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

Single Middle-Aged Men Losing Out in Job Market: Single middle-aged women tend to be perceived as dedicated to their jobs and highly sophisticated and capable, but their male counterparts are perceived as reclusive and socially awkward. >> Full Text

G8 Leaders Voice Concerns About N.Korean Refugees: The leaders of the G8 countries in a wide-ranging joint statement on Tuesday voiced concerns about the treatment of North Korean refugees who are returned to the repressive country. The statement comes after the high-profile repatriation of nine teenage refugees from Laos by North Korean agents. >> Full Text

Patent Troll Takes Fresh Stab at LG and Samsung: The U.S. International Trade Commission on Tuesday started investigating whether TV sets and smartphones manufactured by Korean and Japanese electronics companies infringe patents held by a patent troll. The probe follows a complaint filed last month against Samsung, LG, Toshiba, Panasonic and Sharp by Black Hills Media. >> Full Text