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Man arrested 16 years after murdering girlfriend, hiding body in cement
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[Online Predators] Online reviews of sex tourism in Southeast Asia proliferate
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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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[Herald Review] 'Culinary Class Wars': fresh, creative survival show minus the drama
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Middle East’s big AI push lures Korean tech firms
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Seoul seeks to improve foreign nanny program after two abscond
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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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Fashion rebels Vetements stitch up haute couture
PARIS (AFP) -- Rebel brand Vetements sent fashion into a spin Sunday with an haute couture show that broke all the rules, appropriating clothes and shoes from 17 other brands and recutting them in its own irreverent neo-Soviet street style.The most talked about brand in fashion had been invited to show as a guest in the elite, uniquely Parisian events, seen as the pinnacle of exclusive made-to-measure clothing.But instead of bowing to couture’s near century-long tradition of handmade artistry, V
Arts & DesignJuly 4, 2016
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Tourism ministry, FKI ink deal to boost domestic tourism
South Korea's business lobby group signed a deal with the tourism ministry on Monday as part of their efforts to boost domestic tourism and strengthen the competitiveness of the local tourism industry, officials said.The move came as the number of outbound travelers has been on the rise in recent years, a trend that has contributed to the country's tourism deficit.The Federation of Korean Industries, which speaks for South Korea's large businesses, signed a memorandum of understanding with the M
IndustryJuly 4, 2016
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Consumer agency to take action against VW Korea
[THE INVESTOR] With Volkswagen’s decision not to offer further compensation to the Korean consumers hit by the emission-rigging scandal, a local consumer rights agency is taking action on behalf of any VW owners who were hit by the carmaker’s false advertisements, local news reported on July 4. Korea Consumer Association announced that it will begin consumer redress activities for VW owners who were deceived by the carmaker’s false advertising that promoted the cars as low-emission and environme
MobilityJuly 4, 2016
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‘Creative Korea’ new nation brand slogan
The Culture Ministry revealed “Creative Korea” as a new slogan for branding the nation on Monday. “The new brand slogan promotes the value that the Republic of Korea upholds and an image that the country wants to promote abroad,” said Kim Jong-deok, Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism, at a news conference announcing the brand slogan and logo design on Monday. The new slogan and logo were created following nationwide polls the government conducted among citizens who were asked about keyword
CultureJuly 4, 2016
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S. Korea, Saudi Arabia to strengthen industrial cooperation
[THE INVESTOR] South Korea and Saudi Arabia have agreed to strengthen cooperation in automotive, electronics and other industries, Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy said on July 4. The ministry and Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Energy, Industry and Mineral Resources have agreed to establish a committee for industrial cooperation that will convene twice a year. The agreement was reached between Korean Industry Minister Joo Hyung-hwan and his Saudi counterpart Khalid A. Al-Falih on July
July 4, 2016
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Lawmakers seek tougher penalties on carmakers manipulating fuel economy
[THE INVESTOR] South Korean lawmakers are seeking regulatory changes to force carmakers to give monetary compensation to consumers when they deliberately misrepresent the fuel economy of their vehicles. Rep. Kwon Sok-chang of the ruling Saenuri Party said on July 4 that he will propose a revised Motor Vehicle Management Act to include mandatory monetary compensation. At present, misrepresentation of a vehicle’s fuel economy is categorized as a “minor defect,” and consumers are not eligible for a
MobilityJuly 4, 2016
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Overseas branches of South Korean firms see economy getting worse
[THE INVESTOR] South Korean companies’ overseas operations feel that they are subjected to increasingly tougher regulations by foreign governments, and expect conditions to worsen during the second half of the year, a survey showed on July 3. In a Federation of Korean Industries survey, Korean firms’ overseas operations said that economic conditions are likely to worsen in the final six months of the year citing uncertainties facing US, China and other major economies. Of the 1,380 overseas oper
IndustryJuly 4, 2016
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Busker Busker singer joins lineup for Someday Festival
Someday Festival 2016 revealed Jang Beom-june, lead singer of Korean indie band Busker Busker, as the last in the second round of the festival’s lineup Saturday. The organizers announced all but one musician from the festival’s second-round lineup on June 27, creating buzz as to who the final artist might be. The third-round lineup will be released shortly via Someday Festival 2016’s official social media accounts, and fans can expect to see Korea’s top singer-songwriters on the upcoming list,
PerformanceJuly 4, 2016
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Samsung helps building smart factories for SMEs
[THE INVESTOR] Samsung Electronics has helped build smart factories for 105 small and medium enterprises during the first half of the year, the company said July 4.Starting with support to 120 SMEs in North Gyeongsang Province last year, the electronics company has accelerated its steps to build smart factories in other regions including Gyeonggi Province, Jeolla provinces and Chungcheong Province, with the total number currently reaching 225. Saehan TungstenThe tech giant said it aims to sprea
Latest NewsJuly 4, 2016
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'Descendants of the Sun' credited for big jump in paid users of China's streaming site
The South Korean mega-hit drama "Descendants of the Sun" has been credited for driving up paid membership of a Chinese video streaming site, a report showed.The Beijing office of the Korea Creative Content Agency said that the TV series was the biggest force behind the jump in the number of paid users of iQiyi, the Chinese broadcasting and video sharing platform, citing the report titled "White Paper on Individual Consumption of Online Videos." (KBS)The series was aired in South Korea and China
TelevisionJuly 4, 2016
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Se7en to release new single, music video Thursday
Korean singer Se7en will release a new rhythm and blues tune titled “I’m Good” on Thursday, announced his management agency Eleven9 Entertainment on Monday.To gear up for his return after a 3-year hiatus, Eleven9 Entertainment released teaser images via Se7en’s official social media accounts Monday morning. Written and composed by Se7en, “I’m Good” is the musician‘s first release in Korea since his 2013 hit “Thank U.” Through the new single, the artist hopes to relay a message of deep appreciat
PerformanceJuly 4, 2016
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More information needed to analyze possible change in N.K. defense ministry: Seoul
South Korea's unification ministry on Monday said more information is needed to analyze whether control of North Korea's defense ministry has changed following the latest overhaul of cabinet organizations.The Ministry of People's Armed Forces, the North's defense ministry, was previously placed under the control of the powerful National Defense Commission before the North's parliament replaced the NDC with a newly created state apparatus named the State Affairs Commission last week.On Thursday,
North KoreaJuly 4, 2016