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

N.Korean Campaign Against Jang Song-taek Continues: The North Korean regime is busy trying to sway public opinion in the North against eminence grise Jang Song-taek to legitimize his ouster. The propaganda drive seems aimed at quelling any possible unrest following Jang's removal. >> Full Text

Will Jang Song-taek's Ouster Trigger Mass Defections?: The ouster of North Korea's eminence grise Jang Song-taek could lead to a wave of defections from his cronies and other senior officials who had thrown in their lot with him and now see their position under threat. Jang had been intermittently at the center of power since he married former North Korean leader Kim Jong-il's sister Kim Kyong-hui in 1972. >> Full Text

Bookies Give Korea Underdog Status at World Cup: Korea is the second-least likely team of its group to advance to the round of 16 at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, according to leading British bookmaker. Sports betting company William Hill forecast that Belgium has the greatest chance of advancing, followed by Russia, Korea, and Algeria. >> Full Text