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

Ferry Owner's Son Stayed Holed Up for 3 Months: The eldest son of fugitive ferry owner Yoo Byung-eon never once set foot outside a small flat south of Seoul in the 95 days he spent hiding from police. Yoo Dae-gyun was finally arrested on Friday, just four days after forensics identified his father's corpse. >> Full Text

Japan Hid Looted Korean Treasures: The Japanese government has kept hidden a list of treasures stolen from Korea during the occupation from 1910 to 1945, it has emerged. Tokyo also excluded certain Korean treasures from a list of items to be returned during negotiations in 1965 to normalize diplomatic ties. >> Full Text

Kia Soul to Carry Pope Around Korea: Pope Francis will be driven around the Korean capital in a Kia Soul when he visits next month, a government official said Friday. The famously frugal pontiff had expressed a wish to use a compact car. Since he became pope last year, Francis has declined to use bulletproof car. >> Full Text