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

Kim Jong-un's Sister Secures Place in Nomenklatura: North Korea's state-run media have for the first time mentioned leader Kim Jong-un's younger sister Yeo-jong by name, suggesting she has established a position of some influence for herself in the corridors of power. >> Full Text

Korean Husbands Least Likely to Help Out at Home: Korean husbands spend less time helping out at home than their counterparts in other OECD countries, a recent survey shows. Korean men help out with household chores for 21 minutes, the second shortest amount of time following their Indian counterparts (19 minutes), and take care of children for 10 minutes. >> Full Text

Int'l Press Picks Up on Alien Soap Craze in China: A bizarre craze in China for a Korean soap opera about a 400-year-old alien has caught the attention of the international press. The Washington Post in a piece published on Friday milks the political and cultural implications of the fad surrounding "My Love from the Star" for all they are worth. >> Full Text