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

Reliance on Russia 'Wasted 15 Years of Rocket Development': Korea's rocket technology remains at the level of Japan's in the 1960s even though its satellite technology may be superior, an expert at the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency told the Asahi Shimbun last Thursday. >> Full Text

Korea Scores Poorly on OECD Quality-of-Life Index: Koreans work on average 2,193 hours a year, and only 62 percent of people are satisfied with their lives. Korea ranks 24th in terms of the quality of life and well-being among 34 OECD member states plus Brazil and China, according to a index published by the OECD. >> Full Text

Korea Promotes Medical Services in Abu Dhabi: An event promoting Korea's medical industry in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday drew some 200 prominent figures and journalists from the region. Abu Dhabi sends over 3,000 patients who cannot be treated there to hospitals overseas every year, and the health authorities cover the whole medical fees. >> Full Text