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

N.Korean Rockets Fizzle: North Korea fired four short-range rockets from a new 300 mm launcher on Wednesday, but three of them exploded in mid-air or crashed immediately. The last one flew more than 200 km before falling harmlessly into the sea. >> Full Text

Ruling Party Sweeps By-Elections: The ruling Saenuri Party won a landslide victory in Wednesday's parliamentary by-elections, beating the main opposition New Politics Alliance for Democracy in its traditional stronghold of South Jeolla Province. >> Full Text

Korea Aims for 2nd-Place Finish at Upcoming Asian Games: More than 13,000 athletes will descend on Incheon for the 17th Asian Games in just 50 days. Athletes from 45 Asian countries will compete in 35 disciplines during the 16-day event. This is the third Asian Games hosted by Korea. >> Full Text