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Torrential rainfall forces 1,500 to evacuate, causes widespread damage to homes, roads
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[KH Explains] Can smart chargers ease tensions over EV fires?
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1 in 5 households to have breadwinner over 80 in 30 years
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Assembly to review disputed appointment of national soccer team coach
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New Fifty Fifty off to strong start
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Arrival of fall calls for more outdoor festivals
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[Herald Interview] US election may unleash growth for Korea: Laffer
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Evicted guest burns down inn; 3 killed
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Yoon's Prague visit sets stage for W24tr nuclear power plant deal
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[Online Predators] Online reviews of sex tourism in Southeast Asia proliferate
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North Korean athletes arrive in Rio for Olympics
North Korean athletes competing at the upcoming Rio de Janeiro Olympics arrived in the Brazilian city Thursday.The main contingent of the delegation left Pyongyang on Tuesday and stopped over in Paris before landing in the host city of the Aug. 5-21 Summer Olympics.About 50 members of the delegation arrived at Galeao International Airport at round 8:30 a.m. and were greeted by Yun Yong-bok, the country's senior sports official who told Yonhap News Agency that he'd arrived in Rio last Saturday.Yu
North KoreaJuly 29, 2016
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Korea Marine Corps conducts live-fire drill along tense sea border
South Korea's Marine Corps said Thursday it conducted a live-fire drill near the tense maritime border with North Korea to cope with possible military provocations. The exercise was carried out by the Northwest Island Defense Command and involved the K-9 self-propelled artillery, Spike missiles and rocket-mounted Cobra helicopters near Baengnyeong Island, South Korea's northernmost island, and Yeongpyeong Island in preparation for a surprise attack from the North, the Marine Corps said in a sta
DefenseJuly 29, 2016
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Shinsegae named preferred bidder for running Coex Mall
[THE INVESTOR] Shinsegae Property, a subsidiary of E-Mart, was named the preferred bidder for rights to run Coex Mall over the next 10 years, Shinsegae Group said on July 29. Mainly, Shinsegae Property would be overseeing Coex Mall and also CALT shopping arcade -- both owned by Korea International Trade Association. Up to 327 shops are currently in operation in the mall areas. According to media reports, Shinsegae Property was the only bidder for the contract. Coex Mall in Samseong-dong, southe
IndustryJuly 29, 2016
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[Photo News] CU opens Karaoke-style convenience store
KARAOKE CONVENIENCE STORE — South Korea’s leading convenience store chain CU has opened a new karaoke-style outlet in Hongdae, northwestern Seoul. The specialized CU store is housed on the first floor of the Luxury Su noraebang, a local karaoke bar franchise. The new store has been decorated with neon signs and disco balls to resemble a noraebang and also offers a wide variety of eateries and goods catered to local noraebang-goers, said CU’s operator BGF Retail. (BGF Retail)
IndustryJuly 28, 2016
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Australian Korean War veterans wind up trip to Seoul
Australian Korean War veterans wind up trip to SeoulKicker: Booyoung Group chairman Lee organizes, finances weeklong visit By Kim Bo-gyung A group of Korean War veterans from Australia and their family members returned home Friday after winding up their weeklong trip to Seoul.The 20 veterans and family members came to Korea last Saturday at the invitation of Booyoung Group chairman Lee Joong-keun.Group officials said chairman Lee arranged and financed the veterans’ trip in honor of their sacrifi
Social AffairsJuly 28, 2016
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Disputed antigraft law ruled constitutional
The hard-hitting anti-corruption law on public officials, journalists and private school faculty was upheld by the Constitutional Court on Thursday, prior to formally taking effect on Sept. 28.The Act on the Prevention of Illegal Solicitation -- also known here as “Kim Young-ran Law” after the former Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission chief Kim Young-ran who proposed it in 2011 -- enforces criminal punishment on unlawful solicitation for the individuals in the public, education and medi
Social AffairsJuly 28, 2016
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‘Google Play Arcade’ to offer interactive mobile gaming in Korea
Google Korea will open a free indoor entertainment space dubbed “Google Play Arcade” at Dongdaemun Design Plaza in Seoul on Friday, with aims to introduce and bring mobile games closer to the wider public.From taking the stage to become the South Korean champion of “Clash Royal” to physically climbing up the virtual steps on “Infinite Stairs,” visitors to the arcade can experience a wide range of mobile games in new and interactive ways.A view inside the “Google Play Arcade” which opens Friday a
TechnologyJuly 28, 2016
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Kakao expands transport services
South Korea’s most popular messenger Kakao’s transport services are picking up speed, spanning the gamut from taxi-hailing to navigation. “We are expanding transport services with the aim of relieving customers’ daily inconveniences through mobile services,” the company’s spokesperson said. (Kakao)Kakao Taxi, which was launched in March last year, is a popular service, with 150 million calls in total made through it so far. The taxi-hailing service has also raised drivers’ incomes by effectivel
TechnologyJuly 28, 2016
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Vietnam Airlines recognized as 4-star airline
Vietnam Airlines, the largest carrier in Vietnam, was ranked as a four-star airline by British airline rating organization Skytrax, the airline said Thursday.Vietnam Airlines held an event on Tuesday at The Plaza Hotel in Seoul to commemorate the event. Airline officials met with Vietnamese Ambassador to Korea Pham Huu Chi and the press to discuss Vietnam Airlines’ efforts to improve consumer service and airline safety. Employees of Vietnam Airlines pose with Vietnamese Ambassador to Korea Pham
IndustryJuly 28, 2016
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LG Electronics posts big jump in Q2 operating profit
LG Electronics Inc. said Thursday its second-quarter operating profit surged 139.5 percent from the same period last year. LG Electronics earned 584.6 billion won ($519.6 million) in the April-June period, compared with a profit of 244 billion won for the same quarter last year. Second-quarter sales grew 0.5 percent on year to 14 trillion won, LG Electronics said in a regulatory filing. (Yonhap)
TechnologyJuly 28, 2016
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KEPCO under tax probe after 8 years
State-run Korea Electric Power Corp. is currently under a tax investigation as part of the government’s regular probe, sources said Thursday. This is the first time in eight years that the agency is being probed by the National Tax Service. (Yonhap)The Seoul tax office regularly conducts tax probes into medium and large-size corporations worth over 50 billion won ($44 million). The authorities are investigating possible tax evasion when the firm placed construction orders. The probe, launched e
IndustryJuly 28, 2016
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Sales of Hite-Jinro‘s plastic-bottled soju soar
Hite-Jinro said Thursday that its family-size plastic-bottled soju reached an all-time high of 10.5 percent in its total soju sales in the first half of this year.The nation’s largest beer and soju maker said the strong sales reflects the growing popularity of the family-size Chamiseul soju brand. 640ml family-size plastic-bottled Chamiseul soju (Hite Jinro)During the cited period, the company sold some 27.1 million boxes of soju, out of which plastic-bottled soju made up 10.5 percent, totaling
IndustryJuly 28, 2016