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

Ferry Owner Found Dead: Fugitive ferry owner and cult leader Yoo Byung-eon has been found dead in southwestern Korea, police said Monday. According to police, DNA tests conducted on the body of a man found in Suncheon on June 12 turned up a 99-percent match with Yoo's DNA. >> Full Text

N.Korea Slams 'Spineless' China: North Korea's relations with its sole ally and benefactor China are going rapidly downhill. In an unprecedented move on Monday, North Korea attacked Beijing as "spineless" after cracking down on the usage of the yuan within its borders and reducing exchanges of personnel between the two sides. >> Full Text

Summer Refreshments More Expensive Than Meal: A bowl of shaved ice with sweet syrup and toppings, a popular basic summer refreshment, is more expensive than the average office worker's lunch. The Korea National Council of Consumer Organizations carried out a survey of the price of the summer drinks and refreshments in Seoul. >> Full Text