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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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Pay debate plagues foreign nanny pilot
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K-pop star lip-syncing controversy flares up again
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35% of S. Koreans view unification 'unnecessary'
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Pianist Lim Yunchan double winner at Gramophone Awards
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Slew of top K-pop stars ready to return from military
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[Reporter’s Notebook] Was Netflix film opening BIFF really a bad thing?
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S. Korea, US clinch 2026-30 defense cost-sharing deal in pre-election push
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N. Korean leader's sister derides Seoul's Hyunmoo-5 missile as 'useless'
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Discover new generation of artists
When it comes to art exhibitions, the artists’ name recognition often determines whether or not general viewers will go see them. But museums and galleries are on the lookout for those unknown to the public. They discover and support young talents with fresh ideas and compelling modes of visual expression that may put them on a list of such established names in the future. To give such artists an opportunity to introduce their work to a broader audience, two museums in Seoul are currently holdi
PerformanceAug. 24, 2015
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[Jeffrey D. Sachs] The United Nations turns 70
NEW YORK — The United Nations will mark its 70th anniversary when world leaders assemble next month at its headquarters in New York. Though there will be plenty of fanfare, it will inadequately reflect the U.N.’s value, not only as the most important political innovation of the twentieth century, but also as the best bargain on the planet. But if the U.N. is to continue to fulfill its unique and vital global role in the 21st century, it must be upgraded in three key ways. Fortunately, there is p
ViewpointsAug. 24, 2015
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Seoul markets plunge on China, N.K. woes
Uncertainty in South Korea’s financial markets has widened due to the recent inter-Korean tension and a variety of bearish economic indexes in the U.S. and China. An electronic board installed at Korea Exchange Bank in Seoul shows KOSPI and foreign exchange rates on Monday. (Ahn Hoon/The Korea Herald)Stock prices on the main bourse dropped to their lowest level in 25 months. The won-dollar exchange rate touched the 1,200 mark during the session with the Korean currency value falling to a 61-mon
Aug. 24, 2015
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Korea University, KOICA to train officials from developing states
Korea University, in partnership with the Korea International Cooperation Agency, said Monday it will begin a business training program for 39 government officials from 23 developing states around the world in September. The KU-KOICA program, first launched in 2007, aims to transfer South Korea’s economic and business expertise to policymakers in developing countries in regions including South and Central America, Asia and Africa. This year’s program participants will take diverse master’s degre
Social AffairsAug. 24, 2015
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Much of talks between Koreas kept hushed up
Inter-Korean talks continued for three consecutive days starting Saturday amid a military standoff between the two sides, but little was made known to the public about the negotiations throughout the process.Press were banned from accompanying the South Korean delegation to the House of Peace on the South Korean side of the border, a rare prohibition that was placed most recently in February last year when another set of high-level talks was held between the two Koreas, that time on cross-border
North KoreaAug. 24, 2015
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[Park Sang-seek] Political polarization in Korea and the U.S.
I spent two months in the U.S. in 2010. I was quite surprised to find that mass media were carrying reports and debates on the deep political polarization between conservatives and the liberals almost every day. There was also a movement to reconcile the two forces, called “No Left. No Right. Forward.” However, the divisive trend has continued, as the ideological division among the presidential candidates within and between the Democratic and Republican Parties shows. South Korean politics has
ViewpointsAug. 24, 2015
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[Editorial] Protracted talks
President Park Geun-hye vowed to continue with its propaganda broadcasts across the border unless North Korea offered a clear apology for the recent land mine attack and pledged not to carry out further provocations, while top negotiators from both sides continued talks that stretched into a third day. During a regular meeting with her senior aides, Park stood firmly by her oft-stated position that her administration would deal sternly with military provocations while remaining open to dialogue
EditorialAug. 24, 2015
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Global partnerships drive growth at Korea’s pharmaceutical firms
Joining hands with global partners, South Korean pharmaceutical companies are increasing their presence in the global health care industry by stepping off their home turf and venturing to bigger markets. Korean pharmaceutical companies, which are gaining recognition overseas for their new drug development capabilities, are partnering with a growing number of internationally renowned pharmaceutical giants to export their newly developed drugs with more success. Earlier this month, Hanmi Pharmaceu
IndustryAug. 24, 2015
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Samsung’s construction biz set for overhaul
Samsung C&T, the construction and trading arm of Samsung Group, is set to push for in-house reorganization after its merger with Cheil Industries next week.The first target for restructuring in the merged entity is believed to be its construction divisions, which are the only overlapping business area of the two Samsung affiliates. Cheil Industries’ business portfolio ranges from fashion to construction to resorts. Local reports said the reorganization process will begin after the two Samsung un
IndustryAug. 24, 2015
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Hangang area to get huge tourism push
The government and Seoul City on Monday announced a set of measures to turn the Hangang River into a major tourism hub by connecting the riverside and waterway to popular tourism sites in the city and by restoring the river’s ecosystem to maximize its attractions.The focal point of the plan will be Yeouido in western Seoul, where amphibious vehicles and river ferries will carry tourists to and from the location to enjoy diverse cultural, sports and leisure experiences offered along the river by
Social AffairsAug. 24, 2015
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Dilip Sundaram named Mahindra Korea president
Mahindra Group on Monday appointed Dilip Sundaram, senior vice president of Mahindra Korea, as president of Mahindra Korea. He is being commissioned to work closely with the respective businesses and functions of the Mahindra Group to create new business opportunities in Korea and deepen relationships with existing local business partners, the group said. “Mr. Sundaram has deep experience of the Korea business, and his insights and knowledge across our global and local investments will be key to
MobilityAug. 24, 2015
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Kia’s K7 and GM’s Impala share U.S. ‘ideal car’ award
Kia Motors’ K7 and General Motors’ Impala have been named ideal brands by a U.S. consumer research company. AutoPacific, an automotive research and consulting firm, said Monday that Kia’s Cadenza -- the K7’s name in the U.S. market -- and the Chevrolet Impala were tied in the 2015 Most Ideal Popular Brand awards’ large car category. “The award is designed to see which brands meet their owner’s expectations and desires, helping consumers make informed vehicle purchase decisions with ‘owners talki
MobilityAug. 24, 2015
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Ham Young-joo nominated as president of KEB Hana Bank
Hana Financial Group announced Monday that it had nominated Hana Bank vice president Ham Young-joo as the sole candidate to become the first KEB Hana Bank president.The financial authorities approved the banking group’s plan to merge Hana Bank and Korea Exchange Bank last week.Group officials said Ham was nominated by KEB Hana Bank’s executive nomination committee and has already been approved by the board of directors.He will be inaugurated as the new president if the nomination is approved at
IndustryAug. 24, 2015
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BoA performs 'dream' 15th anniversary concert
K-pop singer BoA, who successfully wrapped up her two-day concert at Seoul’s Sejong Center for the Performing Arts, said it was a dream come true to perform at the prestigious venue. “I am honored to be celebrating the last of my 20s at such a meaningful place,” she told the press ahead of the concert Sunday. “Before making my debut, I saw H.O.T. performing at the Sejong Performing Arts Center, and I thought to myself, ‘When will I get to be on the big stage like them?’” she said. “But this y
Aug. 24, 2015
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Park's approval rating rebounds to 40 pct range amid tensions
President Park Geun-hye's job approval rating has rebounded to the 40 percent range for the first time in roughly three months, a poll showed Monday.A poll conducted by polling agency Realmeter put Park's approval rating at 41 percent, up 1.1 percentage points from the previous week.Those who disapproved of Park's job performance came to 54.2 percent, up 0.4 percentage points from the previous week.Park's bounce back came as conservatives rallied around the president following the tension over N
PoliticsAug. 24, 2015
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All S. Korean pilots, crewmembers pass surprise sobriety test
No pilots or crewmembers of South Korean air carriers failed a government-conducted sobriety test for the past four years, the transportation ministry said Monday.According to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, all 17 pilots and 61 crewmembers of six local carriers passed a recent sobriety test held in Bangkok, Thailand. The ministry had dispatched officials to the Southeast Asian country for the previously unannounced blood alcohol level test of South Korean pilots and flight a
Social AffairsAug. 24, 2015
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Hyundai, Kia cars score low in U.S. crash test
Three cars made by South Korea's top carmaker Hyundai Motor Co. and its corporate cousin Kia Motors Corp. have received low ratings in a crash test conducted in the United States, an American motor safety institute said Monday. Of the two automakers' 17 models sold in the U.S. market, Hyundai's Accent subcompact and Tucson sport utility vehicle as well as Kia's Sportage SUV were rated as "poor" in the small overlap front crash test, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The te
MobilityAug. 24, 2015
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S. Korea warns citizens to avoid travel to N. Korean borders in China
The South Korean Embassy in Beijing issued a rare travel warning Monday, advising its citizens not to travel to North Korean border regions in China, as marathon talks between Seoul and Pyongyang to defuse military tensions dragged on. High-level officials of the two Koreas have been holding crisis talks for a third day on Monday, following a series of fiery rhetoric and warnings of a war by North Korea. "Currently, inter-Korean tension is escalating and our government is closely monitoring the
Social AffairsAug. 24, 2015
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Public-sector wage peak system gains momentum: ministry
Dozens of public corporations have decided to adopt a wage peak system in line with the government's efforts to make the rigid local labor market more flexible, the finance ministry said Monday.Out of the total 316 public companies and organization, 24 like Korea Electric Power Corp. and Korea Deposit Insurance Corp. have introduced the novel wage system as of Monday, with an additional19 set to follow suit by the end of this month, according to the ministry.The peak wage system calls for the re
Social AffairsAug. 24, 2015
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Park, China's Xi to hold meeting in Beijing next month
President Park Geun-hye and her Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping plan to hold a meeting in Beijing next month and are expected to discuss "important pending issues," the South Korean Ambassador to China, Kim Jang-soo, said Monday. Park will visit China on Sept. 2-4 to attend events marking China's victory over Japan in World War II, although it remains undecided whether she will attend a huge military parade on Sept. 3. Kim said the decision by Park to visit Beijing next month was based on a "rela
Foreign AffairsAug. 24, 2015