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

Korea Goes to the Polls: Elections for 300 lawmakers to fill the next National Assembly are being held at 13,837 voting stations across the nation from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday. The winners will become apparent in many constituencies at around 10 p.m. >> Full Text

N.Korea Accuses Seoul of Abducting Defectors: North Korea on Tuesday made its first comments on the defection of 13 North Korean restaurant workers from China by claiming Seoul "lured and abducted" them. The North Korean Red Cross said Tuesday, "We sternly denounce the group abduction of the citizens... as a hideous crime against its dignity and social system." >> Full Text

Airlines to Ease Ban on Bringing Cold Drinks on Board: Passengers can now board international flights carrying cold beverages they bought in the airport, and onboard announcements that made passengers feel like potential criminals have been stopped. >> Full Text