Most Popular
-
1
Torrential rainfall forces 1,500 to evacuate, causes widespread damage to homes, roads
-
2
[KH Explains] Can smart chargers ease tensions over EV fires?
-
3
1 in 5 households to have breadwinner over 80 in 30 years
-
4
[Online Predators] Online reviews of sex tourism in Southeast Asia proliferate
-
5
Assembly to review disputed appointment of national soccer team coach
-
6
New Fifty Fifty off to strong start
-
7
Arrival of fall calls for more outdoor festivals
-
8
[Herald Review] 'Culinary Class Wars': fresh, creative survival show minus the drama
-
9
Middle East’s big AI push lures Korean tech firms
-
10
Evicted guest burns down inn; 3 killed
-
Korea invites U.N. war veterans for Armistice Day celebrations
Korea has invited U.N. soldiers who fought in the Korean War (1950-53) to celebrate the 63rd anniversary of the signing of the armistice agreement that halted the conflict, military officials said Thursday. Some 130 U.N. war veterans and their families from 17 countries are scheduled make a six-day trip to South from Sunday to Thursday.While here, they will visit the truce village of Panmunjom, the Seoul National Cemetery and historic palaces, then attend a screening of "Operation Chromite" base
Diplomatic CircuitJuly 21, 2016
-
Telecom firms expected to post strong Q2 earnings
[THE INVESTOR] South Korea’s three largest network operators are expected to post relatively strong earnings for the April-June period thanks to their reduced marketing costs, according to market research firm FnGuide on July 21.The combined revenues of the three companies -- KT, SK Telecom and LG Uplus -- are expected to come in at 12.6 trillion won (US$11 billion) on average.The sales figure increased 2.3 percent from the same period of 2016 and 1.4 percent from the previous quarter.KT, which
TechnologyJuly 21, 2016
-
LG completes Europe HQ relocation to Germany
[THE INVESTOR] South Korean tech giant LG Electronics has recently completed the relocation of its European headquarters from London to Germany’s Eschborn, an official from the tech firm said. “LG has already completed the relocation process of the European head office to Germany,” Cho Joong-kwon, an LG Electronics spokesperson, said, denying recent news reports that the company is moving its Europe headquarters out of London in the wake of "Brexit."“Related discussions were underway before the
TechnologyJuly 21, 2016
-
Seoul introduces prepaid taxi vouchers for foreign tourists
The Seoul city government on Thursday said it has introduced a taxi voucher system in Hong Kong to help foreign visitors avoid being ripped off when taking taxis from Incheon International Airport to downtown Seoul. To use the system, foreigners visiting the country purchase taxi vouchers in advance at a Hong Kong branch of South Korea's tour agency Hana Tour after fixing their entry date, service hours and destination, and upon arrival, present them to the information center for international
Social AffairsJuly 21, 2016
-
U.N. chief's letter sparks new questions on political ambitions
U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon recently sent a letter to a former prime minister, political sources said Thursday, a move seen by local political observers here as a sign of his intent to run for Korea's presidential race slated for next year.In the letter sent to Kim Jong-pil, an iconic conservative politician from Chungcheong Province, who was once considered a contender for the presidency, Ban said he will visit once he returns to Korea in January, the sources said. The U.N. chief is also
PoliticsJuly 21, 2016
-
U.S. English tutor saves a drowning Korean
A U.S. man rescued a drowning Korean man from Busan’s Suyeonggang River on Wednesday.According to the Haeundae Police, the 27-year-old English tutor saw the 55-year-old man flailing in the river at around 9:45 p.m. Women were gathered at the Gwajeonggyo Bridge, from where the man had apparently jumped. (Yonhap)The English teacher dived in after him, with a life buoy, and rescued the man after swimming some 100-meters.The police said the rescued man conceded the blankets offered by 911 to his re
Social AffairsJuly 21, 2016
-
Jeonbuk re-sign Brazilian striker
Korean football club Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors on Thursday announced they have re-acquired former striker Eduardo Goncalves de Oliveira, better known as Edu, from the Chinese side Hebei China Fortune FC.Jeonbuk said they wanted Edu because he is a proven striker in the top-tier K League Classic. The 34-year-old Brazilian, who also played with Suwon Samsung Bluewings from 2007 to 2009, has 41 goals and 18 assists in 115 K League matches. (Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors)"We needed a proven attacker who can h
SoccerJuly 21, 2016
-
Comedian faces prosecution investigation over attempted rape
An attempted rape case involving a local comedian has been sent to the state prosecution for further investigation, police said Thursday.Yoo Sang-moo, 36, is accused of attempting to rape a woman, whose identity was withheld, at a motel in southern Seoul in May after they drank together at a local bar, the Gangnam Police Station said, wrapping up a two-month investigation. (Yonhap)The woman in her 20s filed a report with the police at the scene of the alleged crime that Yoo had attempted to rap
EntertainmentJuly 21, 2016
-
WinK to host lawyers Q&A for expats
South Korean attorneys will offer their pro-bono services at a question and answer session in Seoul on Saturday.The lawyers will meet with up to 12 attendees for two hours to answer questions about legal issues at When in Korea (WinK)’s Kitchen & Taphouse. They will cover topics relating to contract, property, visa, labor, civil, criminal, commercial, and corporate law. “We know there are legal help sites on the Internet. But this session should allow them to ask many follow-up questions so they
Expat LivingJuly 21, 2016
-
Park defends THAAD deployment plan again
President Park Geun-hye on Thursday defended the recent decision by Seoul and Washington to deploy an advanced U.S. antimissile system here, stressing she won't bow to "criticism and resistance" to protect the nation.Presiding over a session of the National Security Council, Park vowed to devise "all necessary measures" to protect the nation from North Korea's persistent military threats, ordering her government to be fully ready to "strongly retaliate" if provoked.President Park Geun-hye presid
DefenseJuly 21, 2016
-
Veteran actor to show Korea's scientific heritage on TV
Veteran Korean actor Lee Sun-jae will begin a new TV series Thursday that showcases Korea's scientific heritage and promotes the country's achievements in the field."KBS Special," a documentary program on state broadcaster KBS, traces the roots of South Korea's scientific and technological development by revealing the legacy of Korea's Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) in four parts -- mathematics, medicine, astronomy and time. (KBS)"I'm not a science person at all," the actor said at a meeting with re
TelevisionJuly 21, 2016
-
Korean insurers’ overseas investments hit all-time high
[THE INVESTOR] South Korean insurance companies’ investments overseas rose to a record high in the first quarter in 2016 as they are branching out into higher-return foreign assets to combat falling yields at home.Local insurers committed US$49.4 billion for foreign assets and companies during the January-March period, up 15.9 percent from a quarter earlier or up 50.9 percent on-year, according to data from financial investment industry. The Q1 figure remarks the all-time high amount and has sur
July 21, 2016