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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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Miss Universe Korea names 80-year-old model 'best dressed'
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Israel targets Palestinian group in first strike on Beirut center
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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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Turkey seizes over 1,200 unsafe life jackets intended for refugees
Turkish police have seized over 1,200 unsafe life jackets destined for use by migrants trying to reach Greece by sea, in a raid on an underground workshop that used Syrian underage labour, a report said Wednesday.The authorities seized 1,263 life jackets that failed to correspond to safety standards in the raid on the workshop in the centre of Izmir, a city on the Aegean Sea, the Dogan news agency said.Izmir is a major hub for refugees and migrants seeking to make the risky crossing in flimsy bo
World NewsJan. 6, 2016
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S. Korea in diplomatic consultations over N. Korea's nuke test
South Korea's top nuclear envoy began full-fledged consultations Wednesday with his American and Japanese counterparts on ways to deal with North Korea's claimed nuclear test.Hwang Joon-kook, special representative for Korean Peninsula peace and security affairs, had phone talks with his U.S. counterpart Sung Kim, according to the Foreign Ministry.They compared notes on the initial assessment of the current situation and discussed future steps through the U.N. Security Council, it said.The 15-me
North KoreaJan. 6, 2016
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Anticipated art shows to excite in 2016
Museums and galleries in Seoul are getting ready to excite art audiences with an impressive lineup of artists this year. Some of the most anticipated names include Korean art masters Lee Jung-seob, Yoo Young-guk, Chung Chang-sub and Nam June Paik, while international artists to be featured include Anish Kapoor and Olafur Eliasson. “Work” by Yoo Young-guk. (MMCA)This year marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of two giants of Korean art -- Lee Jung-seob and Yoo Young-guk. The National Museum
PerformanceJan. 6, 2016
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Korea logs $1b trade surplus in cosmetics
Korea recorded its highest-ever trade surplus in cosmetics at $1.2 billion in 2015, the Korea Customs Service said Wednesday. The growing popularity of Korean beauty products across Asia, especially in China, was the main engine behind the phenomenal success, and the government and more companies are rushing to boost one of the country’s few remaining profitable business sectors. According to customs authorities, Korea exported a total of $2.93 billion of cosmetics goods in 2015 with the trade s
Jan. 6, 2016
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What makes hydrogen bombs more destructive?
Nuclear weapons are classified into atomic, neutron and hydrogen bombs. Among them, hydrogen bombs, also known as thermonuclear bombs, are known to be the most powerful due to their unique structure that expresses explosive power. Unlike atomic bombs that derive their energy from nuclear fission -- the splitting of atoms -- hydrogen bombs obtain their explosive power from both nuclear fission and fusion, the process of forming a heavier nucleus from two lighter ones, such as the nuclei of the
DefenseJan. 6, 2016
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Smart fridge key to Samsung’s IoT push
LAS VEGAS ― Samsung Electronics on Tuesday unveiled the Family Hub refrigerator, a smart fridge that sports a gigantic touch screen and three inner-view cameras, at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The latest product is Samsung’s most ambitious fridge after years of its upscale push through generous use of stainless surfaces and collaborations with the world-famous chefs. The cameras show all the foodstuffs inside and their information is displayed on a giant 21.5-inch (54.6-centimete
TechnologyJan. 6, 2016
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‘Comfort women’ rally marks 24 years
The weekly rally held to protest Japan’s sexual enslavement of Korean women during World War II marked 24 years Wednesday, becoming the longest-running demonstration in the world. Despite the landmark deal between Seoul and Tokyo on Dec. 28, the decades-long ordeal of the victims -- euphemistically called “comfort women” -- appears to be far from over, with the victims and their supporters still crying out for the same demands in front of the Japanese Embassy in downtown Seoul. (Yonhap)In the 1
Social AffairsJan. 6, 2016
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BOK sees fall in growth potential
President Park Geun-hye said she feels worried whenever she thinks of “what our country will feed on 10 years later” during a New Year meeting with political and business leaders Monday. She made the remark while emphasizing the need to accelerate structural reforms to put the sluggish economy on track for solid long-term growth.Park and other participants at the meeting should have also been reminded that the country’s working-age population is set to begin decreasing next year after peaking at
Jan. 6, 2016
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LG sets its eyes on ‘ultra-premium’ electronics market
LAS VEGAS ― Facing ever-fiercer competition in the global home appliance market, LG Electronics is trying to set itself apart by putting a priority on “premium.”At this year’s International CES electronics trade show in Las Vegas, the Seoul-headquartered electronics firm unveiled a new premium lineup, dubbed the LG Signature, in line with its efforts to appeal to consumers with high-end tastes. LG Electronics chief technology officer Ahn Seung-kwon gives a presentation for the LG Signature produ
TechnologyJan. 6, 2016
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Braille smartwatch start-up catches global PR wave
A Korean start-up swept headlines around the globe last year for developing a $300 braille smartwatch that it said would help solve illiteracy for the blind. Dot Inc. became one of the most hyped Korean hardware start-ups both locally and abroad, with its baby-faced CEO Eric Ju-yoon Kim, 25, speaking at events including a TEDx conference in Mumbai and Herald Corp.’s own Herald Design Forum.Yet no one has even seen the watch work. Its commercial launch, originally slated for last month, has been
TechnologyJan. 6, 2016
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[Photo News] Samsung C&T boasts wearable tech
SAMSUNG C&T BOASTS WEARABLE TECH -- Samsung C&T, Samsung Group‘s construction and fashion unit, showcases smart clothes and fashion accessories, including an NFC-enabled smart suit and a clutch bag equipped with a solar charger at the International CES in Las Vegas through Saturday. (Samsung C&T) SAMSUNG C&T BOASTS WEARABLE TECH -- Samsung C&T, Samsung Group‘s construction and fashion unit, showcases smart clothes and fashion accessories, including an NFC-enabled smart suit and a clutch bag equi
TechnologyJan. 6, 2016
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Huawei Y6 set to ignite budget smartphone craze
Tired of being locked in years-long contracts for premium smartphones and paying expensive monthly installments, more consumers are opting for entry-level handsets rather than expensive smartphones with unnecessary specifications and numerous features.These entry-level smartphones, which are not only affordable but also powerful enough to run various multimedia applications and intensive 3-D games, appeal to people on a tight budget and those who want phones with trimmed-down features.After all,
TechnologyJan. 6, 2016
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N.K. test catches Seoul off guard
North Korea’s self-proclaimed hydrogen test on Wednesday came as a surprise to officials in South Korea and surrounding countries, who had played down Pyongyang’s earlier claims.Saenuri Party Rep. Lee Cheol-woo, on the parliamentary intelligence committee, told reporters that the nuclear test had no preceding signs, which differed from previous tests. “Usually a previous announcement and other actions herald the test, but this was not the case,” he said, adding that an analysis of Pyongyang’s po
North KoreaJan. 6, 2016
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Education chiefs propose child care standoff talks
Heads of six education offices across the country accused the government Wednesday of unfairly forcing local education offices to shoulder the costs for its free child care Nuri program, and suggested an open dialogue to resolve the “crisis.”Education chiefs of Seoul, Incheon, Gwangju, Gangwon Province, North Jeolla Province and South Jeolla Province held a joint press conference and called for an emergency meeting ― of the leaders of ruling and opposition parties, education superintendents, and
Social AffairsJan. 6, 2016
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LG Chem vows to overcome uncertainty
Paying a visit to two of LG Chem’s factories, the company’s chief executive Park Jin-soo vowed to push the envelope to overcome business difficulties due to global economic woes and continued low oil prices.At the factories in Cheongju and Ochang, North Chungcheong Province, the LG Group affiliate rolls out lithium-ion batteries for vehicles and smartphones as well as filters for waste water treatment. LG Chem CEO Park Jin-soo (center) visits the firm’s factory that manufactures filters for wast
TechnologyJan. 6, 2016
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Korea opens preliminary discussion on FTA with Israel
The South Korean government hosted a public meeting in Seoul on Wednesday to discuss the potential benefits and economic impact of a free trade agreement with Israel.Led by the Ministry of Trade, Commerce and Economy, the session brought together some 100 government and industry officials and civilians to examine the FTA’s predicted effects on the national economy.“Now is the right time to actively examine the possibility of a free trade pact with Israel, as the government seeks to boost its exp
IndustryJan. 6, 2016
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[Newsmaker] Hyundai heir aims for Genesis’ soft landing
Hyundai Motor Group vice chairman Chung Eui-sun presents the company’s new global luxury brand Genesis at the Dongdaemun Design Plaza in downtown Seoul on Nov. 4. Yonhap Hyundai Motor Group vice chairman Chung Eui-sun has started the engine for the international debut of the G90 (EQ900 in Korea), the first vehicle under the firm’s newly created premium brand Genesis, as he flew to the U.S. on Tuesday. The Korean automotive group official said he would introduce the G90 at the 2016 North Ameri
Latest NewsJan. 6, 2016
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[Reporter's Column] Abe’s diplomatic coup
After 24 years of relentless squabbling, Seoul has managed to pull off a compromise to put an end to the issue of Japan’s sexual enslavement of Korean women during World War II ― with perhaps the most unlikely leadership of hawkish Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. But the ongoing furor is showing little sign of abating, chiefly over Seoul’s failure to consult with the aging victims before last week’s surprise announcement. A string of protests have since begun in the capital and are poised to spill ov
Foreign AffairsJan. 6, 2016
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N.K.H-bomb test claim in doubt
North Korea successfully conducted a hydrogen bomb test Wednesday, the North’s official broadcaster claimed, saying it would continue to strengthen its nuclear deterrence so long as the U.S. keeps its “hostile policy” toward the communist state.The North’s Korean Central Television said that Pyongyang carried out its fourth nuclear test at 10 a.m. local time, and “completely confirmed the accuracy” of its technology to build a “miniaturized” hydrogen bomb, and scientifically proved its power.The
North KoreaJan. 6, 2016