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

Number of Newborns Hits All-Time Low: The number of babies born last year has dropped to little more than 430,000 as the recession continues to bite and people put off marriage. Demographers put the figure for 2014 at between 434,000 and 437,100. The previous year some 436,455 babies were born. >> Full Text

Russia Plans Joint Military Drills with N.Korea: Russia has announced plans for joint military drills with North Korea this year, VOA reported on Saturday. This is likely to create fresh tensions reminiscent of the Cold War on the Korean Peninsula since South Korea in turn conducts several massive military drills with the U.S. every year. >> Full Text

When is the Best Time to Lose Weight?: There is an optimum time of day to burn off those unwanted pounds. Exercising on an empty stomach in the morning enables the body to burn off more fat than at other times of the day. It is better to exercise when the body is short on carbohydrates so it can start burning off fat instead, and that is the morning hours before breakfast. >> Full Text