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

Opposition Parties Warn U.S. They'll Scrap FTA: The Democratic United Party and the United Progressive Party delivered letters to the U.S. Embassy in Seoul on Wednesday threatening to repeal the bilateral free trade agreement unless it is renegotiated. >> Full Text

As Personal Grooming Goes Unisex, Cosmetics Stores Hire More Men: Salesmen -- not women -- are in growing demand at local cosmetics stores. Industry insiders agree that they not only appeal to female customers, but can also serve male shoppers better based on their own experiences. >> Full Text

Americans Prefer Sweet Korean Food, But French Like It Hot: How do foreigners like their Korean food -- sweet, hot or salty? To find the answer, the Rural Development Administration conducted a joint survey on local residents of China, France, Japan and the U.S. for three years from 2009. It released the findings on Wednesday. >> Full Text