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

N.Korea to Lift Ebola Quarantine: North Korea will reportedly soon lift a 21-day Ebola quarantine against all inbound visitors which it imposed in October last year. Experts speculate the motivation is a growing hard-currency shortage as a result of border closures. >> Full Text

New Galaxy Smartphone Gets Thumbs Up: Samsung unveiled its latest flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S6, in Barcelona, Spain on Monday. The initial response seems to be a resounding thumbs-up. The Galaxy S6 and premium Galaxy S6 Edge depart from previous Galaxy series phones with a metallic frame, glass back panel and built-in battery. >> Full Text

Korean Women Golfers Fired Up by Olympic Hopes: Korean women golfers are off to a strong start in the 2015 season of the U.S. LPGA Tour, winning three out of four events. Players say a strong desire to be part of the Olympic squad for the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro has been a big motivating factor. >> Full Text