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

N.Korea Fires Short-Range Missiles: North Korea launched four short-range missiles into the sea from an area near Wonsan, Kangwon Province on Saturday and Sunday. They were aimed away from South Korea in a northeasterly direction. They flew for about 140 km. >> Full Text

Most Korean Couples Don't Insist on Having Children: More than half of married women in Korea do not believe that they must have children. According to a survey of 4,536 married women between 15 and 44 in 2012, 53.5 percent of the respondents said there is no absolute need to have children. >> Full Text

Luxury Watches Defy Digital Trend: In their latest bid to outdo one another, department stores are setting their sights on luxury designer watches. More fashion-conscious young people in their 20s and 30s are following suit and have no qualms about forking out between W5 million to W10 million for prestigious timepieces. >> Full Text