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

China 'Threatens U.S. Influence on S.Korea': The U.S. remains the chief political and military ally of South Korea, but "vital issues such as a trade agreement and North Korea's atom bombs have been sidelined in the U.S., while China plays a greater role in both Koreas," the Financial Times said Thursday. >> Full Text

Bilingual Education Was Wrong, Lee Kuan Yew Says: Former Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew on Tuesday admitted that Singapore's insistence on bilingual education has been wrong. The father of current Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, Lee now holds the honorary title of minister mentor and was prime minister from 1959 to 1990, and senior minister from 1990 to 2004. >> Full Text

Things to Know About Heavy Metals in Popular Food: A recent study by the Korea Food and Drug Administration of 113 popular food items found that they contain acceptable levels of heavy metals such as lead and mercury. But while the heavy metal content was below the maximum limits, experts still advise consumers to be aware of what they are eating. >> Full Text