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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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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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Man calls 119, found dead 1 week later because officials went to wrong place
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Group exhibition shows skulls, sovereigns
Three expat artists are showing their work at “Glow,” a group exhibition in Seoul hosted by Art Network Korea.Though exploring different themes and media, the artists each use vivid colors in the exhibition.From left: "Boxes" by Jennah Valk, "Sol y Flores" by Rosalie Knaack, and "Queen 2015" by Andy Brown.These strong hues are mixed with dark, heavy shades in the acrylic paintings by Jennah Valk, who depicts cityscapes based on experiences in Asia. Using a heavily layered style, she contrasts sh
Expat LivingNov. 18, 2015
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Naver seeks global success beyond Line messenger
Naver, the nation’s largest search engine, has reaffirmed its ambition for global success ― a goal that has never been truly achieved by a Korean Internet company. “Now when companies are competing in a single world market, going global is crucial for our survival,” CEO Kim Sang-hun told reporters during the company’s annual conference in Seoul on Tuesday. “We are going back to the hungry spirit with which we knocked the door of the Japanese market 15 years ago.”Naver CEO Kim -hun speaks at the
TechnologyNov. 18, 2015
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Gwangju players to stage Shakespeare
Mixing fantasy with funny, Gwangju Performance Project is putting on its biggest ever production starting this weekend, with an abridged performance of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.”Shakespeare’s tale of the Athenian aristocracy getting stuck in a forest and becoming the playthings of fairy royalty is one of his most popular comedies, and the directors say they let the cast loose in exploring its humor.“We’ve given them free rein. They’ve run wild with it in rehearsals with them. The play is wildl
Expat LivingNov. 18, 2015
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2 dead, 7 arrested in French terror raid
SAINT-DENIS, France (AP) ― Amid gunfire and explosions, police raided a suburban Paris apartment where the suspected mastermind of last week's attacks was believed to be holed up Wednesday. The siege ended with two deaths and seven arrests but no clear information on his fate.Hooded police officers walk in a street of Saint-Denis, near Paris, Wednesday. AP-YonhapThe dead were a woman who blew herself up with an explosive vest and a man hit by projectiles and grenades at the end of the raid, whic
World NewsNov. 18, 2015
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Questions surround asylum seeker’s airport death
A Moroccan asylum seeker in Korea was belatedly confirmed to have died several months ago at Incheon International Airport while being deported by immigration officers, with human rights activists claiming there may have been “excessive” use of force. The 18-year-old Moroccan lost consciousness at the airport while being taken to the boarding gate on March 20, according to a report obtained by The Korea Herald. He was rushed to a nearby hospital, but died, the Justice Ministry confirmed. The pol
Social AffairsNov. 18, 2015
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Seoul company puts on selected Shakespeare scenes
Seoul Shakespeare Company will be performing scenes from the bard’s work, based around the theme of “Love and Despair,” in two programs starting next week. The first program, lasting a little over an hour, focuses on the relationship between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth, as it changes and unravels as a result of their actions. A comic scene from “The Tempest” will also be included.The second program will look at the familial relationships between the characters of “Hamlet” and the destruction of the
Expat LivingNov. 18, 2015
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Talk to explore Christianity, nationalism in colonial Korea
The Royal Asiatic Society Korea Branch will host a talk by University of Calgary history professor Fred Glover on Canadian missionaries in Korea and their relationship with Korean Christian nationalists in the early 20th century. He will draw on the archives collated by Helen Fraser Macrae, particularly her audio recordings of interviews with Koreans who had lived and worked with Canadian missionaries during the first half of the 20th century.The presentation will examine these recordings, what
Expat LivingNov. 18, 2015
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Gwangju center hosts cookery contest
Gwangju Traditional Cultural Center will hold a Korean cooking contest for expats on Nov. 28.Teams should compete to cook the best Korean dish, with six prizes up for grabs including a grand prize worth 500,000 won. Those taking part should complete an application form with a picture of the food and an explanation of what it is, how it is made and why they chose to make it.The center will provide tables and stoves but teams must supply their own ingredients and utensils. Applications to take par
Expat LivingNov. 18, 2015
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FSC to limit ‘high’ insurance payments for high-end cars
(123RF)South Korean financial authorities are pushing to reduce the “excessive” insurance payments to owners of high-end cars involved in an accident, officials said Wednesday. For this, the Financial Services Commission plans to change relevant regulations on the insurance-covered repairing and compensation of damaged vehicles. “The rising number of luxury cars, especially the foreign-brand vehicles, has triggered a number of unfair practices in car insurance coverage,” said FSC director Lee Do
Nov. 18, 2015
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Police arrest Indonesian al-Qaida follower
South Korean police said Wednesday they had arrested an Indonesian migrant, who was illegally residing in Korea, on suspicion of supporting an international terrorist group affiliated with al-Qaida. The National Police Agency nabbed the 32-year-old Indonesian at his residence in South Chungcheong Province on charges of violating the Immigration Control Law and forging documents. The police raided his residence and confiscated a bowie knife, a model of an M16 rifle and a number of books on Islami
Social AffairsNov. 18, 2015
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Korea to reinforce travel bans on restricted countries
The South Korean government Wednesday said it would tighten regulations on its nationals’ visits to countries banned for travel due to safety concerns. The Foreign Ministry said it would revise the passport law to impose stricter exceptions for South Koreans traveling to or staying in countries listed as dangerous to visit following the deadly terror attack in Paris last week. As of Nov. 18, Syria, Iraq, Somalia, Afghanistan, Yemen and Libya were designated as travel-restricted nations. Under t
NationalNov. 18, 2015
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Weak exports could hinder Korea’s long-term growth: Moody’s
Global rating agency Moody’s said Wednesday that slowing export momentum and consumer confidence could hinder South Korea’s long-term economic growth.The agency, however, kept the country’s sovereign credit rating at Aa3, citing strong fiscal conditions especially for private nonfinancial companies.“The robust earnings that many Korean private companies have shown in 2015 will continue into 2016,” said Moody’s Investors Service associate managing director Chris Park in an economic forecast brief
Nov. 18, 2015
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KOCIS, Foreign Language Newspapers Association team up to promote Korea
The Foreign Language Newspapers Association of Korea inked an agreement Wednesday with the state-run Korean Culture and Information Service to collaborate in promoting Korea through cultural content. From left: Lee Chang-sup, president and publisher of The Korea Times; Lee Young-man, CEO of Herald Corp., publisher of The Korea Herald and chair of the Foreign Language Newspapers Association of Korea; Park Young-goog, director of the Korean Culture and Information Service; and Y.K. Abraham Kwak, C
CultureNov. 18, 2015
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Science Ministry to inject W80b for biotech growth
South Korea’s Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning on Tuesday announced plans to inject a total of 80 billion won ($68.3 million) into nurturing 10 prospective companies in the country’s up-and-coming biotechnology health care sector.Over three years, the ministry, in conjunction with the Health Ministry, plans to hand out 40 billion won to four local biopharmaceutical firms focused on developing cell and gene therapeutics ― Kolon Life Science, Genexine, Medipost and SillaJen. First Vice
IndustryNov. 18, 2015
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Samsung, SK hynix post record-high inventory assets
As South Korea’s exports continue to plunge, the country’s leading electronics firms posted record-high inventories as of the end of the third quarter.Though it does not entirely reflect the volume of its finished products, higher inventory signals fewer goods sold. (Yonhap)Samsung Electronics, the nation’s leading smartphone manufacturer, posted roughly 22.84 trillion won ($19.4 billion) in inventory assets, the largest amount to date, according to the company’s regulatory filings.“Samsung Ele
IndustryNov. 18, 2015
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Seoul to beef up terrorism budget, checks at immigration
The South Korean government and the ruling party on Wednesday agreed to increase next year’s budget for antiterror measures by 100 billion won ($85 million) and tighten immigration control in the wake of the Paris terror attacks last week.At an emergency meeting, the two sides discussed ways to enhance the readiness for possible terror attacks, including measures to introduce five new armed speedboats, amid concerns growing fast for the nation’s public security. South Korea is an ally of the Uni
PoliticsNov. 18, 2015
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Seoul to repair braille blocks
Seoul City will repair worn-out braille blocks and install more on the streets to improve the walking environment for the blind by next year, officials said Wednesday.The Seoul Metropolitan Government said it would repair 40 percent of the blocks embossed with bumps that help the blind find their way. Braille blocks currently span 1,381 kilometers of the city.The city has earmarked about 29 billion won ($24.7 million) for the project. The city had conducted on-site inspections with blind residen
Social AffairsNov. 18, 2015
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SMTOWN builds K-pop mecca
A self-admitted die-hard K-pop fan, Zhang Yu Ting of China was already wandering around the five-story complex of SMTOWN@coexartium just minutes after its doors opened Wednesday morning. Sitting at the “LIVErary Cafe,” Zhang kept close guard of one particular white cafe table, constantly caressing and photographing the tabletop religiously with her phone. Upon closer look, one can see the table was autographed by mega K-pop idol duo TVXQ. SMTOWN@coexartium in Gangnam, Seoul. (Julie Jackson/The
Nov. 18, 2015
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Seoul to boost social media use
Seoul City vowed to actively utilize social media as an administrative tool to better communicate with the public and boost civic participation, officials said. For instance, disaster and safety alerts will be sent through Seoul City’s official social media accounts, including Twitter and Facebook, the Seoul Metropolitan Government said.This is part of the city’s “Social Metropolitan City Seoul” project that is based on how about 30 million Koreans use social networking services across the count
Social AffairsNov. 18, 2015