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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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Ex-presidential official’s leaked phone call rattles conservative bloc
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Prosecution closes 'Dior bag' case amid opposition uproar
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Man escapes DUI charges by downing bottle of soju while pulled over
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Pay debate plagues foreign nanny pilot
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K-pop star lip-syncing controversy flares up again
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Court confirms sentence for rapper who attempted to evade national service
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Asiana rejects boarding of legendary jazz bassist
Asiana Airlines has rejected the boarding of jazz bassist and musician Richard Bona, who was travelling from New York to Korea to perform at the Jarasum International Jazz Festival this weekend. (Jarasum International Jazz Festival)“I’m sorry to all my fans in South Korea. Asiana refused to board me this morning and treated me so poorly like I was carrying a weapon,” he wrote on his Facebook on Thursday.The musician explained that Asiana refused to board him as he wanted to bring his bass guitar
IndustryOct. 8, 2015
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U.S. navy chief to visit S. Korea
The U.S. navy chief will visit South Korea later this month for meetings with the country's new chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, his counterpart and other military officials, his office said Wednesday.Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson will travel together with Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Mike Stevens on a trip that will begin with a stop in Hawaii on Monday and will also take them to Japan, the Philippines, Bahrain and Italy, the office said.It did not provide detai
DefenseOct. 8, 2015
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Pyeongyang estimated to have 22 nuclear weapons' worth of fissile material: U.S. institute
North Korea is estimated to be holding up to 22 nuclear weapons worth of fissile material, a U.S. research institute said Wednesday.The Institute for Science and International Security made the estimate in a report, saying that as of last year the communist nation was believed to be holding up to 34 kilograms of plutonium and 240 kilograms of weapons-grade uranium if Pyongyang has two uranium enrichment plants.(The Korea Herald)But the estimate could further increase because Pyongyang could extr
North KoreaOct. 8, 2015
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Chung Mong-joon to sue FIFA president Blatter
South Korean FIFA presidential hopeful Chung Mong-joon said Wednesday he will seek embezzlement charges against incumbent boss Sepp Blatter, calling him "a hypocrite and a liar."In a speech at the Sport Business Summit in London, Chung said he will take legal action against the outgoing world football honcho, who is under investigation by Swiss authorities over financial misconduct.Chung, who himself is facing possible FIFA sanctions, said Blatter must pay for the damage he inflicted on FIFA."Mr
WorldOct. 7, 2015
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[Graphic News] S. Korea faces severe drought
Most regions of the country are suffering a severe drought particularly Seoul City and its surrounding areas, officials said Wednesday. According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, the accumulated precipitation in the country from January to early this month recorded 754.3 milliliters, accounting for only 63 percent of the average of the past 30 years -- 1,189 milliliters. Seoul City and Gyeonggi Province had the lowest accumulated precipitation with 572.4 milliliters, making up 43 per
Oct. 7, 2015
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Herald forum to explore future of design
This is the first in a series of articles introducing key features at the upcoming Herald Design Forum 2015 to be held in Seoul on Nov. 10. ― Ed. Steve Jobs might have been the face of Apple, but even after the legendary CEO passed away, Apple remains to be one of the most valuable companies in the world. Thanks to Sir Jonathan Ive, many would say. The chief design officer, over the last two decades, not only designed ― or as he would prefer to say, “made” ― iMacs, iPhones and the Apple Watch, b
CultureOct. 7, 2015
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Korea wary of yen’s repeat slide
The nation’s export sector could face further woes in terms of price competitiveness as Japan may consider another round of quantitative easing later this year, some analysts predict. Korea, with an export-driven economy, was pinning hopes on its currency’s weakness against the Japanese yen and U.S. dollar during the third quarter after the country suffered a heavy slump in exports in the first half.The Japanese currency, which rapidly gained versus the won and hovered 1,000 won per 100 yen in e
Oct. 7, 2015
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Abe reshuffles Cabinet, adding minister to focus on economy
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has reshuffled his Cabinet to focus on reviving the world's No. 3 economy.A newly appointed minister will steer programs aimed at achieving a strong economy and increased birth rate so the population stabilizes and the country can stay afloat. Nine ministers were replaced in the reshuffle Wednesday, while key posts, including the foreign, defense and finance ministers, were unchanged.Abe pushed through unpopular security legislation last month and is refocusin
World NewsOct. 7, 2015
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JCS warns against N.K. provocation
Joint Chiefs of Staff chief Gen. Lee Sun-jin on Wednesday warned North Korea against escalating cross-border tension through nuclear and missile threats, pledging to beef up the South’s deterrence and take stern punishment in case of another provocation. At his inauguration ceremony, the newly minted chairman also vowed to establish “omnidirectional readiness,” saying the communist neighbor will continue to stage provocations at an unanticipated place and time. “Based on solid military readiness
DefenseOct. 7, 2015
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New KT&G chief vows to strengthen transparency
New KT&G president Baek Bok-in speaks at his inauguration meeting in Daejeon on Wednesday. (KT&G)New KT&G president Baek Bok-in vowed to strengthen transparency and ethical management during his inauguration on Wednesday, urging the nation’s largest tobacco maker to snap out of the “wrong of the past and faulty precedents.” Baek, 50, said he will make “three Cs” -- clean, cooperative and creative -- as his top management agenda. Set for a three-year term, Baek, former KT&G’s vice president and
IndustryOct. 7, 2015
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Suwon aims to become green powerhouse
Suwon, the representative city of South Korea’s most populous province, has been making a name for itself on the global stage as the country’s most environmentally friendly city in light of escalating concerns over the world’s critical environment challenges. Behind the drive is Suwon Mayor Yeom Tae-young, who is often dubbed the “green mayor” for his dedication to making it the greenest city and leading player in the global campaign against environment threats. Suwon Mayor Yeom Tae-young (Ahn
Social AffairsOct. 7, 2015
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NPAD demands dismissal of FBC chief
Korea’s main opposition party on Wednesday demanded the resignation of the chief of an organization that oversees broadcaster MBC amid controversy over his ideologically driven remarks against party leader Rep. Moon Jae-in, former President Roh Moo-hyun and the progressives. Taking aim at the chairman of Foundation for Broadcast Culture Ko Young-joo’s repeated description of Moon as a “communist,” the New Politics Alliance for Democracy lawmakers urged him to step down as he had lost the politi
PoliticsOct. 7, 2015
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Trio wins Nobel Chemistry Prize for DNA repair work
Sweden's Tomas Lindahl, Paul Modrich of the US and Aziz Sancar, a Turkish-American, won the 2015 Nobel Chemistry Prize on Wednesday for work on how cells repair damaged DNA.The three opened a dazzling frontier in medicine by unveiling how the body repairs DNA mutations that can cause sickness and contribute to ageing, the Nobel jury said."Their systematic work has made a decisive contribution to the understanding of how the living cell functions, as well as providing knowledge about the molecula
World NewsOct. 7, 2015
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HBC Fest celebrates 10 years of rock
More than 120 music acts will converge on Itaewon next week, as HBC Fest marks the 10th anniversary of its fall festival.The festival, which started with a few venues along the main street of Haebangchon, just north of Noksapyeong Station, has grown to 18 venues in the area and in adjacent Gyeongnidan.But aside from growing in size, organizer Lance Reegan-Diehl said the festival still had the atmosphere it started with. The LRD Band, led by HBC Fest organizer Lance Reegan-Diehl (right), will be
Expat LivingOct. 7, 2015
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Talk to explore Buddhism in Joseon era
Korean studies professor Boudewijn Walraven will give a talk on Buddhism in the Joseon era next week, hosted by the Royal Asiatic Society, Korea Branch.Walraven will argue that it is oversimplistic to take the common view that when the Joseon rulers took over in 1392 Buddhism was so oppressed that it was forced to look for support among the less educated and less Confucian-influenced parts of society. He will describe how this view obscures shifts in the balance between Buddhism, Confucianism an
Expat LivingOct. 7, 2015
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(b)racket returns with group exhibition
Daegu Art magazine (b)racket opened its annual group exhibition on Saturday, with the participation of 30 artists from six countries.The (b)racket International Exhibition includes work by artists from Korea as well as South Africa, Canada, the U.S., U.K. and Honduras, in a variety of genres from sculpture and painting to photography.“The Archaeologist” by Amy Smith and Tony Clavelli“This exhibition, like the magazine, was started for the purpose of giving artists a platform to display their wor
Expat LivingOct. 7, 2015
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Seoul Shakespeare troupe to host Autumn Party
Seoul Shakespeare Company will be holding its Autumn Party on Saturday to help raise money for its next production.The party will feature bands including the Jeni Wai Band, the Raging Semis, and the Kimchi Cowboys.The money will help pay for the troupe’s production of “Much Ado about Nothing” next spring.SSC is also planning a series of actor’s workshops on scenes and monologues to start Nov. 1 and a “Shakespeariments” one-off workshop on Nov. 8.Short performances of Shakespeare scenes will be p
Expat LivingOct. 7, 2015
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Korean-American to take witness stand in Itaewon murder trial
A Seoul court will call in Korean-American Edward Lee, who was cleared of murdering a South Korean college student 18 years ago, to take the witness stand in the fresh trial of new murder suspect Arthur John Patterson. Lee, 36, who recently returned to Korea, will accept the prosecution’s request to testify as a witness in the trial set to begin Thursday, his father said in an interview with a local news outlet. The father said Lee is willing to take the stand to get “the wrong path” set straig
Social AffairsOct. 7, 2015
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Decision on history textbooks due next week
The Education Ministry said Wednesday it would announce next week its decision on the possible reinstatement of state-published history textbooks for secondary education, a move that is expected to put an end to the yearlong speculation but start a fresh round of standoffs between rival groups. The ministry has mulled whether or not to bestow itself with exclusive rights to publish history textbooks, which has caused rifts in the National Assembly and in education circles. Korea currently allows
Social AffairsOct. 7, 2015
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[Reporter’s column] Youth employment fund just for show?
Critics of President Park Geun-hye’s youth employment fund have been bashing the project as being strictly for demonstration purposes, simply intended to show that the government cares about the young, rather than as an effective way to tackle their job issues.Since the government rolled out the details of the plan Wednesday ― which Park initiated Aug. 15 ― it has become more difficult to argue otherwise.Prime Minister Hwang Kyo-ahn, Labor Minister Lee Ki-kwon and Policy Coordinating Minister Ch
Social AffairsOct. 7, 2015