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

Half of Foreign Residents Not Fingerprinted: The Ministry of Justice has failed to obtain the fingerprints of 520,000 out of 980,000 foreign residents in Korea for a database it is compiling. There is therefore no way for police to identify them if they commit crimes or fall victim to accidents. >> Full Text

N.Koreans Hold 3 Chinese Trawlers to Ransom: Three Chinese fishing vessels have been seized by North Koreans and are being held to ransom, CCTV reported on Wednesday. The unidentified North Koreans demanded 1.2 million yuan or W220 million. CCTV said the fishing boats were seized in Chinese waters. >> Full Text

High Fruit Prices Drive Consumers to Frozen Produce: More consumers are buying frozen fruit that is cheaper than fresh produce amid soaring consumer prices. In the past, only a few kinds of frozen fruit had a market, like strawberries and persimmon. But now retailers see growing demand for pineapple, mango, mangosteen, aloe, kiwi, and even apples, though blueberries remain the most popular. >> Full Text