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Seoul, Tokyo reboot joint maritime resource talks after 40-year freeze
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Host of Miss Korea apologizes for 'inappropriate question' about deepfake
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Korea to face another massive shortfall in tax revenue
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Who's lying? Hybe vs. Min conflict continues to intensify
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Seoul should engage Kim Jong-un’s elites for change, ex-North Korean diplomat says
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SK hynix outpaces Samsung, Micron with more powerful AI chips
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Power of nostalgia brings K-pop legends back together
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North Korea unveiling uranium enrichment site a US election-conscious move: NIS
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'Shaman says president will die,' caller warns
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Boy's emergency medical treatment delayed 2 hours due to staff shortage
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British ball to honor Queen’s 90th birthday
The British Chamber of Commerce in Korea is holding the Queen’s Birthday Ball next month in conjunction with the British Association of Seoul (BASS), to celebrate the monarch’s 90th birthday. The BCCK expects more than 500 business and diplomatic guests for the black-tie dinner in the ballroom of the Grand Hyatt Seoul, which will feature music from bands and DJs and a secret theme to be unveiled on the night.And naturally, the event will provide British food and drinks in a quintessentially Brit
Expat LivingMay 11, 2016
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New art center in Seoul promotes contemporary art
A new art center dedicated to showcasing contemporary art and fostering young artists opened Thursday in Sinsa-dong, Seoul. To mark the opening, the Platform-L Contemporary Art Center, founded by Taejin International -- which manufactures and sells leather goods under the brand Louis Quatorze -- is holding two exhibitions that show multimedia works of Korean artist Bae Young-whan and Chinese artist Yang Fudong. Platform-L Contemporary Art Center in Eonju-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (Platform-L Contemp
PerformanceMay 11, 2016
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Free TOPIK preparation classes offered in Seoul
The Seoul Global Center will run a set of free preparation classes for the Test of Proficiency in Korean ahead of the next exam on July 17. The classes are open to all foreign residents and run from May 21 to July 13 in three levels.Classes will run Saturdays and Sundays at 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. for the beginner and intermediate classes and from 1-3 p.m. for advanced classes. An alternative intermediate course is available on Monday and Wednesday from 7-9 p.m.There are no course fees but a text
Expat LivingMay 11, 2016
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Yongsan school to hold international bazaar
Yongsan International School of Seoul will hold an international bazaar this Saturday with a wide variety of traditional food and cultural performances.The bazaar will have a market for new or used items as well as a silent auction and prize raffle.The bazaar runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the school grounds, which are by Exit 1 of Hangangjin Subway Station. For more information, visit www.yisseoul.org.(paulkerry@heraldcorp.com)
Expat LivingMay 11, 2016
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Gwangju International Center to hold French-themed May concert
Gwangju International Center is holding its annual May concert on Sunday, with a French theme.Twelve different groups and artists will perform popular French songs and classical music, in recognition of the 130th anniversary of relations between Korea and France.Music will include a collection of French children’s songs sung by the Gwangju Orphanage Choir, a medley from “Les Miserables,” operatic pieces from “Carmen” and “Faust,” and songs by composers such as Debussy and Ravel.The concert will
Expat LivingMay 11, 2016
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Global Center to host Gwanghwamun expat flea market
Expat vendors will set up shop in Gwanghwamun this Saturday to barter and sell at the Seoul Global Center’s flea market.The flea market, which the center has run since 2007, operates five times a year as a way of bringing the city’s foreign and Korean residents together. Stalls at the market sell used goods, handicrafts and other items, though food is not allowed. The flea market runs from 11 .m. to 4 p.m. at Gwanghwamun Plaza in central Seoul. Applications to participate as a vendor in Saturday
Expat LivingMay 11, 2016
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5-year-old dies after apparent fall from 12th floor
A 5-year-old boy died of injuries from a suspected fall early Wednesday at an apartment complex in the city of Cheongju, North Chungcheong Province. (Yonhap)A resident found him in bloodied state on the road in front of the apartment at around 2 a.m. and reported the situation to the police. The boy was taken to the hospital but did not survive. The police found no direct signs of abuse on the boy’s body. They suspect that he accidentally fell from the 12th floor, where he lived with his mother
Social AffairsMay 11, 2016
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[Photo News] Big data partners with marketing
Marketing company Hakuhodo Cheil and big data service provider Treasure Data Korea signed a memorandum of understanding to research smart retargeting marketing on Wednesday. CEO of Hakuhodo Cheil Kazumasa Akiba (left) shakes hands with Treasure Data Korea general manager Lee Eun-chul at a ceremony in Seoul. (Emerson K Partners)
IndustryMay 11, 2016
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[Editorial] Anti-graft law
In March last year, the National Assembly passed a drastic bill aimed at rooting out corruption among public officials. The bill was considered so draconian that lawmakers delayed its implementation to September this year to give people enough time to prepare for it.The legislation, commonly called the Kim Young-ran Act, is basically intended to plug a big loophole in existing laws. Currently, it is difficult to punish public officials who have received large amounts of money from businessmen if
EditorialMay 11, 2016
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[Editorial] Performance-based pay
The government’s push to introduce a performance-based pay system at public institutions is facing growing resistance from trade unions.As part of its campaign to reform the public sector, the government has been pressuring 120 public institutions to introduce performance-based pay by the end of this year. But progress has been slow. The Ministry of Strategy and Finance said Monday has said that only 53 institutions have adopted merit-based pay and promotion systems so far. Resistance to meri
EditorialMay 11, 2016
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[Raghuram Rajan] Building stability for India’s economic growth
In their efforts to stimulate demand by pursuing increasingly aggressive monetary policies, advanced economies have been imposing risks on emerging-market countries such as India. Indeed, one day we face surging capital inflows, as investors go into “risk-on” mode, and outflows the next as they switch risk off.India has responded to this external volatility by trying to create a domestic platform of macroeconomic stability on which to build growth. India’s latest central budget emphasizes fiscal
ViewpointsMay 11, 2016
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[Kim Myong-sik] Trump sees USFK as mercenaries
Donald Trump wants to turn the 28,500 members of the U.S. Forces in Korea into mercenaries. He demands that the Korean government pay 100 percent of the cost for stationing U.S. troops here because he believes they are here solely to benefit Koreans. What an affront to the young American men and women who are proud to stand for the U.S. commitment to global peace and freedom!Korea and the United States split the USFK bill roughly half and half because Seoul and Washington are aware that their de
ViewpointsMay 11, 2016
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[Shim Jae-hong] Beginning of an activist
Few who read this will have had the experience of living in fear. But the same cannot be said of North Korean defectors in China.“There are many North Korean defectors in China who are living under the fear of arrest. Many women end up being the victims of human trafficking, and their children become vulnerable and deprived of maternal care and basic education. Our job is to help and support these people,” said Tim Peters, a prominent social activist living in Seoul.Mr. Peters was speaking to my
ViewpointsMay 11, 2016
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[David Ignatius] A spy chief‘s hardened perspective
WASHINGTON -- Early in his tenure as director of national intelligence, James Clapper could sometimes be heard complaining “I’m too old for this (expletive)!” He has now served almost six years as America’s top intelligence official, and when I asked him this week how much longer he would be in harness, he consulted his calendar and answered with relief, “265 days!” Clapper, 75, has worked in intelligence for 53 years, starting when he joined the Air Force in 1963. He’s a crusty, sometimes cra
ViewpointsMay 11, 2016
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[Kim Ji-hyun] Putting a price on news
An acquaintance I recently made in Tokyo has opened a new business. It’s called the Japan Industry News, and its service is as straightforward as its name. The main idea is to offer an English platform for Japanese newspapers so they can introduce their content to English-speaking consumers. I mention the name outright not because I am wowed by the originality of the idea -- this is not the first such attempt made in a non-English-speaking place like Japan -- but because I want to applaud the au
ViewpointsMay 11, 2016
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Iconic 90s boy band Sechs Kies reunites after 16 years
South Korean idol group Sechs Kies inked an exclusive contract with the country's second largest star agency to make a comeback after 16 years, the agency said on Wednesday. "We expect the new Sechs Kies will make a speedy launch, since YG chief Yang Hyun-suk was directly involved himself in the reunion deal," YG Entertainment said in a press statement.Five of the six-member act, including Eun Ji-won, Lee Jae-jin, Kim Jae-duc, Kang Sung-hoon and Jang Su-won, signed an exclusive contract with YG.
PerformanceMay 11, 2016
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Dance or rock: idol survival show to choose one
Idol survival shows may be a dime a dozen in South Korea, but a new reality series is giving it a genre-transcending twist -- what if the judges had to choose between a dance group and a rock band?That is the premise behind cable channel Mnet's upcoming show "d.o.b: Dance or Band" in which one of South Korea's leading management agencies, FNC Entertainment, will evaluate a dance-pop group and an idol rock band to determine which one of the two will debut within the year.FNC CEO Han Sung-ho said
PerformanceMay 11, 2016
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Air Koryo's scheduled Kuwait flights halted since February: NK News
North Korea's national airline, Air Koryo, has not operated its scheduled Pyongyang to Kuwait route since February, a U.S.-based Internet media report said Wednesday, apparently affected by the tightening of international sanctions.Quoting data from FlightRadar24, which provides flight information around the world, NK News reported the North Korean flag carrier's Pyongyang-Kuwait route by JS161 and return flightJS162 was last made on Feb. 23 and 24. The North Korean flight normally conducts a tr
North KoreaMay 11, 2016
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Environment minister apologizes over toxic humidifier sterilizer case
Environment Minister Yoon Seong-kyu offered an apology Wednesday over legal loopholes in controlling toxic humidifier sterilizers that are believed to have caused the deaths of more than 100 people.The humidifier disinfectant case, one of the worst scandals involving a consumer product using chemicals, came to light after four pregnant women died of lung problems for unknown reasons in 2011. A government-led investigation confirmed a connection between more than 100 people who died of lung probl
Social AffairsMay 11, 2016
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Busan to host global cruise conference this week
A leading global cruise event is to take place in the port city of Busan this week as demand for cruises in Asia continues to grow, creating potentially tremendous business opportunities for the global cruise industry, the city's port authorities said Wednesday.Industry experts, businesses and the public will flock to the southern city to attend exhibitions, conferences and trade meetings for "Seatrade Cruise Asia 2016" that will open on Thursday for three days at the Busan Port International Pa
Social AffairsMay 11, 2016