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

Ferry Owner Found Dead: Fugitive ferry owner and cult leader Yoo Byung-eon has been found dead in southwestern Korea, police said Monday. According to police, DNA tests conducted on the body of a man found in Suncheon on June 12 turned up a 99-percent match with Yoo's DNA. >> Full Text

N.Korea 'Preparing for Another Invasion Drill': North Korea is preparing for a large-scale landing exercise ahead of joint annual South Korea-U.S. military drills next month. "We've detected signs that the North is preparing for a massive landing drill in Nampo on the west coast since two to three weeks ago," a government source here said Monday. >> Full Text

Summer Refreshments More Expensive Than Meal: A bowl of shaved ice with sweet syrup and toppings, a popular basic summer refreshment, is more expensive than the average office worker's lunch. The Korea National Council of Consumer Organizations carried out a survey of the price of the summer drinks and refreshments in Seoul. >> Full Text