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

Kim Jong-un's Older Brother 'Lying Low': The ouster of North Korean eminence grise Jang Song-taek throws into relief the fate of leader Kim Jong-un's older half-brother Jong-nam. Kim Jong-nam is the eldest son of former leader Kim Jong-il and was thought to be the designated heir until he fell from grace in 2001. >> 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

Korea to Build Dozens More Nuclear Power Plants: About 18 to 21 more nuclear power plants will be built by 2035, Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Yoon Sang-jick said in a report to the National Assembly on Tuesday. "We set the proportion of nuclear power plants to all domestic power generation facilities at 29 percent by 2035," he said. >> Full Text