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

Ferry Owner Hid in Cottage Wall During Raid: Yoo Buyng-eon, who became Korea's most wanted man after the April 16 ferry disaster, was hiding in a secret compartment in the wall of a cottage during a police raid in May, prosecutors said Wednesday. >> Full Text

Conspiracy Theories Swirl Around Ferry Owner's Death: The discovery of fugitive ferry owner Yoo Byung-eon's body has sparked inevitable conspiracy theories. The crux of controversy is the advanced state of decomposition of the body, which was found around two weeks after his death. >> Full Text

Apple Soars Ahead of Samsung in Q2: Apple is widening its lead over rival Samsung in the global smartphone market, boosting revenues while Samsung suffered lackluster sales, especially in China and other emerging markets. The Korean electronics giant managed to pull off higher revenues since it operates a wider range of business, but the U.S. company makes much more profit per phone sold. >> Full Text