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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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Thousands rally in Seoul to call for Yoon resignation
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FM champions multilateralism, stresses S. Korea's vision as 'global pivotal state'
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Same-sex couple denied insurance clearance despite landmark ruling
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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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Chinese rush boosts duty-free sales
Shoppers from overseas powered a rebound in duty-free sales last month, data showed Monday, indicating that big-spending Chinese tourists are returning to Korea after a drop in their numbers last year.According to data from the Korea Duty Free Association, duty-free stores recorded sales of $822.7 million in March, up nearly 15 percent from the same month last year.The bulk of those sales came from 1.6 million foreign shoppers, who spent approximately $610 million, up 21.6 percent from March las
IndustryApril 25, 2016
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[Foreigners Who Loved Korea 15] Mowry, ardent supporter of Korean independence
Eli Miller Mowry was born Jan. 23, 1880, as the third of nine children to Samuel Mowry and Mary Miller in a suburb of Bellville, Ohio. He participated in the Student Volunteer Movement for Foreign Missions in his college years and resolved to become a missionary. After being ordained in May 1905 by the American Presbyterian Church of Worcester, he and his wife came to Korea on Oct. 2 and mainly worked in the Pyongyang Mission chapter. After learning Korean, he taught general biology, genetics
CultureApril 25, 2016
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U.S. Web drama explores world of Korean TV
A new U.S.-produced Web drama series could potentially expand the reach of K-dramas around the world. San Francisco-based streaming site Viki last week launched “Dramaworld,” a series centered on a U.S. fan of Korean dramas. The response from viewers around the world has been enthusiastic, according to Viki CEO Tammy Nam. Tammy Nam, CEO of Web-streaming site Viki (Viki) “The reaction ... has been amazing,” Nam told The Korea Herald in an email interview Saturday. “Our community of fans translat
TelevisionApril 25, 2016
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Chung Myung-whun to conduct SPO for Lotte Concert Hall opening
Former Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra conductor Chung Myung-whun is tentatively slated to lead the SPO in the orchestra’s performance marking the opening of the Lotte Concert Hall. The concerts, scheduled for Aug. 18 and 19, would be the first time Chung is leading the orchestra since resigning last December amid a whirlwind of controversy. “Having former conductor Chung conduct the Lotte Concert Hall’s upcoming opening concerts has actually been in the making for the past three years,” an SPO spo
PerformanceApril 25, 2016
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[Herald Review] ‘Dead Dog in a Suitcase’ musical gives food for thought
Recognized as one of the U.K.’s most exciting and innovative touring theater companies, Kneehigh came to Korea for the first time with “Dead Dog in a Suitcase (and other love songs),” which features its latest avant-garde choreography and a compelling narrative. Written by Carl Grose and directed by Mike Shepherd, and with a new score of live music written by Charles Hazelwood, “Dead Dog in a Suitcase (and other love songs)” was performed at the LG Arts Center last Thursday to Sunday. A scene
PerformanceApril 25, 2016
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Woman arrested for counterfeiting notes
A 26-year-old woman who created counterfeit notes for her living expenses was arrested on Monday, according to the Daegu Dalseong police. The woman, identified by her last name Choi, had used a color printer to forge three 50,000 won notes and 36 1,000 won notes. She spent the fake money at small bakeries and buses, where the notes’ shoddiness could go unnoticed. (123RF)“The notes were easily identifiable as counterfeit,” said the Dalseong police.A number of police reports prompted the investiga
Social AffairsApril 25, 2016
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China urges N. Korea to fulfill U.N. resolutions over sub-launched missile test
China on Monday called on North Korea to abide by the U.N. Security Council resolutions that ban the North from conducting ballistic missile launches two days after Pyongyang claimed it successfully fired a ballistic missile from a submarine."The U.N. Security Council resolution has a provision on this issue," China's foreign ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying told reporters. "We hope the relevant party can earnestly fulfill the resolution and avoid taking any actions that may escalate tension."N
North KoreaApril 25, 2016
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Revisit Joseon era at royal culture festival
At the 2016 Royal Culture Festival, visitors to major royal palaces in Seoul will be able to immerse themselves in the royal lifestyle of the Joseon era (1392-1910). From April 28 to May 8, Joseon-era palaces -- Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, Changgyeonggung and Deoksugung -- and Jongmyo Shrine will host a 10-day celebration of Joseon royal life. In its second year, the festival will hold some 30 programs consisting of concerts, performances, culinary events and exhibitions at the four major pa
CultureApril 25, 2016
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Parties vie for key assembly panels
Seeking to gain initiative in the upcoming 20th National Assembly, leading political parties are scrambling to seize the chairmanship of heavyweight parliamentary committees. Due to the emergence of a new bargaining group -- the runner-up opposition People’s Party -- the allotment of key parliamentary posts this year is set to become an intricate tripartite competition.Attention is also being paid to the anticipated members of key committees, particularly those dealing with economic agendas amid
PoliticsApril 25, 2016
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Hadid's oyster-shaped ferry terminal to open in Italy, weeks after death
ROME (AFP) - One of the final works of Zaha Hadid, the acclaimed Iraqi-British architect who died suddenly last month, was posthumously inaugurated in Italy on Monday. Inspired by an oyster, the new maritime terminal at the southern port of Salerno features a hard shell above a soft, fluid interior and the wavy lines that were Hadid’s signature. It is her first major project to come to completion since her death from a heart attack at the age of 65. A view of the port of Salerno, south of Italy,
Arts & DesignApril 25, 2016
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Hallyu star Lee Min-ho to represent Good Base
Hallyu star Lee Min-ho has signed a one-year contract to become the new face of local health food brand Good Base, according to the company on Monday.“Lee Min-ho’s clean, healthy image is well-suited for the natural purity emphasized by Good Base,” said Lee Kang-don, an official of Good Base, in a statement. Lee Min-ho for Good Base (Korea Ginseng Corporation)Lee Min-ho is an actor best known for his role in hit dramas such as “Boys Over Flowers” and “The Heirs.
IndustryApril 25, 2016
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Minjoo remains ahead of Saenuri in polls
The main opposition Minjoo Party of Korea pulled ahead of the ruling Saenuri Party in approval ratings for the second week. The Saenuri Party and President Park Geun-hye suffered a continuous decline in ratings in their stronghold Daegu and North Gyeongsang Province.Local pollster Realmeter said the Minjoo Party had an approval rating of 31.5 percent among 2,536 surveyed respondents from April 18-22. The Saenuri fell behind by 3.4 percentage points at 28.1 percent.In Daegu and North Gyeongsang P
PoliticsApril 25, 2016
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Seoul’s terms of trade improved in March
South Korea’s terms of trade continued to improve in March from a year earlier as export prices rose at a faster clip than import prices, central bank data showed Monday.The terms of trade index for products came to 104.01 last month, up 0.5 percent from revised 103.49 the previous month, according to preliminary data from the Bank of Korea. A view of Busan Port. (Yonhap)The index measures the amount of imports a country can purchase for each unit of its exports. It is a gauge of a country’s exp
April 25, 2016
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Education Ministry vows to cut class size
The government vowed to gradually reduce the maximum number of students in high school classrooms to improve education quality and prepare for the declining population of students, officials said Monday. The Education Ministry said it would cut the number of students per classroom at high schools to 24 -- the average of Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development member countries -- by 2022. Korea’s current average is 30 students per classroom, as of last year.YonhapThe ministry said i
Social AffairsApril 25, 2016
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14 children still missing amid child abuse suspicion
About a dozen Korean children are still missing in suspected cases of child abuse, the government said Monday in its progress report on eradicating violence against children.The Education Ministry said the whereabouts of 12 elementary and middle school students and one child under school age remain unknown, with eight of the middle school students suspected of having run away from home. The number totals 14 when counting another child looked for in the first round of searches conducted earlier t
Social AffairsApril 25, 2016
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Toxic disinfectant probe gains momentum
The probe into toxic humidifier disinfectant is quickly gaining momentum, as the prosecution is set to start consultations with the victims on compensation this week. Questions, however, persist over the direction of the investigation, the current legal system and the government’s role in the tragedy that has led to more than 200 deaths allegedly caused by using the products.“We are going to help them with practical compensation, by discussing with representatives of the victims group within thi
Social AffairsApril 25, 2016
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U.N. condemns N.K. SLBM launch
The U.N. Security Council on Sunday condemned North Korea’s recent submarine-launched ballistic missile test, which experts say demonstrated some level of success.In a press statement, the council said the launch was “yet another serious violation” of the UNSC resolution which bans the communist country from any ballistic missile or nuclear programs. Pyongyang claimed Saturday’s SLBM to be a success, although the South Korean military downplayed it, citing that it flew only 30 kilometers. The mi
North KoreaApril 25, 2016
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[Park Sang-seek] Environmental threat to national security
Recently I have all but incarcerated myself in my apartment in order to avoid fine dust in Seoul. According to a news report, the pollution rate in Seoul in the morning of March 29 was 150 micrometers (exceeding 100 micrometers per cubic meter on average for the day), while in Beijing the very next day it was 55 micrometers per cubic meter. The Environmental Agency of South Korea says that 30-50 percent of fine dust in South Korea originates from China and one of the main culprits is diesel cars
ViewpointsApril 25, 2016
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Google and Europe should not be enemies
Europe’s latest fight against Google will surely be long, messy and kind to lawyers. But it seems unlikely to do much for competition, innovation or the consumers who benefit from both. In an antitrust case brought on Wednesday, the European Commission alleges that Google uses its Android operating system to unfairly privilege its own products on mobile phones. The new suit, which could result in a fine of more than $7 billion, joins a pending case filed almost six years ago about Google’s domin
ViewpointsApril 25, 2016
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[Andrew Sheng] One phone to rule them all
Who dominates the phone dominates the Internet. The whole world of information is now available in your hand, replacing your own mind as a memory base for instant decision-making. The reason why traditional bank shares are dropping like a stone is that mobile phone companies and financial technology (fintech) platforms “get it.” Banks and conventional financial institutions are stuck with so much legacy hardware (branches and outdated mainframes) and complex regulation that their CEOs feel besie
ViewpointsApril 25, 2016