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Yoon warns North Korea against nuclear attack attempt
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AI textbook bubble could burst, expert warns
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Samsung tightens its belt amid crisis winds
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Food tycoon Paik Jong-won's Theborn Korea pushes toward IPO
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[Herald Review] One of Netflix's most expensive Korean originals returns, but at what cost?
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Prosecution closes 'Dior bag' case amid opposition uproar
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North Korean trash balloons cross border day after Seoul military parade
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SF Giants outfielder Lee Jung-hoo back home after injury-shortened rookie season
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Court confirms sentence for rapper who attempted to evade national service
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[Photo News] Armed Forces Day
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Small things to tweak for tourists
Bibimbap, the popular Korean rice dish with vegetable, beef and egg (123rf)Surfing the web, figuring out directions and finding a place to eat -- these essential, day-to-day activities are things that foreign tourists still find difficult to tackle during their stay in Korea, said members of the 5.4 Club, a network devoted to promoting Korean culture abroad, during its regular meeting Thursday night. Despite the expansion of the tourism industry here, a number of seemingly minor but tangible o
CultureNov. 6, 2015
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Hot cross buns and ginger cake at Scoff
At Scoff, a tiny bakery located in Seoul’s Buam-dong, one will find classic British baked goods like hot cross and Chelsea buns, spread out in trays and cutting boards for hungry passersby to snatch up by the plateful. No skimping is allowed at this sleeper hit of a bakeshop. Buns are almost a handspan wide and cakes are cut into slabs over an inch thick in girth. The substantial sizing of Scoff’s treats does not translate to hefty prices. The most expensive baked good on the menu is a wallet-
FoodNov. 6, 2015
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[Editorial] Electoral map redrawing
Less than a week remains before the legal Nov. 13 deadline for redrawing the electoral map. Yet talks on the matter between the ruling Saenuri Party and the main opposition New Politics Alliance for Democracy still remain stalled amid the escalating confrontation over history textbooks. The two parties need to rush to hammer out an agreement on the issue because a further delay in fixing the parliamentary boundaries would create a big mess. At every election, the electoral map has been redrawn
EditorialNov. 6, 2015
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[Design Forum] Shigeru Ban - innovator, humanitarian, architect
Shigeru Ban is no ordinary architect.Unlike conventional architects of this era, Ban does not only use iron or steel as the primary materials to structure houses, museums, community centers or churches.Shigeru BanHe uses paper tubes, cardboard, beer crates, containers and other inexpensive recycled materials to “design and rebuild” places and buildings devastated by natural disasters or conflicts such as earthquakes, tsunamis and civil wars.As he uses those materials so beautifully with an aesth
Arts & DesignNov. 6, 2015
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Pyongyang rejects Seoul’s offer of dialogue 3 times
North Korea has repeatedly rejected South Korea’s offer for preliminary talks to arrange senior government-level dialogue, which the two sides agreed in August to hold, despite signs of a thaw in the frosty relations.North Korean troops stand at the inter-Korean border village of Panmunjeom on Sunday. (Yonhap)An official at Seoul’s Unification Ministry said that Pyongyang rejected the proposals for the talks, which were made on Sept. 21 and 24, and Oct. 30. Under a comprehensive Aug. 25 deal to
North KoreaNov. 6, 2015
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[Design Forum] Tommy Li’s design anchored in black humor, Zen
Tommy Li, a branding designer known for his audacious visual designs and black humor, is one of Asia’s few designers with a global presence spanning across Hong Kong, China, Macau, Japan and Italy.The Hong Kong-based designer currently heads the Tommy Li Design Workshop, which was selected among the 10 best branding companies in China by Chinabico.com in 2010.He has received over 580 local and international awards for his innovative design concepts, including the Gold Pencil Award from the One S
Arts & DesignNov. 6, 2015
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Xian, city where modern and ancient China meets
SHAANXI PROVINCE, China -- Many cities in China epitomize the country’s economic prosperity and rich history. Shanghai’s skyscraper-lined Pudong district displays Western-style modernity, while Gulin’s picturesque mountain villages demonstrate its ancient beauty. But Xian in China’s northwest has withstood the test of time as the juncture where ancient and modern China intersect.Filled with tourist attractions boasting China’s cultural diversity, Xian has arguably withstood the test of time. Its
TravelNov. 6, 2015
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Korea, Japan in tug of war over sex slaves
South Korea and Japan appear to be in a war of nerves ahead of their high-stakes negotiations over the thorny issue of Japan’s wartime sexual slavery as they seek to gain the upper hand in the upcoming consultations. President Park Geun-hye and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe hold a summit at Cheong Wa Dae this week. (Yonhap)A Seoul official on Friday said it was Tokyo that should first propose solutions to the issue involving Korean victims of the colonial-era atrocity. His remarks came a da
Foreign AffairsNov. 6, 2015
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[Design Forum] ‘Create stories behind brands'
Global brand designer Bob van der Lee said South Korea’s public and private sectors have made tremendous progress in design over the years, but not yet in branding.Bob van der Lee (Total Identity)Korean companies are still focusing too much on branding their products around their features and qualities in an effort to boost sales, but not on developing stories behind those products, he said in an interview.They still need to work on creating their own unique identities and legacies that can appe
Arts & DesignNov. 6, 2015
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[Design Forum] Entrepreneur seeks to bridge digital divide for the blind with design
In this digital world, information is becoming increasingly easier to access. But not for all. Such accessibility still falls far short for people with disabilities. Young entrepreneur Kim Ju-yoon has turned to the issue of discrimination in information accessibility and decided to tackle it with the power of technology and design. His belief in the fair distribution of digital benefits led him to create smartwatches for the blind that are light, affordable and as appealing as other smartwatches
Arts & DesignNov. 6, 2015
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Home cooking: Seafood doenjang jjigae
Doenjang jjigae is a stew made with fermented soybean paste. This recipe is a variation made with an assortment of seafood for a refreshing, flavorful stew. Any type of seafood can be added. The typical additions are clams, mussels, shrimp, squid and oysters. You can use any of these or a combination. A trick you can use for doenjang jjigae is to use a small amount of vinegar at the end. It will brighten the doenjang taste, making the stew even more delicious. Nothing’s better on a cool day than
FoodNov. 6, 2015
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[Design Forum] Blurring lines between industrial design, art
This is the fifth in a series of articles introducing key features at the upcoming Herald Design Forum 2015 to be held in Seoul on Nov. 10. -Ed. Design today seems to be the horse that is pulling the cart. No industry can survive without it anymore.From leaning on design as a strategic marketing tool to subtly expressing a company’s signature values, industrial design has been constantly evolving to where it stands now.Contemporary sofa “Platform for Viccarbe” by Arik Levy (Courtesy of the desi
Arts & DesignNov. 6, 2015
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[Newsmaker] Hanmi emerges as darling of investors
After concluding a mega licensing deal with global pharma giant Sanofi, leading South Korean drugmaker Hanmi Pharmaceutical is emerging as a rising star in the local stock market. Hanmi shares soared by around 30 percent Friday to reach 711,000 won ($624.3), lifted by a 4.9 trillion won licensing deal with Sanofi. Some stock market analysts raised the drugmaker’s target stock price to 1 million won, based on the rosy outlook for growth in profits.The Hanmi Pharmaceutical headquarters in Seoul. (
IndustryNov. 6, 2015
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Weekend box office guide: Nov. 7-8
Heading to the movies this weekend? The Korea Herald offers a guide of what's playing on the big screen.Thrill abounds at this weekend's box office in Korea. Crime thriller "The Phone" draws fans in with its fast-paced plot, while "The Fatal Intutition" is riding strong, with Asian heartthrob Joo Won as the main character. New openers include Steven Spielberg's thriller "Bridge of Spies" starring Tom Hanks, and a rare Korean exorcism movie "The Priest," starring Kang Dong-won. Bridge of Spies (
FilmNov. 6, 2015
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[Design Forum] Design Thinking: How innovative designs change world
Design is about more than aesthetics. Its role has expanded to diverse areas of life, helping people live efficiently, safely and comfortably. It has brought innovations in all aspects of life, from consumption of products, living environment and use of technology to how we work in organizations. “Design impacts everything around us. Design means adding creativity into every aspect of our lives, not just choosing the color and form of a product,” said Janne Kyttanen, a designer and pioneer of 3-
Arts & DesignNov. 6, 2015
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[Editorial] Wind back guarantees
The Financial Services Commission has unveiled a plan to reform the present system of supplying credit guarantees to small and medium-sized enterprises. The reform is welcome as serious abuses have long been waiting for remedy The current credit guarantee system was introduced in the 1970s to provide government guarantees to SMEs that had difficulty accessing bank loans due to their lack of tangible collateral. Since then, the system has remained virtually unchanged, although the business enviro
EditorialNov. 6, 2015
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‘Rediscover yourself by breaking free’
Sohn Mi-naSohn Mi-na is more excited than ever.The former news anchor and host of Korean network broadcaster KBS’ popular quiz show “Golden Bell” has begun a new chapter in her life.With the launch of The School of Life education institution in Seoul, Sohn now has added another job title to her resume -- teacher-principal -- in addition to being a travel writer, entrepreneur, mentor, freelance broadcaster, podcaster and Huffington Post Korea’s editorial director.Her first class at the school on
CultureNov. 6, 2015
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Majority of pet dogs remain unregistered
More than half of pet dogs in Seoul remain unregistered despite the city government’s efforts to reduce the number of stray dogs and boost animal welfare, data showed Friday.According to the Seoul Metropolitan Government, only about 220,000 pet dogs were registered as of September, which accounts for 44 percent of the estimated 500,000 dogs in the city. The government made pet registration mandatory in 2013 as part of efforts to prevent the rising pet abandonment and loss rates, and to guarantee
Social AffairsNov. 6, 2015
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[Travel bits] Yeongnam Alps, Kensington Jeju Hotel
Ride train, hike up Yeongnam AlpsWith the autumn season almost over, KORAIL is recommending tourists to visit Ulsan by train and hike through the beautiful scenery of Yeongnam Alps.Yeongnam Alps, which takes its name after the European Alps, consists of several mountains at over 1,000 meters above sea level stretching over 255 square kilometers.The mountainous region with many peaks reaches Miryang in South Gyeongsang Province and Ulsan. Its best hiking course is Baram-gil, or Wind Trail, surrou
TravelNov. 6, 2015
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Around the hotels
Hotel Cappuccino opens in SeoulHotel Cappuccino in Nonhyeon-dong, Gangnam, said it has officially opened for business this month. Occupying 18 floors above ground and three below, Hotel Cappuccino is an all-new urban lifestyle destination boasting 141 guest rooms and aspiring to become Korea’s first hotel to embody the concept of “Creating Shared Value.”Based on a simple, modern design concept, Hotel Cappuccino offers 141 guest rooms, three food and beverage outlets -- a cafe, restaurant and bar
FoodNov. 6, 2015