South Korea it is raising the minimum wage for North Korean workers at the joint Korean Kaesong Industrial Complex to US$74 in March. The North also told the South that it will now collect 15 percent of wages plus overtime pay for "social security." >> Full Text

Most Korean Kids Still Want to Be Teachers: Teaching remains the most popular profession among schoolkids in Korea, according to a survey by the Korea Research Institute for Vocational Education and Training. The institute polled 18,402 schoolchildren across the nation. >> Full Text