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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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[Herald Review] One of Netflix's most expensive Korean originals returns, but at what cost?
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Man calls 119, found dead 1 week later because officials went to wrong place
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Food tycoon Paik Jong-won's Theborn Korea pushes toward IPO
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Samsung tightens its belt amid crisis winds
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Korea’s GDP growth fastest in five years
South Korea’s economy grew at the fastest rate in five years in the third quarter, boosted by a recovery in consumption and rebound in the construction industry, central bank data showed Thursday.The nation’s gross domestic product rose 1.3 percent from the previous quarter, the highest since the 1.7 percent recorded in the second quarter of 2010, according to the Bank of Korea. This was a slight increase from the original estimate of 1.2 percent, as well as the first time in five quarters that
Dec. 3, 2015
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Park discusses infrastructure plans in Europe
President Park Geun-hye on Thursday held summit talks with the Visegrad Group countries in Prague and sought ways for Korea to make advancements into the middle European countries’ large infrastructure market.The Visegrad Group, also known as the Visegrad Four or V4, comprises the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia. They boast high incomes and steady economic growth, with the group combined ranking as the fifth-largest economy in Europe and 12th in the world. All four nations have acti
Foreign AffairsDec. 3, 2015
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Korea to maintain bar exam until 2021
The government announced Thursday it would hold off on plans to abolish the state-run bar exam until 2021, as controversy persists over the current law school system that was originally introduced to widen the pool of legal professionals. But the decision was scorned by both proponents and opponents of the bar exam, who said it would only extend confusion in the judiciary sector.The Ministry of Justice said it would delay scrapping the bar exam, initially set to be abolished in 2017, citing publ
Social AffairsDec. 3, 2015
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Is Samsung eyeing camera market exit?
There is widespread speculation that Samsung Electronics may exit from the camera market, given the tech giant’s efforts to restore profits across key affiliates.Samsung has been scaling down its money-losing camera business. Last year, the company combined its camera business into its mobile business division. With no new camera launches since February, the company announced recently it would stop its camera sales in Europe and some Asian markets. What is more, news reports on Thursday suggeste
TechnologyDec. 3, 2015
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Korea to raise defense budget 3.6% to W38.8tr
The country’s defense budget is set to hike 3.6 percent to 38.8 trillion won ($33.3 billion) next year on the back of an increase in salaries and production costs of utility helicopters and other weapons systems. Overall, more than 27.1 trillion won was allotted for force operations, while some 11 trillion won will be spent to advance defense capabilities such as by continuing the establishment of the Kill Chain and the Korea Air and Missile Defense preemptive strike systems slated to be complet
DefenseDec. 3, 2015
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Bingsu-makers rush to Southeast Asian market
Korea’s summertime treat, an icy bowl of red bean-heaped bingsu, is aiming to become Southeast Asia’s all-time favorite as a growing number of dessert shops tap deeper into the market. Thai customers enjoy dessert at Sulbing’s first Thai location in Siam square, Bangkok. (Sulbing)The bingsu craze has swept across Seoul in recent years. Shops offering the shaved ice dessert, from bingsu specialty stores to coffee chains and even fast-food chains, have mushroomed on seemingly every street corner.
IndustryDec. 3, 2015
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[News Focus] Assembly paves way for clergy taxes
The National Assembly late Wednesday passed legislation that authorizes the government to impose taxes on religious leaders who have been exempt from taxation since the establishment of the South Korean government in 1948. Nearly 50 years after repeated and failed attempts to revise the law, lawmakers managed to add religious workers to the taxable list despite vehement opposition from South Korea’s big churches, one of the most influential voting groups in Korea’s conservative bloc. Korea is th
PoliticsDec. 3, 2015
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Korea targets 500,000 foreign patients
With the latest passage of a set of bills to support easier overseas advances of the medical industry, the government said Thursday it will aim to attract some 500,000 foreign patients in 2017, while also creating new jobs for young Koreans. The National Assembly late Wednesday night passed a string of medical-related bills that would, among other things, allow distance consultations between Korean doctors and overseas patients and job training programs for interpreters and medical coordinators
Social AffairsDec. 3, 2015
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[Herald Interview] Yoon Kye-sang on playing the ordinary man
As a member of the sensationally popular band g.o.d, whose success peaked in the early 2000s, Yoon Kye-sang seems anything but ordinary. Yet somehow, ordinary is what many say he does best in his acting, which started after leaving the idol group in 2004.“It’s because of my ordinary looks, and my ordinary body,” Yoon said at a group interview at a Seoul cafe on Tuesday. Yoon is good-looking, but in the scruffy boy-next-door way that lends him authenticity when he plays unglamorous but likeable r
FilmDec. 3, 2015
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Korean man suspected in Yasukuni explosion
A South Korean man is suspected of triggering an explosion in a restroom at the Yasukuni Shrine, which honors Japanese war dead, in Tokyo last month, Japanese news reports said Thursday, citing police officials.Mainichi Shimbun reported that an investigation is underway after the police found that a South Korean man in his 30s appeared in the footage of a surveillance camera installed near the restroom right after an explosion that caused no casualties.In the footage, he was seen wandering aroun
Foreign AffairsDec. 3, 2015
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Simmons develops luxury beds for 6-star hotel
Leading mattress-maker Simmons Bedding Company has launched a new luxury bed dubbed the Four Seasons Bed exclusively designed in collaboration with six-star hotel Four Seasons in Korea. The special beds, launched under so-called private brands, were designed to offer users three levels of softness to reflect the hotel’s aim to “offer customers the best sleeping experience possible,” according to Simmons. These “private brand” beds are featured at other high-end hotels in Seoul, including the We
IndustryDec. 3, 2015
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Noon Square holds mega sales event this month
Noon Square, a shopping mall in the heart of Myeong-dong, Seoul’s main shopping district, is holding a holiday sales event this month. Discounts of up to 70 percent are offered at most global brands in the mall, including H&M, which is offering up to 50 percent off various goods until Dec. 13. Foot Locker is presenting discounts of up to 70 percent until Dec. 31 while Charles & Keith, Raum Edition and Waylon Shop are offering 30-50 percent discounts on select items. Meanwhile, Shoespa is handin
IndustryDec. 3, 2015
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Starbucks, Anna Sui launch collaborative goods
Starbucks has joined hands with high fashion and cosmetics brand Anna Sui to launch a special collection of mugs, water bottles, bags and card pouches in South Korea. The collection includes the Anna Sui Rose DW Mug, the Anna Sui Boutique DW Mug, the SS Swell Anna Sui Water Bottle, the Anna Sui Tote Bag and the Anna Sui Card.Starbucks is selling a limited run of 40,000 of its specially prepared set package — composed of a tote bag, a Starbucks gift card and a card pouch — on a first come, first
IndustryDec. 3, 2015
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Shinsegae opens duty-free shop in Incheon airport
Shinsegae officially opened a new duty-free store in Incheon International Airport on Tuesday, offering some 300 brands to those traveling in and out of South Korea. “Shinsegae Duty Free will feature a range of new brands in a new store concept unseen among existing duty-free shops in the country,” said Shinsegae DF president Sung Young-mok.Shinsegae’s new duty-free store at Incheon International Airport (Shinsegae) Established by Shinsegae Group after winning the duty-free operating rights to
IndustryDec. 3, 2015
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Design fuses with technology for product innovation
Alongside advancements in technology, modern design is expanding in its scope and boundaries while evolving to meet consumer needs and lifestyles. As the fusion of technology and design has given way to innovative products, Herald Corp. is showcasing five tech-savvy creations by Korean start-ups at the Herald Design Tech booth at Dongdaemun Design Plaza in Seoul until Sunday.Visitors to the Herald Design Tech booth inside DDP in Seoul learn about Spiki, a plastic recording device resembling a Po
Arts & DesignDec. 3, 2015
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[Herald Review] Shed tears, be enthralled by ‘Les Miserables’
Let others rise. To take our place. Until the Earth is free -- hear the words of one of the longest running productions in musical history, Les Miserables, which has found its way back onto the local stage. The Korean-language production made its premiere in 2012 and sparked a craze that led to more than 40 million viewers flocking to the theater to experience the musical that won four awards at the 19th annual Korean Musical Awards in 2013. A scene from the Korean reproduction of the musical “
PerformanceDec. 3, 2015
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[Photo News] Mid-end handsets with premium features
MID-END HANDSETS WITH PREMIUM FEATURES -- Samsung Electronics unveiled its updated midrange smartphone lineup Galaxy A in Seoul Thursday. The lineup consists of three models, the A7, A5 and A3. The A7 and A5, fitted with a fingerprint sensor, support mobile payment solution Samsung Pay. (Samsung) MID-END HANDSETS WITH PREMIUM FEATURES -- Samsung Electronics unveiled its updated midrange smartphone lineup Galaxy A in Seoul Thursday. The lineup consists of three models, the A7, A5 and A3. The A7 a
TechnologyDec. 3, 2015
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Creative, eye-catching goods available at Seoul Design Market
A silicon lamp resembling traditional Korean pottery, a ceramic pot designed to naturally amplify the sound of a smartphone inserted next to the plant and “bandoms” -- rubber bands shaped and packaged like, you guessed it, condoms. These are some of the creative items and crafts produced by young, independent designers on display at the second annual Seoul Design Market, which is being held at Dongdaemun Design Plaza in Seoul until Sunday.Visitors look at products at Seoul Design Market in Dongd
Arts & DesignDec. 3, 2015
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[Photo News] LG recognized for superior design
LG RECOGNIZED FOR SUPERIOR DESIGN -- LG Electronics said Thursday its premium fridge Double Magic Space had won the Compasso d’Oro Award, Italy’s highest accolade for design. The company has also won prizes for the high-end fridge at IDEA, iF and Red Dot design awards. (LGE)
TechnologyDec. 3, 2015