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Psy's touch or new trend in music? P Nation’s solo stars lose their shine
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Seoul to hold grand military parade on Tuesday, disrupting major city routes
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Park Zi-a, the actor who played 'The Glory' heroine's mother, dies
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Yoon warns North Korea against nuclear attack attempt
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Shut up and dance
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NewJeans fans corner Hybe amid PR backlash, looming National Assembly audit
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Israel targets Palestinian group in first strike on Beirut center
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Miss Universe Korea names 80-year-old model 'best dressed'
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Brit pop legend Oasis to perform in Seoul next year
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[KH Explains] Is Hyundai-GM partnership win-win to beat Tesla, Chinese rivals?
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Satellite imagery shows signatures consistent with nuclear test
Satellite imagery taken right after North Korea's fourth nuclear test shows activities consistent with signatures usually seen at a nuclear test site following a test, a U.S. nuclear expert said Thursday.David Albright of the Institute for Science and International Studies made the assessment in a report after scrutinizing commercial satellite imagery of the North's Punggye-ri nuclear test site taken just 40 minutes after Wednesday's test. "The roads leading to the west portal are clear of snow,
North KoreaJan. 8, 2016
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Samsung's Q4 operating profit misses forecast
Samsung Electronics’ fourth-quarter earnings in 2015 are expected to remain below par, raising market concerns over its deteriorating businesses.Announcing its earnings guidance for the October-December period, the Seoul-based electronics firm estimated that its operating income would stand at 6.1 trillion won ($5.1 billion), down 17.46 percent from the previous quarter. Samsung employees enter the company`s office in southern Seoul on Friday. YonhapThe operating profit missed an average market
IndustryJan. 8, 2016
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U.S. to consider 'all options' to beef up defense of Korea
The United States will consider "all options" to beef up the defense of South Korea after the North's nuclear test, the Pentagon spokesman said Thursday, suggesting the possibility of deploying additional U.S. strategic defense assets to the Asian ally."We're in ongoing conversations ... with the South Koreans and with our other allies in the region, about additional steps that may or may not need to be taken in order to respond to the latest actions from the North Koreans," Pentagon press secre
InternationalJan. 8, 2016
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U.S., China agree 'There cannot be business as usual' after N.K. nuclear test
The United States and China agreed Thursday that "there cannot be business as usual" after North Korea's fourth nuclear test, Secretary of State John Kerry said, as calls grow for a tough response to the provocative regime.Kerry said he reached the agreement with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, after making clear to his Chinese counterpart that the latest nuclear test has proven that Beijing's approach to the North Korean nuclear issue "has not worked.""Today, I talked with Foreign Minister Wa
InternationalJan. 8, 2016
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N. Korea's H-bomb test could have involved component of thermonuclear device
Preliminary U.S. intelligence estimates have concluded that North Korea's latest nuclear test involved a small explosion that could be a component of a larger-scale thermonuclear device, a U.S. news report said Thursday.Washington Free Beacon report came amid growing skepticism about Pyongyang's claims that it successfully carried out its first hydrogen bomb test, with the White House saying "initial analysis is not consistent" with the North's claims.The report said that U.S. officials familiar
North KoreaJan. 8, 2016
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Offense goes silent for Korea ahead of Olympic qualifiers
South Korea's offense went silent Thursday against Saudi Arabia in their final test ahead of next week's Olympic football qualifying tournament, a concerning development for a squad that has often had trouble finding the back of the net.South Korea's under-23 squad only mustered a scoreless draw against Saudi Arabia in Dubai on Thursday, two days after defeating the United Arab Emirates 2-0, also in Dubai, with a much more energetic attack in the second half.In the opening 45 minutes against Sau
SoccerJan. 8, 2016
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Korea play Saudi Arabia to scoreless draw in final test before Olympic qualifiers
South Korea ended in a scoreless draw with Saudi Arabia on Thursday in Dubai in their final test match ahead of next week's Olympic qualifiers.Coming off a 2-0 victory over the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, South Korea failed to generate much offense against Saudi Arabia at Maktoum Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Stadium.South Korea will now travel to Qatar Friday to prepare for the 2016 AFC U-23 Championship Jan. 12-30. The competition will double as the Asian qualifying tournament for the 2016 Summer
SoccerJan. 8, 2016
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U.S. to consider banking sanctions on N. Korea
Preliminary U.S. intelligence estimates have concluded that North Korea's latest nuclear test involved a small explosion that could be a component of a larger-scale thermonuclear device, a U.S. news report said Thursday.The Washington Free Beacon report came amid growing skepticism about Pyongyang's claims that it successfully carried out its first hydrogen bomb test, with the White House saying "initial analysis is not consistent" with the North's claims.The report said that U.S. officials fami
InternationalJan. 8, 2016
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Trump rules out preemptive strike on N. Korea
Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump said that if he's elected, he won't launch a preemptive strike on North Korea, arguing that China should use more of its leverage over the communist neighbor.Trump also claimed that South Korea should pay the United States for "protecting them.""China should solve that problem and we should put pressure on China to solve the problem," Trump said in an interview with CNN on Wednesday. "If they don't solve that problem, we should be very tough on t
InternationalJan. 8, 2016
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Parties condemn N.K. nuke test, stances differ
In the wake of North Korea’s fourth nuclear bomb test, political parties were united in demanding sanctions against Pyongyang, but there was a marked difference between their approaches.The ruling Saenuri Party took the opportunity to urge the passage of pending bills, such as the terrorism prevention bill and the North Korean human rights bill, which had been held back due to objections from the opposition.The main opposition Minjoo Party of Korea, while pledging all efforts to restrain militar
PoliticsJan. 7, 2016
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Lotte to operate Tokyo duty-free store
Lotte Duty Free on Thursday announced that it has won the Japanese state license to operate a duty-free store in the affluent area of Ginza in Tokyo. Lotte would become the first company ever to run an urban duty-free store in downtown Tokyo, the company said. The 4,396-square-meter store will open in late March, targeting more than 20 million people, mainly Chinese tourists, visiting the luxurious shopping district. “We believe that this store will enhance our global brand image,” a Lotte spoke
IndustryJan. 7, 2016
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Origins launches Three Part Harmony
Beauty brand Origins released its Three Part Harmony package, consisting of nourishing cream and an oil-infused serum. The main substance is extracted from daffodils, whose bulbs are known for resilience. Other materials and substances include vitamin E, licorice, apple, cucumber, seaweed and others. They are believed to smoothen the skin and give it a revitalizing effect. The cream and serum are priced at 98,000 won each. (baejisook@heraldcorp.com)
IndustryJan. 7, 2016
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Philips rolls out Luminous Textile LED lighting
Philips Korea released the Luminous Textile LED lighting, which was produced in collaboration with the Danish fabric brand Kvadrat Soft Cells.Luminous textile integrates multicolored LEDs seamlessly within fabric panels that also soften sounds. The panels are finished with Kvadrat textiles, using a patented technology to maintain constant tension on the fabric within the aluminum frame. This allows the users to adjust the color, movement, texture and light, Philips said.(baejisook@heraldcorp.com
IndustryJan. 7, 2016
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Tous les Jours opens cafe in Indonesia
CJ Foodville’s Tous les Jours opened its 19th Indonesian outlet in the southern city of Bogor. This is also the 214th overseas outlet for the dining arm of CJ Group. The store is located inside the bustling Botani Square shopping mall and is close to the presidential palace, a botanical garden and other commuters/tourist-frequented areas. Banana donuts, Sneakers Frappe and Tiramisu Frappe are available for customers with a sweet tooth. (baejisook@heraldcorp.com)
IndustryJan. 7, 2016
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Lotte launches Charlotte chocolate brand
Lotte Confectionery launched premium chocolate brand Charlotte, made with 100 percent cacao beans. The Charlotte Hazelnut Classic contains hazelnut milk, while the Charlotte Cranberry & Almond Classic boasts a chewy feeling of the dried cranberries and almond. The Chocolat Torte’s pie filling has two parts chocolate coating to one part chocolate jam, emulating the quintessential high-end European pie, the company said. Lotte plans to release three more products in the near future. (baejisook@her
IndustryJan. 7, 2016
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Celltrion starts sales of foundation
Celltrion Skincure launched the Cell Cover Foundation with a gel texture. Celltrion Skincure was established after pharmaceutical company Celltrion recently acquired the blemish balm-maker Hanskin. The foundation contains three patented hydration substances ― Fill-pop, Adipofill’in and Aquaxyl ― as well as biomimetic water to bring a lasting glow to the skin, the company said. The product also comes in an airless container, blocking exterior contagions to enhance hygiene. It comes in two shades
IndustryJan. 7, 2016
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Aritaum collaborates with Jain Song
AmorePacific’s flagship store brand Aritaum launched Aritaum X Jain Song kit, which was produced in collaboration with the noted fashion designer Jain Song. The kit consists of an eyeshadow palette and a folding-strap clutch, of which designs are inspired by Song’s signature star patterns and imprinted on the cover. The kit is given free for those who join the Aritaum VIP membership for 30,000 won.VIP members who purchase more than 30,000 won worth of items will also receive a limited edition po
IndustryJan. 7, 2016
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Uniqlo releases collaboration with French supermodel
Uniqlo launched the 2016 S/S Ines de la Fressange collection, a collaborative line with the fashion model and designer. Under the three themes, “voyage,” “uniforme” and “Le Sport,” various items ranging from trench coat, knits, shirts, ensembles and others represent the quintessential French chic atmosphere, the Japanese apparel-maker said. The products are available at all Uniqlo stores as well as www.uniqlo.com. A follow-up release will be made at the end of February. (baejisook@heraldcorp.com
IndustryJan. 7, 2016
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Germany divided over expulsion of convicted asylum seekers
BERLIN, (AFP) - German politicians waged a heated debate Thursday over whether to make it easier to expel convicted asylum seekers, after a series of sexual assaults on New Year's Eve blamed on men of foreign origin.Authorities have said there is no concrete proof that the perpetrators of the attacks in Cologne were asylum seekers, but critics of Chancellor Angela Merkel's open-door approach to those fleeing war have seized on the opportunity to draw a link.Victims described their attackers as b
InternationalJan. 7, 2016
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Park, Abe vow to work together for strong sanctions on N. Korea
South Korea said Thursday that it will resume anti-Pyongyang broadcasts this week along the heavily fortified border with North Korea in retaliation of Pyongyang's claimed hydrogen bomb test. The anti-Pyongyang broadcasts will resume at noon on Friday, Cho Tae-yong, deputy chief of the presidential office of national security, told reporters."The North's fourth nuclear test is a grave violation" of the August deal, Cho said, referring to a breakthrough deal that defused heightened tension sparke
InternationalJan. 7, 2016