Looking for love, and drama? 'I am Solo' now casting foreign residents

"I am Solo," one of Korea’s most popular dating-themed reality shows, is accepting applications from foreign nationals interested in joining its matchmaking program. According to the program, the show is seeking "single foreign nationals living in Korea who are fluent in Korean," as well as "Korean national men who are interested in marrying foreign national women." Applicants should send a self-introduction email to lovematch911@naver.com. Selected candidates

TelevisionOct. 31, 2024

[Photo News] Carnival for quintuplets

Korean automaker Kia said Thursday that it has donated a 2025 Carnival, the automaker's latest edition of its signature nine-seat minivan, to the parents of quintuplets in Dongducheon, Gyeonggi Province. The quintuplets -- two girls and three boys -- were born Sept. 20. The automaker also donated 30 million won ($21,800) to the city of Dongducheon to support households with more than one child, as the country struggles with a low birth rate. (Hyundai Motor Group)

MobilityOct. 31, 2024

KDCA designated as WHO partner for pandemic response

Recognized for combating the COVID-19 pandemic and its key role in building global cooperation to respond to infectious diseases, officials said Thursday that the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency has been designated as the World Health Organization Collaborating Center for Pandemic Preparedness and Response. The recognition comes nearly eight months after health authorities here and the WHO agreed in March to enhance cooperation in pandemic preparedness and response, as well as cont

Social AffairsOct. 31, 2024

Five Guys to launch delivery service in Korea

The US burger franchise Five Guys is set to launch its first delivery service in South Korea, enabling more customers to enjoy its menu at their convenience, its Korean operator FG Korea announced Thursday. Starting Friday, the service will be available through one of the nation's biggest food delivery platforms, Coupang Eats, served by two locations in Seoul: Gangnam and Seoul Station. This marks the first time the popular chain has offered delivery in Korea since its launch last year, and

CompaniesOct. 31, 2024

[From the Scene] Crash-tested, fire-proofed: Mercedes shows Korea how it keeps EVs safe

SINDELFINGEN, Germany -- A bright orange Mercedes EQS 450 electric sedan sped down a spotless track, reaching 64 kilometers per hour before slamming into a massive concrete wall. The front end crumpled like a soda can, but a bright ring of 72 lights immediately illuminated the wreck as high-speed cameras captured every millisecond from all angles. On Oct. 22, Mercedes let a group of reporters from South Korea witness a full-scale crash test up close at its Vehicle Safety Technology Center in S

MobilityOct. 31, 2024

Will 'APT.' revive Korean drinking games? We asked Korean drinkers

"Apateu, apateu." This catchy chant over a bouncy beat has been propelling Blackpink’s Rose and Bruno Mars’ collaboration, “APT,” to massive global success. For many South Koreans, the tune and its themes feel all too familiar, mirroring the drinking game of the same name that they've nearly grown out of. “Drinking games are kind of over,” said Lee Ji-won, 22, a university student in Seoul. “People who bring them up seem old-fashioned. T

Hashtag KoreaOct. 31, 2024

Touareg drives Volkswagen’s push into Korea’s premium SUV market

In response to South Korea’s surging appetite for luxury SUVs, Volkswagen is doubling down with an upgraded Touareg that emphasizes advanced technology and understated elegance. Launched in August, the third-generation 2024 Touareg positions Volkswagen to compete in a market where SUVs now dominate imported car sales, driven by demand for both versatility and premium features. The third-generation 2024 Touareg has received a subtle design makeover that focuses on clean lines and understate

MobilityOct. 31, 2024

5 days to US election, North Korea fires ICBM with longest flight yet

North Korea fired what could be a new intercontinental ballistic missile toward the sea east of the Korean Peninsula on Thursday, a day after South Korean defense intelligence authorities warned of Pyongyang preparing to stage large-scale provocations in the run-up to the US presidential election. The missile flew for approximately 86 minutes, the longest time of any North Korean missile to date, traveling about 1,000 kilometers before falling into the waters between North Korea and Japan, accor

DefenseOct. 31, 2024

Ruling party calls for swift revision of espionage laws

The ruling People Power Party called Thursday for a swift revision of espionage laws to outlaw spying not only for "enemy countries" but for all "foreign countries." PPP leader Han Dong-hoon issued the call during a Supreme Council meeting days after a South Korean national was found to have been detained by China on espionage charges while working for a Chinese chipmaker. "Because the espionage law applies only to North Korea, in the event that a Chinese national is sus

PoliticsOct. 31, 2024

[Herald Interview] S. Korea sets example in forest conservation, says UN forest chief

Juliette Biao, director of the United Nations Forum on Forests Secretariat, describes South Korea’s forest policy as a global model of successful reforestation and sustainable forest management, achieved through a balance of scientific methods and community-based efforts. “Korea’s forest policy is one of the great examples of success in conservation, reforestation, and sustainable management. Since the mid-20th century, the country has transformed degraded landscapes into well-

IndustryOct. 31, 2024

[해커스 TOEIC] 토익 점수 Up 단어, Part 5 문제

2) 파트 5 3문제 1. The first candidate was knowledgeable about the hotel industry, but the HRD hired Mr. Jones because of his ------- attitude. (A) positive (B) partial (C) probable (D) prevalent 해석 그 첫 번째 지원자는 호텔 산업에 대해 아는 것이 많았지만, 인사부는 Mr. Jones의 긍정적인 자세 때문에 그를 채용했다. 해설 형용사 어휘 문제 ‘인사부는 Mr. Jones의 긍정적인 자세 때문에 그를 채용했다’라는 문맥이 되어야 하므로 ‘긍정적인’이라는 뜻의 형용사 (A) positive가 정답이다. 참고로 (B) partial은 ‘부분적인, 불완전한’, (C) probable은 '있을 것 같은’, (D) prevalent는 '일반적인, 널리

English EyeOct. 31, 2024

Bentley’s fastest luxury coupes arrive in Korea with hybrid power

Bentley Motors Korea launched two of its most powerful and luxurious coupes in the Korean market: the fourth-generation Continental GT Speed and the Continental GTC Speed, its convertible counterpart, at Bentley Seoul Gangnam on Wednesday. The new Continental GT Speed is the most powerful street-legal vehicle in Bentley's history -- a term used for extremely high-performance cars that are still legal to drive on regular roads, unlike racing cars. Bentley has equipped both models with a plu

MobilityOct. 31, 2024

Seoul shares open sharply lower on US losses

South Korean stocks kicked off sharply lower Thursday, tracking overnight losses on Wall Street. The benchmark Korea Composite S tock Price Index (Kospi) lost 33.62 points, or 1.3 percent, to 2,560.17 in the first 15 minutes of trading. Overnight, Wall Street finished lower, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average down 0.22 percent, the tech-heavy Nasdaq composite down 0.56 percent and the S&P 500 down 0.33 percent, as chip companies, including Advanced Micro Devices and Nvidia, lost ground. I

MarketOct. 31, 2024

Industrial output falls 0.3% on weak chip production in Sept.: data

South Korea's industrial output fell from a month earlier in September on dwindling production in the semiconductor and other manufacturing sectors, data showed Thursday. Retail sales, a gauge of private spending, also went down amid signs of weaker economic growth, while facility investment rebounded on-month, according to the data compiled by Statistics Korea. Industrial production fell 0.3 percent on-month, following a 1.2 percent increase in August. In on-year terms, industrial output w

EconomyOct. 31, 2024

Defense minister calls S. Korean observer team dispatch to Ukraine military's 'obvious' task

Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun said Wednesday that the dispatch of a South Korean team of observers or analysts to Ukraine would be the South Korean military's "obvious" task, as he stressed there would be lessons to be learned. Kim made the remarks, saying that if such a team is not sent to Ukraine, it would constitute a "dereliction of duty." "Throughout the history in many different wars, including the Iraq war, there have been many cases where we have sent monit

PoliticsOct. 31, 2024

S. Korean, US defense chiefs condemn N.K. troop dispatch to Russia in 'strongest' terms 'with one voice'

The defense chiefs of South Korea and the United States condemned North Korea's troop deployment to Russia in the "strongest" terms with "one voice" as they held the allies' annual defense talks at the Pentagon on Wednesday. Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun and US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin issued the condemnation at the 56th Security Consultative Meeting (SCM) as Seoul and Washington have confirmed the troop deployment, which is feared to escalate Russia'

PoliticsOct. 31, 2024

N. Korea launches suspected ICBM on lofted trajectory: JCS

North Korea fired a suspected intercontinental ballistic missile on a lofted trajectory toward the East Sea on Wednesday, South Korea's military said, hours after the defense chiefs of South Korea and the United States jointly condemned the North's troop deployment to Russia. The Joint Chiefs of Staff said it detected the launch at about 7:10 a.m. from the North's Pyongyang area. "North Korea's ballistic missile appears to be an ICBM fired on a lofted trajectory," t

North KoreaOct. 31, 2024

N. Korea fires ballistic missile toward East Sea: JCS

North Korea fired an unidentified ballistic missile toward the East Sea on Thursday, South Korea's military said. The Joint Chiefs of Staff gave no further details, saying an analysis is under way. The launch came just hours after the defense chiefs of South Korea and the United States condemned North Korea's troop deployment to Russia with "one voice" in the "strongest" terms during the allies' annual defense talks at the Pentagon on Wednesday. North Korea last fired multipl

North KoreaOct. 31, 2024

[Graphic News] ‘Gimjang’ cabbage prices set to exceed 5,000 won

Cabbage prices during the traditional kimchi-making - or “gimjang” - season before winter are expected to surpass 5,000 won ($3.63) per head for the first time, driven by a supply shortage due to this year’s lengthy heat wave. The Korea Price Research Center forecasts that the average retail price of one cabbage in November will be 22.5 percent more than last year. Based on trends in cabbage supply and cost-of-living surveys, they estimate that cabbage will sell at an average

Social AffairsOct. 31, 2024

[팟캐스트] (632) 축구 팬들에게 잊지 못할 경험 안겨준 넥슨

진행자: 간형우, Chelsea Proctor Soccer legends impress fans at 2024 Nexon Icons Match 기사 요약: 400만 명 이상이 온라인과 현장에서 지켜본 넥슨의 ‘아이콘 매치’ [1] More than 4 million fans gathered to watch a match featuring legendary soccer players hosted by Nexon, the game developer that published the FIFA Online series, the firm said Friday. gather: 모이다 legendary: 전설적인 [2] For the Nexon Icons Match event, held at Seoul World Cup Stadium from Oct. 19-20, players were split into two teams -- former forwards played

PodcastOct. 31, 2024