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Yoon warns North Korea against nuclear attack attempt
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81-year-old model awarded ‘best dressed’ in Miss Universe Korea
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Seoul mayor suggests shift in immigration policy
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'Smart pill'? ADHD treatment prescriptions spike this year
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[KH Explains] Korea pursues ‘fire-free’ batteries amid EV fears
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AI textbook bubble could burst, expert warns
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Man calls 119, found dead 1 week later because officials went to wrong place
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[Herald Review] One of Netflix's most expensive Korean originals returns, but at what cost?
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Fights, complaints, stalker fans among reasons passengers exit planes before takeoff
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SF Giants outfielder Lee Jung-hoo back home after injury-shortened rookie season
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[Editorial] Donation culture
Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, have pledged to donate virtually all of their wealth to help children live in a better world. What motivated the couple to make the philanthropy pledge was the birth of their daughter, named Max Chan Zuckerberg. In a long, open letter to the newborn, they said they would give 99 percent of their Facebook shares, currently worth about $45 billion, during their lives. Zuckerberg and Chan are not simply giving away their wealth
EditorialDec. 4, 2015
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[Editorial] Close more loopholes
The response of a major Protestant organization to the legislation of a bill to levy income taxes on members of the clergy shows why the general public has lost faith in some religious groups. The Christian Council of Korea said in a statement that it opposed the legislation because it was more desirable for the clergy to pay taxes “voluntarily,” rather than under a binding law. This is totally mistaken. What’s at stake here is not donating to a disaster relief fund, but paying taxes. It is sim
EditorialDec. 4, 2015
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[Paul R. Gregory] Why Putin makes a bad ally
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s intervention in the Syrian conflict has been welcomed by some as a moment for the Kremlin to “come in from the cold.” Russia’s conflict with the Islamic State, the argument goes, has aligned the country’s interests with those of the West. Even Turkey’s downing of a Russian warplane does not seem to have deflated this optimism. Indeed, at a recent press conference, U.S. President Barack Obama again urged Putin to join the alliance against the Islamic State. And
ViewpointsDec. 4, 2015
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[David Ignatius] Block access to the deadliest weaponry
Was the San Bernardino shooting an act of terrorism or workplace rage? It doesn’t really matter, in terms of the need for better regulation of assault rifles and semiautomatic weapons. The growing evidence that this latest attack was terrorism should galvanize a citizen movement to demand better protection against such mass shootings, whether they’re the work of Muslim extremists, enraged antiabortion militants or mentally unstable loners. “Enough is enough,” said President Obama after the shoo
ViewpointsDec. 4, 2015
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[Weekender] Portraying police in Korean cinema
“We may not have money, but we have our pride.”This year’s smashing box-office hit “Veteran” -- a cathartic action thriller following a detective trying to arrest a sociopathic young chaebol scion on criminal charges -- offered arguably one of the most positive portrayals of Korean cops. The detective Do-cheol (played by Hwang Jeong-min), as reflected in the above famous quote, is fierce, righteous, capable and, most of all, ethical. He does not exchange his dignity for his own safety, comfort
Social AffairsDec. 4, 2015
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AmorePacific chairman picked as Forbes Asia’s 2015 Businessman of the Year
AmorePacific chairman Suh Kyung-bae was selected as Forbes Asia’s 2015 Businessman of the Year on Thursday.In its latest issue released on Thursday, the magazine explained that Suh inherited his father’s company in 1997 and sold off affiliates unrelated to cosmetics, expanding the highly local Korean cosmetics industry overseas.It also added that the company, which owns around 20 major brands available in 14 countries, “is winning the hearts of China’s middle-class shoppers.”Suh Kyung-baeThe mag
IndustryDec. 4, 2015
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Samsung kicks off biosimilar drug business
Samsung Group’s up-and-coming biosimilar drug business -- led by its biopharmaceutical R&D unit Samsung Bioepis -- has officially taken off with the introduction of its first self-developed biosimilar treatment in the South Korean market. Samsung Bioepis on Thursday began domestic sales of Brenzys, the firm’s biosimilar copy of Amgen and Pfizer’s blockbuster rheumatoid arthritis drug Enbrel (Etanercept), according to MSD Korea in charge of the drug’s local marketing and sales.A day later, the co
IndustryDec. 4, 2015
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[Weekender] After K-pop, Korea eyes ‘K-cop wave’
With Korean pop culture, known as K-pop, enjoying steady popularity around the globe, South Korea is looking to export its homegrown policing tactics and equipment in the hope that it can spur what they call the “K-cop wave.”Putting aside controversy at home over the excessive use of police equipment such as water cannons and pepper spray at rallies, South Korean police’s security capabilities have received the spotlight given its long years of experience in keeping public order through turbulen
Social AffairsDec. 4, 2015
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[Weekender] Tech plays bigger role in fighting crime
As crimes become more complex, the role of technology has been ever more crucial in nabbing and indicting suspects. From autopsies and fingerprint recognition to DNA and psychological analyses, the Korean police have improved over the years.Korea Crime Scene Investigation agents demonstrate how they secure evidence and investigate a crime scene. (Yonhap) Among the technologies that have been developed, the advancement of fingerprint analysis is especially noticeable since its introduction to Ko
Social AffairsDec. 4, 2015
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S. Korea, V4 open new chapter of ties
Relations between South Korea and a group of four central European nations opened a new chapter on Thursday as they agreed to step up their cooperation in infrastructure development, security, climate change and other areas during their first-ever summit in the Czech Republic. President Park Geun-hye (second from left) and the leaders of the four-nation "Visegrad Group" hold a joint press conference in Prague, the Czech Republic on Thursday. (Yonhap)At the summit with the “Visegrad Group” -- als
Foreign AffairsDec. 4, 2015
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S. Korea, U.S., Japan agree to send 'stern' message against N.K. provocations
The top nuclear negotiators of South Korea, the U.S. and Japan shared the need to continuously send a “stern” message to deter North Korea’s provocations such as its test of a submarine-launched ballistic missile, during their trilateral meeting on Thursday.After the meeting in Washington, Seoul’s chief negotiator Hwang Joon-kuk said that the three sides agreed to continue their joint efforts to press Pyongyang to return to the dialogue table for its denuclearization, and enhance the “efficacy”
NationalDec. 4, 2015
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Samsung promotions lowest since 2009
Samsung Group on Friday announced a total of 294 executive promotions -- the lowest in six years, reflecting a sense of crisis across its key affiliates.The tally was 20 percent down from last year’s 353 and the lowest since 2009 when Samsung reduced executive promotions to 247 following the global financial crisis. The flagship Samsung Electronics, which has struggled to restore profits, suffered a 40 percent drop from 2013 when the company’s record earnings were reflected in the reshuffle. A S
TechnologyDec. 4, 2015
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ECB’s extended stimulus to have limited impact on S. Korea
South Korea’s stock market turned bearish Friday at the news of the eurozone’s overnight decision to extend its stimulus program until at least March 2017.But the impact of the measure, which largely fell short of investors’ expectations, will remain limited in Korea as its economy is more dependent on the incoming rise of the U.S. Fed’s rate and the resulting exchange rate fluctuations than the immediate rate cut in Europe, observers said.The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index lost 14.
Dec. 4, 2015
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S. Korea to offer US$3 mln in refugee aid
South Korea will offer a total of US$3 million in aid to Greece, Serbia and Croatia to help them cope with the growing refugee crisis in the region, the Foreign Ministry said Friday.The number of people fleeing to Europe from conflict-torn nations, such as Syria and Iraq, has reached 850,000 this year, according to the ministry. In 2012, that number was 330,000, while in 2013, it was 430,000. Last year, 620,000 refugees crossed the Mediterranean Sea to reach Europe.South Korea will provide Greec
Social AffairsDec. 4, 2015
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Daegu jorim (braised cod fish)
Braised fish is very popular in Korean cuisine. It’s made with just about any fish. I used cod fish in this recipe. Cod is a white fish that has silky texture and sweet, delicate flavor. Typically, chunks of white radish, onion, and chili peppers are also added. Boil the sauce with the radish and aromatic vegetables until the radish turns soft. Then, add the fish to the thickened sauce that is full of flavors. It’s the perfect sweet and savory combination, with just enough heat from gochujang an
FoodDec. 4, 2015
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[Around the Hotels] Grand Hyatt Incheon introduces year-end signature dishes
Grand Hyatt Incheon introduces year-end signature dishes Restaurant 8, located on the first floor of the East Tower of Grand Hyatt Incheon, has launched the “Signature Menu of the Year” until Dec. 31. The course includes five dishes from around the world which were the most popular from Restaurant 8’s “Journey” promotion, which took place throughout the year. The main dish is the black chicken soup, originally presented during the summer, to give guests strength in the freezing winter. Strawbe
FoodDec. 4, 2015
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[Travel Bits] Korea to see increase in cruise tour
Jecheon, Muju, Tongyeong -- 2016 travel destinations Korea has chosen Jecheon City in North Chungcheong Province, Muju County in North Jeolla Province and Tongyeong City in South Gyeongsang Province as the country’s main travel destinations in 2016. The Korea Tourism Organization said that it will work with the two cities and the county to develop and promote tourism programs for local and overseas tourists. The move is in line with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism’s efforts to boost
TravelDec. 4, 2015
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Weekend Box Office Guide: Dec. 5-6
Here's our weekly update on what films to catch at the theaters this weekend.Love Guide for Dumpees (Korea)Opened Dec. 3Romantic comedy. Directed by Ha Ki-ho Jeong-hun (Yoon Kye-sang) pretends to be cool as he goes to his ex-girlfriend’s wedding, but it doesn’t last long. He ends up getting drunk and taking a girl (Han Ye-ri) home, who turns out to be the ex-girlfriend of the groom. They reach an agreement to console each other’s heartbreak as “friends with benefits,” but they end up developing
FilmDec. 4, 2015
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Massive anti-gov't rally to be staged this weekend
An association of 118 civic groups will hold a street demonstration in central Seoul this weekend, police said Friday, following a court ruling that overturned the police ban on the rally.It is the second rally after one in mid-November, which brought tens of thousands of demonstrators to the streets in downtown Seoul to protest the government's decision to adopt state history textbooks for secondary students and push for labor reforms. The rally turned violent as some protesters brandished meta
Social AffairsDec. 4, 2015
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Korean aircraft maker inks partnership deal with Indonesian firm
South Korea's aircraft manufacturer Korea Aerospace Industries Ltd. signed a strategic cooperation agreement with an Indonesian aerospace company on Friday as part of efforts to expand its business in Indonesia's defense industry. The strategic partnership signed with state-run aerospace company PT Dirgantara Indonesia calls for the two aerospace manufacturers to forge tighter collaboration in the fields of munitions for the defense and private sectors as well as unmanned aerial vehicles, accor
IndustryDec. 4, 2015