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

Global Warming Threatens Rice Crops: Global warming is expected to damage rice production in Korea as increasing areas of the country become suitable for tropical fruit farming. The Rural Development Administration warned that Korea's rice output will fall to 408.7 kg per 1,000 sq.m in 2040, a 13.6-percent decline compared to 473 kg from 1990 to 2000. >> Full Text

High Hopes for a Big Korean Gold Medal Haul in Rio: Korea aims to win at least 10 gold medals and finish in the top 10 on the medal tally at the Rio 2016 Summer Olympics in Brazil, which kick off on Saturday. The country won 13 gold medals to finish fifth in London in 2012, its second-best result after the fourth-place finish at the 1988 Olympics in Seoul. >> Full Text

LG to Unveil New Premium Smartphone Next Month: LG will unveil a new premium smartphone in Seoul and San Francisco on Sept. 7. LG on Thursday sent out invitations to the press for the launch of the V20. No details are known yet, but the phrase "play more" appears in a colorful pop-up book, suggesting strong multimedia features. >> Full Text