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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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[Herald Review] 'Culinary Class Wars': fresh, creative survival show minus the drama
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Pikki Pikki dance: Korean cheerleader dance routine takes social media by storm
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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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Evicted guest burns down inn; 3 killed
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NK nuclear test 'possible' around US election in Nov., says Yoon aide
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[Grace Kao] NewJeans fights Hybe for their survival
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[News Focus] Ex-Moon aide slammed from both sides over remarks on leaving Koreas divided
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Why are second films so hard to get going for women, directors of color?
As a first-time director, Anna Rose Holmer is in an elite group. Her movie, “The Fits,” about an 11-year-old tomboy trying to fit in, was one of the fewer than 1 percent of submitted features that Sundance Film Festival programmers chose last year, an acceptance rate tougher than that of an Ivy League college. She received some of the best reviews of the festival and secured a distribution deal, a manager and an agent.And yet, amid this success, Holmer, 31, now faces what is possibly the greates
FilmJuly 15, 2016
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[Home Cooking] Saewu Naengchae (Shrimp Salad with Hot Mustard Dressing)
This shrimp salad with cucumber and Korean pear is lightly dressed with a hot mustard (gyeoja) sauce, which is a classic Korean salad dressing. The hot mustard gives a flavorful, spicy kick to the salad. I used hot mustard powder in this recipe, but you can use gyeoja paste in a tube (yeongyeoja). I stacked the salad ingredients for presentation, but you can arrange them on a plate anyway you want. This crisp and refreshing salad can be an elegant starter or a light meal on a hot summer day! 2-
FoodJuly 15, 2016
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Samsung renews automotive push with BYD investment
[THE INVESTOR] Samsung Electronics is renewing its automotive push with its latest decision to acquire sizeable shares in China’s largest electric vehicle manufacturer BYD. The company confirmed the deal on July 15 but declined to reveal the specific size of the investment. Earlier in the day, a local newspaper reported that Samsung will invest 3 billion yuan (US$448 million), about 2 percent stake in the Chinese company. BYD is the world’s largest electric bus maker“The latest investment aims t
MobilityJuly 15, 2016
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Volkswagen has no plans to exit Korean market
[THE INVESTOR] Volkswagen Korea said it does not intend to abandon the Korean market amid growing speculation that the automaker could be forced out over the emission scandal. “I apologize for causing trouble for our partner dealers and customers,” Tomas Kuel, CEO of VW Korea said in a letter sent out to the dealers on July 14. “Although we are in a difficult situation, we will keep a strong foothold in the Korean market and pursue future plans.”He stressed that the Korean market is very importa
MobilityJuly 15, 2016
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Changing structure of Chinese economy could cost S. Korea US$25b
[THE INVESTOR] The changing structure of Chinese economy could cut South Korea’s exports by US$ 25 billion until 2020, the Bank of Korea said in a report on July 15. In the report, the central bank said that should China’s economy become more spending-centric, the rate at which South Korea’s exports to China increases will drop by 0.8 percentage point each year.The parameters in the scenario are the ratio between of China’s gross domestic product and consumer spending rises 5 percentage points b
July 15, 2016
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CLIO eyes KOSDAQ listing
[THE INVESTOR] Korean cosmetics company CLIO, which recently caught the attention of luxury goods giant LVMH, is gearing up for an initial public offering on Seoul’s secondary bourse KOSDAQ, according to industry sources on July 15. The sources additionally revealed that the cosmetics company is currently preparing to submit the required documents necessary for listing by end of July. NH Investment & Securities will partake in the process as underwriter. Actress Kong Hyo-jin in an advertisement
July 15, 2016
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John Gotti biopic starring Travolta to be shot in Cincinnati
CINCINNATI (AP) -- A biopic on the life of New York mob boss John Gotti starring John Travolta is set to begin filming in Cincinnati later this month.Travolta will play the title character in “The Life and Death of John Gotti.” His real-life wife, Kelly Preston, will play Gotti’s wife.The Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky Film Commission says filmmakers are taking advantage of Ohio’s revised Motion Picture Tax Credit, which reimburses out-of-state movie producers for some expenses.Gotti w
FilmJuly 15, 2016
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LINE gets off to good start in New York, Tokyo
[THE INVESTOR] After its debut on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on July 15, LINE Corp.’s shares soared around 52 percent to 5,000 yen (US$47.40) from its offer price of 3,300 yen, as of 10:39 a.m. Trading of the company’s share in Tokyo was delayed early in the morning as buyers outnumbered sellers by about four to one. Line CFO Hwang In-joon (left), New York Stock Exchange President Tom Farley (second from left), Line Chief Global Officer Shin Jung-ho (third left), and Line chief strategy officer Ju
July 15, 2016
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[EQUITIES] Dongbu Securities sees Samsung SDS’ Q2 earnings beating market estimates
[THE INVESTOR] Dongbu Securities on July 15 forecast Samsung SDS’ second quarter earnings will beat market estimates.The brokerage said operating profit would rise 7.3 percent to 175.7 billion won (US$153.22 million), which is above the market consensus of 160.6 billion won. Sales are also expected to rise to the 2-trillion-won level, it said in a report.But Dongbu also noted that sentiment is subdued due to the ongoing issue over Samsung SDS’s plans for splitting off its logistics business.By K
July 15, 2016
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Samsung Pay to debut in Brazil on July 19
[THE INVESTOR] Samsung Electronics said on July 15 that it will launch its mobile payments service, Samsung Pay, in Brazil next week. Making inroads into South America for the first time, the company chose to launch in Brazil as the first Latin destination considering the nation’s soaring mobile banking users. “We are excited that Samsung Pay will be available in Brazil from July 19,” said André Varga, product director of Samsung’s mobile business division in Brazil. “Brazil will pave the way fo
TechnologyJuly 15, 2016
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LINE eyes joint venture in China
[THE INVESTOR] China is the only Northeast Asian nation where LINE Corp. has yet to launch its mobile messenger service so far. Line is the mobile messenger service operator owned by Naver (chairman Lee Hae-jin)In a recent media interview, LINE’s chief global officer Shin Jung-ho said the firm could consider “setting up a joint venture with a Chinese company” to increase its foothold in a country where its services are blocked due to government regulations. The banners of LINE Corp. hang on the
TechnologyJuly 15, 2016
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Boyrung Biopharma launches 5-year cord blood research project
[THE INVESTOR] Boryung Biopharma is to research immune cell treatments using umbilical cord blood in collaboration with Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital.The company said on July 14, that it signed an agreement with the hospital to conduct research in a 5-year project aimed at developing a range of treatments for immune cells. By Choi He-suk (cheesuk@heraldcorp.com)
IndustryJuly 15, 2016
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LINE stock jumps 52% from offer price in Tokyo
[THE INVESTOR] After its debut on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on July 15, LINE Corp.’s share soared around 52 percent to 5,000 yen (US$47.40) from its offer price of 3,300 yen, as of 10:39 a.m. The opening price stood at 4,900 yen. A Line character shop in Seoul / The InvestorTrading of the company’s share in Tokyo was a bit delayed early in the morning as buyers outnumbered sellers around four times.Line is the mobile messenger service operator owned by Korean Internet portal giant Naver (chairman
July 15, 2016