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Jimin of BTS, actor Song Da-eun suspected to be dating, again
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What's next for the government's push in quota hike?
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Trump may like to 'solve' N. Korean nuclear problem if reelected: ex-official
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Woman falls to death from acquaintance's home after exhibiting ‘unexplained' behaviors
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‘Malice should not undermine the system, social order,’ says Hybe's Bang
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N. Korea slams planned S. Korea-US military drills, warns of 'catastrophic aftermath'
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[Robert J. Fouser] Social attitudes toward language proficiency
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N. Korea fires short-range ballistic missiles toward East Sea: JCS
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[Graphic News] How much do Korean adults read?
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N. Korea says it test-fired tactical ballistic missile with new guidance technology
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Singapore inaugurates new PM as Lee makes way after 20 years in charge
SINGAPORE -- Singapore was to inaugurate Lawrence Wong on Wednesday as its new prime minister and fourth leader since independence six decades ago, completing a carefully calibrated power transfer designed to guarantee continuity in the wealthy city-state. Wong, 51, comes from among a crop of so-called "4G" leaders, a new generation of politicians hand-picked by the long-ruling People's Action Party to take over the reins of the key Asian trade and financial center. Wong will retain hi
World NewsMay 15, 2024
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Hangeul competition for foreigners marks King Sejong’s birthday
A hundred foreign nationals participated in a Hangeul contest to mark the 627th anniversary of the birth of King Sejong, the architect of the Korean writing system. At the National Folk Museum of Korea on Wednesday, contestants from over 46 countries who were selected from some 500 applicants wrestled with Hangeul sentences as they were tested in dictation. “We have long wanted to build on the expanding awareness of Hangeul with grassroots participation,” a Culture Ministry official
Arts & DesignMay 15, 2024
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Artist Oh Chi-gyun invites people he misses to Oh Museum of Art
The newly opened Oh Museum of Art is located in an alley of small buildings in Gangnam-gu, southern Seoul. The monochrome-colored, rough textured facade of the building, reminiscent of the artist’s paintings, may make it difficult for passersby to spot the museum. Artist Oh Chi-gyun, 68, renovated the four-story building used as the artist’s studio and office for the past 15 years to create the museum that holds the legacy of his 40 years of artistic practice. When he bought the buil
Arts & DesignMay 15, 2024
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NewJeans to headline palace show
K-pop girl group NewJeans will perform Tuesday for the first time since a dispute started between the group’s label Ador and Hybe, the label’s parent company, on April 22. The two-hour show, which starts at 7 p.m. on May 21, will mark the occasion of the official renaming of the Cultural Heritage Administration as the Korea Heritage Service. The five-member girl group is one of 12 K-pop singers and groups that will perform in front of Heungnyemun, one of the gates of Gyeongbokgung, a
K-popMay 15, 2024
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Korean industries gauge impact of Biden's steep tariffs on China
Korea is closely evaluating potential impacts on its key manufacturing sectors in response to steep US tariff hikes on key Chinese imports hoping to capitalize on any advantages while bracing for potential supply chain disruptions globally. US President Joe Biden on Tuesday announced tariff hikes against Chinese imports, targeting a range of products including electric vehicles, legacy semiconductors, advanced batteries, battery components, solar cells, steel, critical minerals, aluminum and med
IndustryMay 15, 2024
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CIO chief nominee to explain allegations at confirmation hearing
The nominee for the new chief prosecutor of the Corruption Investigation Office for High-Ranking Officials is set to explain multiple accusations against him and his family, including allegations of nepotism, in a confirmation hearing scheduled for Friday. Oh Dong-woon, a former judge and attorney, was nominated last month to lead the state investigation agency but has since been mired in controversy surrounding the hiring of his wife at a law firm he worked for between January 2018 and Octobe
Social AffairsMay 15, 2024
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Coupang's Kim Bom escapes chaebol chief designation again
South Korean e-commerce giant Coupang's founder and CEO Kim Bom was excluded from the list of chaebol chiefs designated by the Korean antitrust regulator, marking the fourth time since 2021 when Coupang entered the realm of large conglomerate groups with assets exceeding 5 trillion won ($3.6 million). The Korea Fair Trade Commission announced Wednesday an updated list of 88 large conglomerates for this year, all subject to disclosure of activities, followed by rigorous monitoring and accoun
IndustryMay 15, 2024
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HD Hyundai Electric gets MSCI nod; Kakao Pay misses out
Energy solution provider HD Hyundai Electric will be added to the Morgan Stanley Capital International Korea Index, alongside two other domestic companies, according to the index operator Tuesday. The MSCI Index is an influential market benchmark published by the US investment bank Morgan Stanley. Tracked by the global investment industry, the index measures the performance of the stocks included in its listing. The shares of three Korean companies, including HD Hyundai Electric, biotechnology c
IndustryMay 15, 2024
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Online post claims alleged needle in hanwoo beef cut
An online user claimed to have discovered broken metal pins, resembling syringe needles, in Korean premium hanwoo beef, raising questions about meat inspection protocols. On Tuesday, a user of the online community Bobaedream shared images of metal pieces she claimed were from a needle tip found in beef. She described an experience of chewing on a "small metal pin" first and "a pin resembling a sharp needle tip” later, although a thorough search for other metal parts afterwar
Social AffairsMay 15, 2024
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Hana Financial chairman promotes fight against plastic waste
Hana Financial Group Chairman Ham Young-joo joined the "Bye Bye Plastic Challenge" to increase awareness of the need to reduce plastic waste, according to the firm Wednesday. Appointed by Community Chest of Korea Chairman Kim Byong-joon, Ham joined the social media campaign, first initiated by the Ministry of Environment in August last year. Ham promoted the need to combat plastic pollution for the environment by holding discussions with Hana Financial employees at its office in centra
IndustryMay 15, 2024
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[Contribution] Where to invest your time -- career or investing
By Steve Brice From a very young age, we are taught that if you want to get better at something, then you need to expend time and effort to learn the necessary skills. We are also taught that you should focus on areas that you are going to make the biggest impact. When it comes to maximizing your financial position in life, the best way is to focus on your career and adopt a simple approach to investing i.e. regularly invest into a diversified portfolio regardless of what videos you see on TikTo
MarketMay 15, 2024
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[Herald Interview] Korea must actively regulate against plastic waste: WWF-Korea chief
As South Korea grapples with a significant surge in plastic pollution, the chief of the world’s largest nongovernmental conservation group's Korean office called for the government here to adopt stricter regulations, calling it an "absolutely necessary" measure. “Some environmental issues cannot be resolved through voluntary participation, and targeting plastic waste problems is one of them,” World Wide Fund for Nature-Korea's executive director Park Min-h
Social AffairsMay 15, 2024
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[Bridge to Africa] S. Korea-to-Zimbabwe value chains can foster ‘win-win’ cooperation
South Korea and Zimbabwe have the potential to cultivate a mutually enriching "win-win" partnership by enchanting cooperation in developing manufacturing value chains, capitalizing on the unique strengths of each country, Zimbabwean Ambassador to South Korea Stewart Nyakotyo said in his interview with The Korea Herald. "Zimbabwe and Korea have 30 years of relations, and the future we want, which we can make together, is shared prosperity and growth," Ambassador Nyakotyo said
Foreign AffairsMay 15, 2024
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[Korea Quiz] Life milestones
Find the answer at the bottom. Depending on one's cultural background, one may celebrate various milestones in life. In South Korea, the first significant milestone for a baby is surviving the first 100 days of life. Although rare now, in the past, families -- often wealthy ones -- would invite relatives, neighbors and friends to a celebratory banquet marking the baby’s 100th day. This custom stemmed from the high infant mortality rates of the past, which records show stood at
Hashtag KoreaMay 15, 2024
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Behind the making and marketing of ‘trendy’ dog breeds
Park Ji-won, 34, often hears comments like "It's refreshing to see a shih tzu. They seem so rare these days," while walking her 5-year-old dog. The recurring remarks prompted her to ponder a question: "During my elementary school years, shih tzus were everywhere. Where have all the shih tzus gone?" she said. "Even when I encounter them occasionally, they're usually very old." Park's observation reflects a shift in pet preferences in South Korea over
Hashtag KoreaMay 15, 2024
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N. Korea's Kim, daughter attend ceremony for new street in Pyongyang
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and his "beloved daughter" Ju-ae attended a ceremony marking a newly built street at the north gateway of Pyongyang, the North's state media reported Wednesday. It was the first time in about two months that Ju-ae made a public appearance since she visited a military unit on March 15. Kim and his daughter attended the ceremony on Tuesday, according to the North's Korean Central News Agency. The KCNA described the street as "clear proof of
North KoreaMay 15, 2024
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Govt. to regulate synthetic nicotine as tobacco through legislation
The government plans to amend tobacco-related laws to designate synthetic nicotine as a type of tobacco in order to regulate the product category seeing growing popularity among young smokers, according to officials Wednesday. The Ministry of Health and Welfare and the Ministry of Economy and Finance plan to push for a revision of the law to include synthetic nicotine in the definition of tobacco under the Tobacco Business Act, according to officials. In South Korea, tobacco-related laws are man
Social AffairsMay 15, 2024
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'The Roundup: Punishment' sets another record with 10m admissions
The crime-action film "The Roundup: Punishment" set another record by attracting more than 10 million viewers on Wednesday, after 22 days of screening, data showed. According to the data from the movie's distributor, ABO Entertainment, the fourth installment of the "The Roundup" crime-action film franchise topped more than 10 million. With Wednesday's record, three installments in the "The Roundup" series attracted more than 10 million viewers each. "
FilmMay 15, 2024
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[영어답게 표현하기] 유용한 비즈니스 영어 표현들
이번 회에는 저희 책 Advanced Vocab에서 소개한 중상급 영단어들을 알려드립니다. 단어의 우리말 뜻을 기억하는 데에 그치지 않고, 난이도 있는 단어를 실제로 활용하는 단계까지 나아가 보기 바랍니다. 〈직업, 일, 자격〉 1. carpetbagger [kɑ́ːrpit bæ̀ɡər] 철새 정치인 우리나라에서 ‘철새 정치인’은 주로 당을 옮기는 사람을 말하는데, 미국의 carpetbagger는 지역구를 옮기는 정치인을 뜻하므로 의미에 차이가 있다. 카펫(carpet)용 천으로 만든 가방(bag)을 들고 이리저리 돌아다니는 사람이라는 뜻에서 유래했다. Many New Yorkers considered Hillary Clinton to be a carpetbagger when she moved to New York to run for the Senate. 많은 뉴욕 사람들은 힐러리 클린턴이 상원의원에 출마하기 위해 뉴욕으로 옮겼을
English EyeMay 15, 2024
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S. Korea-US alliance will 'incessantly' strengthen regardless of who wins US election: Seoul envoy
South Korea's top envoy to the United States expressed confidence Tuesday that the alliance between Seoul and Washington will strengthen "incessantly" through the allies' "institutionalized" cooperation irrespective of who wins the White House in November. Ambassador Cho Hyun-dong made the remarks as US President Joe Biden is set to face former President Donald Trump in the Nov. 5 election amid speculation that Trump's return to the top office could potentially bring a foreig
Foreign AffairsMay 15, 2024