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

Burma to Release N.Korean Defector: A North Korean defector detained in Burma will be sent to South Korea soon. President Lee Myung-bak and Burmese President Thein Sein on Monday agreed that Naypyidaw will hand over the defector, who is currently detained in a Burmese prison for illegal entry, Cheong Wa Dae said Tuesday. >> Full Text

Partial Solar Eclipse Next Monday: A partial solar eclipse will take place next Monday morning. The Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute on Tuesday said observers will be able to see the scene from 6:23 a.m. to 8:48 a.m. During a solar eclipse, the moon comes between the Sun and the earth. >> Full Text

Two Korean Movies in Running for Palme d'Or at Cannes: The Cannes Film Festival kicks off on Wednesday with 22 films vying for the coveted Palme d'Or, the highest honor awarded to the best feature film in the official competition. Two Korean movies -- Hong Sang-soo's "In Another Country" and Im Sang-soo's "The Taste of Money" -- are among those competing for the top prize. >> Full Text