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Actor Jung Woo-sung admits to being father of model Moon Ga-bi’s child
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Wealthy parents ditch Korean passports to get kids into international school
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Man convicted after binge eating to avoid military service
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First snow to fall in Seoul on Wednesday
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Final push to forge UN treaty on plastic pollution set to begin in Busan
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Industry experts predicts tough choices as NewJeans' ultimatum nears
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Nvidia CEO signals Samsung’s imminent shipment of AI chips
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Korea to hold own memorial for forced labor victims, boycotting Japan’s
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Job creation lowest on record among under-30s
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Opposition chief acquitted of instigating perjury
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Professors uneasy about plan to share med school cadavers
The Korean government's plan to allow the transfer of donated cadavers between medical schools to cope with shortages and enhance the quality of education as it prepares for the first hike in medical school admissions in 27 years is facing ethical concerns. The Education Ministry on Tuesday said the government would push to make amendments to the law that would allow medical schools that are short of donated cadavers to receive them from other medical institutions if the donor or the bere
Social AffairsSept. 11, 2024
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1,200 hospitals, 1,300 pharmacies to operate in Seoul during Chuseok
Amid concerns over medical staff shortages, the Seoul Metropolitan Government on Wednesday released a comprehensive plan to ensure emergency medical services remain fully operational during Chuseok holiday next week. During the holiday period from Sept. 14-18, an average of 1,184 clinics and 1,306 pharmacies will be operational each day in Seoul. The locations and medical services of these clinics have been carefully planned to ensure that they do not overlap across different areas of the city,
Social AffairsSept. 11, 2024
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Celltrion Remsima SC hits record share in Australia in Q1
Celltrion’s Remsima SC, the world’s only subcutaneous formulation of infliximab, has reached a record market share in Australia, the Korean biosimilar giant announced Wednesday. According to data from pharmaceutical market research firm IQVIA, Remsima SC achieved a 20 percent market share for the first time in the first quarter of the year, a surge since its market debut in 2021. Celltrion said Remsima SC gained popularity in Australia for its convenience, allowing patients to admini
CompaniesSept. 11, 2024
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Bereaved families act as 'suicide watchmen'
South Korean government on Tuesday held a commemoration of the state-designated Suicide Prevention Day, on which it commended welfare foundation employee Kim Dong-ho for his activities as a "suicide watchman" for over three years. Kim, 31, was among the 67 individuals and 23 organizations who received certificates of appreciation from the Ministry of Health and Welfare for their contribution suicide prevention. A fire safety manager for the South Jeolla branch of the Miral Welfare Foun
PeopleSept. 11, 2024
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Starbucks Reserve celebrates 10th anniversary in Korea
Starbucks Korea said Wednesday it has renovated an old house built in the 1960s to open a new Starbucks Reserve store in Jangchung-dong, Jung-gu, central Seoul, Thursday. Starbucks Korea has set up a few special stores where customers can have novel experiences in distinct settings. The new store in Jangchung-dong is the company’s 10th special store, marking the 10th anniversary of Starbucks Reserve. The store, which can accommodate up to 180 customers, utilizes the entire space of the ori
IndustrySept. 11, 2024
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Two Korean hikers die climbing Mont Blanc
The bodies of two South Korean hikers who had set out to climb the Alps' highest peak have been recovered, three days after they lost contact with the rest of their group, according to the Korean Embassy in France. French authorities found the bodies approximately 100 meters from the summit of Mont Blanc, the highest peak in Western Europe at 4,897 meters, around 1:15 p.m. on Tuesday, local time. The bodies of two Italian hikers who had also gone missing were found alongside the deceased Ko
Social AffairsSept. 11, 2024
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[Photo news] LG showcases energy innovations at RE+ 2024
LG Energy Solution highlighted its latest energy storage technologies at RE+ 2024, North America’s largest clean energy expo, held this week in Anaheim, California. Taking center stage was the JF2 AC/DC Link 5.1, a modular energy storage system with 21 percent improved energy density and a capacity of up to 5.1 megawatt-hours, targeted for US production in 2025. This system, optimized for commercial and grid-scale applications, was designed to simplify installation and improve efficiency.
IndustrySept. 11, 2024
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True to its name, Boynextdoor presents cheeky, relatable teen stories
Boynextdoor is back, and they have brought their life stories with them. Speaking at a press conference held at Blue Square Mastercard Hall in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, Monday, to mark the release of “19.99,” the group's third mini-album, the group emphasized that they put a lot of effort into incorporating stories that everyone can relate to, as well as their personal stories. “In the past, we sang about things we imagined or stories of others, but this time, we’ve infused
K-popSept. 11, 2024
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Unseasonably hot weather continues; Seoul hit by latest tropical night on record
Summertime temperatures have persisted and likely will for some time, with the state-run weather agency projecting the current late heat wave to continue. According to the Korea Meteorological Administration's forecast, temperatures in Seoul may rise above 30 degrees Celsius into late September. The nation's capital also saw its first-ever heat wave advisory in September on Tuesday. Korea defines "heat wave days" as when the daily high is 33 degrees Celsius or higher. Seoul s
Social AffairsSept. 11, 2024
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Defense chief says 'fundamental' solution to N. Korean threats lies on free, unified Korean Peninsula
Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun said Wednesday that the "fundamental" solution to North Korea's nuclear and missile threats lies in achieving a free and unified Korean Peninsula. He made the statement during the Seoul Defense Dialogue, an annual security forum in Seoul. Kim emphasized that "the fundamental solution to North Korea's nuclear and missile threats and North Korean human rights issues lies in establishing a free and unified Korean Peninsula." He added that
North KoreaSept. 11, 2024
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Prosecutors to finalize decision on first lady's luxury bag case after chief retires
Prosecutors are expected to finalize their decision on the luxury bag scandal involving first lady Kim Keon Hee after an independent investigation review panel examines the Korean American pastor who gifted the bag to her, sources said Wednesday. Legal sources said that the Seoul Central District Prosecutors Office has decided to finalize the results of its investigation into allegations that Kim illegally received a Dior handbag and other expensive gifts from the pastor in 2022 after the review
Social AffairsSept. 11, 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. 〈크기, 규모, 강도의 감소〉 1. dwindle [dwíndl] 줄어들다 fizzle, giggle, puddle처럼 -le로 끝나는 단어들은 크기가 작거나 정도가 약한 느낌을 준다. dwindle도 한 예인데, 강도가 점점 약해지거나 수가 점점 줄어드는 것을 의미한다. Tax revenues will continue to dwindle as more companies go belly up in this economy. 경제 상황 때문에 많은 기업이 도산해서 세수가 계속 줄 것이다. ● 많은 기업이 채용 계획을 미루면서 취업 시장이 계속 위축되고 있다. The job market continues to dwindle as more compan
English EyeSept. 11, 2024
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Exports rise 24.6% during first 10 days of Sept. on strong chip sales
South Korea's exports rose 24.6 percent on-year in the first 10 days of May on robust global demand for semiconductors, data showed Wednesday. Outbound shipments reached $18.58 billion in the April 1-10 period, compared with $14.91 billion tallied a year earlier, according to the data from the Korea Customs Service. Per-day exports advanced 16.3 percent on-year to $2.48 billion. Imports added 11.3 percent on-year to $18.4 billion during the period, resulting in a trade surplus of $200 milli
EconomySept. 11, 2024
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Job additions rise over 100,000 for 2nd straight month in Aug.
South Korea added more than 100,000 jobs for the second consecutive month in August, but jobs in the construction sector fell by the most ever amid an industry slowdown and extreme heat wave, data showed Wednesday. The number of employed people came to 28.80 million last month, up 123,000 from a year earlier, according to the data compiled by Statistics Korea. In July, the monthly job additions bounced back to over 100,000 for the first time in three months to come to 172,000. In June, 96,000 jo
EconomySept. 11, 2024
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Seoul shares open lower ahead of US inflation data
South Korean stocks started a tad lower Wednesday as investors await the latest US inflation data that would give clues for the Federal Reserve's upcoming rate-setting decision. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index opened slightly higher but lost 0.13 percent, or 3.33 points, to 2,520.1 in the first 15 minutes of trading. On Wall Street, US stocks closed mixed amid rising slowdown concerns. The Dow Jones Industrial Average edged down 0.2 percent, and the Nasdaq composite rose 0.8
MarketSept. 11, 2024
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[Graphic News] Fruit leads as top Chuseok gift choice
A survey conducted by the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry on "Chuseok Gift Purchase Intentions" among 1,000 consumers aged 20 and older revealed that 56.2 percent of respondents plan to spend a similar amount on gifts as last year, while 29.1 percent indicated they would spend more. Fruit emerged as the most preferred Chuseok gift, chosen by 43.8 percent of respondents across all age groups. Following fruit were health supplements (32.4 percent), meat (30.5 percent), processed
Social AffairsSept. 11, 2024
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[Christophe Andre] Will AI hit employment, raise productivity, and increase inequality?
The release of ChatGPT in November 2022 has raised great hopes that artificial intelligence (AI) can contribute to solving problems in many fields and lift productivity, but also fears that many jobs may disappear, and that income inequality could rise further. AI is commonly seen as a general-purpose technology, like the internal combustion engine, early electricity-based technologies, and computers. Such technologies have the potential to disrupt large parts of the economy, displacing many w
ViewpointsSept. 11, 2024
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[Kim Seong-kon] 'Total Recall': Three questions we should ask
The 2012 Hollywood science fiction film “Total Recall” is a remake of the 1990 film of the same title, based on Philip K. Dick’s 1966 short story, “We Can Remember It for You Wholesale.” Set on a dystopian Earth devastated by chemical warfare at the end of the 21st century, this movie depicts a grim future that we might very well have to encounter soon. In the movie, the only habitable places on Earth are the United Federation of Britain, or UFB, and the Colony. The
ViewpointsSept. 11, 2024
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[Editorial] Dispute-laden tax scheme
The “Korea discount” generally refers to the idea that South Korean stocks remain undervalued. This perception is universally shared among both policymakers and investors, but identifying the reasons behind the lower-than-expected stock performances is tricky largely because individuals point to different factors. In recent weeks, however, there seems to be a consensus about one of the factors that strongly resonate among government officials, ruling party members and some members of
EditorialSept. 11, 2024
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Strike hits production at key Samsung electronics plant in India
SRIPERUMBUDUR (Reuters) -- Samsung Electronics' production at a plant in southern India was disrupted for a second day by hundreds of employees striking for higher wages on Tuesday, as top executives sought to resolve a rare episode of labour unrest. South Korea-based Samsung, India's biggest consumer electronics company, counts the country as a key growth market, competing with the likes of LG Electronics to make everything from televisions and refrigerators to smartphones. The strike
CompaniesSept. 10, 2024