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Psy's touch or new trend in music? P Nation’s solo stars lose their shine
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Seoul to hold grand military parade on Tuesday, disrupting major city routes
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Park Zi-a, the actor who played 'The Glory' heroine's mother, dies
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Yoon warns North Korea against nuclear attack attempt
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Shut up and dance
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NewJeans fans corner Hybe amid PR backlash, looming National Assembly audit
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Israel targets Palestinian group in first strike on Beirut center
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Brit pop legend Oasis to perform in Seoul next year
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[KH Explains] Is Hyundai-GM partnership win-win to beat Tesla, Chinese rivals?
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BTS’ Suga fined W15m for e-scooter DUI
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LG Innotek to focus on new growth business
Korea’s leading smartphone camera module-maker LG Innotek said Tuesday that it would focus on electronic components and materials in a bid to seek new growth engines.The company said it plans to rake in 200 billion won ($166 million) in revenue in the business in the next three years.LG Innotek CEO Park Jong-seok. (LG Innotek)Outlining its mid- and long-term plans, the company also said it would jump in the businesses for the metal power inductor, which helps prevent abrupt changes in electric c
TechnologyJan. 19, 2016
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‘Cloud transition vital for success’
Flexibility and mobility are core elements for businesses to counter challenges in fast-changing business environments.Cloud computing services, which enable people to work anywhere and with anyone, will play a pivotal role in beefing up those two elements and ultimately change the business landscape, according to an executive at Oracle.Steve Deheb, senior vice president at Oracle, speaks at a press meeting held during the Oracle CloudWorld, a cloud conference held in Seoul on Tuesday. (Oracle)“
TechnologyJan. 19, 2016
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Cold wave pushes up power demand to record high
South Korea's power demand soared to an all-time high on Tuesday as the country was hit by a severe cold wave, the government said Tuesday.The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy said electricity demand hit 82.12 million kilowatts as of 11 a.m., breaking the previous record of 80.15 million kilowatts set on Dec. 17, 2014.The spike came as the average temperature for all of South Korea fell to minus 10 degree Celsius. In Seoul, the mercury fell below 15 degrees early in the morning.The country
Social AffairsJan. 19, 2016
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Lotte to open classical concert hall in August
A new concert hall exclusively for classical music performances will be opening in August, the second such large-scale hall in Seoul after one at the Seoul Arts Center.The two-tier Lotte Concert Hall, seating 2,036, is housed in the eighth to 10th floors of the Lotte World Mall in Jamsil, southeastern Seoul.The new concert hall at the nation's highest building will adopt a vineyard-style seating configuration with the seats completely surrounding the stage, according to officials at the mall on
CultureJan. 19, 2016
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[News Focus] Power struggle looms in opposition bloc
The opposition bloc is faced with a looming power struggle as the main opposition party is trying to turn over a new leaf and rebuild itself in the lead-up to the general elections in April.On Tuesday Moon Jae-in, the chairman of the main opposition Minjoo Party of Korea, announced that he will resign from his post as soon as possible amid an internal feud that led to the departure of some two dozen lawmakers.Moon said he is stepping aside to integrate the opposition bloc, adding that he will an
PoliticsJan. 19, 2016
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Park calls for fundamental measures against child abuse
President Park Geun-hye instructed officials Tuesday to come up with fundamental measures to prevent child abuse following the arrest of a couple over the death of their son.She called on school and other relevant authorities to quickly confirm and take necessary actions if a student remains absent from school for a long time."Many people could have been shocked over the child abuse,"Park said at a Cabinet meeting as she called for fundamental measures to ensure child abuse won't recur.Four days
Social AffairsJan. 19, 2016
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Ethnic Korean Janice Y. K. Lee publishes second novel 'The Expatriates'
Janice Y. K. Lee, a Korean-American novelist, has recently published her second book "The Expatriates"seven years after her debut novel "The Piano Teacher."Lee has become an acclaimed novelist when her first novel shot to 11th on the New York Times fiction bestseller list less than two weeks after its publication in January 2009."The Piano Teacher" is a gripping tale of love, betrayal, safety and survival set in war-torn Hong Kong during World War II. The book, first offered at the German Frankf
BooksJan. 19, 2016
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Umbrella union walks out of talks with gov't, management
South Korea's major umbrella labor union declared Tuesday the breakdown of a trilateral deal on labor reform, citing the government's "unilateral" push for a plan to make the labor market more flexible.It also said it will not participate in future talks with management and the government to address major labor issues. Last month, the government announced draft guidelines to allow companies to formally sack underperforming employees and amend employment rules more easily even without consent fro
Social AffairsJan. 19, 2016
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Korea hits back after Abe denies forced nature of sex slavery
South Korea made clear Tuesday that Korean women were forced against their will to provide sexual services for Japanese soldiers during World War II, rebutting contrary claims by the Japanese prime minister.South Korea and Japan reached a landmark deal last month to resolve the issue of the so-called comfort women through an apology from Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and payment of Japanese state-funded reparations to the South Korean victims.Amid controversy over the agreement, Abe told a
Foreign AffairsJan. 19, 2016
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Oracle hosts cloud computing conference in Korea
U.S. tech giant Oracle Corp. held a large-scale cloud computing conference in Seoul on Tuesday in an effort to tap into the fast-growing South Korean market.The annual Oracle CloudWorld gathering, the first of its kind held in the South Korean capital, brought together around 3,000 officials and experts from the IT industry who shared ideas on the cloud computing industry, the company said.Cloud computing allows users to share conventional computer resources, including software, information and
TechnologyJan. 19, 2016
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Artday to hold January auction
Herald Artday, a subsidiary of Herald Corp., is holding the first online auction of the new year from Jan. 22-26, presenting artwork and luxury fashion accessories. The art auction features 200 artworks of modern and contemporary Korean artists. Highlights of the auction include a charcoal drawing by Lee Bae, known for his abstract charcoal works that feature elements of traditional ink-and-wash paintings, an abstract painting by Nam Kwan, one of the first-generation abstract artists in Korea a
PerformanceJan. 19, 2016
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[Newsmaker] Korean biosimilar drugs on way to global expansion
Led by Celltrion and Samsung Bioepis, South Korea’s biopharmaceutical companies are making strides in the emerging drug category of biosimilars -- lower-cost replications of the world’s top-selling biologic drugs that have lost patent protection. Drawing much spotlight this week, Samsung Bioepis, Samsung Group’s biopharmaceutical affiliate, said Sunday that Benepali, its biosimilar copy of Amgen’s blockbuster rheumatoid arthritis treatment Enbrel (etanercept) has been granted sales approval in E
IndustryJan. 19, 2016
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Korea lags behind Japan in attracting tourists in 2015
Korea‘s tourism industry suffered a severe blow from the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) outbreak last year, but Japan enjoyed a huge influx of travelers thanks to the cheap yen and easier visas, data showed Tuesday. The number of foreign travelers to South Korea slipped in 2015 for the first time in 12 years in the wake of the MERS outbreak, reporting 6.8 percent on-year decline to 13.23 million visitors, the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) said. The number of travelers rose about 10
TravelJan. 19, 2016
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[Park Sang-seek] How to deal with North Korea’s 4th nuclear test
Since North Korea announced its “hydrogen bomb” test on Jan. 6, mass media and numerous experts have been expressing their views on North Korea’s true intentions and South Korea’s policy options. In general, they demand more aggressive and proactive policies toward the communist nation. They recommend stronger military preparedness and response; stronger and comprehensive military sanctions unilaterally or in cooperation with the U.S. and Japan; stronger pressure on China to force North Korea t
ViewpointsJan. 19, 2016
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[Kim Seong-kon] Was I born with a silver spoon in my mouth?
Everybody wants to be born with a silver spoon in his mouth. Unfortunately, life is not fair. Many people are born in a barn instead. You cannot choose your parents. It is your destiny and karma. However, it does not mean you have to give up or despair. No, not necessarily. Jesus was born in a barn, and yet he became a celebrity, a great man who lived a worthwhile life. Why, then, should you not? You, too, can become a successful and great man, even if you were born without a silver spoon in y
ViewpointsJan. 19, 2016
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[Robert J. Fouser] Street banners and public trust
Living in my hometown of Ann Arbor after 29 years away has helped me connect my past. The old pictures of Ann Arbor posted in a local history group that pop up on my Facebook timeline stir memories, but also questions for the present and future. One picture that caught my eye recently was taken in front of the downtown movie theater where I saw “Jaws,” “Star Wars” and “Alien” as a teenager. The most striking thing about the photograph was how clear the sidewalk was. No trash cans, no public ar
ViewpointsJan. 19, 2016
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Defeating the Islamic State will be a long war
There’s a scary disconnect between the somber warnings you hear privately from military leaders about the war against the Islamic State and the glib debating points coming from Republican and Democratic politicians. The politicians fulminate about defeating the terrorists, but they don’t talk much about the costs or sacrifices that will be required. The generals and admirals, who have been at war for 15 years, know that success can‘t be bought cheaply. Defeating this enemy will require a much l
ViewpointsJan. 19, 2016
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[Hallyu Power] Psy is a power beyond ‘Gangnam Style’
This is the first article in a series that explores the powers leading hallyu and the powers behind the global rise of Korean pop culture. -- Ed.The global success of Psy‘s “Gangnam Style” music video was both boon and bane to the 42-year-old singer, born Park Jae-sang. With the strong support of K-pop stronghold YG Entertainment, Psy was able to reach an unprecedented audience for Korean music. The video rapidly went viral, going on to reach over 2.5 billion views on YouTube. With an additional
PerformanceJan. 19, 2016
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Seoul shares up 0.6% on China stimulus hopes
South Korean stocks rose 0.6 percent on Tuesday as investors bet on another Chinese stimulus after data showed weaker growth of the world's No. 2 economy. The Korean won gathered ground against the U.S. dollar.The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index added 11.19 points to end at 1,889.64. Trade volume was moderate at 327 million shares worth 4.43 trillion won, with losers beating winners 505 to 304.Analysts said Seoul shares managed to climb as investors were not too disappointed about Ch
Jan. 19, 2016
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Lotte to open classical concert hall
The nation’s first concert hall in nearly three decades to be built exclusively for classical music performances is scheduled to open in August. The two-tier Lotte Concert Hall, seating 2,036, is housed in the eighth to 10th floors of the Lotte World Mall in Jamsil, southeastern Seoul. Designed by Yasuhisa Toyota of Nagata Acoustics, responsible for the acoustic design at the Suntory Hall in Japan, the Walt Disney Concert Hall in the U.S. and the Philharmonie de Paris in France, Lotte Concert Ha
PerformanceJan. 19, 2016