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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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AI textbook bubble could burst, expert warns
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[KH Explains] Korea pursues ‘fire-free’ batteries amid EV fears
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[Herald Review] One of Netflix's most expensive Korean originals returns, but at what cost?
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Man calls 119, found dead 1 week later because officials went to wrong place
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Food tycoon Paik Jong-won's Theborn Korea pushes toward IPO
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Samsung tightens its belt amid crisis winds
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[Photo News] S-Oil science fellowship
S-OIL SCIENCE FELLOWSHIP — The S-Oil Science Prodigy and Culture Foundation awards four young Korean scientists in the fields of physics and chemistry with fellowships worth 130 million won ($114,000) during a ceremony held Wednesday in Seoul. Founded by S-Oil in 2011, the SSPCF awards scientists in differing scientific disciplines every year — alternating between recognizing those in physics and science; and those in mathematics, biology and geology. (S-Oil)
IndustryNov. 25, 2015
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SK hynix to support cancer-stricken workers
An inspection committee for workplace safety and health at chipmaker SK hynix said Wednesday it could not find a direct link between diseases suffered by its employees and the working environment at its facilities. Announcing a yearlong inspection of the working conditions at the chip manufacturer’s factories and its correlation to illnesses, including cancer and leukemia, the committee noted that “some research showed meaningful results from a statistical perspective, but more time and data is
TechnologyNov. 25, 2015
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City recruits foreign interns
Seoul City is recruiting dozens of foreign student interns who will participate in the city’s administrative and volunteer work, officials said. Seoul Metropolitan Government said it would pick 30 foreign students for Seoul City’s global internship next month.The city government has run the global internship program twice a year since 2008 to offer opportunities for foreign students to work for the city.Students will be dispatched to Seoul City Hall or affiliated organizations and support admini
Social AffairsNov. 25, 2015
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Mobile payment race intensifies
From smartphone-makers to retail firms, more companies are jumping on the mobile payment bandwagon in a bid to take the initiative for hassle-free digital payments.As there is no single dominant player or set of standards yet, the mushrooming mobile payment market is flooded with more than 20 related applications in Korea and may look like a hodgepodge of technologies for some.Many industry officials, however, had a positive outlook on the fledgling market, anticipating that the mobile payment s
TechnologyNov. 25, 2015
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Seoul City modifies controversial logo
Seoul City on Wednesday released the final version of its new logo -- with a little modification. Seoul Metropolitan Government said it had revised the new slogan “I.Seoul.U” to “I∙Seoul∙U,” changing the position of the dots to better emphasize the connection between “you” and “I” through the city. The decision was made based on expert advice. (Seoul Metropolitan Government)The new logo was chosen in late October after a series of public votes. It beat two other candidates -- “Seoulmate” and “Se
Social AffairsNov. 25, 2015
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Lee Min-ho spotted en route to Shanghai
Lee Min-ho (Yonhap)Hallyu star Lee Min-ho departed Incheon International Airport Wednesday morning to Shanghai, in order to attend a promotional event of a Chinese cosmetics brand he endorses. The 28-year-old appeared in a charcoal gray long coat over a simple white shirt, while covering his face with a mask. The star is also scheduled to visit Thailand later this week to shoot his upcoming film. Lee is currently working on his upcoming film “Bounty Hunters,” a multinational action film that fe
TelevisionNov. 25, 2015
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Gov't OKs traffic route change for Seoul Station overpass
The Transport Ministry on Wednesday approved Seoul City’s plan to tear down the outdated overpass near Seoul Station and alter routes for smoother traffic flow.The ministry, however, said it was not a consent to the city’s controversial plan to create a pedestrian park on the 1-kilometer flyover, and that the approval was only given as new traffic routes submitted by the city did not pose any problems.“This means we are approving a detour from the Seoul Station overpass, it does not mean that th
Social AffairsNov. 25, 2015
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Court backs departure order for TV personality
An appeals court on Wednesday, upholding a lower court's ruling, rejected a complaint filed by a TV personality demanding the nullification of a departure order which was made after she was again convicted of drug abuse. The Seoul High Court dismissed the suit filed by Korean-American Lee Yoon-ji, better known by her stage name Amy, against the head of the Korea Immigration Service. Immigration ordered her to leave South Korea for breaking a vow to not violate drug laws again after she received
Social AffairsNov. 25, 2015
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Seoul shares inch down 0.34% on geopolitical woes
South Korean stocks edged down 0.34 percent Wednesday to take a breather after a four-day gaining run, with investors wary amid geopolitical risks in Turkey. The local currency added against the greenback. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index shed 6.87 points to 2,009.42. Trading volume was moderate at 384.3 million shares worth 4.18 trillion won ($3.64 billion), with losers outpacing gainers 467 to 332. Analysts said Seoul shares closed lower following concerns that the latest atta
Nov. 25, 2015
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Gov't to streamline public sector to improve efficiency, competitiveness
South Korea will aggressively streamline the public sector to improve efficiency and build up competitiveness, the country's top economic czar said Wednesday. In a meeting with the heads of the country's state-owned enterprises and public agencies, Finance Minister Choi Kyung-hwan said the central government plans to scrutinize the energy, environment and education sectors starting next month. He said screening and evaluating how public organizations operate in these three sectors will allow p
PoliticsNov. 25, 2015
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GM Korea chief re-elected as AMCHAM chairman
James Kim, president of GM Korea, was re-elected as chairman of the American Chamber of Commerce in Korea to lead the organization for the third consecutive year, it said Wednesday. Kim, who had served as country manager of Microsoft Korea, became GM Korea's president and chief operating officer in June. He is the first Korean-American to serve as the AMCHAM chairman. "I will lead the chamber into its next 60 years of partnership, advocacy and service in Korea," Kim said in a release.AMCHAM w
IndustryNov. 25, 2015
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N. Korean leader executes about 100 officials: think tank
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has executed around 100 party and military officials since he took office in late 2011 in a bid to tighten his grip on power, a Seoul think tank said Wednesday. But a number of North Korean power elites are disenchanted with the leader's so-called reign of terror, according to the Institute for National Security Strategy, a think tank under South Korea's spy agency. "Deep doubts about Kim's leadership are spreading among working-level officials. Some officials b
North KoreaNov. 25, 2015
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Park promotes senior transport official to second vice minister
President Park Geun-hye named a senior transport official the second vice minister of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, Cheong Wa Dae said Wednesday. Choi Jeong-ho, who handled planning and coordination at the ministry, will take up the new post, the presidential office said. Presidential spokesman Jeong Yeon-guk told reporters that Choi is the right person to pursue major policy issues as he has served in major posts at the ministry. (Yonhap)
PoliticsNov. 25, 2015
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Korea to reform film ratings system for children
South Korea's film ratings body said Wednesday it is striving to reform its age classification system to better protect children from harmful content. The Korea Media Rating Board said one of the measures being considered is dividing G, the classification for movies appropriate for children aged 12 or younger, into two or more sub-categories. Currently, anyone in South Korea may watch G-rated movies, whereas in Germany or the Netherlands, several age classifications exist for that demographic.
CultureNov. 25, 2015
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Imported car sales in Korea to grow 8.5% in 2016
Imported car sales in South Korea are expected to grow over 8 percent next year, but the growth rate will be much slower than this year's estimate, apparently affected by less strong demand for diesel cars, an industry association said Wednesday. In its market outlook for next year, the Korea Automobile Importers and Distributors Association expected that imported car sales in Korea will grow 8.5 percent on-year to 255,000 units in 2016. "We expect foreign vehicle sales to grow 8.5 percent in
IndustryNov. 25, 2015
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Samsung‘s VR device sold out in one day
South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics Co. said Wednesday its virtual reality device sold out in one day after the debut on its home turf with its relatively cheap price wooing customers. The initial number of 2,000 Samsung Gear VR devices has been sold out, it said. The Samsung Gear VR, which links to the Galaxy Note 5, Galaxy S6 Edge+, Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge, went on sale here with a price tag of 129,800 won ($112.5), significantly lower than the around 250,000 won of previous mod
IndustryNov. 25, 2015
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[Graphic News] ‘Korea Black Friday’ drives up card spending
South Korea’s debit and credit card spending surged in October, when the government-led “Korea Black Friday” sales took place, the Credit Finance Association said Wednesday.Last month’s total card spending reached 55.68 trillion won, up 13.1 percent compared to the same period last year. Individually-owned credit and debit card spending rose by 8.5 percent last monthThe CFA credited the spending hike mainly to increased consumer spending during two-week sales event held by the government from Oc
IndustryNov. 25, 2015
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Park may not attend state funeral for late president
President Park Geun-hye may not attend this week's state funeral for former President Kim Young-sam unless her condition improves, a Cheong Wa Dae official said Wednesday. Park's cold symptoms have worsened, along with an accumulated fatigue, after a recent three-nation swing to attend a string of annual summits with regional leaders. On Sunday, Park skipped both lunch and dinner due to a tight schedule in Malaysia, the third and last stop on her 10-day tour, according to the presidential offi
PoliticsNov. 25, 2015
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Koreas to hold inter-Korean meeting this week
Working-level officials of South and North Korea will meet this week to prepare for high-level government talks that could help mend their strained ties, government officials said Wednesday. The preparatory meeting will take place on the North's side of the truce village Thursday, a step in implementing the August deal on easing military tension. The two sides are expected to set details of the high-level talks, such as the timing, the venue and the agenda, government officials said. A key el
North KoreaNov. 25, 2015
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Seoul shares down 0.22 % in late morning trade
South Korean stocks traded 0.22 percent lower late Wednesday morning following losses in carmakers and construction shares. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index shed 4.47 points to 2,011.82 as of 11:20 a.m. Carmakers traded bearish, with Hyundai Motor losing 0.97 percent and Kia Motors moving down 2.53 percent. Top auto parts maker Hyundai Mobis, however, moved up 0.4 percent. Hyundai Engineering & Construction lost 1.31 percent, and Hyundai Development Company decreased 2.6 percen
Nov. 25, 2015