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Thousands rally in Seoul to call for Yoon's resignation
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Opposition mulls delay of financial investment income tax
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Immigration policy must go beyond labor supply: experts
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Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah is killed in Beirut strike, Israel's military says
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‘Korea crossed the line too far’ disgraced singer’s lawyer cries foul after 3rd visa denial
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Nasrallah's killing reveals depth of Israel's Hezbollah penetration
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KMA chief under pressure after surveyed doctors refuse to back him
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Korean American documentary ‘Free Chol Soo Lee' wins Emmy
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Meditation brings calm to Gwanghwamun
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S. Korea to showcase Hyunmoo-5 ballistic missile on Armed Forces Day ceremony for 1st time
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Korea and Indonesia open joint online gov‘t service center
South Korea and Indonesia launched a joint online government service center in Jakarta on Wednesday in their latest joint effort to set up an e-government system that can raise administrative efficiency, the Ministry of the Interior said. Interior Minister Hong Yun-sik took part in the opening ceremony for the government service center set up in the headquarters of Indonesia's Ministry of Administrative Reform and Bureaucratic Reform. His Indonesian counterpart Yuddy Chrisnandi was also present
InternationalMarch 2, 2016
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[Photo News] Hanwha introduces solar module lines at PV EXPO 2016
HANWHA AT PV EXPO 2016 -- Hanwha Q Cells is presenting its solar photovoltaic products and solutions at this year’s PV Expo in Tokyo, Japan, taking place from March 2-4. The solar cell manufacturer will introduce new photovoltaic module lines built with its proprietary Q.ANTUM cell technology as well as a glass-to-glass module prototype, a next-generation module made using a second glass layer instead of a conventional back sheet to enhance the module’s robustness and durability. (Hanwha Q Cells
IndustryMarch 2, 2016
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State-run pension fund’s investment returns fell in 2015
South Korea’s state-run pension fund suffered a setback in its investment return in 2015 from a year earlier due to sluggish returns from stock investments, the health ministry said Wednesday.The National Pension Service‘s investment returns stood at 4.57 percent last year, earning 21.6 trillion won ($17.6 billion), down 0.68 percentage point from a year earlier.The NPS’ investment return was higher than the 2.4 percent rise in the country‘s benchmark index, the KOSPI, last year. The index suffe
March 2, 2016
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Toni Morrison receives $25,000 honorary award from PEN
NEW YORK (AP) -- Nobel laureate Toni Morrison has received an honorary prize named for another Nobel winner, the late Saul Bellow. PEN America, the literary and human rights organization, told the Associated Press on Tuesday that Morrison has been given the $25,000 PEN/Saul Bellow Award for Achievement in American fiction. Morrison, 85, is known for such novels as "Beloved," "Song of Solomon" and "Jazz." "Revelatory, intelligent, bold, her fiction is invested in the black experience, in black li
BooksMarch 2, 2016
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Renault Samsung starts sales of SM6
Renault Samsung Motors, the local unit of French automaker Renault, said Wednesday that it has started selling the SM6 in South Korea on Monday. The SM6 is a locally adjusted version of the mid-sized Talisman, which was launched in France in 2015. It is the sixth vehicle model in Renault Samsung’s Korean market lineup. Renault Samsung Motors’ SM6 (Yonhap)Renault Samsung has said it had received more than 11,000 preorders for the SM6 since last month. “The SM6, known for its sensual design, innov
IndustryMarch 2, 2016
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Industrial output slips 1.9% in Jan.
South Korea’s industrial output fell for a third consecutive month in January, a government report showed Wednesday.Output declined 1.2 percent from a month earlier, but moved up 1.8 percent from the same month in 2015, according to Statistics Korea. Workers assemble a car at a local auto plant. (Yonhap)Production in the mining, manufacturing, gas and electricity industries dropped 1.9 percent last month from a year earlier. Communications equipment production tumbled 24.5 percent from a year e
March 2, 2016
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Korean star agency to launch joint firm with Chinese billionaire‘s son
South Korean star agency Yedang Entertainment on Wednesday said it will launch a joint venture company with the son of a Chinese properties magnate. Yedang Entertainment, a small label that signed K-pop girl group EXID, has recently changed its corporate name to "Banana Culture," calling the move a first step towards launching a joint venture company in Seoul with Chinese media group Banana Project.The Chinese media firm's chief, Wang Sicong, is the son of Wanda Group chairman Wang Jianlin, acco
PerformanceMarch 2, 2016
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Police to conduct cyberattack drill
Police said Wednesday they will conduct the first nationwide drills to test response against potential cyberattacks from North Korea amid growing alarms over Pyongyang's cyberwarfare targeting key infrastructure in the country. As part of the training, which will begin at 2:00 p.m. Thursday involving the National Police Agency and 16 regional police agencies, authorities will examine readiness to counter North Korea-orchestrated hacks into flight control systems at 15 airports in South Korea.Dur
Social AffairsMarch 2, 2016
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City moves to restore Dil Kusha residence in Seoul
For many years, Dil Kusha was a mystery. It sits quietly yet conspicuously near Sajik Tunnel in Jongno-gu, Seoul, a red brick two-story house that blends English and American architectural styles. Everyone knew it was there, but no one knew where it came from or who owned it. When squatters took over, it fell into a dilapidated state. It was not until 2006 that the history of the house was unveiled by an American named Bruce Taylor. On a visit to Korea, he revealed that the Dil Kusha was his ch
CultureMarch 2, 2016
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Busan, Lotte launch fund for sustainable movie ecosystem
Busan Metropolitan City and Lotte Entertainment will launch on Thursday a fund investing in “all aspects of the film business” to further develop a sustainable movie ecosystem in the southeastern port city, according to Busan City on Wednesday. Lotte injected 10 billion won ($8 million) into the “Busan-Lotte Creative Film Fund,” with Busan, Busan Bank and Timewise Investment providing 6 billion won, 4 billion won and 1 billion won, respectively. Timewise will be the fund’s asset manager, while
FilmMarch 2, 2016
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Roberto Alagna steps in to rescue Puccini's 'Manon Lescaut'
NEW YORK (AP) -- Roberto Alagna says he always makes a point of stepping forward after a performance to shake hands with the prompter. Never has he had more reason than in his current run of "Manon Lescaut" at the Metropolitan Opera. When tenor Jonas Kaufmann announced he was canceling because of illness less than three weeks before opening night, the Met turned to Alagna to star in Puccini's opera as the Chevalier des Grieux, a student who falls hopelessly in love with the flirtatious Manon. On
PerformanceMarch 2, 2016
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Sex offenders in schools, military to be barred from posts
Military leaders and teachers who commit sex crimes will be banned from holding their positions again, the government said Wednesday, in line with its effort to toughen the punishment for sexual offenses in the military and schools.Commissioned officers and soldiers above the sergeant level who are dismissed from their positions or receive disciplinary measures two times for sex-related crimes will be permanently barred from holding those posts, according to the Ministry of Personnel Management.
Social AffairsMarch 2, 2016
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Hyundai to launch Ioniq hybrid, EV in Europe in Q3
South Korea’s biggest carmaker, Hyundai Motor, plans to launch two major models of the Ioniq in Europe in the third quarter, a high-ranking company official said Wednesday.Hyundai Motor plans to start selling the hybrid and full-electric (EV) versions of the Ioniq during the third quarter, followed by the launch of its plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) version during the first half of next year. Hyundai Ioniq (Yonhap)The plans were unveiled by Thomas Schmid, a vice president of Hyundai Motor’s uni
IndustryMarch 2, 2016
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Samsung teams up with Amazon for IoT
Samsung Electronics will be teaming up with U.S. e-commerce giant Amazon.com to apply Internet-of-Things technology to its printers, the South Korean tech firm said Wednesday. Users of Samsung-made printers in the U.S. will be able to set their products to automatically order ink using a mobile app that connects to Amazon.com.Samsung has been working toward adopting IoT-related services for its products. IoT is a concept in which objects are connected to the Internet and can identify themselves
IndustryMarch 2, 2016
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Long-lost Caravaggio painting makes public debut in Tokyo
TOKYO (AP) -- A long-lost painting by Italian master Caravaggio is being shown to the public for the first time at an exhibition in Tokyo."Mary Magdalene in Ecstasy" was found in a private collection in 2014 and identified as an original by Caravaggio specialist Mina Gregori, an Italian art historian. The 1606 work was previously known only through copies made by followers of the artist.The painting is one of 11 Caravaggio works in the show, “Caravaggio and His Time: Friends, Rivals and Enemies,
PerformanceMarch 2, 2016
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Istanbul's venerable Grand Bazaar to get much-needed facelift
ISTANBUL (AFP) - Over 500 years old, surviving fire and earthquakes, it welcomes up to 400,000 people a day and takes pride in being the world's most visited destination -- more popular than the Eiffel Tower. So it’s hardly surprising that Istanbul's venerable Grand Bazaar, built in the mid-15th century, has suffered some wear and tear over the years. The labyrinthine bazaar is now about to undergo a much needed renovation that will last a decade and cost tens of millions of dollars. But the r
TravelMarch 2, 2016
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[Herald Interview] Jeffrey She, chef with business savvy
Sheraton Jinan Hotel’s executive chef Jeffrey She has worked at glitzy establishments such as St. Regis and Le Meridien, but he puts on no airs, creating a first impression that is more in line with the image of the proprietor of a traditional, home-style restaurant. He is a big, jolly man with a bright smile. But under that friendly demeanor lies a sharp business mind, as She has honed his skills for 18 years mainly in the demanding hotel business. She’s first field of study was hotel managem
FoodMarch 2, 2016
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Mingles restaurant among Asia’s 50 best
Mingles restaurant in Gangnam-gu, Seoul has been named as one of Asia’s 50 best restaurants by S. Pellegrino and Acqua Panna’s “The World’s 50 Best Restaurants” 2016 rankings list. Local chef Kang Min-goo’s Mingles ranked 15th this year. It was also voted best restaurant in Korea. Since its opening in April 2014 in Seoul’s glitzy district of Gangnam, Mingles has been serving up modern Korean cuisine, fusing traditional Korean dishes and European influences. Kang is one of the most talked about
FoodMarch 2, 2016
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Yongpyong to kick off annual ski festival
Under the theme of “Endless Friendship,” this year’s 34th annual Yongpyong International Ski Festival will be kicking off its winter sports festivities from March 4 to 6 at the Yongpyong Resort in Pyeongchang, Gangwon Province. An annual winter sports event and competition for foreigners living in Korea, the Yongpyong International Ski Festival was first held in 1983 for the development of the domestic ski culture and takes pride in being the nation’s only international ski festival. A scene fr
TravelMarch 2, 2016
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On the color wheel, Jay Z has an odd bedfellow
NEW YORK (AP) -- Barbie has her own color (pink). So does Tiffany (blue), Gap (also blue), Coach (brown) and even the roly poly Minions (yellow), but rare is the individual who cares deeply enough about a shade to have one custom made.At the Pantone Color Institute, the privilege doesn't come cheap. It can cost tens of thousands of dollars for the company to come up with just the right one. So why would an actual person, rather than a business, even bother? Only two, at least in the Pantone clie
Arts & DesignMarch 2, 2016