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Host of Miss Korea apologizes for 'inappropriate question' about deepfake
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Who's lying? Hybe vs. Min conflict continues to intensify
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Seoul should engage Kim Jong-un’s elites for change, ex-North Korean diplomat says
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'Shaman says president will die,' caller warns
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Boy's emergency medical treatment delayed 2 hours due to staff shortage
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Most teen sex offenders get away with slap on wrist
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Ex-Trump official calls for S. Korea to raise defense spending to 3 or 3.5% of GDP
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Man sentenced to 1 year, 8 months for stealing from elementary school classrooms
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Same-sex couple denied insurance clearance despite landmark ruling
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SK On offers voluntary retirement amid losses
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Rising immigration pushes S. Korea toward diversity
With every passing year and a steady influx of foreigners chasing the "Korean dream," the number of people born abroad and those from multicultural families will grow and this change will invariably nudge South Korea to become a more diverse society, local observers said Tuesday.As of March, 1.94 million foreigners were living in South Korea, an increase of more than four-fold compared to 2000, data by the Ministry of Justice showed. The greatest jump was seen among long-term residents who accou
Social AffairsMay 10, 2016
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[Newsmaker] Duterte wins Philippine presidential race
Incendiary Philippine politician Rodrigo Duterte vowed Tuesday a relentless crackdown on crime after securing a landslide presidential victory built on foul-mouthed populist tirades that exposed deep voter anger at the establishment. Mayor Rodrigo Duterte gestures during his news conference in Davao in the southern Philippines on Monday. (AP-Yonhap)The 71-year-old firebrand's main rivals conceded defeat after an unofficial tally showed Duterte had an insurmountable lead in Monday's election of 6
World NewsMay 10, 2016
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Loopholes found in air quality management plan
The Environment Ministry’s current plan on air quality control lacks in accuracy and efficacy by overlooking a number of important factors and exaggerating numbers, the nation’s audit agency said Tuesday. (Yonhap)According to the Board of Audit and Inspection, the ministry failed to identify main pollutants causing air pollution and erroneously measured the amount of fine dust in the air. It also overestimated the amount of fine dust reduced through the plan. The assessment came as the audit age
Social AffairsMay 10, 2016
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SK speeds up partnership with Middle East
SK Group chairman Chey Tae-won met with the visiting prime minister of Kuwait in Seoul on Tuesday to discuss partnerships, with the aim of speeding up its business in the Middle East. Chey and Prime Minister Jaber Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah agreed on cooperating in diverse sectors including energy, chemistry, new energy and infrastructure, a company official said. SK Group chairman Chey Tae-won (left) talks with Prime Minister of Kuwait Jaber Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah on Tuesday (SK Group)“SK Gr
IndustryMay 10, 2016
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Legacy of LS Group founders creates ‘cousinhood’ management
During the weekend, tributes were paid to a well-respected figure in the Korean business community. LS Group’s cofounder Koo Tai-hwoi, honorary chairman of LS Cable & System, had passed away at the age of 93. As the fourth brother of LG Group founder Koo In-hwoi, who had six brothers, he had founded LS Group, focusing on power equipment and energy sectors in 2003, with his two younger brothers -- Koo Pyong-hwoi and Koo Doo-hwoi. The four affiliates which formed the foundation of the group includ
IndustryMay 10, 2016
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[Editorial] Ethical standards
As expected, new allegations and accusations are coming up one after another as prosecutors dig into the case of the deadly humidifier sterilizers that killed more than 100 people. One of the allegations hit a seemingly unlikely group of people -- academics -- as at least two university professors have been implicated in the case that has generated a public outcry and forced government officials and politicians to take action. The two professors -- one from Seoul National University and the oth
EditorialMay 10, 2016
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[Editorial] N.K. congress
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un clearly showed what was on his mind through the ruling Workers’ Party congress: He wanted to crown himself as the supreme leader of the country and use nuclear bombs to symbolize his ascension. As it turned out, the congress, which opened Friday in Pyongyang, did not result in any major decisions or policy blueprints befitting a high-profile political event held for the first time in 36 years. It is apparent that by holding an event that even his father skipped be
EditorialMay 10, 2016
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[Graphic News] Temporary holiday causes surge in spending
The government’s decision to designate May 6 as a temporary holiday, which allowed people four days off in a row last week, led to boosts in spending on shopping, traveling and leisure. Sales in department stores increased 16 percent during May 5-8 this year compared to last year’s holiday from May 2-5. Meanwhile, the number of visitors to baseball parks also surged 43.9 percent over the same period.As part of efforts to spur domestic consumption, the government had waived highway tolls across t
May 10, 2016
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Foreigner fined W7m for drunk driving
A foreign national who drove under the influence of alcohol was fined 7 million won ($6,000) on Tuesday for refusing to take a sobriety test. (123RF)According to the Jeonju District Court, the 48-year-old man hit a median strip in Gimje City, North Jeolla Province in October 2015. He created a disturbance by threatening to “kill anyone who touches him” while refusing to oblige a police officer’s request to take a breathalyzer test. Korea heightened regulations against drunk driving since April 2
Social AffairsMay 10, 2016
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Park Tae-hwan needs motivation to compete: coach
Roh Min-sang, the coach of disgraced former Olympic swimming champion Park Tae-hwan, said Tuesday that his pupil is still training, but the lingering uncertainty surrounding the swimmer's status for the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Summer Games is exerting a negative pull. Park, who recently served an 18-month doping suspension, remains ineligible to make the national team under a controversial rule by the Korean Olympic Committee (KOC). The national Olympic body says athletes who have been suspended for
More SportsMay 10, 2016
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In taekwondo, South Korea and Iran are friendly rivals
South Korea is the birthplace of taekwondo and the martial art has become a dominant force in international sports including the Olympics. But if there is an Asian country that can beat South Korea at its own game, it is Iran. Despite Iran's prowess on the arena that make it such a formidable rival, the country is also a friend when it comes to the development of taekwondo with its large number of practitioners and general popularity of the sport. With President Park Geun-hye's landmark three-da
More SportsMay 10, 2016
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Former PM Kang Young-hoon dies at age 94
Former Prime Minister Kang Young-hoon, who met with his North Korean counterpart in 1990 in the first talks between the prime ministers of the two Koreas in nearly a half century, died Tuesday. He was 94.Kim, who had been hospitalized at Seoul National University Hospital, died at around 3:07 p.m., Red Cross officials said.Kang served as South Korea’s No. 2 official from 1988 to 1990 for then President Roh Tae-woo.Kang met with his North Korean counterpart in September in 1990, the first such me
Social AffairsMay 10, 2016
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Highest-paid CEOs at home and abroad
Korea’s highest salary earner last year was Samsung Electronics vice chairman and CEO Kwon Oh-hyun, who received 14.9 billion won ($12.8 million) -- about 40 million won a day. While Kwon’s salary is considered colossal even among Korean CEOs, The Korea Herald Superrich Team found a discrepancy when comparing the salaries of top CEOs at home and abroad by analyzing information released by the Financial Supervisory Service, Forbes magazine, and Equilar, an information provider of executive compen
IndustryMay 10, 2016
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Number of registered pets set to reach 1 mln in Korea
The number of registered pets in South Korea is about to reach 1 million this year, some two years after the pet registration policy started, government data showed Tuesday.A total of 979,000 house pets including dogs and cats were registered as of end-2015, up from 888,000 a year ago, according to the data compiled by the state-run Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency.The figure accounted for 55 percent of an estimated 1.78 million pets subject to registration.According to revised quarantine laws
Social AffairsMay 10, 2016
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[Hallyu Power] K-pop powerhouses looking to take a bite out of culinary world
Hallyu continues to forge ahead around the globe, with K-pop powerhouses unrelenting in finding new ways to spread Korean culture, even if it means venturing outside the entertainment field. One of the biggest current trends in the local entertainment community involves celebrities and entertainment agencies taking a stab at the food and beverage scene. Many Korean celebs have invested in their own cafes or dining establishments, such as Grill5taco owned by Super Junior’s Dong-hae, JYJ Junsu’s
May 10, 2016
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Korean children spend 34 minutes outdoors per day
South Korean children spend an average of 34 minutes outside each day, significantly less than children in other countries, a study showed Tuesday.The National Institute of Environmental Research said that Korean children spend less time exposed to nature and are more likely to stay indoors due to time spent on private education and digital technology in their spare time. The state-run institute questioned 8,000 youths aged 18 and younger between 2013 and 2015 to find out the extent to which chi
Social AffairsMay 10, 2016
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[FEATURE] English immersion still prevalent at private schools
A 34-year-old teacher surnamed Park at a private elementary school in central Seoul witnesses young students struggling with piles of homework every day, not just for their regular classes but also after-school courses run by the school -- especially focused on English. “I often see my students under immense pressure from school, after-school programs and private academies. They have told me that they are fed up with the homework, but it seems there is no way to escape,” Park told The Korea Hera
Social AffairsMay 10, 2016
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[NEWS FOCUS] Debate continues over enforcement of anticorruption act
Controversy remains high over the effectiveness of the newly approved anticorruption law designed to better tackle graft among public officials, journalists and school teachers in South Korea, which is scheduled to take effect from Sept. 28.The nation’s Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission on Monday issued an advance notice of the legislation, announcing that receiving gifts worth more than 50,000 won ($42) will be banned for government officials and those who work in the fields of media
Social AffairsMay 10, 2016
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Siblings murder father on Parents’ Day
A 47-year-old woman and her 43-year-old brother are suspected of murdering their 78-year-old father on May 8, which is Parents’ Day in Korea, in what appears to be a premeditated crime. The two are exercising their right to remain silent. During a police interrogation on Tuesday at Gwangju Bukbu police station, they refused to wear masks in front of the press claiming they had nothing to hide as they are innocent. The police were forced to cover their faces for them. (Yonhap)In Korea, disclosure
Social AffairsMay 10, 2016
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Saenuri suggests parliamentary seating change
The ruling conservative Saenuri Party has suggested that the parliamentary seating be rearranged in the incoming National Assembly so that ruling and opposition lawmakers can mingle, debate and cooperate beyond party membership.“Let us rearrange the seating in the plenary session hall for the upcoming parliament so that ruling and opposition lawmakers will sit together side by side, instead of bunching up in groups,” the Saenuri’s floor leader Rep. Chung Jin-suk said Monday.Saenuri Party floor l
PoliticsMay 10, 2016