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[Online Predators] Online reviews of sex tourism in Southeast Asia proliferate
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Middle East’s big AI push lures Korean tech firms
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Pikki Pikki dance: Korean cheerleader dance routine takes social media by storm
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[Herald Review] 'Culinary Class Wars': fresh, creative survival show minus the drama
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[Exclusive] Democratic Party of Korea forms US election task force
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Man arrested 16 years after murdering girlfriend, hiding body in cement
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[Grace Kao] NewJeans fights Hybe for their survival
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NK nuclear test 'possible' around US election in Nov., says Yoon aide
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[News Focus] Ex-Moon aide slammed from both sides over remarks on leaving Koreas divided
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What will Yoon, Han talk about at dinner?
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London commuters get boost with inspirational quotes
LONDON (AFP) -- The daily grind of London commuting is being brightened by a collection of black marker pens and white boards -- giving city dwellers a welcome boost as they travel through the metropolis.The hall of Oval underground station looks more like a living room than a Tube stop -- complete with plants and a small library, while Beethoven’s “Piano Concerto No. 5” plays.It is at this stop on the Underground’s Northern Line that Glen Sutherland, an employee of tube operator Transport for L
CultureSept. 19, 2016
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Topshop debuts faster buying at London Fashion Week
LONDON (AP) -- London Fashion Week swung into its third day Sunday with Topshop Unique debuting a new “runway to retail” model for fashion-hungry consumers, while luxury goods brand Mulberry showed off a collection rich in feminine ruffles and school uniform-inspired stripes.Some highlights from day three of the five day style extravaganza:Faster fashion at Topshop UniqueTopshop Unique’s ‘80s-inspired collection has something for everyone: Zebra prints, sassy high-slit dresses, tuxedos and hot p
Arts & DesignSept. 19, 2016
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Korea’s underground economy larger than OECD peers: research
The size of South Korea’s underground economy in 2014 is estimated at 161 trillion won ($143 billion), or nearly 11 percent of the nation‘s gross domestic product, a report showed Monday.According to a research paper which analyzed the underground economy and tax evasion in 26 Organization for Economic and Cooperation Development countries, Korea’s shadow economy is, on average, bigger than 25 of its OECD peers. Between 1995 and 2014, Korea’s underground economy, on average, made up 10.89 percen
Sept. 19, 2016
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Korean home appliances enter Southeast Asia market
Korea’s small- and medium-sized home appliance makers are making inroads into Southeast Asian countries, targeting middle-class consumers. Coway, the country‘s No. 1 water purifier maker and rental service provider, is ahead of the pack, topping the water purifier market in Malaysia. Since its entry into the country in 2006, Coway Malaysia saw an average 118 percent jump in sales year-on-year. The company tops the local market with sales reaching 97.8 billion won last year. Hurom opened a cafe
IndustrySept. 19, 2016
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[Editorial] No more words
On the surface, China seems to be fulfilling its obligations as a member of the international community and a key player in dealing with North Korea’s latest nuclear and missile provocations. The Beijing government departed from its usual tepid attitude by joining the international community’s condemnation of the North after it detonated its fifth nuclear bomb Sept. 9.A permanent member of the UN Security Council, China agreed to a statement which called for the council to take “further signific
EditorialSept. 19, 2016
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Expert urges Korea to step up fight against money laundering
The head of a new international educational institute on anti-money laundering urged Korea to upgrade its legal system to better combat illegal financial transactions and terrorism financing. Kevin Stephenson, the inaugural director of the Training and Research Institute under the Financial Action Task Force, or FATF TREIN, slated for official launch in Busan on Tuesday, acknowledged the efforts the Korean government has made so far to root out illegal financial transactions, but asked for more
Sept. 19, 2016
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[Editorial] Lost mandate
South Gyeongsang Gov. Hong Joon-pyo is well known for his self-righteousness and freewheeling style. He often draws public attention for his irreverent behavior and controversial remarks. So it hardly comes as a surprise that he refuses to resign as governor despite a court ruling earlier this month that found him guilty of taking illegal political funds. To make matters worse, while handing out an 18-month prison term, the court did not take him into custody, citing his status as a serving gove
EditorialSept. 19, 2016
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[News Focus] Samsung, LG, SK bet future on biotechnology
Searching for new, promising businesses to propel their continued growth in the future, South Korea’s leading conglomerates have arrived at a common destination -- biotechnology. Korea’s top tech giants Samsung Group and LG Group, alongside telecom-focused SK Group, have all set sights on biotechnology as a promising business of the future and are swiftly moving to drive up their presence in the field with hefty investments. Biotechnology, which has applications across multiple industries, refer
TechnologySept. 19, 2016
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[Lewis Diuguid] Single people have their own week
Moms and dads have their special day. So do grandparents.It may seem a bit odd to some, but single people have their own week to celebrate, and it starts Sunday. The Buckeye Singles Council began National Singles Week in Ohio in the 1980s to celebrate single life and recognize singles and their contributions to society. The Census Bureau reports that the week is widely observed during the third full week of September as “Unmarried and Single Americans Week.” It is a recognition that many unmarri
ViewpointsSept. 19, 2016
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Lotte Homeshopping chief summoned again over illegal lobbying allegations
The chief of Lotte Homeshopping, the TV channel of retail giant Lotte, was summoned by prosecutors on Monday to face questioning over allegations of illegal lobbying to renew its business license.The Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office called in Kang Hyeon-gu as a suspect for the second time since he was first grilled by prosecutors in July over suspicions of violating the country's Broadcasting Act.Kang is suspected of submitting false reports to the Ministry of Science, ICT and Future P
Social AffairsSept. 19, 2016
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Korean Air seeks alternative funding plans for Hanjin Shipping
Korean Air, the largest shareholder of Hanjin Group, appears to be seeking alternative plans to save near-bankrupt Hanjin Shipping in the face of the board’s rejection of injecting $60 billion won ($53.7 million) in the ailing shipper. During several rounds of emergency meetings held during the Chuseok holiday, Korean Air’s executive board failed to reach an agreement to find $60 billion won for the cash-strapped firm.“Since there are multiple stakeholders, holding the terminal collateral is nea
IndustrySept. 19, 2016
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[Andrew Sheng] Not just simply economics
Hong Kong’s latest election results suggest that her elites still do not quite get it. For over a century, Hong Kong has been largely an economic city, where politics was kept under colonial wraps and social development was left largely to the community as long as it did not conflict with the colonial agenda. A very wise and perceptive friend reminded me that society is like a stool founded on three legs, where one unstable leg would tip the stool over. The three legs are economic, political an
ViewpointsSept. 19, 2016
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Ediya Coffee No. 1 franchise shop operator in Korea
Ediya Coffee Co., a local low-cost coffee franchise operator, has the most shops in South Korea amid rising demand for cheap take-out coffee, government data showed Monday.There were 1,577 Ediya Coffee franchise outlets across the country last year, followed by 821 Caffe Bene stores and 813 Angelinus shops, according to the data compiled by the Fair Trade Commission. The two other coffee franchise operators are also home-grown brands.Starbucks has around 900 shops in the country, but the brand w
IndustrySept. 19, 2016
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[Shashi Tharoor] Hypocrisy in India’s prohibition
Last month, 18 people in the Gopalganj district of India’s Bihar state died after consuming illicit alcohol, highlighting — once again — the peculiar relationship between morality and tragedy in India. The victims were poisoned because this April, in a fit of moralism, Bihar adopted a draconian law prohibiting the sale, possession, and consumption of alcohol. It is far from the first such ban that has ended badly.In a country where the national hero is the saintly Mahatma Gandhi, who considered
ViewpointsSept. 19, 2016