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

Bloody Purge Targets Jang Song-taek's Cronies: It appears that a bloody purge is underway in North Korea to oust the cronies of eminence grise Jang Song-taek. Unification Minister Ryoo Kihl-jae told lawmakers here rumors that Jang's closest confidants were publicly executed have been confirmed. >> Full Text

55 Airlines Comply with Chinese Air Defense Zone: Since China declared a new Air Defense Identification Zone, 55 airlines from 19 countries have notified China of their flight schedules over the zone, according to the Chinese Foreign ministry. The U.S. advised airlines there to report their flight schedules to China, but the Japanese and Korean governments have not done so. >> Full Text

Korea Hopes for Lucky Break in World Cup Draw: The group draw for the 2014 World Cup finals in Brazil will take place on Friday at the Brazilian resort town of Costa do Sauipe. The 32 countries that qualified will be divided into eight groups. Each group will feature one team from each of four pots that were announced Wednesday. >> Full Text