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Man arrested 16 years after murdering girlfriend, hiding body in cement
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[Online Predators] Online reviews of sex tourism in Southeast Asia proliferate
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Pikki Pikki dance: Korean cheerleader dance routine takes social media by storm
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Middle East’s big AI push lures Korean tech firms
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[Herald Review] 'Culinary Class Wars': fresh, creative survival show minus the drama
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[Exclusive] Democratic Party of Korea forms US election task force
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[Grace Kao] NewJeans fights Hybe for their survival
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NK nuclear test 'possible' around US election in Nov., says Yoon aide
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[News Focus] Ex-Moon aide slammed from both sides over remarks on leaving Koreas divided
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What will Yoon, Han talk about at dinner?
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[Herald Interview] KATUSA fraternity aims to be voice of alliance
When U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump started accusing Seoul of getting a “free-ride” from Washington for its defense, many South Koreans reacted angrily, since they collectively pay nearly 1 trillion won ($865 million) each year for the upkeep of U.S. troops here. There were also concerns about the future of the security alliance. For Kim Jong-wook, the chairman of the KATUSA Veterans Association, Trump’s remarks highlighted the sheer absence of robust voices at home and in t
DefenseJuly 8, 2016
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Eyelike: Maxwell, Sara Watkins, Tribute to Dennis Brown
Another slice of timeless neo-soul Maxwell“blackSUMMERS’night” (Columbia) Maxwell isn’t all that concerned with timeliness. When the neo-soul pioneer launched his “BLACKsummers’night” trilogy in 2009, no one really expected him to take seven years to release the next installment. But the second part, “blackSUMMERS’night” (Columbia), is so sleek and well-crafted that it’s hard to complain. The first single, “Lake by the Ocean,” is really the only track that seems touched by current sounds and sad
PerformanceJuly 8, 2016
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Troubled Korean shipbuilders top June ranking
[THE INVESTOR] Despite the protracted slump in the local shipping industry, South Korean shipbuilders took the largest volume of new orders of vessels in June, industry data showed on July 8. According global research firm Clarkson Research Services, South Korean shipbuilders clinched new contracts of 370,000 compensated gross tonnage, or eight ships, out of the total 960,000 CGT, or 51 ships, in June. DSME shipyardThis is the first time South Korean shipbuilders ranked No.1 in terms of monthly
IndustryJuly 8, 2016
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Samsung makes up 9% of China Mobile phones
[THE INVESTOR] Samsung Electronics phones made up 9 percent of smartphones used by 800 million China Mobile customers, China’s largest telecom carrier said in a recent report. The most favorite smartphone brand among China Mobile customers was Apple’s iPhone that made up 15 percent or some 120 million phones of the total. Together with Samsung, China’s Xiaomi and Huawei were ranked second with 9 percent market share, respectively. Samsung Galaxy S7 launch event held in ShanghaiChinese runner-ups
TechnologyJuly 8, 2016
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Movie review: ‘Tarzan’ is dull, out-of-touch
The vine-swinging character of Tarzan first appeared on the silver screen nearly 100 years ago, in 1918. Which is perhaps why this 2016 reboot, “The Legend of Tarzan,” feels woefully out of touch. There’s only so much updating that can be done to an Edgar Rice Burroughs tale about an Englishman raised in the African jungles by gorillas, a wild man who communes with animals. And who, exactly, was clamoring for a reboot of this property? Writers Adam Cozad and Craig Brewer have decided that the wa
FilmJuly 8, 2016
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[Weekender] Original KATUSA soldier shares memories of war, pride of service
Yu Yong-bong has not gone hiking for decades. The haunting memories of fighting in the mountains have kept him away from the trails.The 84-year-old former member of the U.S. Army 7th Infantry Division was one of the original 313 Korea Augmentation to the U.S. Army soldiers recruited in the first few months of the 1950-53 Korean War.He was among South Korean and U.S. soldiers who marched to the Yalu River on Nov. 20, 1950. “We grabbed a chunk of ice and ate it because we were so happy. We thought
DefenseJuly 8, 2016
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[Box Office] Latest movie releases
Seondal: The Man who Sells the River (Korea) Opened July 6 Historical, Adventure. Directed by Park Dae-min Charming, genius swindler Kim Seon-dal (Yoo Seung-ho) and his team of con artists (Ko Chang-seok, Ra Mi-ran, Xiumin) decide to steal a large batch of tobacco, a much-prized good in the Joseon era. Finding Dory (U.S.) Opened July 6 Animation, Adventure. Directed by Andrew Stanton Dory, a comically amnesiac regal blue tang (Ellen DeGeneres), one day dreams about her parents and embarks
FilmJuly 8, 2016
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[Weekender] KATUSA, symbol of Korea-U.S. alliance
They were there in 1950 when the U.N. troops landed in Incheon to besiege the North Korean Army during the Korean War. They were there when the allied forces pushed North Korea to the brink at the Yalu River, only to be pushed back by massive forces of China.Over half a century later, soldiers of the Korean Augmentation to the United States Army are still here to serve as an integral piece of the South Korea-U.S. alliance.KATUSA is a group of to South Korean soldiers augmented to the 8th U.S. Ar
DefenseJuly 8, 2016
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[Weekender] Misunderstandings about KATUSA
When faced with mandatory conscription in South Korea, all able-bodied men between 18 and 35 face the dilemma of choosing where to serve during their 21-month duty. This ranges from the regular army and the navy to auxiliary police and the marines. Among these choices, serving in KATUSA, or the Korean Augmentation to the United States Army, is almost a dream come true and the most envied. KATUSA soldiers and U.S. soldiers jointly participate in a combat exercise in this file photo. (8th ARMY, RO
DefenseJuly 8, 2016
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[Weekender] KATUSA fuels private education fever
Test scores play an integral role in life of a South Korean. For some men, this appears to apply even to their mandatary military service. Since the Korean Augmentation to the United States Army, or KATUSA, is widely perceived as an opportunity to practice the language and enjoy enhanced welfare as a soldier, interest in enlisting as a KATUSA soldier is high. Potential applicants have been turning to cram schools to get the required English scores.Some of these institutes are run by ex-KATUSA so
Social AffairsJuly 8, 2016
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[Highlights] Arts and entertainment calendar
Exhibitions Installation view of artist Gwon O-sang’s solo exhibition “New Structure and Relief” at the Arario Gallery in Seoul. (Arario Gallery) “New Structure and Relief”: Artist Gwon O-sang, known for his sculptures made with photographs, is presenting his new series in a solo exhibition at Arario Gallery Seoul until Aug. 21. The artist presents his reinterpretation of Alexander Calder’s iconic stationary sculpture “Stabile” in his new series of photograph sculptures “New Structure” that con
PerformanceJuly 8, 2016
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Samsung Electronics’ operating profit to hit W29.5tr this year: Dongbu Securities
[THE INVESTOR] Dongbu Securities said on July8 that it will keep a “buy” opinion on Samsung Electronics shares as it expects the tech giant’s 0perating profit to increase 11.6 percent to 29.5 trillion won (US$2.5 billion) this year.The brokerage also kept unchanged the price target of 1.8 million won.On July 8, Samsung Electronics closed 0.69 percent higher at 1,460,000 won. Dongbu based the upbeat forecast on Samsung’s second-quarter operating profit, which stood at 8.1 trillion won, up 17.4 pe
July 8, 2016
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Stocks end lower on heightened geopolitical risks
South Korean shares closed lower Friday as institutions sought to cash in early gains, while heightened geopolitical risks following a decision to deploy a U.S. tactical missile defense system in South Korea spooked investors.The local currency lost ground against the U.S. greenback.The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index lost 10.98 points, or 0.56 percent, to 1,963.10. Trading volume came to 345.9 million shares, worth 4.07 trillion won ($3.5 billion), with losers outnumbering gainers 5
July 8, 2016
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Ex-Lotte Chemical exec indicted on alleged tax evasion
[THE INVESTOR] A former Lotte Chemical finance executive has been indicted on charges of tax fraud on July 8. The suspect, identified by the surname Kim, is the first individual to be indicted since the probe into Lotte Group began early last month. The investigators are reported to be focusing on whether Lotte Group chairman Shin Dong-bin was aware of the alleged wrongdoings as he was serving as Lotte Chemical CEO at the time. Lotte Group chairman Shin Dong-bin (center) / The InvestorKim is sus
IndustryJuly 8, 2016