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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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Most teen sex offenders get away with slap on wrist
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Ex-Trump official calls for S. Korea to raise defense spending to 3 or 3.5% of GDP
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Man sentenced to 1 year, 8 months for stealing from elementary school classrooms
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Same-sex couple denied insurance clearance despite landmark ruling
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FM champions multilateralism, stresses S. Korea's vision as 'global pivotal state'
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Panmunjom tours for select Korean nationals may resume in October
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Young Poong says no better offer for Korea Zinc
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Korea's first global webtoon festival lights up Seongsu-dong
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Supermarkets slammed for promoting Oxy products
Local distributors Homeplus and Lotte Mart came under fire over the weekend for promoting Oxy Reckitt Benckiser products as a boycott against the company continues to spread amid the ongoing probe into its toxic humidifier disinfectant.The supermarket chains reportedly promoted sales of household items including Oxy’s stain remover OxiClean, toilet-cleaning gel Easy Off Bang, fabric softener Cherie, closet repellent Thirsty Hippo and more. Their sales promotion included buy-one-get-one-free even
Social AffairsMay 1, 2016
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Freedom and diversity at JIFF
Among Jeonju International Film Festival’s rich lineup of films this year is a controversial documentary titled “Spy Nation.” The work spotlights a 2013 case in which South Korea’s intelligence agency accused Yu Woo-sung, an ethnic Chinese -- who defected from North Korea and has since become a Seoul Metropolitan Government official -- of spying for the North. In the trial process, it was exposed that the National Intelligence Service had fabricated evidence against Yu in an attempt to charge h
FilmMay 1, 2016
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Korean workers hold May Day rallies
Tens of thousands of South Korean workers took to the streets during May Day rallies across the nation on Sunday opposing state-led labor market reform plans. An estimated 80,000 laborers belonging to the nation’s two biggest umbrella trade unions – Federation of Korean Trade Unions and Korean Confederation of Trade Unions -- participated in demonstrations in 15 cities. The unionized workers called for a withdrawal of labor reform plans which they see as making it easier for employers to dismi
Social AffairsMay 1, 2016
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Suwon invites visitors to city of heritage, festivities
Located 30 kilometers south of Seoul, Suwon is the largest metropolis of Gyeonggi Province. Besides being home to a World Heritage site and some 1.1 million residents, it is also known as the “city of filial piety.”King Jeongjo, who reigned during the Joseon Dynasty from 1777 to 1800 as the 22nd king, wanted to build a “utopian city” to remember his ill-fated father Prince Sado –- who was victimized in faction struggles in 1762 -- by constructing a fortress around his father’s tomb at Haenggung
Social AffairsMay 1, 2016
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[Newsmaker] ‘Iranian rush’ poses diplomatic challenges
South Korea’s efforts to improve relations with sanction-freed Iran, while providing new momentum for its economy, is likely to come with a few challenges for its diplomatic blueprint.Citing Iran’s alleged military exchanges with North Korea, as well as its persisting tension with Middle East power Saudi Arabia, experts suggested that South Korea should maintain balance amid the multilateral frame.It was Iranian Ambassador to Korea Hassan Taherian who stepped out to clear doubts on Iran’s partne
PoliticsMay 1, 2016
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Park’s visit to Iran landmark in bilateral relations
The following article was contributed by the Embassy of Iran. – Ed.Iran and Korea established their diplomatic relationship in 1962. Throughout these years, the two countries have maintained a relatively friendly and strong relationship. The presence of Tehran Street in Gangnam, Seoul, as well as Seoul Street in the north of Tehran are symbols and reminders of the long friendship between two countries. Iranian officials have always expressed positive views toward South Korea and supported the ex
Diplomatic CircuitMay 1, 2016
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N. Korean defectors charged with drug smuggling
A group of more than 20 North Korean defectors and ethnic Korean-Chinese people have been indicted here on charges of smuggling methamphetamine believed to be produced in the North into South Korea for sale or personal consumption, South Korean prosecutors said on Sunday, noting they have found circumstantial evidence of North Korean residents' involvement in the crime.The Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office said it has indicted a total of 23 suspects, including North Korean defectors liv
North KoreaMay 1, 2016
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Oriental medicine evolves worldwide
OKINAWA, Japan -- When Dr. Klaus Hambrecht was in his early 20s, he suffered a shoulder condition that caused him pain. It was only when he was treated by an Oriental medicine expert who performed acupuncture that his condition significantly improved. “I was very impressed,” the German physician told The Korea Herald during the International Congress of Oriental Medicine in Okinawa, Japan, earlier this month. “Now I’ve been practicing Chinese medicine and acupuncture (in Germany) for the last 20
Social AffairsMay 1, 2016
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[Photo News] GM Korea ties with SOCAR
GM Korea said Thursday it formed a partnership with SOCAR, a car-sharing service company, as part of its marketing efforts. With the partnership, the carmaker will provide more than 700 GM cars including its Chevrolet Spark minicars to SOCAR. (GM Korea)
MobilityMay 1, 2016
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[Photo News] Hankook Tire sponsors Doosan baseball team
Hankook Tire, Korea’s largest tire maker, is sponsoring Doosan Bears, the 2015 Korean league champion, for the 2016 season. Through the sponsorship, the company aims to promote its brand as the top tire manufacturer in Korea. Doosan Bears’ players will wear uniforms with Hankook Tire logos, while Jamsil Stadium, Doosan’s home ground, will display Hankook Tire advertisements. (Hankook Tire)
MobilityMay 1, 2016
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[Photo News] Hyundai Motor launches Avante Sport
Hyundai Motor launches the sport version of its new Avante as part of efforts to strengthen its best-selling compact sedan product lineup. The new Avante Sport, powered by a 1.6-liter T-GDi four-cylinder engine, produces 201 horsepower. Besides its seven-speed DCT dual-clutch transmission, the variant also looks sportier. Prices start from 21 million won ($18,412). (Hyundai Motor)
MobilityMay 1, 2016
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BMW ahead of rivals in CSR reputation
When it comes to corporate social responsibility, German luxury carmaker BMW outshines other foreign automakers in Korea in terms of donations and the quality of its CSR projects, according to companies' regulatory filings over the past five years.The company data showed cumulative donations of the carmaker between 2011 and 2015 reached up to 18.3 billion won ($16 million), which is higher than the 4.5 billion won of its arch rival Mercedes-Benz over the same period. Torben Karasek, chief financ
MobilityMay 1, 2016
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Creditors of Hanjin Shipping may approve rehabilitation program
Creditor banks of cash-strapped Hanjin Shipping are likely to give the ailing container carrier a chance to avoid bankruptcy by approving a corporate rehabilitation program. Seven lenders, led by state-run Korea Development Bank, are expected to allow the country’s No. 1 shipper to undergo rehabilitation Wednesday, after the company submitted a formal request to restructure its debt on April 29, according to sources. Facing a 5.6 trillion won ($4.9 billion) wall of debt, the company said it woul
May 1, 2016
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Preloaded Google apps to become removable in Korea
The Korean government is seeking a law revision to allow users to remove preloaded apps on Android phones such as Google’s Search, Maps and Gmail apps. Currently, the apps are preinstalled on new devices as part of Google’s contracts with manufacturers, causing complaints among users for their battery consumption and screen layout.Amid a similar investigation launched by the European Commission recently, the Korean government has also started working to reduce the unfair dominance of Google apps
TechnologyMay 1, 2016
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Shinsegae, Doosan to open duty-free shops in mid-May
Shinsegae and Doosan, which won licenses to operate their first tax-exempt retail outlets in Seoul last year, will open their new duty-free stores in mid-May. The two duty-free operators plan to open their stores on May 18, though the date may vary by a day or two, depending on the stores’ preparation progress, the companies said Sunday. The main Shinsegae Department Store in central Seoul (Yonhap)Shinsegae has so far secured a number of global luxury brands including Gucci, Saint Laurent, Botte
IndustryMay 1, 2016
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[Photo News] Chinese holiday shoppers flock to Korean duty-free stores
CHINESE-PACKED DUTY-FREE SHOP -- Hundreds of Chinese tourists shop at a major duty-free store in Seoul on Sunday morning. Around 63,000 Chinese tourists are estimated to be visiting Korea during the Chinese Labor Day holiday (April 30 - May 2). (Yonhap)
IndustryMay 1, 2016
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Korea to discuss ways to finance restructuring
Korea is expected to launch a task force team consisting of officials from finance and regulatory agencies to exchange opinions and discuss ways to increase the capital base of state-run policy banks for massive restructuring of cash-strapped shipping and shipbuilding companies.This comes as the Financial Services Commission, the financial regulatory policymaking body, unveiled its initial plan to launch creditor-led debt restructuring last week, citing the need to increase capital buffers of th
May 1, 2016
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U.S. designation not to change Korea’s FX policy
The U.S. inclusion of Korea in the foreign exchange monitor list will not affect Seoul’s monetary policy, Korean economic policymakers said Sunday. “As Korea avoided the manipulator designation, there won’t be any significant changes in the foreign exchange polices,” Finance Minister Yoo Il-ho was quoted as saying. Finance Minister Yoo Il-ho (Yonhap)“Although Korea is included on the monitoring list, this always happens with the U.S. department. There will be no changes (in the country’s policie
May 1, 2016
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Orioles' Kim Hyun-soo records 1st double in three-hit game
Kim Hyun-soo of the Baltimore Orioles picked up his first major league double as part of a three-hit game at home Saturday.Batting ninth and playing left field, Kim went 3-for-4 with a double and a run scored in the 8-7 loss to the Chicago White Sox at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Kim is batting .600 in his first big league season.The former Korean All-Star outfielder was making only his sixth appearance of the season.Kim got his first career extra-base hit in his first at-bat in the bottom thir
BaseballMay 1, 2016
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LG's cosmetics brand SU:M37 opens first store in China
SU:M37, a natural cosmetics brand operated by Korea’s LG Household & Health Care, on Sunday said it has opened its first store in China in Hangzhou Linping Intime Department Store.Launched in 2007, SU:M37 is a skin care cosmetics brand that utilizes naturally fermented ingredients in its products. It is considered one of LG H&H’s most successful brands, with net sales growing by about 73 percent on-year to 190 billion won ($170 million) in 2015.The new SU:M37 store in Hangzhou Linping Intime Dep
IndustryMay 1, 2016