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AI textbook bubble could burst, expert warns
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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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North Korean trash balloons cross border day after Seoul military parade
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Prosecution closes 'Dior bag' case amid opposition uproar
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Ex-presidential official’s leaked phone call rattles conservative bloc
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Man escapes DUI charges by downing bottle of soju while pulled over
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Court confirms sentence for rapper who attempted to evade national service
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N. Korea may revoke 1991 Inter-Korean Basic Agreement in parliament: Seoul
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Pay debate plagues foreign nanny pilot
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[Editorial] Election map
The failure of a panel commissioned to redraw parliamentary constituencies to fulfill its mission mirrors the many ills of Korean politics. Most of all, it means we still don’t know -- only sixth months before the next parliamentary elections -- how the boundaries of each of the constituencies will be drawn. We had seen such a problem frequently in the past. More seriously, it is unlikely that political parties will be able to reach an agreement by the Nov. 13 legal deadline, exactly five mo
EditorialOct. 15, 2015
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[Editorial] Park-Obama summit
President Park Geun-hye, now on a four-day trip to the U.S., will soon hold a summit with President Barack Obama in Washington, which will be the fourth of its kind since she took office in early 2013. As is usual with a summit between the countries, the meeting will have bearings not only on their bilateral relations, but also on the geopolitical situation in Northeast Asia, especially regarding China and North Korea. The latest Park-Obama meeting comes after the South Korean leader attended
EditorialOct. 15, 2015
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No religious freedom in N. Korea: U.S. report
The freedom of religion does not exist in practice in North Korea, an annual U.S. government report said Wednesday, noting the repressive regime continues to harshly handle religious people through executions, torture, beatings and arrests.US Secretary of State John Kerry speaks during the release of the 2014 International Religious Freedom Report at the US State Department in Washington on Wednesday. (AFP-Yonhap)The State Department’s 2014 International Religious Freedom Report pointed out that
North KoreaOct. 15, 2015
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GOLFZON spurs simulation golf business in China
GOLFZON, the nation’s top golf simulator maker, said Thursday it signed an exclusive product distribution contract with Guangzhou-based Byron Asset Management in its efforts to expand its business in mainland China. “Under the contract, the company will supply at least 200 golf simulators to China’s third largest city via the Chinese partner for the next two years,” GOLFZON said in a press release. An indoor golf training center in Seoul where GOLFZON’s golf simulator is installed GOLFZON “
IndustryOct. 15, 2015
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[Kerry Brown] China can learn from H.K. in fight against corruption
Much attention has been paid to the fight against corruption on the mainland over the last 2 1/2 years. A significant number of officials have been removed, investigated and, in many cases, handed to the criminal courts to be charged and sentenced. Hong Kong’s own struggle against graft and official malfeasance is one of its greatest success stories. And while the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection of the Communist Party of China is institutionally a different entity to Hong Kong’s In
ViewpointsOct. 15, 2015
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LG CNS builds mega floating solar power plants in Korea
South Korea’s leading energy solutions developer LG CNS said Thursday that it had completed the construction of two floating photovoltaic power plants in Otae and Jipyeong Reservoirs in Sangju, North Gyeongsang Province.The two floating solar power plants, each with 3 megawatts generating capacity, are the largest in terms of capacity of power generation. LG CNS‘s floating solar power plant on Otae Reservoir in Sangju, North Gyeongsang Province. (LG CNS)The solar panels cover around 64,000 squar
TechnologyOct. 15, 2015
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Lotte Chemical seeks global expansion with new Uzbek complex
Lotte Chemical, the petrochemicals manufacturing unit of South Korea’s Lotte Group, is seeking to expand its global business as production begins at its newly-established gas field and chemical complex in Surgil, Uzbekistan. “Based on our success in Uzbekistan, we will continue to expand our ongoing businesses at home and abroad to rise up as a global petrochemicals company,” said Lotte Chemical CEO Huh Soo-young at a news conference in Seoul Thursday to mark the completion of the new plant.Lot
IndustryOct. 15, 2015
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Chrysanthemum flower festivals in the offing
A string of various regional events and festivals promoting the beauty of chrysanthemum flowers will be held across the country beginning next week. Children play with chrysanthemum flowers at Sanglim Park in Hamyang, South Gyeongsang Province. (Yonhap)Hampyeong Grand Chrysanthemum Festival in Hampyeong, South Jeolla Province, will kick off the country’s first chrysanthemum event on Oct. 23, going for 17 days at the Hampyeong Expo Park.The festival, which was launched in 2004, will have various
CultureOct. 15, 2015
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CJ launches online health foods store in Chinese
CJ Cheil Jedang’s online foods store CJ ONMart is looking to target overseas customers in China by launching a Chinese version of its store. The website, which kicked off on Oct. 10, has put forward CJ’s best-selling products in the beauty, skin care and health categories -- such as Inner B, Defat and BYO Skin Lactobacillus CJLP-133 -- which have been enjoying high popularity among the Chinese. CJ said it plans to first promote its service with these flagship products and later expand its produ
IndustryOct. 15, 2015
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Pulmuone, Oranier introduce new kitchenware
Pulmuone Health & Living, a subsidiary of South Korea’s fresh foods giant Pulmuone, has joined hands with German kitchenware brand Oranier to launch a series of new pots. The Oranier Dillenburg series includes four differently sized pots made with the firm’s “core copper” technology which delivers heat evenly to the entire surface of the pots. The pots have been finished with SUS316, a durable, and safe stainless steel that does not corrode easily under heat or salt. It also excludes a steam h
IndustryOct. 15, 2015
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Nike+ Run Club Seoul launches in Korea
Nike is launching its flagship Nike+ Run Club program, aimed at offering continued expert running guidance and training sessions to runners around the world, in Seoul, South Korea on Oct. 24. The service program is aimed at offering detailed coaching session tailored for every runner with differing running goals and athletic abilities. A variety of programs including the “Ready-Set-Go Run” for beginners, the “Speed Run” and “Long Run” for endurance running as well as the “Local Run” and “Home
IndustryOct. 15, 2015
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Uniqlo introduces limited ed. Mickey Mouse doll
Uniqlo has joined hands with Disney to introduce a limited edition Mickey Mouse doll made with materials that go into making its flagship fleece and flannel products. The doll was born as part of the “Magic for All” collaborative project between Disney and Uniqlo. Since 2009, Uniqlo has been introducing a variety of clothes designed in partnership with Disney. In addition to the Mickey Mouse doll, the clothing brand is featuring Disney characters on a number of its best-selling products, includ
IndustryOct. 15, 2015
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Steve Madden introduces Troopa 2.0 boots
Steve Madden, a New York-based footwear brand, has introduced an upgraded version of its bestselling Troopa boots for this year’s fall and winter season. The Troopa 2.0 boots have been designed with a looser fit, a rounder frontal design and a chunkier rugged sole, in comparison to the regular model as a more casual rendition of the brand’s signature boots. Like the regular model, the upgraded boots can be laced up all the way or tied down low for a looser fit around the ankle, for a different
IndustryOct. 15, 2015
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Beanpole Kids introduces ‘Gadget Down’
Beanpole, Samsung C&T’s fashion unit, has introduced the “Gadget Down,” a down jacket with adjustable sleeves for the Fall/Winter season. Beanpole said it developed the padded jacket -- with sleeves that can be adjusted by up to 4 centimeters in length -- for children who tend to quickly grow out of their sizes. The jacket, designed with Beanpole Kids’ classic features, has been made with flexible and stretchable material to increase mobility and is filled with goose down feathers for warmth.
IndustryOct. 15, 2015
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McDonald’s launches caramel macchiato
McDonald’s coffee brand McCafe has newly launched the “caramel macchiato,” a coffee drink made by mixing espresso with milk and caramel. The new drink comes in three sizes -- small, medium and large -- and is available in hot and ice types. Prices range from 2,400 won ($2.10) to 3,400 won. In addition to the new drink, McDonald’s plans to begin offering a large-sized version of its existing drinks in a move to diversify its customer choices. “Our McCafe menu has been widened to meet the changi
IndustryOct. 15, 2015
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[Photo News] Wall-mounted washer enjoys steady growth
WALL-MOUNTED WASHER ENJOYS STEADY GROWTH -- Dongbu Daewoo Electronics said Thursday the accumulative sales of its wall-mounted front-loading washer Mini surpassed 100,000 units worldwide, posting more than 30 percent growth in sales every year since its release in 2012. (Dongbu Daewoo)
TechnologyOct. 15, 2015
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[Photo News] KT recognized for Wi-Fi technology
KT RECOGNIZED FOR WI-FI TECHNOLOGY -- South Korea’s leading mobile carrier KT said Thursday its kt wiz park, the home stadium for the kt wiz professional baseball team in Suwon City, won the Best High Density Wi-Fi Deployment in a Venue -- an award granted to a network operator achieving the best advances in venue deployments -- at the WiFi Industry Awards 2015 in San Jose, California, on Wednesday. The award event is organized by the Wireless Broadband Alliance, an industry organization to prom
TechnologyOct. 15, 2015
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[Photo News] Galaxy Note glitters with new colors
GALAXY NOTE GLITTERS WITH NEW COLORS -- Samsung Electronics said Thursday it has added new color options -- silver titanium and gold pink -- for its premium phablet Galaxy Note 5 lineup. The mobile device now comes in five colors including white pearl, black sapphire and gold platinum. (Samsung)GALAXY NOTE GLITTERS WITH NEW COLORS -- Samsung Electronics said Thursday it has added new color options -- silver titanium and gold pink -- for its premium phablet Galaxy Note 5 lineup. The mobile device
TechnologyOct. 15, 2015
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Buddha statue, circa 9th century Korea, found
A Buddha statue found at a temple site in Yangyang, Gangwon Province, on Wednesday. (Yonhap)A Buddha statue, presumed to date back to the ninth century, has been found in Korea in what archeologists say may be an important new discovery to understanding ancient Buddhist art. The gilt bronze statue, measuring over 50 centimeters in height, was discovered at a temple site in Yangyang, Gangwon Province, where a stone pagoda and other Buddhist relics had earlier been uncovered. “According to experts
CultureOct. 15, 2015
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Prominent U.S. figures flock to Park’s dinner
WASHINGTON -- In a ritzy dinner event hosted by President Park Geun-hye in Washington on Wednesday, a number of prominent U.S. figures graced the occasion, expressing their full commitment to keep the bilateral friendship vital. Representing the U.S. government, Secretary of State John Kerry attended the event spending the entire evening side-by-side the South Korean leader on the second day of her four-day visit to the U.S. (Yonhap)The two sat at the head table and exchanged congratulatory rema
InternationalOct. 15, 2015