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

More Elderly People Care for Even Older Parents: A growing number of people in their 60s are taking care of parents who are in their 80s and 90s as Korean society ages. National Health Insurance Service data for 2013 showed that 142,065 households in the nation were headed by an elderly person over 60. >> Full Text

Samsung Loses Lead Over Apple in Smartphone Sales: Apple has caught up with Samsung in terms of global smartphone sales volume, an impressive feat since Apple sells only premium gadgets while Samsung has a wide spectrum ranging in price from W100,000 to almost W1 million. >> Full Text

New Twist in Park Tae-hwan Doping Scandal: The doping scandal involving swimmer Park Tae-hwan took a new twist on Thursday after an acquaintance of the athlete's said Park actively sought the services of the dubious clinic he is suing. Prosecutors questioned a broker offering beauty consulting to wealthy clients and entertainers and hooking them up with clinics. >> Full Text