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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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KT releases DNA-screening test for newborn babies
Mobile carrier KT has teamed up with Lab Genomics, a local gene analysis laboratory, to launch a new DNA-screening test, named NobleGuard, for newborn babies. About 6 percent of newborn babies are born with genetic disorders every year. Even though many of the diseases are treatable when detected early, there is a shortage of screening tests, KT said. NobleGuard, launched on Monday, combines KT’s big data analysis technology and Lab Genomics’ next-generation DNA sequencing technology. Using its
TechnologyNov. 24, 2015
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Dollar-deposits surge on Fed’s rate signal
U.S. dollar-denominated assets are gaining more popularity in the local market amid signs that the Washington-based Federal Reserve will raise the base rate at its Dec. 15-16 meeting.In contrast, investors’ interest in Korean won-denominated assets appears to be waning as shown by the recent trading of local stocks by foreigners. Both local and foreign investors are betting on the dollar’s sharp gains against the won.On a collective basis, four commercial banks saw individuals’ dollar-denominate
Nov. 23, 2015
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S. Korea, Japan should address history issue for future: Vice FM
South Korea and Japan need to build mutual trust for "sincere strategic cooperation," a senior South Korean official said on a trip to the United States. Vice Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul stressed that resolving the history issue is about "reconciliation and trust" between the neighboring nations, according to his ministry Monday. He was speaking at a meeting with several American pundits well versed in North Korea affairs held in New York last week. Seoul and Tokyo are locked in decades-l
Foreign AffairsNov. 23, 2015
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Park says iron-clad security is foundation of inter-Korean relations
President Park Geun-hye stressed Monday that South Korea should keep an iron-clad security posture, saying it would serve as the major foundation for building healthy inter-Korean relations. "An iron-clad security posture is an important basis for safeguarding South Korea's freedom and peace as well as building healthy inter-Korean relations," Park said in a video message at a ceremony to mark the fifth anniversary of the deadly North Korean shelling of the South's border island. In what was
PoliticsNov. 23, 2015
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More than 6,000 offer condolences for death of former president
Nearly 8,500 people, including a number of high-profile figures, have visited a hospital in Seoul over two days to offer condolences for the death of former President Kim Young-sam. Kim, an iconic figure of the pro-democracy movement who ended decades of military rule in South Korea during his presidency from 1993 to 1998, passed away Sunday at Seoul National University Hospital. He was 87. Many incumbent and former politicians and government officials, including Lee Hoi-chang who served as
Social AffairsNov. 23, 2015
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China extends condolences over death of ex-president Kim
China on Monday expressed condolences over the death of former South Korean President Kim Young-sam, crediting him for making contributions to the development of Korea-China relations. China's foreign ministry spokesman Hong Lei, in a statement sent to Yonhap News Agency, said the Chinese government "extended condolences" over the death of Kim, who "made contributions to the development of China-Korea relations during his presidency." Former President Kim, who died of a blood infection and
InternationalNov. 23, 2015
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Vietnam emerging as key economic partner for Korea
Time is running short for the parliamentary ratification of the Korea-China free trade agreement by Thursday as envisioned by officials of the government and the ruling Saenuri Party. The stalemate in their discussion with opposition lawmakers on the measures to be taken before its ratification is also holding back the passage of another FTA with Vietnam, which has been remarkably expanding its share of Korea’s trade volume and overseas investments.The main opposition New Politics Alliance for D
Nov. 23, 2015
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Hyundai founder’s saga inspires beyond generation
Following is the first in a three-part story featuring the late Hyundai Group founder Chung Ju-yung’s leadership and his management philosophy on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of his birth. ― Ed.As the 100th anniversary of the birth of the late Chung Ju-yung, founder of the Hyundai empire, draws near, a zeal to learn from his leadership is building across generations in Korea, whose economic vitality is weakening due to low growth and an aging population. The books published to reevaluat
IndustryNov. 23, 2015
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Two presumed dead in U.S. military chopper crash
Two people died after a U.S. military helicopter crashed on a local road in Wonju, Gangwon Province, Monday, authorities said. The accident took place at around 6:22 p.m., killing the two people aboard, including a pilot, in the northeastern province. The ill-fated helicopter is believed to be an AH-64 Apache that belongs to the 2nd Infantry Division of the U.S. troops in Korea. "I went out after hearing a 'bang' sound twice and saw flames rising into the sky from the side of the road," a
DefenseNov. 23, 2015
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Korea to hire substitutes for officials’ parental leave
Amid rising applications for parental leave, the South Korean government will hire more substitute workers to fill in for civil servants on parental leave, the Finance Ministry said Monday. Starting next year, the government will raise the substitution rate of those on parental leave to 80 percent from the current 60 percent, the Finance Ministry said in a press release. This will create 1,000 new jobs, the ministry said. The number of employees of government institutions taking parental leave
BusinessNov. 23, 2015
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Park pays respects to late ex-president
President Park Geun-hye on Monday visited a memorial altar to offer her condolences to the bereaved family of the late former President Kim Young-sam, the nation’s iconic democratic fighter who died early Sunday. The two had shared ups and downs in their relationship as Kim had resisted militant leaders including Park’s father, the late former President Park Chung-hee.The visit lasted eight minutes and came a few hours after she returned from a 10-day trip to three nations for a series of region
PoliticsNov. 23, 2015
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‘We are not criminals’ say asylum seekers
With risks and challenges faced by refugees across the world having become one of the greatest global issues today, the status and conditions of asylum seekers in South Korea have also been highlighted. The Korea Herald is publishing a series of articles shedding light on refugees in Korea, their hardships, the systematic fallout, the country’s own history and ways to go forward. The following is the fifth installment. ― Ed.Until asylum seeker Samuel (not his real name) spent several grueling mo
Social AffairsNov. 23, 2015
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‘More Korean nurses should be honored for independence fight’
South Korea’s largest body of medical nurses on Monday made a public demand for the acknowledgement of the work by female nurses who were also independence activists during the country’s Japanese colonial rule (1910-1945). They deserve to be validated as pioneers in the history of Korea’s women, the Korean Nurses Association said. At least 33 female nurses and midwives fought for Korea’s independence at home and abroad from 1907 to 1945, according to the association. But only 13 of them have bee
Social AffairsNov. 23, 2015
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George Mason Korea head sees bigger role for colleges
The general international consensus has been that modern society is transforming at an unprecedented rate, fueled by technological development and an increase in cross-cultural interactions. Despite rapid changes, education has been criticized for failing to foster the talent that can most effectively contribute to society.Steven K. Lee, the newly appointed president of George Mason Korea, says higher education institutes need to be at the forefront in leading society, rather than taking a backs
Social AffairsNov. 23, 2015
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Kim’s death highlights former presidents’ health
Late President Kim Young-sam’s death by illness drew public attention on Monday to the health conditions of South Korea’s three living former presidents -- Chun Doo-hwan, Roh Tae-woo and Lee Myung-bak. While the oldest, Chun, 84, and the youngest, Lee, 74, are active enough to attend public events and write their memoirs, 83-year-old Roh’s condition has deteriorated. Roh has not been seen in public for about 10 years. The photos of South Korea`s living former presidents. Chun, who rose to the p
PoliticsNov. 23, 2015
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App to let foreign workers check severance pay totals
South Korea will run a test operation of a mobile service that will allow foreign workers to calculate their severance pay, Human Resources Development of Korea said Monday.In order to check their severance pay, foreign workers on the E-9 visa must sign up on the website of the Employment Permit System (www.eps.go.kr, English version: www.eps.go.kr/ph/index.html). The foreign worker can then access the mobile app on Android’s Play Store by searching “EPS” and downloading an app from the Labor Mi
Social AffairsNov. 23, 2015
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S. Korea's economy fares well despite challenges: finance minister
South Korea's economy has performed relatively well in 2015 despite domestic and overseas challenges, the country's top economic policymaker said Monday. In a meeting with senior finance ministry officials in Sejong City, Finance Minister Choi Kyung-hwan said the timely injection of an 11.5 trillion won (US$9.94 billion) extra budget and other stimulus measures have kept alive the country's growth momentum. "Despite a slew of difficult conditions at home and abroad, the economy has put up a
Nov. 23, 2015
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Debate ensues over police use of water cannon, bus barricades
In the aftermath of the antigovernment rally held more than a week ago in central Seoul, controversy is escalating over the use of water cannons and bus barricades by police, with rival parties scrambling to present bills to prevent violence at rallies.The police and progressive civic groups have locked horns over who should be held accountable for the collapse of Baek Nam-gi, a 69-year-old farmer who was knocked down by a water cannon blast in the Nov. 14 rally and has remained unconscious as o
Social AffairsNov. 23, 2015
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[Graphic News] Cardholders shun cash advance service
Credit card holders are reluctant to use the cash advance service due to the high interest rates and alternative loan services, central bank data revealed on Monday.In the January-August period this year, the number of cash advance transactions by noncorporate credit card users stood at 66.5 million, down 8.5 percent from last year. Cash advance service, a type of card loan that allows cardholders to withdraw quick-and-easy cash from an ATM and pay back later, is now losing steam due to its high
Nov. 23, 2015
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[Newsmaker] Macri vows new era as Argentine president
Argentina’s conservative president-elect Mauricio Macri promised a “marvelous” new era was starting for the country after he won a runoff election on Sunday.The former football executive, favored candidate of big businesses and foreign investors, is expected to be Argentina’s most economically liberal leader since the 1990s.“This is a historic day, a change of era which is going to be marvelous,” a beaming Macri told cheering supporters after his leftist rival Daniel Scioli conceded defeat.“We c
World NewsNov. 23, 2015