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40% of Korea's workers who reported bullying faced retaliation: survey
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Over 82,000 Korean young people unemployed, not searching for job long-term
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600 evacuated as heavy rain floods roads, homes in southern regions
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[KH Explains] Can smart chargers ease tensions over EV fires?
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Torrential rainfall forces 1,500 to evacuate, causes widespread damage to homes, roads
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[Weekender] Young Koreans more open to Japanese cultural products
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1 in 5 households to have breadwinner over 80 in 30 years
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New Fifty Fifty off to strong start
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Jeju's solo traveler-friendly spots offer solitude as well as camaraderie
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Doctors defend colleague accused of blacklisting non-strikers
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Park to host luncheon for independence fighters, their families
President Park Geun-hye will host a luncheon for those who devoted themselves to South Korea's liberation from Japan's 1910-45 colonial rule and their families Friday, three days ahead of Liberation Day.Some 163 people, including 25 former independence fighters and 85 relatives of those that sacrificed for their country, will attend the luncheon at the presidential office Cheong Wa Dae in Seoul, Park's spokesman Jung Youn-kuk told reporters. (Yonhap)Among the invitees are a great grandson of Can
PoliticsAug. 12, 2016
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N.K. again broadcasts encrypted numbers
North Korea's state radio station on Friday resumed the broadcast of mysterious strings of numbers after a two-week silence, which some experts say are coded messages for North Korean spies in South Korea.A female announcer at Radio Pyongyang read numbers for more than four minutes starting at 12:45 a.m., mentioning the numbers in such a way as "No. 68 on Page 509."The announcer said she is "giving review works in basic information technology lessons of the remote education university for No. 27
North KoreaAug. 12, 2016
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[Travel Bits] Round up of travel news from around the world
Water splash parade at EverlandEverland is paying tribute to the days of summer this year as the amusement park and resort play host to the Summer Splash and Fantastic Summer Night festival. The festival is jam-packed with various programs like splash parades, fireworks and a 3-D mapping show held every night. During the day, guests can enjoy Jack’s Splash Parade, which sprays 84 tons of water from 40 water cannons and six floats, three times a day. Then later at night when the heat dies down,
TravelAug. 12, 2016
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Shilla Jeju presents ‘adults only’ swimming pool
After a large number of requests from hotel guests to establish an adults-only pool area, the Shilla Jeju luxury resort has done just that.Earlier this June, the hotel established its new outdoor “adults pool” in the tranquil, tropical ambiance of the Soombi Garden just in time for one of the country’s hottest summers on record.The pool area also comes fully equipped with cabanas and a poolside bar, serving up a wide variety of cocktails and fine-dining meals. “Our focus for the adult pool is n
TravelAug. 12, 2016
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[Home Cooking] Omurice
Omurice is fried rice wrapped in egg omelette. It’s a fusion dish that combines Asian fried rice with a Western omelette and ketchup. Flavored with sweet and tangy ketchup, omurice is especially popular with children. If you don’t favor ketchup in fried rice, it can be omitted. The fried rice will still be delicious inside the soft egg omelette. Likewise, you can increase or decrease the amount of ketchup to your liking. Use day old rice if available. If you need to make fresh rice, make it slig
FoodAug. 12, 2016
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[Around the hotels] Round up of hotel events and news
Juice It Up Gangnam Set at Park Hyatt SeoulTo help guests reenergize in the midst of peak summer heat, Park Hyatt Seoul is presenting the Juice It Up Gangnam Set promotion at the hotel restaurant The Lounge from now until Aug. 31. The package starts at 70,000 per person for both lunch and dinner, and includes a three-course meal, offering a modern twist to iconic Korean dishes like hoe (raw fish), grilled premium beef, tteokgalbi (grilled short-rib patties), injeolmi (rice cake) ice cream, and m
TravelAug. 12, 2016
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Late-blooming archer credits eternal optimism with helping her win gold
Chang Hye-jin, who won the women's individual archery gold at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics on Thursday, barely missed out on the London Games national team four years ago.She finished fourth, one spot shy, in the national team trials -- notoriously competitive because of the country's depth in archery talent -- and the close call would have crushed someone less determined.Instead, Chang humbly accepted the result and got to work."I've never given up and I've always stayed positive," Chang said af
Olympic GamesAug. 12, 2016
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Korean Chang Hye-jin wins archery gold
South Korean archer Chang Hye-jin captured the gold medal in the women's individual archery at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics on Thursday.Chang defeated Lisa Unruh of Germany by the set score of 6-2 (27-26, 26-28, 27-26, 28-27).Each set consists of three arrows per archer. A set win is worth two points and a draw is one point. The first to six points wins the match. Park Hae-mook/The Korea HeraldThis was Chang's second gold in Rio. She had earlier helped South Korea to the team gold medal. She is t
Olympic GamesAug. 12, 2016
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Korean food made simple? Yes, it’s possible, says Judy Joo
NEW YORK (AP) -- The American palate has gotten sophisticated enough that kimchi is considered a health food and bibimbap can be ordered alongside mac and cheese.But cooking Korean food still seems like a Herculean task. When you start thinking about the ingredients involved, like gochujang (fermented chili paste) and soju (a spirit used like cooking wine), and you may be tempted to order takeout.Don’t. Judy Joo is here to tell you that it’s not as complicated as it sounds. Her new book, “Korean
FoodAug. 12, 2016
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Korean Ki Bo-bae wins archery bronze
South Korean archer Ki Bo-bae won the bronze medal in the women's individual archery at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics on Thursday.Ki defeated Alejandra Valencia of Mexico by the set score of 6-4 (26-25, 28-29, 26-25, 21-27, 30-25). Park Hae-mook/The Korea HeraldEach set consists of three arrows per archer. A set win is worth two points and a draw is one point. The first to six points wins the match.Ki, who was trying to win her second straight individual gold medal, lost to compatriot Chang Hye-ji
Olympic GamesAug. 12, 2016
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Fuel cell vehicles a possible solution to fine dust problem: study
Fuel cell vehicles might just be a solution to various environmental issues, including climate change, as they can help reduce fine dust without even trying, a study by a local automaker showed Friday.According to local industry leader Hyundai Motor Co., a fuel cell electric vehicle can collect up to 20 milligrams of fine dust for every kilometer it travels.An FCEV is a type of hybrid vehicle that uses a fuel cell and a battery to power an electric motor instead of an engine. Because its fuel ce
TechnologyAug. 12, 2016
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N.K. publicly executes some 60 people this year: source
North Korea has publicly executed some 60 people so far this year as the reclusive country's leader Kim Jong-un strengthens his reign of terror, a source said Friday.The move aimed at putting fear into the people comes as more ordinary North Koreans are expressing dissatisfaction as Pyongyang has been forcing people to work longer hours and pay money to the regime in the face of economic hardships stemming from international sanctions, according to an insider familiar with the matter."As of Augu
North KoreaAug. 12, 2016