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

Ferry Owner's Son Stayed Holed Up for 95 Days: The eldest son of fugitive ferry owner Yoo Byung-eon never once set foot outside a small flat south of Seoul in the 95 days he spent hiding from police. Yoo Dae-gyun was finally arrested on Friday, just four days after forensics identified his father's corpse. >> Full Text

N.Korea Marks Armistice with Missile Launch: North Korea fired a short-range ballistic missile into the East Sea on Saturday night, a day before the 61st anniversary of the armistice that halted the Korean War. Leader Kim Jong-un gave "on-the-spot guidance" for the missile launch, according to the official [North] Korean Central News Agency. >> Full Text

Kia Soul to Carry Pope Around Korea: Pope Francis will be driven around the Korean capital in a Kia Soul when he visits next month, a government official said Friday. The famously frugal pontiff had expressed a wish to use a compact car. Since he became pope last year, Francis has declined to use bulletproof car. >> Full Text