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

Ferry Owner's Bentley Seized: Prosecutors have impounded a W540 million Bentley sedan that belonged to ferry owner Yoo Byung-eon. Prosecutors also confiscated W70 million in cash Yoo gave one of his followers to help him escape. >> Full Text

U.S. Senate to Mull More Work Visas for Koreans: The U.S. Senate is to consider a bill seeking to raise the annual work visa quota for Korean professionals to 10,500. Senators Johnny Isakson, Mark Begich and Roy Blunt recently proposed the bill to grant the professional or E-4 visas to Korean nationals. >> Full Text

Samsung's Smartphone Sales Plummet in Q2: Samsung's leading share of the global smartphone market plummeted during the second quarter of this year. Market researcher IDC said Wednesday that Samsung sold 74.3 million smartphones from April to June to account for a 25.2-percent share of the market. >> Full Text