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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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‘Korea crossed the line too far’ disgraced singer’s lawyer cries foul after 3rd visa denial
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S. Korea to showcase Hyunmoo-5 ballistic missile on Armed Forces Day ceremony for 1st time
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Nasrallah's killing reveals depth of Israel's Hezbollah penetration
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Park Zi-a, the actor who played 'The Glory' heroine's mother, dies
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Psy's touch or new trend in music? P Nation’s solo stars lose their shine
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Korean American documentary ‘Free Chol Soo Lee' wins Emmy
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KMA chief under pressure after surveyed doctors refuse to back him
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Meditation brings calm to Gwanghwamun
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Seoul beefs up antiterror guard
South Korea is tightening its guard against possible terrorist strikes from the North, placing focus on cyberattacks and assassination of high-ranking North Korean defectors here, according to the government Friday.The police have recently upgraded security measures for Ko Young-hwan, a North Korean defector and vice president of the state-run Institute for National Security Strategy, sources said.The number of round-the-clock armed guards assigned to him was increased from two to eight, and his
PoliticsFeb. 19, 2016
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[Editorial] Terror threats
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has reportedly ordered preparations for terror attacks against South Korea. The North’s Reconnaissance General Bureau, an organization responsible for clandestine operations and intelligence gathering, has been accordingly preparing for such attacks, said a ruling party lawmaker Thursday, citing information from the National Intelligence Service. The NIS shared its information with lawmakers on the National Assembly’s Intelligence Committee and officials of the Mi
EditorialFeb. 19, 2016
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[Editorial] Rosy projections
The government’s investment promotion package announced Wednesday was, simply put, long on hope and rhetoric but short on action. The package features a long list of measures aimed at encouraging corporate investment in new technology businesses and the service industry. But if past experience is any guide, their feasibility is very much in doubt in light of the regulatory problems involved. The government may well focus on private-sector investment to prop up the sagging economy. With exports
EditorialFeb. 19, 2016
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Grand Hyatt Incheon seeks to be hotel for weekend leisure
Four months into his new job as the general manager of Grand Hyatt Incheon, Adam Myott is trying to learn everything he can about Korea -- its language, people, food. Adam Myott, Grand Hyatt Incheon general managerComing to Korea for the first time from Australia, the 51-year-old Hyatt executive said it was always a challenge when relocating to a new place with a different culture, people and business climate.“Although it is challenging to learn about different culture, that’s what makes this jo
TravelFeb. 19, 2016
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Around the hotels
Banyan Tree introduces ‘Taste Odyssey’ diningBanyan Tree Club & Spa Seoul’s Club Member’s Restaurant is presenting “Taste Odyssey V” from Feb. 26-27. Taste Odyssey is held once a month and this month’s featured ingredient is fresh Byeolgyo cockles. This uniquely Korean dining event will use chamkkomak and pikkomak varieties of these little clams, delivered directly from Yeojaman, the area famous for cockles, located in the Byeolgyo coastal area. Chamkkomak is famous as one of the dishes served t
FoodFeb. 19, 2016
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[Consumer This Week] Jill Stuart, Adidas, Clio, Stokke, True Religion
Jill Stuart releases new beauty productsJill Stuart is set to release a new beauty line, consisting of body washes and shampoos with aromatic fragrances, in mid-February, the company said specifying on an exact date. Inspired by floral scents, Jill Stuart’s Relax Line uses a combination of lily and jasmine fragrances, as well as other natural aromatic oils. The products include shower gel, body milk, shampoo, hair conditioner and oil, and are offered in two types: “Aromatic White Floral Bouquet
IndustryFeb. 19, 2016
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Attocube to participate in Mobile World Congress Barcelona 2016
On February 16, Attocube (CEO: Sangtaek Han) announced that it will be participating in the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona on February 22 through the sponsorship of the Gyeonggi Center for Creative Economy & Innovation and KT. A startup company that develops smart toys, Attocube will be displaying the “Attocube,” an educational product for children that features wooden blocks that can be used in conjunction with a mobile application, at this year’s congress.Children playing with differ
CompaniesFeb. 19, 2016
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Tokyo stocks fall sharply by break on stronger yen, weaker oil
Tokyo stocks fell sharply by the break on Friday, as a stronger yen dented exporters and another fall in oil prices hammered energy-linked firms.US crude dropped below $31 a barrel after news that American stockpiles rose to the highest in more than eight decades, reigniting concerns about demand and broader worries about the global economy. (Yonhap)In response, Japanese energy explorer Inpex tumbled 10 percent to 860.5 yen by the break, while JX Holdings was off more than four percent to 441.6
Feb. 19, 2016
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S&P sends Brazil deeper into junk territory
Standard and Poor's cut Brazil's already dire junk credit rating a further notch from BB+ to BB Wednesday, warning the world's seventh biggest economy faces worse to come.The new downgrade reflected the South American country's steep recession, rising inflation and vulnerability to a big drop in prices for iron ore, oil and agricultural products that form the backbone of its economy.In addition, Brazil has been crippled politically by gridlock in Congress and a protracted battle to impeach Presi
Feb. 19, 2016
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Korea unveil women's football roster for Olympic qualifiers
South Korea on Friday announced their women's football squad for the Asian qualifiers of the Rio de Janeiro Summer Olympics, led by Chelsea Ladies FC attacker Ji So-yun.The Korea Football Association unveiled the 20-woman squad for the final regional qualification round for the Summer Games in Rio. The qualification starts Feb. 29 and ends March 9 in Osaka, Japan. South Korea, North Korea, Japan, Australia, China and Vietnam will play each other once, and the top two teams will earn their ticket
SoccerFeb. 19, 2016
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Korea, U.S. conduct joint drill to brace for wartime situation
South Korea and the United States on Friday conducted a joint drill aimed at promptly dispatching American troops to the Korean Peninsula on the occasion of contingency, the South's Army said.Heightened tensions on the divided peninsula remain following North Korea's latest nuclear test and long-range rocket launch.The drill between South Korea's 2nd Operations Command and the 8th U.S. Army called for the South's Army to provide support for Washington's expedited dispatch of its soldiers to the
DefenseFeb. 19, 2016
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Korea rolls out support measures for companies forced out of Gaeseong
The South Korean government said Friday it would provide a package of measures, such as lending factory sites free of charge for a year, to minimize damage to more than 100 South Korean firms withdrawn from the joint industrial park across the border. A special government task team, headed by Lee Suk-joon, the top official in charge of government policy coordination at the Prime Minister's Office, came up with support measures for 124 South Korean companies, which had to leave behind their produ
North KoreaFeb. 19, 2016
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[Album Review] Rainbow takes another shot with 'Prism'
Rainbow“Prism”(Loen Entertainment) Rainbow is one of those girl groups that everyone seems to like, but just can’t seem to get a break. On their fourth album “Prism,” titled with the hope of each member’s personality (“color”) shining through, the group demonstrates that its slow takeoff was certainly not for want of talent.The first track establishes the members’ vocal skills, with each singer giving a solid performance on a classic K-pop ballad reminiscent of songs from the 2000s. Even withou
PerformanceFeb. 19, 2016
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[Album Review] SS301 is suave on ‘Eternal 5’
SS301"Eternal 5"(Interpark)The three members of SS501 who returned as the unit group SS301 -- Heo Young-saeng, Kim Kyu-jong and Kim Hyung-jun -- may have been away from the scene for seven years, but on their EP “Eternal 5” they showed that they have not lost their touch. Catchy and dramatic, the five tracks follow the latest trends in K-pop, creating structures that highlight their vocal talents.The record starts off smooth with a R&B-infused vibe in “Dirty Love,” then gets big, loud and catch
PerformanceFeb. 19, 2016
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Bank account portability to go into full swing next week
The government will make it easier for people to shift their accounts from one bank to another starting next week, which is expected to improve overall competitiveness of the financial sector, the financial regulator said Friday.The third phase of the so-called bank account portability system, which is set to start next Friday, should improve convenience for customers and stoke healthy competition among banks which have been struggling with their dwindling earnings, according to the Financial Se
Feb. 19, 2016
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BOK chief says more uncertainty in global financial market
South Korea's central bank head forecast additional difficulties for the economy Friday, saying uncertainties in the global financial market were increasing more than ever before."Since the beginning of the year, uncertainties in the global financial market have increased due to the instability in the Chinese market, additional drops in global oil prices and the introduction of a negative interest rate by the Bank of Japan," Bank of Korea Gov. Lee Ju-yeol said in a meeting with top financial off
Feb. 19, 2016
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Weekend Box Office Guide: Feb. 20-21
It's a big weekend at the box office. For those who are overwhelmed by all the choices, The Korea Herald offers a guide to the top movies playing on the big screen.DONGJU; The Portrait of a Poet (Korea)Drama. Directed by Lee Joon-ikOpened Feb. 17 Dong-ju (Kang Ha-neul) and Mong-gyu (Park Jung-min) are close friends and cousins who grew up together during the chaotic Japanese colonial era. After the two young men head to Japan to study, their relationship takes on some strain as Dong-ju becomes a
FilmFeb. 19, 2016
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LG Electronics to apply Danish audio on G5
(Yonhap)LG Electronics Inc. said Friday it has joined forces with a Danish-based audio firm to provide better sound-related features on its smartphones, including the upcoming flagship G5.The South Korean tech firm said the G5 smartphone will come with Bang & Olufsen's stereo to provide premium sound on the new device. LG and Bang & Olufsen said they have developed what they call "hi-fi" audio technology that will deliver high-quality sound on mobile devices.The announcement follows another offi
IndustryFeb. 19, 2016
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South Korea braces for possible terror attacks from North Korea: official
South Korea is bracing for any possible terror attacks from North Korea, an official said Friday."The presidential office of national security is thoroughly in control of every situation related to terror," presidential spokesman Jeong Yeon-guk told reporters.Still, he declined to comment on whether National Security Adviser Kim Kwan-jin or other South Korean officials are included on North Korea's alleged hit list.South Korea believes that North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has ordered intensified
North KoreaFeb. 19, 2016
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South Korea expands programs for young North Korean defectors
South Korea said Friday it will expand programs to help growing numbers of North Korean students better adapt to a new life in the capitalist South.The education ministry said it will offer psychological counseling to North Korean students soon after their arrival in South Korea while expanding a mentoring program for them.The decision released by the education ministry underscored South Korea's efforts to better embrace young North Koreans who fled their communist homeland.The ministry said it
North KoreaFeb. 19, 2016