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Torrential rainfall forces 1,500 to evacuate, causes widespread damage to homes, roads
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[KH Explains] Can smart chargers ease tensions over EV fires?
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1 in 5 households to have breadwinner over 80 in 30 years
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[Online Predators] Online reviews of sex tourism in Southeast Asia proliferate
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Assembly to review disputed appointment of national soccer team coach
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New Fifty Fifty off to strong start
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Arrival of fall calls for more outdoor festivals
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Evicted guest burns down inn; 3 killed
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[Herald Interview] US election may unleash growth for Korea: Laffer
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[Herald Review] 'Culinary Class Wars': fresh, creative survival show minus the drama
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S. Korea hails U.N. resolution for putting significant pressure on N. Korea
South Korea on Thursday hailed the latest United Nations resolution on North Korea for putting significant pressure on the communist country to give up its nuclear and ballistic missile programs. "(Seoul) assesses that a significant level of progress has been achieved," foreign ministry spokesman Cho June-hyuck said as Resolution 2270 passed by the United Nations Security Council hits the six month mark. On March 2, the U.N council approved its toughest resolution yet in response to North Ko
North KoreaSept. 1, 2016
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New drama zooms in on 1592 war with Japan
A new drama co-produced by South Korea and China will attempt to depict the famous 1592 war against Japan in a way that promotes viewers' understanding of the people and warfare involved in the conflict, producers said Thursday. The "Imjinwaeran" war, which lasted from 1592-98, is best remembered in Korea as a series of successful naval battles led by Admiral Yi Sun-shin. With a significantly smaller fleet, Yi won all46 battles he fought against invading Japanese forces, making him one of the
TelevisionSept. 1, 2016
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Dalai Lama hopes to visit S. Korea
The Dalai Lama called for love, mercy and sympathy for a better future at a meeting with a South Korean Buddhist group advocating for his visit to the country. "I have not been able to visit Asian countries except Japan," the 81-year-old Tibetan spiritual leader told about 10 representatives from the group and the accompanying Korean journalists at his residence in Dharamshala, northwestern India, on Tuesday. "I am certain about my future visit to South Korea, if the South Korean believers' re
CultureSept. 1, 2016
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Samsung touts quantum dot as future of TV
BERLIN -- Samsung Electronics on Thursday showcased its quantum dot super ultra-high definition TV lineups, calling it the future of TV on the eve of the annual IFA technology show in Berlin.Samsung vowed to employ “the power of curve” of its quantum dot technology and innovative design, to redefine the conventional TV market. It will also seek partnership with global content providers including Netflix, and expand its new and existing European ultra-high definition and high dynamic range conten
TechnologySept. 1, 2016
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[Graphic News] Japan’s possible alliance threatens Korean shipbuilders
Japanese shipbuilder Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is mulling an alliance with three other shipbuilders to revive the sluggish sector and give it an edge over its rivals South Korea and China, Nikkei reported Wednesday. A successful alliance with Oshima, Namura and Imabari is expected to create the second-largest tonnages, behind the world’s No.1 shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries. Hyundai tops the global shipbuilding market with 6.2 million tons of ships in 2015, according to a Nikkei report ba
Sept. 1, 2016