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

Man Who Managed Kim Jong-il's Coffers 'Executed': The ouster of North Korean eminence grise Jang Song-taek was evidently part of a wider purge that also resulted in the execution of another of Jang's confidants, the Mainichi Shimbun reported Wednesday. >> Full Text

Another Japanese Video Promotes Dokdo Land Grab: The Japanese government on Wednesday published a video in Korean and eight other languages promoting Tokyo's colonial claim to Korea's Dokdo islets. The Japanese Foreign Ministry posted the video on its website as part of a broader campaign by Japan's rightwing administration to stir voters with the rhetoric of resurgent nationalism. >> Full Text

Hong Kong Starts Automated Immigration for Koreans: Korean travelers can enter or leave Hong Kong more quickly now thanks to automated fingerprint recognition and passport checks. Korea and Hong Kong start implementing automated immigration clearance for travelers from the other side on Thursday. >> Full Text