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

Jang Song-taek Executed: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's uncle Jang Song-taek was executed right after a military tribunal on Thursday, the official KCNA news agency said on Friday. "The tribunal examined Jang's crimes. All the crimes committed by the accused were proved in the course of the hearing and were admitted by him," it said. >> Full Text

N.Korean Defectors' Escape Routes Blocked: North Korea and China have stepped up crackdown on defectors after the purge of North Korean eminence grise Jang Song-taek. Defectors said fewer than 10 North Koreans are currently held in a detention center in Thailand, an unusually small number that probably results from the crackdown. >> Full Text

How to Survive End-of-Year Binge Drinking: Parties and gathering celebrating Christmas and the end of the year fill up people's calendars in December, but the pressure to consume vast amounts of alcohol with friends, family members and coworkers can take its toll. Here are some tips to help keep things in moderation and not overtax your body during this festive season. >> Full Text