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Yoon warns North Korea against nuclear attack attempt
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81-year-old model awarded ‘best dressed’ in Miss Universe Korea
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Seoul mayor suggests shift in immigration policy
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'Smart pill'? ADHD treatment prescriptions spike this year
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[KH Explains] Korea pursues ‘fire-free’ batteries amid EV fears
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AI textbook bubble could burst, expert warns
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Man calls 119, found dead 1 week later because officials went to wrong place
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[Herald Review] One of Netflix's most expensive Korean originals returns, but at what cost?
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Fights, complaints, stalker fans among reasons passengers exit planes before takeoff
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SF Giants outfielder Lee Jung-hoo back home after injury-shortened rookie season
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Intro to homey Korean dishes
For those who wish to enjoy popular dishes such as bulgogi and bibimbap in the comfort of their own homes, “Easy, Home-Style Recipes from the Korean Kitchen,” a new cookbook written in English, provides 20 recipes that can be easily replicated by even those unfamiliar with Korean cuisine.“This book is meant to serve as an introduction to Korean food and Korean culture to people who may have little knowledge of either,” the authors, Han Kyung-im and Jeon Mi-hyang, said in a statement.The book con
FoodDec. 9, 2015
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[Herald Review] ‘The Tiger’ tries to do too much
“New World” screenwriter and director Park Hoon-jung brings his brooding, solemn style to “The Tiger,” which uses the rough terrain of Mount Jirisan and the weathered face of veteran actor Choi Min-sik to unfold the story of “Joseon’s last tiger.” The film is a technical triumph. Thanks to the reunion of the production staff from “New World,” the actors give strong performances, the music is stirring, the lensing is carefully controlled and, most importantly, the computer-generated tiger turned
FilmDec. 9, 2015
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Apple Korea under antitrust investigation
South Korea’s Fair Trade Commission said Wednesday it is investigating whether Apple Korea, the local unit of the Cupertino, California-based iPhone maker, had wielded undue influence over the repair policy of local service centers. Apple`s logo. (Yonhap)The latest probe came after six service firms ― all authorized by Apple ― recently revised their unfair repair policy following the recommendation of the antitrust watchdog. “We have found unfair business contracts between Apple Korea and its a
TechnologyDec. 9, 2015
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Samsung makes big automotive push
Samsung Electronics on Wednesday announced it will set up a new team specializing in automotive parts to speed up its expansion into the lucrative market in an era of electric mobility. The plans were announced as part of the Korean tech giant’s annual business reshuffle that aims, among other things, to secure new growth engine businesses while restoring profitability in existing device sales. Park Jong-hwan, senior vice president and head of chip card and microcontrollers team, will lead the n
TechnologyDec. 9, 2015
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[Herald Interview] Korean iron man Park Byung-hoon on life after triathlon
This is the first installment in a three-part series featuring athletes who help people transform their lives. – Ed. Park Byung-hoon doesn’t have a special high-tech suit of armor to keep himself strong and invincible like the Tony Stark character in “Iron Man.” Park, who is considered a legendary Asian iron man triathlon athlete with some records that still stand, had relied only on his physical and mental strength -- backed by his family’s love -- to cycle, swim and run the Ironman’s high-inte
PeopleDec. 9, 2015
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[Graphic News] Brent oil slips below $40
Brent crude oil prices slid below $40 per barrel Tuesday for the first time in almost seven years after the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries failed to reach an agreement to restrain production, leaving members to continue pumping crude into an already oversupplied market.West Texas Intermediate fell 0.4 percent to $37.51 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Market experts including Goldman Sachs have predicted that the oil prices would further drop to $20 per barrel a
World NewsDec. 9, 2015
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Spotlight on Kim Whanki
Artist Kim Whanki’s (1913-1974) oil painting of small patches of blue repeated endlessly along diagonal lines fetched the highest price ever for a work by a Korean artist when it went on the block in October.The 1971 painting “19-VII-71 #209” sold at the record price of $4 million at a Hong Kong auction. The pioneer of abstract art is one of the best-known Korean artists in the international art market. His large abstract paintings, featuring blue dots and lines, have taken a prominent place in
PerformanceDec. 9, 2015
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U.S. ‘largely’ OKs fighter tech transfer
Washington has agreed in principal to transfer the 21 sets of technologies essential for Seoul’s drive to introduce its own fighter jets, officials here said Wednesday, though uncertainties remain over some undecided subcategories. A delegation of officials from South Korea’s defense and foreign ministries and state arms procurement agency held meetings with their U.S. counterparts in Washington last week to drum up their support for the KF-X program, after the State Department vetoed export lic
DefenseDec. 9, 2015
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Dispute grows over Seoul’s jobless allowance
Dispute between the central government and Seoul City is escalating over the municipality’s plan to provide allowances for unemployed young people as part of its welfare measures. The Seoul Metropolitan Government vowed in October to offer an average of 500,000 won ($425) in monthly support for unemployed youth for up to six months in an aim to better support young job seekers. This is part of the city’s five-year measures for supporting the employment of young people. Seoul City Mayor Park Won
Social AffairsDec. 9, 2015
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Tokyo-based affiliate eyes major stake in Lotte Confectionery
Korean retail giant Lotte Group’s confectionary affiliate said Wednesday that Japan-based Lotte Holdings has offered to buy 259 billion won ($219.6 million) worth of shares in the firm, a move that will help the group chairman strengthen his control amid a prolonged succession dispute with his brother. The Japanese firm will buy 7.9 percent shares of Lotte Confectionary at 2.3 million won per share from the market during trading hours by Dec. 28, the company said in a regulatory filing. “By boos
IndustryDec. 9, 2015
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Corporate tax debate needs balanced approach
A set of bills designed to raise the country’s corporate tax rates failed to pass the parliament during its regular session that ended Wednesday. The two major parties remained poles apart on the need to increase the rates, which currently range from 10 to 22 percent. Lawmakers of the ruling Saenuri Party, who opposed levying heavier taxes on corporations, were reluctant to deliberate on the bills submitted by legislators of the main opposition New Politics Alliance for Democracy. The ruling p
Dec. 9, 2015
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[Herald Review] Lang Lang returns to Seoul for solo recital
Pianist Lang Lang (Lang Lang official site)In his first solo recital tour in Korea in five years, international piano superstar Lang Lang received cheers and applause fit for a classical icon Tuesday night.With a sizable international fan following unheard of for most classical musicians, the 33-year-old Chinese pianist is certainly no stranger to having the welcoming fanfare of a rock star. Some ticket-less spectators could be seen watching the virtuoso’s concert from a TV screen in the lobby o
PerformanceDec. 9, 2015
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NCSoft to spend W60b on dividends
Online game developer NCSoft plans to spend a whopping 60 billion won ($51 million) for dividend payouts to shareholders.The company said in its regulatory filing Wednesday that it would pay its shareholders a cash dividend of 2,747 won per share, which amounts to 60 billion won. Around 219 million shares are eligible for dividend payment. Kim Taek-jin, CEO of NCSoft, speaks on the firm`s plan for mobile games next year in Seoul on Wednesday. (Yonhap)The firm’s dividend payout this year is 12 pe
TechnologyDec. 9, 2015
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Japanese police arrest Korean suspect of Yasukuni bombing
Japanese police Wednesday arrested a 27-year-old Korean man suspected of having triggered a small explosion in a restroom at the Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo last month, according to Japanese reports.The man, identified by his surname Jeon, denies the charges, reports said. Jeon was arrested on charges of “intruding in the shrine without a valid reason” as soon as he landed at Haneda Airport in Tokyo on the day. Seoul’s Foreign Ministry sent a consul to meet him and provide any necessary government
Foreign AffairsDec. 9, 2015
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Korea faces wave of Chinese tech titans
In the global tech scene, Chinese upstarts armed with price competitiveness and aggressive marketing are a growing force, often posing a challenge to the traditional, bigger and more technologically advanced players. And in their push to go global, these companies are not shying away from Korea, the home turf of Samsung and LG. Xiaomi, the Chinese smartphone-maker often mocked as a copycat of U.S.-based Apple, has recently joined hands with Qualcomm to share patented mobile network technologies,
TechnologyDec. 9, 2015
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[Photo News] S-Oil honors civilian heroes
S-OIL AWARDS CIVILIAN HEROES -- S-Oil CEO Nasser al-Mahasher (left) awards a total of 140 million won ($119,000) to 20 civilian heroes in South Korea in a ceremony held in Seoul on Wednesday. Lee Seong-sun (right) was awarded the top cash prize for his courageous act of saving 10 lives in a fire that broke out in an apartment complex in Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi Province, this year. (S-Oil)
IndustryDec. 9, 2015
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City Hall confirms signs of Gangnam smear campaign
Seoul City said Wednesday it had confirmed signs that the Gangnam district office conducted an online smear campaign against Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon amid deepening conflicts between the two parties over various infrastructure projects. The Seoul Metropolitan Government said it verified circumstantial evidence that the Gangnam district government had systematically posted slandering online comments against the city government while advocating Gangnam district Mayor Shin Yeon-hee from October to
Social AffairsDec. 9, 2015
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AMCHAM foundation renews youth employment pledge
The Partners for the Future Foundation, the nonprofit charity organization of the American Chamber of Commerce in Korea, pledged to continue its efforts to boost youth employment as it celebrated its 15th anniversary Wednesday.The PFF, sponsored by AMCHAM members, has been lending a hand in helping young Koreans find jobs and improve their lives through educational and training assistance since its establishment in 2000. “Giving back to the community is a part of the DNA of AMCHAM members and th
IndustryDec. 9, 2015
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Hanmi Science best performing stock of 2015
(123RF)Hanmi Science Co. was the top performer on the local stock market this year, thanks to the two multitrillion-won deals clinched by its pharmaceutical subsidiary, data revealed Wednesday. Hanmi Science shares closed at 140,000 won ($120) on the benchmark KOSPI on Tuesday, posting a stunning 806.15 percent hike from 15,450 won recorded on Dec. 30, the final trading day last year. The company holds a 41.37 percent stake in Hanmi Pharmaceutical, the country’s largest drugmaker and this year’
Dec. 9, 2015
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Herald Corp. acquires family-friendly certification
Herald Corp. acquired a family-friendly certification from the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family in recognition of promoting employees’ good balance between work and family life, the company said Thursday. The family-friendly certification is given to companies that provide exemplary welfare schemes for workers. The certification is valid for three years and can be extended for two additional years upon review.This is the first time a media company has received the family-friendly certifica
Social AffairsDec. 9, 2015